Lift kit
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I have and '86 and i am wondering if 35s will work with a 4in lift, i would also like to know some general ideas on the best lift for my $, and i dont have a huge garage with thousands of tools, how hard will it be if i try to install it myself? thanx
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While I think 35's will fit a 4" kit, you'll probably rub on the fenders at full flex. I have 35's and a 6" Skyjacker lift, and there looks to be alot of clearance. I had it installed at a 4wd shop, and they had a heck of a time getting some of the bolts loose!
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Not certain on the 86 model but my '92 will only get 33's under it with 4" of lift and have no rubbing. Thats with extended radius arms.
You will get as many answers to "which lift is best for the money?" as you will "which tires are best for the money?". I like my Tuff Country lift and, with the help of my wife, buddy and brother, I was able to install it myself. New rear springs, front springs, extended brake lines and radius arms along with all the necessary drop brackets for the TTB front axle. I will be honest. It was a PITA. Not that I didn't have fun doing it but, there were bolts that had to be cut off due to rust and corrosion, a stock bracket that broke and a stud that ended up cross-threaded. All were very "fixable" but it was a time consuming project. If I had it all to do over, I would either pick a more suitable location (I did it on the driveway since after the lift it wouldn't fit in garage anymore), or I would have someone with the ability to pick up the entire truck at once do the job. Now if I had access to a garage with a lift in it, I'd volunteer to do it again. But thats the kind of masochistic fool I am. Whatever you decide to do, work safely. It was a great feeling of accomplishment to pull off the driveway sitting 4" taller than when I parked it.
You will get as many answers to "which lift is best for the money?" as you will "which tires are best for the money?". I like my Tuff Country lift and, with the help of my wife, buddy and brother, I was able to install it myself. New rear springs, front springs, extended brake lines and radius arms along with all the necessary drop brackets for the TTB front axle. I will be honest. It was a PITA. Not that I didn't have fun doing it but, there were bolts that had to be cut off due to rust and corrosion, a stock bracket that broke and a stud that ended up cross-threaded. All were very "fixable" but it was a time consuming project. If I had it all to do over, I would either pick a more suitable location (I did it on the driveway since after the lift it wouldn't fit in garage anymore), or I would have someone with the ability to pick up the entire truck at once do the job. Now if I had access to a garage with a lift in it, I'd volunteer to do it again. But thats the kind of masochistic fool I am. Whatever you decide to do, work safely. It was a great feeling of accomplishment to pull off the driveway sitting 4" taller than when I parked it.
