Lift/suspension advice for 2" lift

71tattooguy · Sep 5, 2020

Hooper89 said: ↑

But I want big tires and a light bar so I can go to the mall and take pics of it parked on top of the curb though
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LMAO

Jasonstacoma · Sep 5, 2020

Ucas are like 500 bucks. Might as well just do them when u do the lift since ur right in there already. They are pretty needed for a good alignment.

Loretta · Sep 6, 2020

GeorgiaAsh said: ↑

Id encourage you to do more research. Ride quality is subjective and depends on your preferences as welll as what you use your truck for. Besides it is a truck at the end of the day, not a Cadillac so it’s gonna ride like one. I hear more good things about ride quality when people opt for suspension lifts that utilize coils for lift rather than preload or spacer set up. Also your tire/wheel set up is a big factor, if you get more wheel and less tire, ride quality is going to suffer. Buy a set of good tires, stick to 16 or 17” wheels, quality struts/shocks/coils, and leaf packs are dependent on your utility. One example, don’t buy a heavy duty leaf pack if your bed is usually empty or don’t tow.
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thanks for this answer. I'm sticking with 16's and I just put Cooper Discoverer ST 265-75-16 on them. Usually have a snugtop on the back and will be putting gear for truck camping in there but not a TON. From the research I dont I'm definitely going in the suspension and coil lift direction. Not looking for cruising in the beemer down freshly paved roads smoothness but just something to help with the washboard a bit.

thanks

Loretta · Sep 6, 2020

itr1275 said: ↑

The lift won't soften your ride, and some bad ones can make it stiffer. Better struts/shocks can give you some stability and control on washboard, but the height won't make a difference unless we are talking whoops or worried about bottoming out.

Personally, for washboard, I think you're better off spending money on good tires and onboard air. How much you air down depends on the road, your vehicle and you. Then air down (just a bit) when your on the washboard. Running 35-40 PSI on washboard will rattle your teeth. You don't need to air way down (you do not want to loose a bead), just a enough to allow the sidewall to flex a bit. That makes a huge differences, just softens everything.
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Appreciate that advice. I've been looking into onboard air more since getting multiple replies from friends about airing down here and there in the mountains where we live. The Yola Bollys in Mendocino!

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