Lift Kit Pro's v.s. Con's? Reccomendations?
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She spends about 70% or better of her time towing, working or otherwise hooked to a trailer...
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I have a 6.5 pro comp all spring lift in mine and 37" toyo mt's...and i tow quite a bit with it. I dont have any problem with it. No allignment problems at all. It actually handles the weight better with the lift than it did stock. It doesnt sway as much. In my opinion the 4 inch lift and 35's just isnt big enough, it doesnt look like you've really done anything. Im 6'1" and i have no problem whatsoever getting into it. Working under the hood can be a pain but i have a winch bumper to stand so that makes it a little easier. I say go with 6 and 37's.
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I just did an Icon 4.5 inch lift with 18" wheels and 35 x 12.50 Toyo Mud Terrains and its absolutely Perfect!!!! Any high imho the truck would become much more PIA with regards to hauling, pulling, and using the truck for actually every day use. Truck rides as good and most of time better then it did stock. As far as gearing..i can tell where its a little more sluggish on take off etc. But not too too bad. 37s you would DEFINITELY need to change gears if you tow pull etc if you ask me. I will have to post pics of my truck and mods in last month and you can judge for yourself 
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I have a 6.5 pro comp all spring lift in mine and 37" toyo mt's...and i tow quite a bit with it. I dont have any problem with it. No allignment problems at all. It actually handles the weight better with the lift than it did stock. It doesnt sway as much. In my opinion the 4 inch lift and 35's just isnt big enough, it doesnt look like you've really done anything. Im 6'1" and i have no problem whatsoever getting into it. Working under the hood can be a pain but i have a winch bumper to stand so that makes it a little easier. I say go with 6 and 37's.
I love my 6" all spring Superlift and Bilstein 5100's. Was the best bang for the buck with more leafs than most other lifts. I would really look into the Rubicon Express. There made by me and them boy's know what there doing when it comes to wheeling a rig. FYI there is a big jump in tire price when you go from 35's to 37's. A 6" with 35's don't rub at all while hitting the rocks......37's do
but look better.
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This has been great input, I really appreciate it. I am still shopping and will post pics once everythings bought and installed. Leaning towards M/T classic bead locks and Toyo M/T's as far as tires.
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