Lift Kits and Stock Tire Size..Any Pictures?
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AlexJet
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Re: Ride Quality???
Theoretically when using spacers there is no big difference in riding after lifting. From another point of view - yes, because you changing geometry of the vehicle (just a little bit, much less then when you using other types of lifting) you may feel the difference.
That in theory. Practically many guys here done lifting and saying that you feeling that you're sitting higher then before, the ride is the same.
I didn't do my lifting yet, but thinking of it. So I had the same question, but after browsing this forum and talking to people, I figure out that there is nothing to worry about as far as you stay under 2.5" lift.
smokingun said:
Theoretically when using spacers there is no big difference in riding after lifting. From another point of view - yes, because you changing geometry of the vehicle (just a little bit, much less then when you using other types of lifting) you may feel the difference.
That in theory. Practically many guys here done lifting and saying that you feeling that you're sitting higher then before, the ride is the same.
I didn't do my lifting yet, but thinking of it. So I had the same question, but after browsing this forum and talking to people, I figure out that there is nothing to worry about as far as you stay under 2.5" lift.
rivertrek
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schneidermj said:
Why is this the first I've heard or read about this :eek2: ???
All the catalogs say that no replacement parts are required? Same with elsewhere on this forum. Now I feel a little scared of the lift, and will have to spend more money, because I don't need to be out in the middle of no where 4wheelin' and have something break. great!!! Now I don't know what to think.
AlexJet
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rivertrek said:
I talked to people who have Daystar 2.5" all-around Lift Kit and with some people with Cornfed 3"Front+2"Rear. All of them saying that they didn't have any problems with shocks and brake lines. Most of all some of them doing real off-roading. Based on this information I think that if go with max 2.5"Rear you shouldn't have any problem. Additional parts probably required for more then 2.5" lift.
schneidermj
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rivertrek and alexjet
If you do 2" of lift in the rear you should be ok; however, if you do more than 2" know that you will most likely bottom out (extreme flex situations) your shocks.
The brake line is a tricky issue. Look underneath your runner and look for a braket (tubes coming out of it-2 or 3) above your rear axle. Provided you have plenty of slack in your lines, you should be ok. But if you don't think you have enough slack in the lines, do the following:
Remove the one screw holding the rear brake line "bracket" in place. Go to a hardware store and see what the metric (I believe) size the threads are. Once you figure this out get a new longer screw (4-5 inches I believe) and aluminum or steel "sleeves" that fit that screw. When reinstalling the bracket simply replace the old screw with the longer screw. First insert the new screw into the bracket and then place the sleeves over the screw. Apply blue locktight to the threads and tighten using the original hole. Bingo...brake line extensions!!! This drops your brake lines 2-3 inches allowing a little more length in the brake lines.
As far as the rear shocks go...go wheeling and listen/feel if they're bottoming out. If they are bottoming out they'll probably take a lot of abuse before you're forced to replace them (provided you don't have x-reas). I think you'll be ok.
Now get the lift and go wheeling!!!
If you do 2" of lift in the rear you should be ok; however, if you do more than 2" know that you will most likely bottom out (extreme flex situations) your shocks.
The brake line is a tricky issue. Look underneath your runner and look for a braket (tubes coming out of it-2 or 3) above your rear axle. Provided you have plenty of slack in your lines, you should be ok. But if you don't think you have enough slack in the lines, do the following:
Remove the one screw holding the rear brake line "bracket" in place. Go to a hardware store and see what the metric (I believe) size the threads are. Once you figure this out get a new longer screw (4-5 inches I believe) and aluminum or steel "sleeves" that fit that screw. When reinstalling the bracket simply replace the old screw with the longer screw. First insert the new screw into the bracket and then place the sleeves over the screw. Apply blue locktight to the threads and tighten using the original hole. Bingo...brake line extensions!!! This drops your brake lines 2-3 inches allowing a little more length in the brake lines.
As far as the rear shocks go...go wheeling and listen/feel if they're bottoming out. If they are bottoming out they'll probably take a lot of abuse before you're forced to replace them (provided you don't have x-reas). I think you'll be ok.
Now get the lift and go wheeling!!!
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