suspension lift question
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suspension lift question
I was checking out Superlift's site and read that after doing a suspension lift, the front driveshaft will only last approx. 15,000 to 20,000 miles. Since it is a tulip-style shaft, the angle into the transfer case gets too radical after a lift. they offer a reinforced dirveshaft to fix this problem. id like to do a lift of some sort to my 01 flareside (just like zabeards) im not really too sold on a body lift but a body lift would allow me to reverse it if i chose to without as much work. i guess im still deciding and wanted some opinions. its not currently the everyday driver but will be soon. im not sure how much longer the 2.3 is gonna last lol. I really like the looks of the superlift and would be willing to spend the money for one but i dont want to get too crazy with a lift. i do mostly highway driving. Has anyone done a superlift and had problems with the front driveshaft? needless to say, mine doesnt do much offroading. I appreciate the help guys/gals. :) by the way, zabeard has about the height im looking for. im currently running MT classic II's (16x8's) though.
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oh ok.
the front driveshaft will need replaced. alot of people have had problems with it.
i think the superlift is worth the money. after seeing and installing the kit. its worth it. its a nice kit. directly bolt on and i bet just about anyone can do it with the right hand tools.
on the same note i dont regret doing the body lift at all, its a nice kit as well.
both take about the same skill to install and the same time.
the front driveshaft will need replaced. alot of people have had problems with it.
i think the superlift is worth the money. after seeing and installing the kit. its worth it. its a nice kit. directly bolt on and i bet just about anyone can do it with the right hand tools.
on the same note i dont regret doing the body lift at all, its a nice kit as well.
both take about the same skill to install and the same time.
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i think ive asked you this in the past, but are there any big losses in handling? i mean, other then the obvious. its a truck not a vette. i remember you saying before that you had your set up for towing a trailer. do you have alot of free play in the steering or anything goofy like that? i figured on replacing the drive shaft. once i decide to pull the trigger on this, i might as well spend the money and do it right. any other suggestions or advice you think i might need? in your opinion, you think it'll look good with just a suspension lift? like I said, i dont want to get too crazy with it.
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Originally Posted by Ranger1
I think they are 4", but yeah they come with the kit. I don't know but I have heard that those blocks make terrible axel wrap. Either way I would think about some traction bars.
i menat to say i know they are 3" blocks but im not 100% sure if they come with the kit it might be an additional option.
axle wrap is an issue with them im sure.
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Originally Posted by crawly1025
yea, 16x7's were stock. The Mickey T's are 16x8's. If I'm gonna need a wider wheel for a decent ride/look, this whole idea might get reconsidered lol. I just bought those wheels! :) im glad you mentioned that though.
Originally Posted by crawly1025
one more question, im running the same size wheels that were stock, 16x8's