4" suspension lift with 3" body lift

[bluebear15]

i already have a 3" body lift and am considering a 4" suspension lift. i was wondering if people could post up some pics of their rides with 3 + 4 lift. another thing i was looking at was which kit is the best for the money. the rough country 4" kit seems to be the cheapest and also seems to be pretty good. any other opinions?

 

[bowtiefreak]

Why not a 6" kit?

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

Don't recall seeing a 4" and 3" combo. IMO get the 6" kit and drop the BL down if the 3" is to much on top of it

 

[bowtiefreak]

You can get a big bolt on kit also. I run the DC (extreme Sus.) My front is lifted about 8" all suspension.

 

[bluebear15]

only reason i say 4" over the 6" is just cuz i already have the body lift. I also park downtown in a parking structure for school and my antenna already hits the top w/ only the body lift so i figured 6" sus. lift i would have to pay more to park somewhere else that is just as safe. i just didnt want to have to bother with taking off the body lift.

price is also a big concern to me as i find it hard to spend over a grand on a lift kit lol the rough country 4" sus. lift i saw was just under a grand which i could see my self saving for. how much do other kits go for and whats the "best bang for your buck"

 

[bowtiefreak]

My honest opinion is do the 6", uncrank a little and lay the cvs flat. Great ride and the ability to g biggerwhen you want it. The difference is a couple hundred if that. I though the RCX kit was like $999 or something? Remember, doing it right the first time is cheaper in the long run.

 

[wicked2000]

Listen to bowtie and go with the 6". You will regret the 4"

 

[Bad bow tie]

Go with a 6" lift and find another place to park. The price difference is maybe a copule hundred if that just lije what bowtie said.

 

[bluebear15]

aight so the 6" RCX kit is right around $1000? thats not too bad. its something i can save for at least

 

[bowtiefreak]

trust us, you will be happier that way.

 

[Devious_Tahoe96]

I was gunna be a cheapo and get the $500 2.5" rcx lift because it was the easiest thing to save up for, but like bowtie said, just go with the 6". Your gunna regret getting something small when you could've gotten something bigger. Oh and the antenna problem....just shave it down so it doesn't hit anything

 

[bluebear15]

so everyone with a 6" lift what tire sizes u running?

 

[bowtiefreak]

35s...they look small on here. I may go to a 37 next. please remember it is a very good idea to regear when adding larger tires. it will save you a tranny.

 

[bluebear15]

so do u need to regear for 35s?

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

it would help out a ton to regear with 35's. i ran mine stock for a while on the 3.73's but it had no power. 4.56's or 4.88's if your running 35's+. lovin my 4.88's

 

[bowtiefreak]

I run 4.56 and would like a 4.88

 

[Popeye]

According to the chart, the acceptable RPM range is represented by the entire shaded area of the chart. The optimum RPM range is the orange shading. When changing ratios to improve mileage, choose a ratio within the yellow shaded band above the optimum range. When changing ratios to improve power, choose a ratio within the yellow shaded band below the optimum range.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/New Jun 2003/Dana Drivetrain Catalogue Jan 03.pdf

 

[bowtiefreak]

smaller picture please