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Pro's Con's of a 3" or 6" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NiceTaco, Nov 25, 2008.

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What lift do you prefer

  1. 6 inch

    293 vote(s)
    23.5%

  2. 3 inch

    953 vote(s)
    76.5%
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  1. Jun 17, 2009 at 12:40 AM
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    Tool

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  4. Jun 22, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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  5. Jun 29, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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    If you do 6 inches, do it right and slap the 35's on there.
     
    Kenny650, Jun 29, 2009
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  6. Jun 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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    and the new rearend you will need.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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    Pretty spendy.. How is the ride though?
     
    DLPerry432la, Jun 30, 2009
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  8. Jul 1, 2009 at 12:45 AM
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    :mad: I hate deciding which lift to go with...... It is a never ending topic. Anyway still deciding what kind of setup i should go with... 5100's, spacers, coil overs, AAL, 6" kit, i guess i'll have to guess ... :confused:


    EDIT: Do all 6" lift kits have drop brackets?
     
    Carson, Jul 1, 2009
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  9. Jul 1, 2009 at 6:38 AM
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    get the allpro long travel. its about 4.5" can run 35s and its sick. DO IT!
     
    SilverSeven, Jul 1, 2009
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  10. Jul 1, 2009 at 8:30 AM
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    I know, after looking at monkeyproofs rig it really makes me want to go with the AP LT kit, which means my truck is gonna have to ride with the spacer lift for that much longer. Why do all these lifts have to be so damn expensive????
     
    Stillfly199, Jul 1, 2009
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  11. Jul 6, 2009 at 5:14 AM
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    The Long travel Kits are notmeant for just a lift they are meant for extreme performance. Im going to be buying the Camburg Racing Long Travel Kit come next year. Its expensive as shit! But I get 15" of wheel travel and 6" wider track width. I love PreRunnin. Hauling ass through the desert is an awesome feeling of freedom.

    As for the 3" or 6" lifts. I like both. Its whatever suits your needs.
     
    imsikotic, Jul 6, 2009
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  12. Jul 16, 2009 at 7:17 AM
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    i have the toytec 3" ultimate lift, is it possible to make that into a 6 inch?? kinda wish i woulda went bigger from the start now lol owell
     
    gouge44, Jul 16, 2009
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  13. Jul 16, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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    6 inch. I wouldn't even consider a spacer lift. By adding a spacer lift, you are throwing any steering, CV joint, control arm, ball joint, engineering out the window. An engineered lift will be better in the long run. I had one on my F150 and had the same debate. I went back and forth between the Daystar spacers or a Rancho lift. I did the rancho lift and it was the way to go. Of course, its more expensive but worth it.
     
    rutherk1, Jul 16, 2009
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  14. Jul 19, 2009 at 1:49 AM
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    out of 6" and 3" i would say 3, 6 is to much looks bad. I would prefer stock height tho.
     
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  15. Jul 19, 2009 at 1:54 AM
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    You sir, are incorrect.
     
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  16. Jul 19, 2009 at 3:38 AM
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    that avatar is hot as hell. want to touch.
     
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  17. Jul 23, 2009 at 4:16 AM
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    Haha that's one of the better ones I've heard!
     
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  18. Jul 24, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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    really???
     
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  19. Jul 24, 2009 at 11:59 PM
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    Yes, really.
     
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  20. Jul 25, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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    Dude your truck is effin amazing! :eek: Mine want's to look like that when its all grown up lol :thumbsup:
     
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