lift kit help!!!!
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lift kit help!!!!
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my truck is a 2003 larait psd with these mods,,,DP Tuner,cold air intake,Banks power elbow and monster exhaust,..the next mod i want to do is lift the truck..hence the questions, i want to go with 6" lift and 35" tires both brands undecided at this point..i guess my first question is ..What affect will this have on my hauling and towing,2nd is the springs in the rear instead of blocks better?? the truck doesn't see off roading...
anyway sorry for so long post,,this will get me started for now..
Joey
love this site and my truck..
my truck is a 2003 larait psd with these mods,,,DP Tuner,cold air intake,Banks power elbow and monster exhaust,..the next mod i want to do is lift the truck..hence the questions, i want to go with 6" lift and 35" tires both brands undecided at this point..i guess my first question is ..What affect will this have on my hauling and towing,2nd is the springs in the rear instead of blocks better?? the truck doesn't see off roading...
anyway sorry for so long post,,this will get me started for now..
Joey
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Ive always went with the blocks on lift kits. They serve my purposes well and are cheaper then springs all around. The towing shouldnt be affected much, do you tow really heavy or just normal loads.
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If your only going to run 35's a 4 inch lift is enough with blocks in the rear. If you plan on some hard off roading with the 6 inch lift go with full leaf packs in the rear. If you are only going to run your truck on the street 4 inch and blocks is all you need.
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I tow a 10000lb tag along camper along with motorcycle (boy rides motocross)firewood,coolers..the truck is loaded.. no serious off road, while i am spending the money, i would like room to grow(tire wise)
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My bother has 6" with 35s there is room for alot of play. you will be fine as far as towing goes. As mentione 4" is plenty for 35's unless you really jam them up pretty good.
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don't do blocks over 4".... you will start seeing severe axle wrap. I'd prefer a full spring lift, but I'm a cheap a$$ and went with a block on the rear. As far as quality, Fabtech is extremely well crafted, IMO. You also pay for the craftsmanship of the lift. I personally would avoid Rough Country or Tuff Country.... they don't seem to have the quality as Fabtech or Donahoe. I guess i'm saying do it right the first time. DCspecial would be the man to ask... might send him a PM
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hey onesick, pics are great, what size tires?? did you change dif gears,i am being told anything over 35s and i will have to get into gearing (truck will lose low end pull)??
Thanks for all the replys everyone
Thanks for all the replys everyone
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My 99 F250 had an 8" all spring kit from BDS. It rode very, very rough.
My 00 F350 has a 6" block kit from Skyjacker, with the factory leaf springs in the rear and it rides very nicely. Neither one of them had any problems towing. My 00 has 4.10s in it, and I only thought about re-gearing it for the performance, never because it couldn't pull a load. Your DP Tuner will take care of that. Just keep an eye on tranny temps.
I love my Extreme ATs from Pro Comp. My SSRs from Interco were awesome as well.
My 00 F350 has a 6" block kit from Skyjacker, with the factory leaf springs in the rear and it rides very nicely. Neither one of them had any problems towing. My 00 has 4.10s in it, and I only thought about re-gearing it for the performance, never because it couldn't pull a load. Your DP Tuner will take care of that. Just keep an eye on tranny temps.
I love my Extreme ATs from Pro Comp. My SSRs from Interco were awesome as well.
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