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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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best lift?

what would be the best 4" lift for me to install myself on my 97 250HD? and for a 4" lift, will i need new brake lines? thanx.

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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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I would go with the skyjacker class 2. Thats what I am running and it was an easy install and seems to be really well built.

It depends on what you do with your truck

moderate work/daily driver-stock brakelines
offroad-extended brakelines

Just to be honest I would go with steel braided lines anyhow just because they will last longer and let more fluid flow.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Dont get a Explorer Pro Comp Lift it rides like a wooden wheelbarow.

And the RSX 9000 shocks really are a dissapointment.

I like superlift and skyjacker, but skyjacker is more expensive.

Stay away from blocks due to axle wrap.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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what about the rancho 5000s? those were the ones i was looking at getting. i'm undecided between tuff country and skyjacker for my lift.

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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Thats kind of a big jump in price between the two kits isn't it. From what I understand thats a big difference in quality also. Have you checked out superlift.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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RS 9000x are 9 settings adjustable, they suck, in warm they require tuning all the time, and during winter they are harder than a mac truck, the RS 5000s are on the new ford trucks, I have felt them there and they feel smooth, but as always with a lifted truck the smoother they are the harder the truck will be to control, you will have major body roll!

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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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big o tires here is a superlift dealer and i was quoted $1200 for the 4" lift with rear leaf packs (rather than blocks and add-a-leaf) and 4 superlift shocks. how is that for price, does that sound about right? thanks

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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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I just put a 6in superlift on my 150. I didn't buy my complete rear springs from superlift. I gave 900 for my kit then 350 for the rear springs so your price in good. I am very happy with the superlift parts and quality but the in structions needed a little more detail but they are not that bad.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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I paid around $500 for my F150 6in Superlift and did the install myself. I dont know if I can but here is a link to National Wheel And Tire they have the best prices I rarely find a cheaper lift NATLTIRE.COM

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