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RCD lift

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RCD lift

Anyone know where I can get the 5" RCD Coilover suspension lift for a 2001 4x4 4.0 for a good price and if it will fit 35's?
 
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The RCD kit is discontinued, But there may be some sites that have it in stock. It just wont come with a warrenty.
 
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well that's a whole bunch of gay, why did it get discontinued? any idea?
 
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idk, maybe b/c of the price and it didnt sell too good. they averaged 2200
 
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yea true, well what'd be the next best suspension lift to get to fit 35's?
 
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4" superlift...but 35's are pretty damn stuffed on it.
 
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4 inch superlift and 3 inch body lift and BAM, there you go.
 
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yea i want to comfortably fit 35's with as little rubbing as possible
 
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then do what everyone else does to fit 35's on their 98+.....suspension lift and bodylift.
 
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so a superlift and p/a lift?
 
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look at my truck and my sig. yes.
 
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dangit i was hoping to only have to do one lift but alright, that works, thanks guys
 
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it's not like a body lift takes that much longer to install. I mean both will take you all weekend with a buddy but would be an amazing change.
 
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yea for sure, especially with the 35's, the hard part is gonna be gettin the new gears installed
 
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meh i havent regeared. If you're 3.0 its worth it but if you're 4.0 you can put it off as long as you want
 
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yea but mine's got 115xxx on it so i dont wanna put anymore extreme wear on the trans that can be avoided
 
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As said, the RCD lift has been discontinued. So I would get a 4" Superlift and 3" bodylift for 35's. If you want to take it a step further you could convert to coilovers with Deaver or Softride Skyjacker leaf springs.
 
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if i was keepin my junk. i'd superlift, coilover conversion, glass fenders and some 37" tires :D

someone please do it! i've only seen one truck like that so far, and it was fawkin sexy
 
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You can buy my RCD in a few months.
 
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If you've got 115k already and if you've got an auto, you'll be looking at a tranny rebuild by 150k. If you're a manual, you'll REALLY want to get those gears in asap. The 3.0 and the 4.0 SOHC don't overcome tire sizes too well.


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You can buy my RCD in a few months.
But I want it!!
 
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