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4" RC lift....2wd. Don't understand why you would think it's taboo, it's your truck and your money, who gives a sh|t what anyone else thinks. It's also easier to lift a 2wd than 4wd. I did mine because I like the way it looks as well as when we get flooding, that alternator sitting on the bottom of the engine will probably fare better than if it was under water. Ride quality is unchanged, still smooth as glass.
Rnlcomp, truck looks good!
Did you use the rear blocks that was part of the kit?
Also what size rims and tires are you running?
Glad to hear the lift didn't change the overall ride.
Rnlcomp, truck looks good!
Did you use the rear blocks that was part of the kit?
Also what size rims and tires are you running?
Glad to hear the lift didn't change the overall ride.
Thanks, yes I used the 2" blocks that came with the kit, without them it would be nose high.
Tires are 275/65R18 (32"). Rims are 18X9 6X135 -12 offset 4.5" back spaced.
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Thanks for the suggestion TJ, do you have a pic?
How do you like the ride from Coilover? Did you have to change the upper control arm?
Coilover ride is great. No complaints whatsoever. It definitely has a bit firmer ride, but that was to be expected. Stock 2WD Platinum suspension leaves alot to be desired. I'm not sure if it is any different than other 2WD models, but it was definitely not confidence inspiring that's for sure.
Everything else on the truck is stock aside from the coilovers, rear shocks, and the stock 4WD rear blocks. Kept the control arms the same, everything aligned perfectly without the camber kit/bolts, and tracks perfect down the highway.
4" RC Lift on 2wd with the kit supplied 2" blocks switched out for AS 3" blocks. This is on level ground with a dirty truck. Wheels are 295/70 on 18" 4.5bs -12 offset.
Not set on RC.
Curious how the 4" spindle works and what all needs to be changed...
A spindle lift kit is simply new spindles for your truck that have the spindle located lower on the steering knuckles, (thus raising your truck) & the steering arms located higher on the knuckles so it brings the tie rods back to stock geometry. This is designed to move all the appropriate mounting points downward, creating lift.
A spindle lift kit is simply new spindles for your truck that have the spindle located lower on the steering knuckles, (thus raising your truck) & the steering arms located higher on the knuckles so it brings the tie rods back to stock geometry. This is designed to move all the appropriate mounting points downward, creating lift.
seems like good option, but don't they cause the front tires to stick out further? curious how much further they stick out because of this. I like symmetry, so would assume I would have to purchase wheel spacers to make the backs match the front?
06-06-2016, 08:37 PM
