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RCD 4" or Fabtech/Procomp 6" lift???

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Sapper, Feb 20, 2013.

  1. Feb 20, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    Ok, ignore everything I just said then. haha
     
  2. Feb 20, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    The 4/4.5" kits look good with 33's. And if you are towing alot, the 4" might work out better. Not sure about the 4" kit set up but the 6" kits use a block & an add-a-leaf to achieve the rear lift......which will sag eventually if you're towing major pounds. Add-a-leaf just can't hold up to heavy weight over time.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    6 inch Douche Bag lift...what else do I need?
    OP, newbie questions like this will get you a lot of grief and little read help. It is helpful to be specific about what you want. What you will be doing with your truck (off roading, mall crawling, etc.). What is your current set up. How much money do you have to spend. Do at least a little research before you ask for others opinions because you will get a whole mess of different answers that probably won't help.

    BTW, sorry to hear you're at Ft. Lost in the Woods. I've suffered in that place in a past life. Good luck. :)
     
  4. Feb 21, 2013 at 4:52 AM
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    Ft leonard wood

    I hear what your saying. The truck will be for looks, I will not be offroading it. Just some camping trips, I will be doing some towing with it as well. The truck is the stock trd off road. The Wood isn't TOOOO bad, I have been in worse areas....LOL. You in the service?
     
  5. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:04 AM
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    I had this same problem but I figure in I'm spending 2g on a lift miles go all way 6" that's what I did and upgraded the shocks
     
  6. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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    Go with the bds 6 inch lift comes with better coilovers and it doesn't look that bad with 33s.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM
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    If you just want looks go with a big lift. They "look cool". Not in the service but worked with the Chem school at the Wood helping them with chemical and biological warfare detection.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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    Dont go either just get a high preformance 3 inch way better off road.
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:56 AM
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    :wave:
     
  10. Feb 22, 2013 at 8:56 AM
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    why hello Juan :wave:
     
  11. Feb 22, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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    the RCD lift is a nice option i think, then you can add a proper leaf pack to the rear like the all pro expo which gives about 4 inches, nice level truck with slight rake that can still hold some weight in the back and tow without sagging and riding like junk. not too tall for 33's at this height. if i were to do it all over again this is how i would do it.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    If i had to do over again, I would not get any DB of any sorts. I guess people have to make the purchase them self to relize that the DB lift are worthless.
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    have you experienced issues with your DB lift? good thing my full OME lift is less than a yr old and i don't have to do it again but am curious to why. i understand what these lifts consist of and the shortcomings. is it because you wheel your truck that you would rather not do this lift again?
     
  14. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:07 AM
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    I tried saying this but he said it wasn't an option :rolleyes:
     
  15. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM
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    well first of all You do not gain any wheel travel when you put these lift on. You lowering everything to Stuff 35's tires. Yes i wheel my truck my truck. If you do light off roading or no wheeling this lift is great because it makes the truck look bitchen. But if you need to be beast off road it has it short comming because their's no travel and stiff as hell.
     
  16. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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    IF you are dead set on it your going to buy it and then kick your self in the ass later. That is what i am doing right now. :eek:
     
  17. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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    If you buy a db lift dont sell any of your shit. Keep it all, i am also kicking myself for selling my spindles :pout:
     
  18. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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    He said he won't be doing any offroading so he will be fine I guess
     
  19. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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    Yea. ^ IF he is going for just the look then he will be fine.
     
  20. Feb 22, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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    Ft leonard wood
    I will not be offroading with this truck, I have a jeep for that, I am just looking for the look, but still want it to ride well. A full coilover setup is crazy expensive, thats why I was interested in the RCD kit, I have had experience with Bilsteins on my jeep and they are great.
     

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