6 inch lift 18 inch wheels and 35s
03-13-2012, 12:06 PM
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6 inch lift 18 inch wheels and 35s
Would love to see some pics and opinions on decisions to lift 6 inches with 18 inch wheel. I have dale jr cannons now. Want a lift. Should I get rough country with just rear block spacer or get add a leaf? Should I go a gear swap. I just got a new tranny like 3 months ago
Any opinions appreciated.
Any opinions appreciated.
03-13-2012, 01:32 PM
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Here's my 2007 FX4 with 6" ProComp lift and 35s on 18" Moto Metal 954s.
I just sold the wheels and downsized to matte black 17" XD Addicts [I wasn't feeling the chrome and I prefer 17s to 18s - more sidewall for wheeling].
I just sold the wheels and downsized to matte black 17" XD Addicts [I wasn't feeling the chrome and I prefer 17s to 18s - more sidewall for wheeling].
03-13-2012, 01:40 PM
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If you get a lift "kit," then most of them come with a block spacer. The factory rake means that most lifts are lifting the front by 5" to 6" (in terms of suspension packages marketed as 6"), while the back is only coming up roughly 3".
Add-a-leafs are usually when you need a higher load rating or if you simply want to raise the rear of the truck [can also re-pack the leafs]. Guys that run 5th wheels and hauling heavy loads are the ones looking at helper springs or add-a-leafs too. I was considering add-a-leaf, as the rear of my truck sits slightly lower and I think it gives the suspension a "tired" look; actually prefer a slight rake (i.e. front about 1/2" to 1" lower).
Add-a-leafs are usually when you need a higher load rating or if you simply want to raise the rear of the truck [can also re-pack the leafs]. Guys that run 5th wheels and hauling heavy loads are the ones looking at helper springs or add-a-leafs too. I was considering add-a-leaf, as the rear of my truck sits slightly lower and I think it gives the suspension a "tired" look; actually prefer a slight rake (i.e. front about 1/2" to 1" lower).
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03-13-2012, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DangFoo
Here's my 2007 FX4 with 6" ProComp lift and 35s on 18" Moto Metal 954s.
I just sold the wheels and downsized to matte black 17" XD Addicts .
I just sold the wheels and downsized to matte black 17" XD Addicts .
03-13-2012, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DangFoo
If you get a lift "kit," then most of them come with a block spacer. The factory rake means that most lifts are lifting the front by 5" to 6" (in terms of suspension packages marketed as 6"), while the back is only coming up roughly 3".
Add-a-leafs are usually when you need a higher load rating or if you simply want to raise the rear of the truck [can also re-pack the leafs]. Guys that run 5th wheels and hauling heavy loads are the ones looking at helper springs or add-a-leafs too. I was considering add-a-leaf, as the rear of my truck sits slightly lower and I think it gives the suspension a "tired" look; actually prefer a slight rake (i.e. front about 1/2" to 1" lower).
Add-a-leafs are usually when you need a higher load rating or if you simply want to raise the rear of the truck [can also re-pack the leafs]. Guys that run 5th wheels and hauling heavy loads are the ones looking at helper springs or add-a-leafs too. I was considering add-a-leaf, as the rear of my truck sits slightly lower and I think it gives the suspension a "tired" look; actually prefer a slight rake (i.e. front about 1/2" to 1" lower).
03-13-2012, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bubbachester
Here's my truck has a 6" Fabtech lift 18"moot metals with 35" tires
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03-13-2012, 03:50 PM
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I drive long weekend trips to go skiing/boarding in the mountains (i.e. higher elevations) and a gear swap is not something I feel to be necessary. If you frequently tow or haul heavy loads, then a gear swap might be in your future, but the 5.4L has plenty of power on tap for my needs. As far as programmers, I'm not a big fan, so that's a negative on that front as well.
03-13-2012, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by farmerboy7830
How much does a fabtech run? Do you have kicker braces? Stock gears? Programmer?
