Should I get the 2" leveling ket or do a 4.5 or 6" lift?
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Originally Posted by Death Dealer
www.koreperformance.com why would you want anything else?
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From: Austin, Tx
Originally Posted by Lsufan78
i concur...i haven't decided on what i want to do with the rear yet. i have a set of 4" blocks, but i'm not sure i want to use them. plus, i haven't found a drop hitch low enough that i feel is safe enough to pull my boat.
later, dustin
later, dustin
FYI, when you have large blocks, it increases axle wrap, thus wearing our your rear springs quicker, especailly if you like to hit the throttle hard from stop lights a lot. I would reccomend getting new rear springs. They give a better ride over blocks anyway.
If you decide to stick with blocks, you might want to think about traction bars to help reduce the axle wrap.
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thanks for the heads up, although i already know this, hence why they're still in the box. i'm saving money now for rear springs (once i find somebody who makes them), along with long arms, x-over steering, dss, and a slew of other parts.
later, dustin
later, dustin
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From: C.S.U. Pueblo Co.
Originally Posted by schu
I personally don't like leveling kits, they take the truck out of the truck. Once leveled it will slouch like a chevy when you put any real load behind it.
Lifts are great when you need the ground clearance, but then you have to buy huge tires so that it doesn't look silly, and unless you already have 4.10 gears your going to start really spacing out the gears in your transmission which starts putting stress on things and killing your towing performance and fuel economy.
If all your after is looks, then I would suggest some real nice wheels and tires. Personally I think they make the biggest difference in looks, and they don't take away from the functionallity.
Just my opinion, I'm sure many will disagree....
Lifts are great when you need the ground clearance, but then you have to buy huge tires so that it doesn't look silly, and unless you already have 4.10 gears your going to start really spacing out the gears in your transmission which starts putting stress on things and killing your towing performance and fuel economy.
If all your after is looks, then I would suggest some real nice wheels and tires. Personally I think they make the biggest difference in looks, and they don't take away from the functionallity.
Just my opinion, I'm sure many will disagree....
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Originally Posted by Lsufan78
thanks for the heads up, although i already know this, hence why they're still in the box. i'm saving money now for rear springs (once i find somebody who makes them), along with long arms, x-over steering, dss, and a slew of other parts.
later, dustin
later, dustin
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Originally Posted by Cowhand
As for Lorenz's coil..... (with the CORRECT spring rate).
Looks like Lorenz has his valving and spring rate dialed from watching this video. LORENZ vid
$505
If I'm not mistaken, he was talking about releasing a new Full pack as well. He says it's "softer than stock" but has a trick up his sleeve that will allow it to tow better than the OEM's
? I'm a waiting to see how he's going to pull that off...
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Originally Posted by MSR
Looks like Lorenz has his valving and spring rate dialed from watching this video.
Originally Posted by MSR
He says it's "softer than stock" but has a trick up his sleeve that will allow it to tow better than the OEM's ?
I'm a waiting to see how he's going to pull that off.
? I'm a waiting to see how he's going to pull that off.
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Originally Posted by VikingDiesel
How about this setup guys? LINK
But I think that if I dont suspension mods in front that I should definetly do somthing to the rear, like shocks only.
But I think that if I dont suspension mods in front that I should definetly do somthing to the rear, like shocks only.
And this...."This is the perfect alternative for those wanting the performance of the KORE leveling kit without the extreme price tag."
I'm not a huge KORE fan but this is just laughable.
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I'd stay away from Top Gun Customz. The botched the leveling kit for the 4x4 Titan. It caused the upper control arm to bang on the coil bucket on almost every bump.
I'd save up a little more then pony-up for something from Carli, Lorenz, Thuren or KORE.
I'd save up a little more then pony-up for something from Carli, Lorenz, Thuren or KORE.
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Originally Posted by VikingDiesel
what what setup should I go for, looking to spend under $500.
How about 2' Leveling kit and (4) shocks, so 2 in the front and 2 in the back?? say.....RANCHO or somthing??
How about 2' Leveling kit and (4) shocks, so 2 in the front and 2 in the back?? say.....RANCHO or somthing??
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my .02 stay away from the leveling kit if you want to run 35's. the wheel offset is picky.
as for lift. If it is looks only tuff country is fine. I listen to people bash lifts all the time but if you don't wheel your truck hard you are not going to damage the lift. that price sucks though. I think I paid around $600-$650 for the lift.
If you want a more functional lift there are better stuff out there but you sound like me mainly look oriented. I have had my truck in 4wd many times I just don't thrash it and have had no issues to date. If you have a cheaper lift and drive accordingly you will be fine. I would not want to have this truck airborn with this lift on it or anything.
I will tell you this though one 60hp box and you won't even know your running 37's. so if you like the idea fo 37's I would just get a 6" lift and the 37's. if not do 4-4.5 and 35's. then you will have no rubbing issues period with what ever wheel and tire you want to run
tuff country if it is a pavement pounder, probably bds? if you want something better.
As for tires the toyo MT are awesome if you can affoard them. I am at 30k with tons of tread left. hardly any tire noise. not undeven wear. best tires I have had to date.
as for lift. If it is looks only tuff country is fine. I listen to people bash lifts all the time but if you don't wheel your truck hard you are not going to damage the lift. that price sucks though. I think I paid around $600-$650 for the lift.
If you want a more functional lift there are better stuff out there but you sound like me mainly look oriented. I have had my truck in 4wd many times I just don't thrash it and have had no issues to date. If you have a cheaper lift and drive accordingly you will be fine. I would not want to have this truck airborn with this lift on it or anything.
I will tell you this though one 60hp box and you won't even know your running 37's. so if you like the idea fo 37's I would just get a 6" lift and the 37's. if not do 4-4.5 and 35's. then you will have no rubbing issues period with what ever wheel and tire you want to run
tuff country if it is a pavement pounder, probably bds? if you want something better.
As for tires the toyo MT are awesome if you can affoard them. I am at 30k with tons of tread left. hardly any tire noise. not undeven wear. best tires I have had to date.