Suspension Upgrades
03-22-2015, 02:06 PM
#1
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Suspension Upgrades
Hey guys, been peering over threads for days and can't find an answer to my question.
I'm on a budget, and in order to upgrade my suspension to the best it can be, I need to do it in stages.
I really want either the fabtech performance 6 inch lift or the procomp stage II lift since they offer coilovers in their lift kits. But since each of those are a few grand, as are new tires and rims, I couldn't squeeze all that cash out at one time.
So, my plan now is to grab a pair of FOX 2.5 Factory Series Coil-Over IFP Reservoir Shocks, they have amazing reviews and I can get them for around $1,295. Along with these I would order a pair of Camburg UCAs so the angles aren't too horrendous. This is how much cash I'm willing to put in now.
Once I got enough extra cash, next step would be to upgrade rims and tires to some 35s with a 4.5-5 in backspacing
MY QUESTION comes from my final step, which would be to purchase the components for a spindle/crossmember 6 inch lift kit minus a strut spacer/coilover system since I already have the FOXs. Can I use the FOXs with a 6 inch kit? or do I need ones specific for a 6 inch kit?
I'm on a budget, and in order to upgrade my suspension to the best it can be, I need to do it in stages.
I really want either the fabtech performance 6 inch lift or the procomp stage II lift since they offer coilovers in their lift kits. But since each of those are a few grand, as are new tires and rims, I couldn't squeeze all that cash out at one time.
So, my plan now is to grab a pair of FOX 2.5 Factory Series Coil-Over IFP Reservoir Shocks, they have amazing reviews and I can get them for around $1,295. Along with these I would order a pair of Camburg UCAs so the angles aren't too horrendous. This is how much cash I'm willing to put in now.
Once I got enough extra cash, next step would be to upgrade rims and tires to some 35s with a 4.5-5 in backspacing
MY QUESTION comes from my final step, which would be to purchase the components for a spindle/crossmember 6 inch lift kit minus a strut spacer/coilover system since I already have the FOXs. Can I use the FOXs with a 6 inch kit? or do I need ones specific for a 6 inch kit?
Last edited by Bruce4; 03-22-2015 at 10:56 PM.
03-23-2015, 09:26 AM
#2
Mark
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how do the UCA's help with CV Shaft angles.. spindles are what will correct that.. money wise what your suggesting dont make sense..$1300 for a set of coilovers and UCA's.. you still need something for the rear.. i would save your money and get a full lift like you want. then when you hit the lotto you can buy $1000 struts for the front end.
03-23-2015, 09:36 AM
#3
Senior Member
Hey guys, been peering over threads for days and can't find an answer to my question.
I'm on a budget, and in order to upgrade my suspension to the best it can be, I need to do it in stages.
I really want either the fabtech performance 6 inch lift or the procomp stage II lift since they offer coilovers in their lift kits. But since each of those are a few grand, as are new tires and rims, I couldn't squeeze all that cash out at one time.
So, my plan now is to grab a pair of FOX 2.5 Factory Series Coil-Over IFP Reservoir Shocks, they have amazing reviews and I can get them for around $1,295. Along with these I would order a pair of Camburg UCAs so the angles aren't too horrendous. This is how much cash I'm willing to put in now.
Once I got enough extra cash, next step would be to upgrade rims and tires to some 35s with a 4.5-5 in backspacing
MY QUESTION comes from my final step, which would be to purchase the components for a spindle/crossmember 6 inch lift kit minus a strut spacer/coilover system since I already have the FOXs. Can I use the FOXs with a 6 inch kit? or do I need ones specific for a 6 inch kit?
I'm on a budget, and in order to upgrade my suspension to the best it can be, I need to do it in stages.
I really want either the fabtech performance 6 inch lift or the procomp stage II lift since they offer coilovers in their lift kits. But since each of those are a few grand, as are new tires and rims, I couldn't squeeze all that cash out at one time.
So, my plan now is to grab a pair of FOX 2.5 Factory Series Coil-Over IFP Reservoir Shocks, they have amazing reviews and I can get them for around $1,295. Along with these I would order a pair of Camburg UCAs so the angles aren't too horrendous. This is how much cash I'm willing to put in now.
Once I got enough extra cash, next step would be to upgrade rims and tires to some 35s with a 4.5-5 in backspacing
MY QUESTION comes from my final step, which would be to purchase the components for a spindle/crossmember 6 inch lift kit minus a strut spacer/coilover system since I already have the FOXs. Can I use the FOXs with a 6 inch kit? or do I need ones specific for a 6 inch kit?
04-09-2015, 03:27 PM
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I'm kind of in the same boat on my 05 the suspension is getting old and you feel the bumps a bit more I have a 3in spacer and a 3.5in block in the rear now running 35s and I need to do make it fresh again in the cheapest way without killing ride quality!
