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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by AaronArf, Apr 6, 2012.

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  1. Mar 26, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    For the amount of money to make the drop bracket lifts decent you could have a sick mid travel set up that will run be more capable and ride better.

    Wish someone would have told me. I'm not unhappy with it, just recommend looking at other options unless your building a mall crawler.
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    Psshhhht he's from Florida, it'll be a mall crawler or mud rig.
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2014 at 6:57 PM
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    Alright buddy to be honest, i dont really know what much of that means. im basically a noob when it comes to this kind of stuff and i have no idea what drop bracket lifts are and mid travel and mall crawler lol.. but if you dont feel like explaining i understand.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2014 at 6:59 PM
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    Drop bracket=6'' lift like his Fabtech that basically puts in a huge crossmember to lift the truck...not recommended to those who wheel

    Mid Travel=High quality suspension that adds more travel than stock, but less than long travel (mostly desert runner trucks that need this type of travel and suspension)

    Mall crawler=what wheelers call those who get a big lift, big mud tires, etc and never take it off road

    Matt
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:03 PM
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    Then I really suggest reading more on here before jumping in head first. A 6" kit like fabtech is considered a drop bracket lift or "DB" lift. Mid travel lifts equate to about 3" of lift with coil overs. I'll shoot you a PM tomorrow explaining that better lol

    Mall crawler means no intention of offroading....aka street Queen or 98% of DB lifted trucks :rofl:
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    Ohhhh okay lol, thanks for clearing that up. That PM would be awesome whenever you get the chance!
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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    Okay so you say with the mid travel its mainly dester runner and that sort of thing, but im down south and we dont have much of that. mainly mud holes, and dirt roads that sort of thing. would the same set up be as effective?
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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    long travel is more desert. Mid travel would be what you want.
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:21 PM
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    Is long travel the same as DB? im new to all of this haha sorry.
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2014 at 7:23 PM
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    no. DB cuts out old crossmember and adds one that drops everything 6". Long travel increases the angles/length of control arms also requiring longer coilovers
     
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    No, sorry, I meant that the desert running applies to the long travel comment. Mid travel is good for normal wheeling like you're talking about.

    I would start to research some build pages and maybe call around to companies like Downsouth Motorsports or SDHQ. The Mid Travel BS Thread is also a good one.

    Matt
     
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  13. Mar 27, 2014 at 4:38 AM
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    My guess is late May! Chop chop
     
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    Aaron you have the Ultragauge for sale?
     
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  15. Mar 27, 2014 at 3:02 PM
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    Naw thats Paul
     
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    Noice bumpaa!:thumbsup:
     
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    Yeah, realized it right after I posted.
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2014 at 5:18 PM
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    Derp :cookiemonster:
     
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  19. Mar 28, 2014 at 4:21 PM
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    Do you have any problems with the fabtech lift at all?
     
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  20. Mar 28, 2014 at 5:06 PM
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    I've got 32k miles with the lift, and dirt logic coil overs....zero reliability issues.

    If I were to go drop bracket again I'd go BDS.
     
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