i am considering putting a lift kit on my truck (no time soon this is down the road because i have more important stuff to do to it) i dont think a 2" lift kit would do much and i would be better off getting at least a 4". i would do a suspension lift over a body lift (maybe a 2" body after a 2-4" suspension if im not happy with the height) for a total of 4-6". my question is to all of you with lift kits at what point do you notice a change in handling (i know this isnt a agile sports car that handles like none other) and how severe it is at the diffrent heights. also would i be better off with 1 kit over the other as far as what parts are included to get the height. im willing to spend more money on a better kit that "works" with everything better then a cheaper kit that will lead to parts failure due to poor geometry/craftsmanship. if anyone can give me some advice id appreciate it. id rather get your opinons because you have them on your truck and you know what works good. i have also thought about lowering it but i dont knwo if i can bring myself to lowering a 4x4 its like wipeing before you poop id just dont make sense.

 

okay, a 4 inch susp. kit doesnt exist for your truck. A 6 inch is gonna make your truck rediculously top heavy as will a 2+2...... A 2 inch susp. lift wont be so bad because it retains many stock ride characteristics and actually stiffens your front suspension causing you to corner much flatter. Wait a bit and I'm sure some guys with lifts will give youa more personal point of view for a lifted DD..

 

I've got the 2' suspension lift, driveway version (shackles and torsion bar lift) for $60 bucks and a socket set, not the production Rough Country or Superlift 2' kits. I've noticed the definite increase in front stiffness, but I like it much better..I was getting alot more sway and roll than I wanted to, and now it's quite a nice ride. The only problem is the main exit I get off coming home from work/the parents house is a 25 mph advised exit ramp. I used to be able to take it 30ish with no problem, but after the 2' up, 30 throws me a bit more (usually it's the back end feeling like it's wanting to roll) so I usually take it at 25 to be comfortable.

An important thing to note is that with a lift, usually one would also upgrade rims/tires. This could give you a wider stance which adds stability to account for the lift! I've always wondered about the stability of the 6ers though..hopefully one of em will pipe up!

 

im happy with how the 2 inch suspension lift is for my truck the isnt that bad but it aint no cadilac

 

if i wanted to go with 4" lift could i go with a 2" suspension and 2" body ? i just dont see how 2" suspension alone would benifit.

 

You'd be suprised. It went up enough I can't just step in, I have to boost up a bit..also my dog realized she now needs to jump from the ground to get in, no more front paws up first then hop the back legs up

But I want 4' too...2' is enough to make you see the light...then you just want more

 

the 2+2 I mentioned is what people call a 2 inch suspension lift and 2 inch body lift.

 

it sucks that i have to go with a 2 or a 6 with no in between. i imagine that these companies are very simmilar in how they get their lift as far as what parts are included but i read the post about what kits do with the geometry of the rest of the suspension/driveline. you would think someone would address these issues in their kits. i honestly havent started to research any kits because i want to hear from what you guys have and how diffremtly your trucks handle after the install.