Help me get 4" of lift cheap

[EastTXYukon]

Guys, I'm on a tight budget (2 kids under the age of 4 will do that) but I want to get 4" of lift on my 96 Yukon one way or another. I know that a 4" suspension lift would be the best way to go (I have a 4" Rough Country lift on my 1978 Scout and am pleased with it). What would you suggest? I guess the cheapest way to go is a 2" rear block and t-bar crank plus a 2" body lift.

I am not a big fan of huge body lifts, but things done in moderation usually end up ok. I also don't want my bumpers to hang low. Are there kits out there that have modified bumper brackets for the front and the rear? what are gap guards and do they help hide the "body lift bumper gap?"

Thanks in advance for any advice. I have decided that I am going to run some BFG 295/75/16s on some 16x8 ProComp 1069's when my current tires finally give it up, and I want to be prepared.

 

[Dlong30]

i think the 2" crank and block and BL is your best bet. I have a crank and 3" BL. I dont think there are any kits for the rear bumper, but you can cut the frame- scary i know but not that big of a deal really- you can bring it up to look stock but there will be a small gap between the bumper and hitch reciever if you have one. i need to get around to puttin up pictures after the crank... sometime this week probably

 

[bowtiefreak]

I agree, crank, block and body lift.

 

[gmcconvert]

helper springs?

ok Im in same boat as easttx. 2 kids under 4... and lack of deep pockets. I have a 97 yukon and was interested in a modest lift. dont want to go big yet as I have brand new michelin ltx's in factory size and they're too good to replace anytime soon. was interested in helper springs in back as I tow and thought just blocks might result in a sagging look with the boat attached after a 2-3" lift. I see some helpers that claim 2-3" lift but do they ruin normal (non-towing) ride?
also whats the cons to cranking the front? if its free there must be something to worry about as it sounds too good.
I was thinking like 1.5-2 crank and 3 or so out back to help level the look.
I dont want to wreck the front end if cranking will put increased wear/tear on the front end as the truck is bone stock and in just great shape. It seems like I would be doing the truck a disservice if I started to do less than proper work on it as the previous owner (original owner) really kept this truck in amazing shape.
Any advice or pointers are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[bowtiefreak]

with cranking comes ball joits and steering components that wear out faster. Crank in moderation, drive with care and things will last. Lifting and bigger tires simply wears parts out faster. My truck with no crank needed ball jonts in just over two years. Wide tires are a killer to move

 

[EastTXYukon]

hey Bowtie, what backspacing would you suggest? I don't want my tires to stick out past my stock fender flares. I know the ProComp 1069 have a backspacing of 4". Do you think thats ok, or should I try to find a wheel with a backspacing of 4 1/2 or 5".

If so, what brand or models of wheels should I look at? I really like the ProComp but dont want my daily driver to have a really really wide tire/wheel combo.

Anyone have any experience with the Cragar Soft 8's in the chrome finish?

 

[bowtiefreak]

something close to stock 4.5" to 5". The 4" will push them out farther. A stock wheel is 5" BS I think. Keep to a 7-8" wide wheel too.

 

[Devious_Tahoe96]

Anyone have any experience with the Cragar Soft 8's in the chrome finish?

I have 15" cragar soft 8's but they're black. They have a 4.5" back spacing on them so no different than the pro comp. Stick with either a 70 or 75 wide tire if you wanna keep it inside the wheel wells. Mine are a 60 width and boy they stick out a mile!! But i like it like that since it gives my rig a more aggressive stance. IMO

 

[bowtiefreak]

60 is the sidewall height percentage in relation to the width of the tire like a 305/65/16 is a 12.5ish by 33" tall

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

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