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what is the best 3" lift and why.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jastampke, Jul 2, 2011.

  1. Jul 3, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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    krimson

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    Yup and thanks for helping me when i bought it.. I'm still running stock UCA's and got a good alignment. Barley any wandering on the interstate, i guess i got lucky..
     
  2. Jul 3, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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    chris4x4

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    I'd have to look at your alignment print out to see if you "got lucky", but if its driving good, thats the main thing. Odds are, the alignment shop had to dial in more camber, to get you the min. Caster, so keep an eye on the outside tire wear.
     
  3. Jul 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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    I installed an ICON suspension this weekend, and could not be happier. Wash board roads have no chance!! If you have the extra cash, go ICON.
     
  4. Jul 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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    You got 4.5" in the front and your cv angles are pretty good?? :confused:
     
  5. Jul 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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    I did get an alignment sheet, but threw it away so i don't remember what my Caster, Camber, and Toe is. So far I have 2K miles on my KM2s and no signs of uneven wear yet. When looking at my truck straight on my Camber is titled in a little.
     
  6. Jul 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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    yeah actually not that bad i have seen alot worse on here with less of a lift idk either. its sits at about 4 1/4 now i'm thinking it will end up at around 4 or very close that should put me pretty nice. i did do the diff drop and i know they don't make much more than a couple degrees difference in cv angle but, it obviously did something to combat it.

    here are the pics from the day the lift was put in. lol don't get me wrong they aren't great either but, they don't seem that bad to me if t settles down to 4 i think it will be fine:)

    IMAG0381.jpg
    IMAG0380.jpg
     
  7. Jul 3, 2011 at 4:25 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Wholey shit! Those are some steep angles! Your inner CV fins are touching...
     
  8. Jul 3, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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    chris4x4

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    OP, Going over 3" lift in the front is a bad idea. Stick to 3" as a max. lift. You loose down travel when lifting, and the truck only has 8" stock. So lifting 3" will net only 1" or so down travel as it is.....
     
  9. Jul 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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    I think you can officially stop telling people your " CV angles are actually pretty good "
     
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    i know it will be a problem in the future if it does not settle down. i bought a complete 3 inch lift this is just what it came out to. i had heard that the pro comp kits are usually higher than stated but, even i was shocked when the shop told me the measurements i had to go confirm my self and it was 4.5 sure enough.

    if it settles to 4 inches it will iron out a bit i hoping it goes a bit lower than that but, that may be wishful thinking on my part.
     
  11. Jul 3, 2011 at 4:56 PM
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    no shit oz.
     
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    i was told by the shop they were not great but, they had seen alot worse. i was also told that they should end up decent after it settles down.
     
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    and the smart ass comments commence. thanks guy i'll take that under advisement.
     
  14. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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    How can one not be comforted by the old, 'I've seen worse' statement.

    ...even better when it comes from the guy walking out of the back room holding the plunger...

    (No extra charge....appearing nightly all this week.....try the veal....)
     
  15. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:13 PM
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    if you want to spend the money... buy some KING coilovers from DSMS. I think they are pre-load adjustable to 3" someone will correct me if i'm wrong
     
  16. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    chris4x4

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    The "Ive seen worse" probably meant that the guy has seen broken ones....
     
  17. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    I'm assuming you have 4x4. If so, I would say go with the OME lift 886 (you thank yourself later) and TC UCA for the front.

    If you are lucky like some and have a prerrunner then go the camburg route. Camburg 4" spindles and UCA, stock springs and 5100s.

    Either way this well have you sitting between 3.5" and 4" in the front, so for the rear grap some all pro leafs and 5100 or 5125.

    This is my plan anyways.
     
  18. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    No need to get hormonal on me , I was just stating a fact .

    You keep saying your CV angles are fine when clearly they are not , that's all .

    No hate
     
  19. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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    Bilstein shcoks with Toytec coil overs on or ome Shocks with coils, for a 3 inch lift?

    And in the rear for better ride quality should I get a rear block or add a leaf, either way I will be adding after market rear shocks?

    Can anyone help me?
     
  20. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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    Also I have a 2wd,four door full double cab if that helps
     

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