lift kit effecting u joints
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You guys are awsoem i've got so many questions thanks for answering them. Now only one more lol. If i put a 6in lift with 18 inch rims and some decent sized tires what woulr my ride height be. I've got an 8ft door on my gargage and was wondering if it would still fit
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From: Chandler
I have an '05 with a 6" Trailmaster lift and 35" tires on 18" rims. the height from the ground to the top of the cab is about 6'10". Doesn't fit in any normal garage I've ever seen but that is because the door hangs lower than the actual opening on most garages. As far as the lift doing negative things to the steering, u-joints, etc, I haven't had any problems after 50k miles but I'm sure it's taking its toll.
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Dang, that's a LOT of money for a 6" lift kit.
If I had that kind of money to drop, I'd spend it on a nice set of coilovers front and rear, then get some nice tires.
For instance....
This guy's truck....
vs mine...
Or...
Both are fairly extreme examples with the latter having multiple thousands into it.. but the first could be recreated with a slightly lesser desert look for like 2-3.
My coils and shocks were $450.
-rockstate
If I had that kind of money to drop, I'd spend it on a nice set of coilovers front and rear, then get some nice tires.
For instance....
This guy's truck....
vs mine...
Or...
Both are fairly extreme examples with the latter having multiple thousands into it.. but the first could be recreated with a slightly lesser desert look for like 2-3.
My coils and shocks were $450.
-rockstate
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ok maybe not, fabtech is awserome from what u guys r saying but i 3300 is a little steep for just a lift when i also want new rims and tires to. But thanks for the price helps me alot for knowing what im buying next
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From: Phoenix
I believe I paid about $1800 for the Fabtech Performance Kit with Dirt Logic Coil Overs in front and regular Fabtech shocks for the rear. I bought it from Desert Rat and they priced matched a quote I found online. I think it was priced around $2000 originally. It is priced reasonably at Fabtech Complete Suspension System - Complete Suspension Systems with Shocks - Lift Kits - Lift Kits, Suspensions and Shocks - by 4 Wheel Parts-RH2. Sometimes they go on sale or you could keep shopping around. Hope this helps.
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GoodwinFord check out Skyjacker lifts. I have been looking to add a 6" suspension lift and from what I researched there are some that say you need to rebalance the drive shafts. Skyjacker is one that doesnt need much after installed.
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hmm i like 1800 or 2000 better than 3300 I could spend that much. Thanks for the web site to ill deff go there and check it out and hey Evilwayz7 you should post a pic of you truck with the lift.
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I have a profile on here with an album. There are pictures in there of my truck lifted. Just click on my avatar and it will take you to my garage where there are pics.
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