To lift or keep level...?
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To lift or keep level...?
So, I’ve always loved lifted trucks. I’ve had a bunch of them, but the newest was from the early 90’s and haven’t owned one for 15+ years.
I have a Platinum Super Crew. When I got it I put a 2.5” level on the front and 35’s. I really like it...until I see one with a proper lift and then I get a little (or a lot) jealous.
I have been eyeballing various 6” lift kits. I would keep my stock wheels and the tires I have new (they’re new). What are the downsides I would experience? Like I said...it’s my first modern truck. What lift kit do you recommend? I’d do the work myself...I was looking at the 6” Rough Country?
I have a Platinum Super Crew. When I got it I put a 2.5” level on the front and 35’s. I really like it...until I see one with a proper lift and then I get a little (or a lot) jealous.
I have been eyeballing various 6” lift kits. I would keep my stock wheels and the tires I have new (they’re new). What are the downsides I would experience? Like I said...it’s my first modern truck. What lift kit do you recommend? I’d do the work myself...I was looking at the 6” Rough Country?
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Most manufactures of lifts say you can use the 18" but not the 20", I lifted mine last week, love it! I went with the Fabtech and I am very impressed with quality, I went with the 4", still fits in my garage.
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So, I’ve always loved lifted trucks. I’ve had a bunch of them, but the newest was from the early 90’s and haven’t owned one for 15+ years.
I have a Platinum Super Crew. When I got it I put a 2.5” level on the front and 35’s. I really like it...until I see one with a proper lift and then I get a little (or a lot) jealous.
I have been eyeballing various 6” lift kits. I would keep my stock wheels and the tires I have new (they’re new). What are the downsides I would experience? Like I said...it’s my first modern truck. What lift kit do you recommend? I’d do the work myself...I was looking at the 6” Rough Country?
I have a Platinum Super Crew. When I got it I put a 2.5” level on the front and 35’s. I really like it...until I see one with a proper lift and then I get a little (or a lot) jealous.
I have been eyeballing various 6” lift kits. I would keep my stock wheels and the tires I have new (they’re new). What are the downsides I would experience? Like I said...it’s my first modern truck. What lift kit do you recommend? I’d do the work myself...I was looking at the 6” Rough Country?
Once you lift you can't go back as you will be cutting.
Do you want to still fit in the garage? Better measure.
Parking garages - fit
Expense
Gas mileage will drop
Ride may or may not be worse, usually not as smooth.
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With 35's they would probably look alright but you generally want a rim with less offset.
Once you lift you can't go back as you will be cutting.
Do you want to still fit in the garage? Better measure.
Parking garages - fit
Expense
Gas mileage will drop
Ride may or may not be worse, usually not as smooth.
Once you lift you can't go back as you will be cutting.
Do you want to still fit in the garage? Better measure.
Parking garages - fit
Expense
Gas mileage will drop
Ride may or may not be worse, usually not as smooth.
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With a quality lift and shocks, your ride should be better than stock with the level, a lot will depend on the tires. I don't think your mileage will change that much from your current setup. Offset may not be correct on the stock wheels for the 6" kit. I like the BDS and Fabtech kits. You will be happy you did the lift.