Just a few small questions...

Ok, I am really into trucks. but for somereason no one out here where i live seems to want to teach me about them. i think it's just because i'm a "Girl". any way. here's my question....with suspension lifts, do they also lift the axels. because i see these stupid trucks with only the body lifted and the axels are still stock height. i was wondering if that happened with a suspension lift as well. sorry for my stupidity, but as i said, no one to teach me. thanks
Jane

 

The only (only is such a strong word) method I suggest for obtaining more ground clearance (axle height) is to increase the size of your tires and wheels. It is a harsh reality, but that really is the only way to increase your axle height. Times must be changing, because back when I was younger a girl that was interested in 4x4's was the girl to have! Books can teach you everything and the internet can fill in the holes! Getting information from other people is only effective if you ask the right person, because all too often misinformation is propagated by someones bad advice (and we all give bad advice on occasion, myself included). Search these forums, there is alot of wisdom here (and even more opinions).

 

In a nutshell there are 3 "lift" techniques:

1) increase the distance from the ground to the axel -- bigger tires
2) increase the distance from the axel to the bottom of the truck -- suspension lift
3) increase the distance from the frame to the body of the truck -- body lift

Each have their own applications, perks, and downfalls:

1) bigger tires -- usually demands one of the other two so that you don't rub your fenders, springs, etc. Can get expensive depending on the rims and tires you select.
2) suspension lift -- can be costly due to additional items that might be required for your ride (i.e. new & longer brake lines, a SYE if needed, a longer drive shaft, etc.). But overall, IMHO, the best way to go over a
3) body lift -- typically the cheapest way to go. You put little spacers between the body and the frame of the vehicle. The limiting factor is the distance you can go. I've heard of as much as 6" but cannot imagine how flimsy that might make the overall structural integrity of the vehicle. A good example of a body lift is like the one I heard where a guy took 11 standard hockey pucks and lifted his Jeep Wrangler (TJ) up 1" (there are 11 mount points for the TJ). Cost him next to nothing but gave him an extra 1" of clearance.

Anyhoo, enough rambling

-Badger

 

thank you so much for your help.....i will put it to good use

 

what a woman
what state are you from?

 

Dallas, Tx

 

Move to Massachusetts :-)

 

How much does it pay?

Surely, you folks don't live there for free.

 

Actually, I just found out the other day (I just moved) that the town I live in has an average income of 140k and an average house price of 425k.

 

i have some friends that live in lewisville and some in denton

 

are they cool?????