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Old 07-14-2009, 08:04 PM
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what would be the best choice for a 4 inch lift kit, i know you pay for what you get but still the cheaper end of em would be preferred. im wanting to fit 35's on the stock fx4 rim just because i personally like that rim. but what brand or website etc would you suggest to buy from for this lift or combination of things to achieve it.
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well your only option is the rancho.
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Rough Country has it, but it aint much cheaper than rancho.
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Originally Posted by ATOM
well your only option is the rancho.
I'm not sure about now, but the 6" fabtech use to be cheaper than the 4" rancho.
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Originally Posted by tippin on 44's
Rough Country has it, but it aint much cheaper than rancho.
it's not much cheaper, read the install instructions...look at the components, you will see why the rancho is oodles better

-no spacer up front
-subframe is way way stronger
-no drilling at all
-skid plate is design is usable--the rough country's design is silly
-can use the stock wheels, rough country allows rims with a MAX backspace of 5"

so the rough country is a no go.... as for cost..the rough country is 1299 + 89 for kicker braces, i can't believe they would sell a lift kit without them, imagine getting in a nice wreck with out them...so your up to 1400 bucks--rancho is a few hundred more, rancho is worth the wait, trust me....

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I'm not sure about now, but the 6" fabtech use to be cheaper than the 4" rancho.
they are about the same now...from what i have seen

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Originally Posted by ATOM
it's not much cheaper, read the install instructions...look at the components, you will see why the rancho is oodles better

-no spacer up front
-subframe is way way stronger
-no drilling at all
-skid plate is design is usable--the rough country's design is silly
-can use the stock wheels, rough country allows rims with a MAX backspace of 5"

so the rough country is a no go.... as for cost..the rough country is 1299 + 89 for kicker braces, i can't believe they would sell a lift kit without them, imagine getting in a nice wreck with out them...so your up to 1400 bucks--rancho is a few hundred more, rancho is worth the wait, trust me....



they are about the same now...from what i have seen

IMO I'd go with the fabtech for the same price. But that's just my opinion. To each their own.
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Originally Posted by bigdog87
IMO I'd go with the fabtech for the same price. But that's just my opinion. To each their own.
if fabtech would narrow their track width, they would sell alot more lift kits...i hate how they look, unless you are willing to run spacers in the rear to match the front
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Originally Posted by ATOM
if fabtech would narrow their track width, they would sell alot more lift kits...i hate how they look, unless you are willing to run spacers in the rear to match the front
True, very true. Wonder why they don't?
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Originally Posted by bigdog87
True, very true. Wonder why they don't?
i think they wanted that cali prerunner look...
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Originally Posted by atom
i think they wanted that cali prerunner look...

gay!


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