Hanger vs. Spring Lift?
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Mountain Pass
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Hanger vs. Spring Lift?
2004 F250 CC 4x4
I'm sure there a ton of opinions on this. However, I'm interested to know everyone's thoughts. I'm considering the edge 4.5" hanger kit, but it seems to me that a 4" true spring lift is better. I've been told that I could experience problems with hanger kits due to the altered geometry on the front end, not to mention the hefty price tag of the edge system. If I go with a Rancho, Superlift, or ProComp lift, it's a lot less money and I get whole new springs. Thoughts, Opinions, advise?
I'm sure there a ton of opinions on this. However, I'm interested to know everyone's thoughts. I'm considering the edge 4.5" hanger kit, but it seems to me that a 4" true spring lift is better. I've been told that I could experience problems with hanger kits due to the altered geometry on the front end, not to mention the hefty price tag of the edge system. If I go with a Rancho, Superlift, or ProComp lift, it's a lot less money and I get whole new springs. Thoughts, Opinions, advise?
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I was just doing some research on the Superlift system myself. My scenerio may be slightly different than yours as I will be putting a plow on my truck in the near future so I've ruled out a hanger kit. Superlifts system utilizes many more thinner leafs as opposed to the stocks two leafs. Because Superlift uses more leafs, it eliminates the need for more arch on the springs giving you a much better ride. I really like Donahoe/Edge 4" system because it comes with Deaver springs, but that's just way too expensive for me. The ride of the Superlift might not be as good as the Edge/DR, but for the price I hear the Superlift system really delivers an awesome ride.
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As long as you use a hanger and shackle nothing is effected if you go that route. If it was just a hanger or just a shackle then you do start changing the geometry of things.
I have the 4.5" DR hanger and shackle along with the 4" Deaver springs for a total of 8.5" lift without any problem. Springs are soft and flex very well.
The downside of the stock springs is that they many sag some over time...more so if you off road hard. Which is why they also offer the 4" lift system with the 4" Deaver springs up front.
Out of the three other companies you mentioned I stay away from Rancho ( I had their 4" and am glad to have it off the truck), personally I'd stay away from the Pro Comp as well (a buddy of mine ran the 4" Pro Comp and was glad to have it off his truck), I've heard good reviews from people with the Superlift lifts since superlift came out with their select series springs, main thing I dislike about Superlift is that the springs are made in India.
Just my $.02
I have the 4.5" DR hanger and shackle along with the 4" Deaver springs for a total of 8.5" lift without any problem. Springs are soft and flex very well.
The downside of the stock springs is that they many sag some over time...more so if you off road hard. Which is why they also offer the 4" lift system with the 4" Deaver springs up front.
Out of the three other companies you mentioned I stay away from Rancho ( I had their 4" and am glad to have it off the truck), personally I'd stay away from the Pro Comp as well (a buddy of mine ran the 4" Pro Comp and was glad to have it off his truck), I've heard good reviews from people with the Superlift lifts since superlift came out with their select series springs, main thing I dislike about Superlift is that the springs are made in India.
Just my $.02
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Originally Posted by quadsand
2004 F250 CC 4x4
I'm sure there a ton of opinions on this. However, I'm interested to know everyone's thoughts. I'm considering the edge 4.5" hanger kit, but it seems to me that a 4" true spring lift is better. I've been told that I could experience problems with hanger kits due to the altered geometry on the front end, not to mention the hefty price tag of the edge system. If I go with a Rancho, Superlift, or ProComp lift, it's a lot less money and I get whole new springs. Thoughts, Opinions, advise?
I'm sure there a ton of opinions on this. However, I'm interested to know everyone's thoughts. I'm considering the edge 4.5" hanger kit, but it seems to me that a 4" true spring lift is better. I've been told that I could experience problems with hanger kits due to the altered geometry on the front end, not to mention the hefty price tag of the edge system. If I go with a Rancho, Superlift, or ProComp lift, it's a lot less money and I get whole new springs. Thoughts, Opinions, advise?
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Out of the three other companies you mentioned I stay away from Rancho ( I had their 4" and am glad to have it off the truck), personally I'd stay away from the Pro Comp as well (a buddy of mine ran the 4" Pro Comp and was glad to have it off his truck)
May I ask why you and your buddy were glad to have these lifts off your trucks? I want to add that I'm not a serious 4-wheeler. I'm mainly in it for the look and an occasional mild off-road session. Thanks.
Out of the three other companies you mentioned I stay away from Rancho ( I had their 4" and am glad to have it off the truck), personally I'd stay away from the Pro Comp as well (a buddy of mine ran the 4" Pro Comp and was glad to have it off his truck)
May I ask why you and your buddy were glad to have these lifts off your trucks? I want to add that I'm not a serious 4-wheeler. I'm mainly in it for the look and an occasional mild off-road session. Thanks.
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Fairly stiff ride on both, springs didn't flex well. I believe his may have sagged some since his 35/12.50 X-terrains on 16x10s would rub the inner fender well just turning into driveways or parking lots.
He sold his old lift to a buddy of his cheap, and I traded most of my lift to a buddy of mine real cheap.
Also, no matter which lift you go with I'd recommend shocks that are valved specifically for the SD.
He sold his old lift to a buddy of his cheap, and I traded most of my lift to a buddy of mine real cheap.
Also, no matter which lift you go with I'd recommend shocks that are valved specifically for the SD.
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I'm curious as to who told you that you'd have problems with a hanger kit, a complete hanger kit would not give you any different altered geometry issues than a complete spring kit.
If you like how your truck currently rides with the stock springs do a hanger kit. If you want either stiffer or softer ride then chose the spring lift from a manufacturer that provides such springs. I agree with getting shocks valved for your truck.
Either leveling method has pretty much the same amount of work, cost is many times similar depending on manufacturer and options, and the issues are similar - ie: you will probably want a longer shock, you want the trackbar bracket or adjustable trackbar, etc.
I have snowplow spring with a 3" hanger kit on mine and it functions great for me, although stiff on the road it works great for dunes at higher speeds without bottoming out.
If you like how your truck currently rides with the stock springs do a hanger kit. If you want either stiffer or softer ride then chose the spring lift from a manufacturer that provides such springs. I agree with getting shocks valved for your truck.
Either leveling method has pretty much the same amount of work, cost is many times similar depending on manufacturer and options, and the issues are similar - ie: you will probably want a longer shock, you want the trackbar bracket or adjustable trackbar, etc.
I have snowplow spring with a 3" hanger kit on mine and it functions great for me, although stiff on the road it works great for dunes at higher speeds without bottoming out.
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