I'm stuck...welder or suspension?

So I've been saving for a nice welder so I can get back into it, but I've also been debating suspension. I was looking into the 3" lift department, like everyone else, but I want to keep my options open in case I want to upgrade that to something mid travel. The mid travel kits are roughly 2200~ which is double what the welder is, a Miller 211. If I were to get the welder and start playing around with bumpers and sliders, it would drag my suspension even more than what it already is which is what I'm worried about.

What do you think I should do? Keep saving for a nice mid travel kit? Start with some kit that I can expand on to mid travel later? Or just get a welder and start saving again while making my frowning leafs get even sadder.

 

I like Miller too, and I have one, but in fact a good Hobart 140 will do anything that most non-pro fabricators need. only about $499. Then you are closer on your suspension too.

Mike

 

^^ I would do that and am doing it myself... I need to learn to weld so I can do the bodywork on my other build... you will have a welder for a long time to help with a bunch of stuff... you can always save up more money for the lift or buy one from someone on here used that is going a different route...

 

Get the cheaper welder and settle for a less expensive lift, some 2.5-3" lifts are well under $500 as well. Everyone is happy then.

 

FWIW, You don't just walk outside and start fabbing up bumpers and sliders, there's alot of trial and error in it. I've tried/failed my fair share of times. You also need more than just a welder to fab stuff too. Not saying you don't have the skill... just saying there's more to it than buying a welder. Just my $0.02