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El Diablo793 Jan 2, 2012 09:13 AM

I'm in Birch Run-in the new control arms have a bit more angle and slight presses in the tubes for clearance. They aren't much different, the ball joints are just quality now. I didn't cut my diff. though. I had muffler man put it on but it was easy as cake to them.

chicagotyler Jan 8, 2012 11:10 PM

what size tires are you runnin?

El Diablo793 Jan 10, 2012 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by chicagotyler (Post 488011)
what size tires are you runnin?

31x10.50xr15 on stock GMC rims.
I plan to upgrade my rims to either Dick Cepek DC2's (if they'll fit correctly) or Procomp Streetlocks. I just dont know about the black yet.

El Diablo793 Jan 10, 2012 01:13 PM

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Look out. I might just have to go for ROTM.
After all of the time, money, research and work that i've put into this, I think that I will. It surpasses any fullsize in the mud and even my buddys 04 Silverado with SAS and a 14" lift. That says something right there. The ability for this to come to a complete stop in a trail and barely press the throttle and hook up is a wonder. I still dont understand it and have yet to become stuck. I very, very, very much so reccomend this setup. It will continue to get better. Thanks for watching.

DKSDAD Jan 10, 2012 04:56 PM

Great now I want something else for my truck that I can't afford. Looks awsome, is there any rubbing from the tires on full flex?

El Diablo793 Jan 11, 2012 04:28 AM


Originally Posted by DKSDAD (Post 488310)
Great now I want something else for my truck that I can't afford. Looks awsome, is there any rubbing from the tires on full flex?

Haha thank you, good sir! No rubbing anywhere! Even when full flex and lock.

bandidolenny Jan 11, 2012 05:31 AM

I wouln't waste my money on this kit... oh yea... I did.
Save your hard earned cash and simply do a torsion bar crank in front and shackles in the rear along with a body lift.

The 2.5" "lift kit" with A-arms will only amplify the aggrevation of the front CV shaft angle issues at no greater ride height... lol.

El_Beautor Jan 11, 2012 11:08 AM


Originally Posted by bandidolenny (Post 488452)
I wouln't waste my money on this kit... oh yea... I did.
Save your hard earned cash and simply do a torsion bar crank in front and shackles in the rear along with a body lift.

The 2.5" "lift kit" with A-arms will only amplify the aggrevation of the front CV shaft angle issues at no greater ride height... lol.

@Bandidolenny, did the kit you bought include the diff drop? Rough Country redesigned the kit to include a diff drop to keep the angles within factory specs allowing the lift without the bad CV shaft angles. The newer kit is way better than the old lift kit which was essentially just a T-bar lift with shackles for the rear.

PaulO2288 Jan 11, 2012 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by El_Beautor (Post 488497)
@Bandidolenny, did the kit you bought include the diff drop? Rough Country redesigned the kit to include a diff drop to keep the angles within factory specs allowing the lift without the bad CV shaft angles. The newer kit is way better than the old lift kit which was essentially just a T-bar lift with shackles for the rear.

That front differential drop really does nothing. If you look at this video which is a good one btw, You can see they are still very angled. All the front drop bracket does is twist the front bracket forward and its not even worth anything. I also spoke to someone from Rough Country 3 different times and they all told me different amounts of drop the bracket gives so im positive they are unsure about it. I cant find the 3rd one but heres the 2 i can find. I was told .75" as the other but heres the other 2 directly from them and i cant even see it dropping the front axles down more than half an inch. I totally agree with bandidolenny.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...untryInfo2.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...ntryInfo-1.jpg

bandidolenny Jan 12, 2012 02:16 AM

If you must install a suspension lift then just spend real money on a real 6" lift from one of the major manufacturers. Just my 2 cents.


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