Reccomend me a Lift kit for 05 chevy 1500
07-29-2009 | 12:10 AM
#11
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You can also eat up front end components pretty fast if you crank up your torsion keys. If you are a light driver, this might not be an issue, but it's just another thing to consider when deciding what type of lift you want to put under your truck.
07-29-2009 | 12:25 AM
#12
I have a gauge for that
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I have a couple buddies that have 4" rancho lifts and clear 35's with no rub with minor trimming of the front bumper. I would have to disagree with what was said above about Fabtech. I had a 99 dodge 1500 with their 5.5" lift with dirt logic 2.5 shocks and it was honestly the best riding truck I have ever driven. If your truck is going to be off road, I would stay away from a body lift, because the added suspension travel that comes with a suspension lift can really be nice. If you are planning on kepping your ride as a pavement princess though, there's nothing wrong with a 2" body lift with a leveling kit. I have seen nice leveling kits fro pro comp, ready lift, daystar, and many other companies. Either way, you can make one nice looking rig.
08-29-2009 | 11:04 PM
#15
Almost as much money? Most people have $10 grand into their SFA setups.
08-30-2009 | 12:05 AM
#16
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True, but these folks have high horsepower huge tire monsters.
I believe a stock 1/2ton pickup can do it with smaller axles and about a 35"tall tire for a lot less.
Of coarse, it would take a little more research for this, not just going down to 4-WHEEL PARTS and buy it over the counter.
But, it all depends what they are really doing with the truck, climbing rocks or climbing speedbumps in a mall parking lot.
I believe a stock 1/2ton pickup can do it with smaller axles and about a 35"tall tire for a lot less.
Of coarse, it would take a little more research for this, not just going down to 4-WHEEL PARTS and buy it over the counter.
But, it all depends what they are really doing with the truck, climbing rocks or climbing speedbumps in a mall parking lot.
08-30-2009 | 12:08 AM
#17
True, but these folks have high horsepower huge tire monsters.
I believe a stock 1/2ton pickup can do it with smaller axles and about a 35"tall tire for a lot less.
Of coarse, it would take a little more research for this, not just going down to 4-WHEEL PARTS and buy it over the counter.
But, it all depends what they are really doing with the truck, climbing rocks or climbing speedbumps in a mall parking lot.
I believe a stock 1/2ton pickup can do it with smaller axles and about a 35"tall tire for a lot less.
Of coarse, it would take a little more research for this, not just going down to 4-WHEEL PARTS and buy it over the counter.
But, it all depends what they are really doing with the truck, climbing rocks or climbing speedbumps in a mall parking lot.
Most people break 4wd parts from having bad CV angles. That's just a common problem associated with cheaping out on the lift.
I see your point, but I don't think an SFA is for everyone.
09-10-2009 | 01:09 PM
#18
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I recomend 2 kinds:
RCD if you have torsion bars
Fabtech if you have coil overs.
Both kits are prefered for best ride quality. though you might experience some sagging with both if you tow often. easy fix with air shocks. but they bothe give the best ride and handling.
RCD if you have torsion bars
Fabtech if you have coil overs.
Both kits are prefered for best ride quality. though you might experience some sagging with both if you tow often. easy fix with air shocks. but they bothe give the best ride and handling.
09-10-2009 | 01:25 PM
#19
I run a Fabtech 6" lift and it rides better then when it was stock.The 1988-1998 Fabtech lifts were the one's to avoid, not the NBS [1999- present] lifts.There are a few dealerships in my area that sell brand new lifted truck deals which maintain the factory warranties and the only lift they use is a Fabtech.
09-12-2009 | 08:05 PM
#20
all the kits out there are about the same I would recomend procomp because they dont use spindles for lift and your tires in the front and back will keep the same offset (your front tires wont stick out more than the back).