Superlift V Skyjacker...thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Rambo
Funny, it still shows up in PSD 60L Fx4's quote, so does that mean now that PSD 60L Fx4 isn't in compliance with board standards? 
But my edit box is gone...I guess Tim can fix it when he gets back, lol.
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I will be getting a lift soon, and my local performance shop is pushing me toward the "Superlift" brand.
Can anyone give any input on their newer line of lifts- the Superride Select Series? I hear it is nice.
What can you guys tell me about it?
Can anyone give any input on their newer line of lifts- the Superride Select Series? I hear it is nice.
What can you guys tell me about it?
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Originally Posted by ToughBuiltFord
Skyjacker lift kits are great because they are fully customized to your specific year, make and model. They've been noted by some to be stiffer but handle and look awesome.
I know that they offer the thicker leaf springs that have TEN thinner leafs, instead of 3-5 thicker leafs.. This design with more, thinner leafs is supposed to make it smoother, with a little bit softer ride.
I DO appreciate your input though ToughBuiltFord... Curioius, when you say it is a bid stiffer, are you referring to the newer Superride Select line, or the older kits?
That IS the kind of input I am looking for though... Are the Superride Select kits a rougher or smoother ride?
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I recommend you take a look in the thread below for opinions about lift kits. It's a sticky in the SD forum. There's nothing wrong with Superlift, but it's always best to know what else is out there, as well as their pro's and con's. A few people listed Superlift as their lift.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=419078
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=419078
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The Bilstein Independent compression and rebound valving is a clear plus factor for the Superride SS kit along with the ten thinner leafs which is proven to smoothen the ride from owners i've met. That lift thread has some great examples of what you can do.
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I have a 4" skyjacker and a 6" superlift on two 78 3/4 tons. I like the skyjacker better. I think the skyjacker has a better ride and more flex. Always go with a lift system (all springs, no blocks). A lift kit has front springs and rear blocks. Blocks is the cheap and easy way out. Do it right the first time with springs all the way around. The only blocks that should ever be used are the ones from the factory.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by AlaskaPowerStroke
Always go with a lift system (all springs, no blocks). A lift kit has front springs and rear blocks. Blocks is the cheap and easy way out. Do it right the first time with springs all the way around. The only blocks that should ever be used are the ones from the factory.
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
I've seen no evidence of problems with using blocks (unstacked, 5" or less). Maybe you could elaborate on why they're wrong to use. And unfortunately stiffer and softer tend to be opinion based. That's what makes it so hard to tell someone which lift springs give a smoother ride, because opinions and optional equipment (shocks, tires, etc.), vary so much and have a profound effect. I've heard and been in many a debate about which springs give a smoother ride than another. The only agreement I think I've run across and agree with, in terms of aftermarket lift springs, are that 8 and 10 leaf progressive springs ride smoother than thicker 3 and 4 leaf lift springs. In my opinion, I've yet to ride in a truck with aftermarket lift springs, whether they're progressive Deaver's or custom "tuned" National's that ride smoother than my stock '04 with heavy-service front springs. But again, that's my opinion.
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Experiences definitely do vary. I've been an avid off-roader for over 20 years now and have yet to see a properly set-up block kit have any problems. I've been with guy's that have axle wrapped there lift springs and guy's with blocks underneath bust apart their springs and shackle, but so far no blocks that have split or been ejected. My own experience with my dually with rear blocks has been the same. And while I may baby the engine, I'm brutal with the truck off-road. Enough to have slid the rear tires sideways into a rock at about 30 mph causing me to come to a dead stop with only "slight" damage to the wheel and no shifting of the blocks. I've also been with guys in there SD's with blocks that treat them like I do my rockcrawler and seen no problems. But don't get me wrong. I'm not advocating that a block lift is better than a spring lift. What I am saying is that I've never seen or heard of a properly set-up and built block from a major manufacturer having the problems you described.
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EnviroCon, Glad to see that you have not seen any problems with blocks. I tend run across folks with bad luck I guess. I couldn't tell you who the manufacturer was for the blocks that malfunctioned. It very well may not have been a reputable manufacturer.
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