Best way to go about lifting
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Best way to go about lifting
Running BFG KM2 285/70R17... Would like to achieve 2.5" lift...without spending a butt load of money.
Should I look at doing a smaller lift + body lift or just stick to a suspension lift? Also, should I change out springs and shocks or what?
Should I look at doing a smaller lift + body lift or just stick to a suspension lift? Also, should I change out springs and shocks or what?
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i just ordered a 2012 and asked dealer about warranty if i put on a lift. This dealer said suspsension lift, no problem. Body lift, more likely to void warranty. Seems like it varies from dlr to dlr.
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Do you plan on adding heavy bumpers/winch/tire carrier/armor/etc?
No - Look at the 2-2.5" BB's. If you want a bit more height, add a 1-1.25" body lift.
Yes - Look at the TF coil leveling kit, or any of the 2-2.5" coil kits.
At these heights, caster correction is nice, but not needed. Axle centering is nice but not needed. Less chance of driveshaft issues. etc.
No - Look at the 2-2.5" BB's. If you want a bit more height, add a 1-1.25" body lift.
Yes - Look at the TF coil leveling kit, or any of the 2-2.5" coil kits.
At these heights, caster correction is nice, but not needed. Axle centering is nice but not needed. Less chance of driveshaft issues. etc.
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Do you plan on adding heavy bumpers/winch/tire carrier/armor/etc?
No - Look at the 2-2.5" BB's. If you want a bit more height, add a 1-1.25" body lift.
Yes - Look at the TF coil leveling kit, or any of the 2-2.5" coil kits.
At these heights, caster correction is nice, but not needed. Axle centering is nice but not needed. Less chance of driveshaft issues. etc.
No - Look at the 2-2.5" BB's. If you want a bit more height, add a 1-1.25" body lift.
Yes - Look at the TF coil leveling kit, or any of the 2-2.5" coil kits.
At these heights, caster correction is nice, but not needed. Axle centering is nice but not needed. Less chance of driveshaft issues. etc.
A budget boost wont give me anymore flex room will it?
Is this going to be about the best bang for the buck I can get?
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16190_2500_07.htm
Last edited by ArmyEng875; Nov 15, 2011 at 03:02 PM.
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If you put a body lift on and have to take it to dealer...2 hours and its back off...no one the wiser!