Well, the time is fast approaching (tax return time, that is), and I'm in the final stages of laying out all my options for lifts. And I have a few questions I hope the knowledgeable members of this forum can answer for me. First and foremost, I'll tell you a bit about my needs. I don't plan on wheeling my rig too seriously. The wife and kids don't like it too much, and I don't get out by myself that often. What I'm really looking for is about 2-2.5" of lift (so I can fit 285s under there), and improvement in the ride quality. I'm sick to death of the body roll, and "boaty"
feeling, especially in the turns. Nose dive is bad too, but doesn't seem to bug me as much. So, my question is this: will just an upgrade in tires (Cooper AT/3 in 285), and bilstein shocks (basically a levelling kit) give me the improvement I'm looking for? Or is it not going to give me enough of a difference without going to different front springs? If this is the case, I'll just cough up the cash for coilovers. But I'm on a tight budget, and willing to give up some offroad prowess to get the extras (like rims) that I wouldn't be able to afford with the pricier coilover setup. Any opinions on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm getting serious buyers indecision as the time gets closer.
feeling, especially in the turns. Nose dive is bad too, but doesn't seem to bug me as much. So, my question is this: will just an upgrade in tires (Cooper AT/3 in 285), and bilstein shocks (basically a levelling kit) give me the improvement I'm looking for? Or is it not going to give me enough of a difference without going to different front springs? If this is the case, I'll just cough up the cash for coilovers. But I'm on a tight budget, and willing to give up some offroad prowess to get the extras (like rims) that I wouldn't be able to afford with the pricier coilover setup. Any opinions on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm getting serious buyers indecision as the time gets closer.
