I'm in the process of pricin' different mods out and creatin' a "To Do list" and the only thing I'm stuck on is a spindle lift for the ole gal.

I've seen 'em rangin' anywhere from $50 to $500. My budget right now is $3,000 but I'm tryin' to reserve most of that for tires/wheels, replacin' the entire front suspension along with rear shocks, and a general tune up. I certainly don't wanna skimp out on quality but can't drop a lot on a lift unless I save up for a few more months.

Any recommendations on brands that I could research will help me out, thanks.

 

Go with the rough country spindles. Lots of guys on here run them and love em.

 

I appreciate it. I just want enough space to clear 285's, she's runnin' 275/60/17 right now.

 

No worries. If that's all you need then a 1.5" spacer up front will get you there. BlakeA on here has that setup and will have pictures and all.

 

I have actually seen his setup, just never really considered spacers. I've always heard that spindles were the way to go for 2wd's, and with the amount that I drive I'd need somethin' that ain't gonna wear out the front end quickly. I'll definitely research 'em though.

 

If you just want to fit 285s a Daystar 1.5" spacer and a one inch block in the rear will make it perfectly level and might save a little money. That's how mine is right now.

Spindles will keep the factory angles and may save some wear on your front suspension in the long run though.

 

Whoa.. I must have typed that out as I was being mentioned.. I thought I felt my ears burning

 

That's my main concern. If it ain't much of a difference in wear, then a spacer and block is definitely what I'll go with. I'm always okay with savin' money!

 

Haha well sounds about right.

 

I mainly went with them because I thought 3" was way too high to go on a 2wd truck. My truck still sits lower than a 4x4 with the bars turned up.
As far as wear and tear I'll have to get back to you on that in 100,000 miles or so.