RCD lift kit?
#5
03-18-2006
I really don't know if the superlift adds wheel travel because it basically drops all the front suspension down. No new arms or anything like that i do believe. If you want a better travel, look at Dixon Brother Racing's suspension kits(DBR). They don't lift much, but wheel travel is phenominal.
for wheel travel you want to look into long travel kits...
#8
03-18-2006
I think he's looking for more than a cookie cutter answer. Based on his avatar, I'd say LT would not exactly fit his needs.
When you're looking at an IFS 'drop bracket' lift kit, you're going to gain lift obviously. Most other aspects of the suspension are going to stay pretty much the same, including the wheel travel. If you want better independent travel from each wheel, disconnecting the front sway bar will allow the front of your truck to gain alot of independent wheel travel. I wouldn't recommend driving on the street with this though, as you'll get much much more body roll.
A quality lift kit, such as the superlift or the RCD, will allow you to run bigger tires, giving you better 'under-axle' clearance. The superlift is a fantastic kit, I loved mine. The shocks are a little soft for my preferences, but the kit is VERY sturdy and very well engineered. For my new truck, I'm going with the RCD because I want more lift and I'd like to check out how well the coil-overs ride! With the sway bars still connected, however, the 'wheel travel' will be similar to stock because the LCAs will still be connected.
My suggestion, depending on your budget, would be to go either with the RCD or Superlift kit and then a set of sway bar quick disconnects. Those will allow you to get the full flex from the front of your suspension and still give you room for bigger tires. Both the RCD and Superlift kits look badass too! You won't be disappointed with either.
When you're looking at an IFS 'drop bracket' lift kit, you're going to gain lift obviously. Most other aspects of the suspension are going to stay pretty much the same, including the wheel travel. If you want better independent travel from each wheel, disconnecting the front sway bar will allow the front of your truck to gain alot of independent wheel travel. I wouldn't recommend driving on the street with this though, as you'll get much much more body roll.
A quality lift kit, such as the superlift or the RCD, will allow you to run bigger tires, giving you better 'under-axle' clearance. The superlift is a fantastic kit, I loved mine. The shocks are a little soft for my preferences, but the kit is VERY sturdy and very well engineered. For my new truck, I'm going with the RCD because I want more lift and I'd like to check out how well the coil-overs ride! With the sway bars still connected, however, the 'wheel travel' will be similar to stock because the LCAs will still be connected.
My suggestion, depending on your budget, would be to go either with the RCD or Superlift kit and then a set of sway bar quick disconnects. Those will allow you to get the full flex from the front of your suspension and still give you room for bigger tires. Both the RCD and Superlift kits look badass too! You won't be disappointed with either.
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Gearhead61, don't be fooled by the avatar. It's the only pic I could find of my truck here in Iraq. I'm from Washington so I stick mostly to the Jeep trails, where suspension flex and ground clearance are a must. I appreciate all the input I've recieved but alas I think I'm going to have to stick w/ my original plan: SAS w/ D44 and leaf springs
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By the way, that pic was taken at Riverdale Raceway in Toutle, WA. If any members from the NW want to check it out just go to www.riverdaleraceway.com.
#11
03-18-2006
No problem Mech. LT is primarily for racing in the desert though. The longer travel allows bigger shock absorbers which will help in the impacts from small jumps associated with running over sand dunes and small (or sometimes very big) jumps. They are NOT in any way, shape, or form, intended to be used for trail riding/rock crawling. I would suggest either the RCD or Superlift over the Dixon Bro's kit ANYDAY for trails or rocks.
That being said, you simply cannot go wrong with a solid axle Ranger! Are you planning on going full-width? Or narrowed?
That being said, you simply cannot go wrong with a solid axle Ranger! Are you planning on going full-width? Or narrowed?
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