I live in Canada and can only find US market RC lift kits available in the current market. And the cheaper lift ($600) looks like its just shackles, control arms, struts and a key crank. I dont have any other proper lift kits or companies I can find to compare it to except this ebay levelling kit.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1998-2005-Ch...kAAOSwPVFcG5g8
I'm just another s10 owner trying to fit 31s. Whats the best solution without ruining ride quality. Want to wheel it this summer.

 

Cranking the keys up will trash the ride quality, but you might could get to 31s that way with some pretty good trimming.

Lots of members here have the rc 2.5" lift, and seem to be satisfied with it. You get what you pay for, is it worth it to be able to run those tires, and not be killing front end components and have a crap ride?

The rc lift also comes with diff drop brackets I believe, so you won't be killing cv axles all the time