4X4 S10 Lift Kits

BlazerKydd · 02-12-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

you could probably do that with a 6" kit and maybe a BL. your only other choices are going to be sas if you are for sure not wanting to trim.

The only problem with a body lift is that I wont be able to run the headers I want. What about adding a spindle lift witha suspension lift, 2" or so.

***Donahue*** · 02-13-2008, 04:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

The only problem with a body lift is that I wont be able to run the headers I want. What about adding a spindle lift witha suspension lift, 2" or so.

spindles and coils are for 2wd's. i only made the suggestion for a BL because you mentioned you wanted to keep the fenders intact.

as for trimming them, its not that bad. its mostly the corners of the fenders that need trimming, not the whole thing, and most of that is specifically the rear of the front fender. on my 89, i trimmed just a little bit (in my eyes) and i was able to clear 32's without any lift and infact you could say it was lowered about an inch just from the t-bars sagging after a trip or two. you can see from the pics, that rear of the front fender sometimes requires a little persuasion with a BFH, as mide did. however, even with 32's i only heard it rub maybe once and that was "flexed out" as well as the IFS could flex. it did however rub the frame and swaybar everytime simply because of the BS on stock rims.

BlazerKydd · 02-13-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

spindles and coils are for 2wd's. i only made the suggestion for a BL because you mentioned you wanted to keep the fenders intact.

as for trimming them, its not that bad. its mostly the corners of the fenders that need trimming, not the whole thing, and most of that is specifically the rear of the front fender. on my 89, i trimmed just a little bit (in my eyes) and i was able to clear 32's without any lift and infact you could say it was lowered about an inch just from the t-bars sagging after a trip or two. you can see from the pics, that rear of the front fender sometimes requires a little persuasion with a BFH, as mide did. however, even with 32's i only heard it rub maybe once and that was "flexed out" as well as the IFS could flex. it did however rub the frame and swaybar everytime simply because of the BS on stock rims.

If i were to get some of those bushwacker extend a fender flares, will it cover up most of my trimming?

***Donahue*** · 02-13-2008, 06:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

If i were to get some of those bushwacker extend a fender flares, will it cover up most of my trimming?

possibly. i think you can even get the "cut out" fender flares and they will give you more room and still give it that clean look. i might run those if i wasnt cheap, and if they held up the impact better.

BlazerKydd · 02-13-2008, 07:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue

possibly. i think you can even get the "cut out" fender flares and they will give you more room and still give it that clean look. i might run those if i wasnt cheap, and if they held up the impact better.

I might do that, i like the look of the wheel tucked away in the fenders where they're suspose to be, but my 31's rubbed inside the front tub on the 4" bl it had, what can you do to trim that out?

***Donahue*** · 02-13-2008, 02:32 PM

its all in that rear corner of the front fender.

BlazerKydd · 02-14-2008, 04:53 AM

i've got to say man, i do like the look of the chop top.

ChrisInVT · 02-14-2008, 09:05 AM

Yeah, the cut-outs are the way to go if you're trimming and putting on wider/bigger tires. If you find a place that carried them for a decent price LMK, I'd like to get myself some.

BlazerKydd · 02-15-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

Yeah, the cut-outs are the way to go if you're trimming and putting on wider/bigger tires. If you find a place that carried them for a decent price LMK, I'd like to get myself some.

jc whitney usually carries all that stuff, and you can find a lot of their stuff is about $100 less then any where else. they also have a pretty good way of isolating items for you specific vechicle. that is where i am going to get mine when it comes time to.

BTW, where did you find your graphic for your truck. i'd really like to get something like that?

BlazerKydd · 02-15-2008, 03:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

Yeah, the cut-outs are the way to go if you're trimming and putting on wider/bigger tires. If you find a place that carried them for a decent price LMK, I'd like to get myself some.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...013049/c-10101

ChrisInVT · 02-15-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

BTW, where did you find your graphic for your truck. i'd really like to get something like that?

The cartoon sig? I made it in a combo of MS Paint & photoshop. There's a thread in the photoshop board about pixel sigs - but good luck having someone make one for you!

ChrisInVT · 02-15-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...013049/c-10101

IMO it's still a ridiculous price...

Quote:

Subtotal
$373.98

Tax
$0.00

Shipping Insurance
$0

Estimated Shipping & Handling
$29.99

Heavy Item Surcharge
$5.98

Total
$409.95

BlazerKydd · 02-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

IMO it's still a ridiculous price...

you know what, i didn't even notice that they were only for the front. i'm sorry about that. thanks for the info on the sig though. i'll keep looking for cut out flares.

sakustoms · 02-26-2008, 10:30 PM

What's up guys? I've been mostly doing slammed trucks but now I just bought a 96 blazer 4dr 4wd with a bad motor for $350. I got a motor for it already and I should have my TM 5" lift tomorrow. Planning 33x11.5 or close to that. Will post pics when there is something to see.

Great info in this thread..

illgetit · 04-29-2008, 10:47 AM

hey... Sup all.. i have a 98 that is starting to be a like a problem child from hell.. i just put a 6" Superlift and 33" tires now i am starting to feel a little lag when taking off.. i am thinking it either needs new gearing in trans or rear end or maybe both with a new motor.. does isn't the 4.3l good as well as the Trans.. any idea's.

ChrisInVT · 04-29-2008, 02:32 PM

You need NAAAAWWWWWWZZZZZZZ

alterbr33d · 06-18-2008, 11:01 PM

This thread looks dead. Ohwell if any comes across this for informational purposes or whatever, here is my S10 with a 4in suspension lift and 3in body lift running 33s just for reference. As you can I can fit bigger.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844315

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844208

GeorgesBlazah · 06-22-2008, 02:17 PM

You forgot to mention that your fenders are trimmed all around.

89-S-Dime · 06-24-2008, 03:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

You forgot to mention that your fenders are trimmed all around.

89-S-Dime · 06-24-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by alterbr33d

This thread looks dead. Ohwell if any comes across this for informational purposes or whatever, here is my S10 with a 4in suspension lift and 3in body lift running 33s just for reference. As you can I can fit bigger.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844315

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844208

well here is a guy running 32's and no lift, just for reference

***Donahue*** · 06-24-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 89-S-Dime

well here is a guy running 32's and no lift, just for reference

in fact, truth be told, i probably had saggy bars, resulting in a lowering effect if anything.

GeorgesBlazah · 06-25-2008, 09:13 PM

I always knew you were into that lowering thing.

s10hunter · 08-23-2008, 05:19 PM

I just bought my S10 truck and it has a custom made 8in body lift. I wanna take it off but I still want to be able to clear my 33 x 12.50 Thornbirds. Does anyone know how much of a lift I will need to clear those tires? If you can help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks
Mike

elevenbravo · 08-23-2008, 06:30 PM

what is the fix for 2000 stock with saggy rearend? need to haul around atv for deer season.

ChrisInVT · 08-23-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10hunter

custom made 8in body lift.

OMG that sounds horrendous!

You need to post pics of that thing.

***Donahue*** · 08-23-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by elevenbravo

what is the fix for 2000 stock with saggy rearend? need to haul around atv for deer season.

shackles if you want to keep the spring rate the same, AAL's if you want to increase the payload.

89-S-Dime · 08-24-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10hunter

I just bought my S10 truck and it has a custom made 8in body lift. I wanna take it off but I still want to be able to clear my 33 x 12.50 Thornbirds. Does anyone know how much of a lift I will need to clear those tires? If you can help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks
Mike

An 8 inch body lift?

70CHEVY327 · 08-26-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT

OMG that sounds horrendous!

You need to post pics of that thing.

Gator4x4 · 08-29-2008, 07:16 PM

hey how do i get a 3ich body lift for my 96 i mena they make one for a 94 what the hell is the difference?

jchris · 09-03-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10hunter

I just bought my S10 truck and it has a custom made 8in body lift.

Im picturing a 2 story truck....or a 4wd double decker bus!

02-12-2008, 05:06 PM	#101
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue you could probably do that with a 6" kit and maybe a BL. your only other choices are going to be sas if you are for sure not wanting to trim. The only problem with a body lift is that I wont be able to run the headers I want. What about adding a spindle lift witha suspension lift, 2" or so.
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02-13-2008, 04:31 AM	#102
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,251 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd The only problem with a body lift is that I wont be able to run the headers I want. What about adding a spindle lift witha suspension lift, 2" or so. spindles and coils are for 2wd's. i only made the suggestion for a BL because you mentioned you wanted to keep the fenders intact. as for trimming them, its not that bad. its mostly the corners of the fenders that need trimming, not the whole thing, and most of that is specifically the rear of the front fender. on my 89, i trimmed just a little bit (in my eyes) and i was able to clear 32's without any lift and infact you could say it was lowered about an inch just from the t-bars sagging after a trip or two. you can see from the pics, that rear of the front fender sometimes requires a little persuasion with a BFH, as mide did. however, even with 32's i only heard it rub maybe once and that was "flexed out" as well as the IFS could flex. it did however rub the frame and swaybar everytime simply because of the BS on stock rims.
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02-13-2008, 05:43 AM	#103
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue spindles and coils are for 2wd's. i only made the suggestion for a BL because you mentioned you wanted to keep the fenders intact. as for trimming them, its not that bad. its mostly the corners of the fenders that need trimming, not the whole thing, and most of that is specifically the rear of the front fender. on my 89, i trimmed just a little bit (in my eyes) and i was able to clear 32's without any lift and infact you could say it was lowered about an inch just from the t-bars sagging after a trip or two. you can see from the pics, that rear of the front fender sometimes requires a little persuasion with a BFH, as mide did. however, even with 32's i only heard it rub maybe once and that was "flexed out" as well as the IFS could flex. it did however rub the frame and swaybar everytime simply because of the BS on stock rims. If i were to get some of those bushwacker extend a fender flares, will it cover up most of my trimming?
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02-13-2008, 06:28 AM	#104
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,251 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd If i were to get some of those bushwacker extend a fender flares, will it cover up most of my trimming? possibly. i think you can even get the "cut out" fender flares and they will give you more room and still give it that clean look. i might run those if i wasnt cheap, and if they held up the impact better.
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02-13-2008, 07:11 AM	#105
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by Donahue possibly. i think you can even get the "cut out" fender flares and they will give you more room and still give it that clean look. i might run those if i wasnt cheap, and if they held up the impact better. I might do that, i like the look of the wheel tucked away in the fenders where they're suspose to be, but my 31's rubbed inside the front tub on the 4" bl it had, what can you do to trim that out?
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02-13-2008, 02:32 PM	#106
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,251 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits its all in that rear corner of the front fender.
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02-14-2008, 04:53 AM	#107
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits i've got to say man, i do like the look of the chop top.
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02-14-2008, 09:05 AM	#108
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,143 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Yeah, the cut-outs are the way to go if you're trimming and putting on wider/bigger tires. If you find a place that carried them for a decent price LMK, I'd like to get myself some.
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02-15-2008, 12:13 AM	#109
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT Yeah, the cut-outs are the way to go if you're trimming and putting on wider/bigger tires. If you find a place that carried them for a decent price LMK, I'd like to get myself some. jc whitney usually carries all that stuff, and you can find a lot of their stuff is about $100 less then any where else. they also have a pretty good way of isolating items for you specific vechicle. that is where i am going to get mine when it comes time to. BTW, where did you find your graphic for your truck. i'd really like to get something like that? Last edited by BlazerKydd : 02-15-2008 at 12:16 AM.
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02-15-2008, 03:37 AM	#110
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT Yeah, the cut-outs are the way to go if you're trimming and putting on wider/bigger tires. If you find a place that carried them for a decent price LMK, I'd like to get myself some. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...013049/c-10101
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02-15-2008, 09:29 AM	#111
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,143 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd BTW, where did you find your graphic for your truck. i'd really like to get something like that? The cartoon sig? I made it in a combo of MS Paint & photoshop. There's a thread in the photoshop board about pixel sigs - but good luck having someone make one for you!
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02-15-2008, 10:32 AM	#112
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,143 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...013049/c-10101 IMO it's still a ridiculous price... Quote: Subtotal $373.98 Tax $0.00 Shipping Insurance $0 Estimated Shipping & Handling $29.99 Heavy Item Surcharge $5.98 Total $409.95
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02-15-2008, 09:36 PM	#113
BlazerKydd Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Deployed in Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisInVT IMO it's still a ridiculous price... you know what, i didn't even notice that they were only for the front. i'm sorry about that. thanks for the info on the sig though. i'll keep looking for cut out flares.
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02-26-2008, 10:30 PM	#114
sakustoms NVRBDUN Age: 41 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 859 Location: Catasauqua, Pa User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits What's up guys? I've been mostly doing slammed trucks but now I just bought a 96 blazer 4dr 4wd with a bad motor for $350. I got a motor for it already and I should have my TM 5" lift tomorrow. Planning 33x11.5 or close to that. Will post pics when there is something to see. Great info in this thread..
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04-29-2008, 10:47 AM	#115
illgetit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits hey... Sup all.. i have a 98 that is starting to be a like a problem child from hell.. i just put a 6" Superlift and 33" tires now i am starting to feel a little lag when taking off.. i am thinking it either needs new gearing in trans or rear end or maybe both with a new motor.. does isn't the 4.3l good as well as the Trans.. any idea's.
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04-29-2008, 02:32 PM	#116
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,143 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits You need NAAAAWWWWWWZZZZZZZ
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06-18-2008, 11:01 PM	#117
alterbr33d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits This thread looks dead. Ohwell if any comes across this for informational purposes or whatever, here is my S10 with a 4in suspension lift and 3in body lift running 33s just for reference. As you can I can fit bigger. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844315 http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844208
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06-22-2008, 02:17 PM	#118
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,894 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits You forgot to mention that your fenders are trimmed all around.
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06-24-2008, 03:09 AM	#119
89-S-Dime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 673 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah You forgot to mention that your fenders are trimmed all around.
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06-24-2008, 03:11 AM	#120
89-S-Dime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 673 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by alterbr33d This thread looks dead. Ohwell if any comes across this for informational purposes or whatever, here is my S10 with a 4in suspension lift and 3in body lift running 33s just for reference. As you can I can fit bigger. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844315 http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1213844208 well here is a guy running 32's and no lift, *just for reference* Last edited by 89-S-Dime : 06-24-2008 at 03:16 AM.
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06-24-2008, 10:33 AM	#121
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,251 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by 89-S-Dime well here is a guy running 32's and no lift, *just for reference* in fact, truth be told, i probably had saggy bars, resulting in a lowering effect if anything.
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06-25-2008, 09:13 PM	#122
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,894 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits I always knew you were into that lowering thing.
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08-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#123
s10hunter Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits I just bought my S10 truck and it has a custom made 8in body lift. I wanna take it off but I still want to be able to clear my 33 x 12.50 Thornbirds. Does anyone know how much of a lift I will need to clear those tires? If you can help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks Mike
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08-23-2008, 06:30 PM	#124
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08-23-2008, 08:39 PM	#125
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,143 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by s10hunter custom made 8in body lift. OMG that sounds horrendous! You need to post pics of that thing.
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08-23-2008, 09:23 PM	#126
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,251 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by elevenbravo what is the fix for 2000 stock with saggy rearend? need to haul around atv for deer season. shackles if you want to keep the spring rate the same, AAL's if you want to increase the payload.
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08-24-2008, 08:39 PM	#127
89-S-Dime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 673 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by s10hunter I just bought my S10 truck and it has a custom made 8in body lift. I wanna take it off but I still want to be able to clear my 33 x 12.50 Thornbirds. Does anyone know how much of a lift I will need to clear those tires? If you can help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks Mike An 8 inch body lift?
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09-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#130
jchris Registered User Age: 39 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 32 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 4X4 S10 Lift Kits Quote: Originally Posted by s10hunter I just bought my S10 truck and it has a custom made 8in body lift. Im picturing a 2 story truck....or a 4wd double decker bus!
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