Wanting to see what lift kits are out there. Saw the Icon 4.5 stage 4 but don't want to spend 6,000 on a lift. What else is good. Throw up a picture and tell me what it is and how you like it. Also what tire size your running.

 

I'm looking into them now. I like ready lift stage 4 with the 5" block. 35" tires and possibly 37

 

I've looking into lifts for a while and still haven't made up my mind. Mine will be a 4 to 4.5" lift with 35's so this is my take on what I've seen so far.

Carli and Icon are about the most expensive out there. They are very good but in my opinion just aren't worth the extra cost. Mainly because these lifts come with really high end shocks that personally I would not benefit from. I'm not going to be running dunes at 70mph so I don't need shocks that can handle that environment.

Rancho, Procomp and Fabtech are great lifts that have good upgrades such as Progressive rate springs, adjustable 4 link bars, Bilstein shocks etc. you can get any one of these for around $1,200 to $1,500.(probably the way I'm going)

Skyjacker, Superlift and Rough Country have been around for ever and also have great lifts. I believe they only have Specific rate springs that typically have a harsher ride which I don't want. Could be wrong on the springs, I just haven't called the factory to see if they have an upgrade to progressive springs.

Readylift is known for spacers mainly and is now trying to get into the full suspension market. A little pricey in my opinion but I'm sure with their reputation for quality products its a good lift.

Whatever you get make sure it has drop down brackets for the arms whether reuseing stock or upgraded 4 link bars, an adjustable track bar and a solid relocation bracket for the pan rod bar as well as a drop pitman arm. I would also suggest getting progressive springs that have a life time warranty against sag. Regular springs will give you a rougher ride than stock.

 

Im putting my flak jacket on as i type this, but Rancho makes a good 4inch for the money. Done lots of research and will have pics and first hand reports in a couple weeks as its goin on mine.

 

I'll be waiting for pics Tuxedo. Still waiting for the Jet Ski to sell so he has the money to do it.

 

I would do a Rancho 4" if I were to lift it. It's the best lift for the money in my opinion. Plus they have a $500 rebate on their lifts when you purchase shocks.

 

Just looked at Rancho. Think I will be getting that. Especially with the four link.

 

Think if he tows with it he will need a trac bar in the bar in the back with the block?

 

I went with the Ready Lift 3.5" lift. good quality, easy to install, Factory ride, and looks great with 35" tires. Only thing is I have a very small vibration at 70 mph and over and its only under power if you let off the gas it goes away. tried all different shims on the carrier bearing. nothing seems to help

Any one else have this problem with any 3.5 lifts? the rear is a 5" block

Thanks

 

Maybe axle wrap? Don't quote me on that though.