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Post by Mattman on Oct 7, 2003 18:48:28 GMT -5
I know I hate to ask this because it will open up a big can of worms, but what would be the best lift for me. I am an everyday driver with 32's and no lift. For a while I was happy with the look of my truck but I need more. I can decide what would be best (for preformance and looks) for my truck. I have an 87 and only wheel once a month so I don't want to go huge, maybe 3 inch suspension or 2 inch body.
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Post by 4xfred on Oct 7, 2003 20:43:14 GMT -5
;D Looks?? 4Crawler(Roger Brown) will make whatever body lift you want. Trim it stock & 33's fit. For a mild wheelin' rig, not much is needed. What are your goals? Later...
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Post by snorkleman on Oct 8, 2003 8:36:47 GMT -5
Well you did open a can of worms. The first part being life as a poor student. Unfortunately this sport of upgrading your truck can be a money pit. Especially if you don't do the work yourself. If you wanna go cheap throw on a body lift. It can help ya out and 2" of lift doesn't show a whole lotta frame.
We have all had to crunch the pennies to work on the truck and it never seems to stop. You might ask yourself, if my truck works for me now, why do i need to go bigger. I'll probably get flogged for saying don't go bigger, but the truth is there are some more worthy upgrades that could help you out. Before you start liftin for looks, check on the advantage of a locker (aussie lockers goin cheap so i hear), topper for campin, better tires, steel wheels (cheap and look good), engine upgrades to make the thing last longer. Remember this rig has to get you through school. I've seen some slick trucks on 32's just because they put on useful stuff. Not tryin to be your dad but just making sure you have looked at all the options your money will buy.
Lifts are cool but I have seen some stockers equipped with a locker and good tires that went almost everywhere. Good luck man on whatever you choose.
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'94 Pickup 22RE, 2"body lift, 33x12.50 BFG A/T's, RS5000's, K&N, Airbox mod, Flowmaster-2.5"pipe
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Post by NCSU on Oct 8, 2003 8:41:50 GMT -5
Welcome to my world... the life of a poor college student. All throughout looking at lifts, I always told myself I would never get a body lift to fit the 33's that I've always wanted on my truck. Well, that didn't last too long, I ended up buying a 2" Performance Accessories body lift for my truck. I got a good deal on the lift because I found it in JC Whitney for $67 and got 4WheelParts to match that price ( I am not a big fan of JCW). So, there is an idea for a lift for you from someone who is in your same financial situation, although I haven't installed the lift yet (next week it will be) to tell you how it goes.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Oct 8, 2003 12:27:54 GMT -5
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Post by 4xfred on Oct 8, 2003 21:12:18 GMT -5
;D Good point!!! One way or another, we're all on a budget. Make it count. Here's a shameless plug...before you guys go to Perf. Acc. or ....... Check out the products @ 4crawler.cruiserpages.com/4x4/ForSale/index.shtml I bought my body lift from Roger & have NO complaints. Check him out. Later... |
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Post by L8sho2003 on Oct 9, 2003 22:35:50 GMT -5
It sounds like you are more concerned with looks. If you are really concerned with capability check out an Aussie locker for your rear diff. It will make way more difference (no pun intended) than a couple inches more tire or height.
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Post by carlos4x4sand on Oct 13, 2003 0:08:14 GMT -5
Whats this aussy locker u've guys mentioned, Is it an ARB??
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Post by snorkleman on Oct 13, 2003 14:30:59 GMT -5
Nope, not an ARB. Its a new auto locker like the lock right. But supposedly is cheap and works well.
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Post by carlos4x4sand on Oct 13, 2003 16:44:01 GMT -5
Any links or website where i can see or read about it???
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Post by snorkleman on Oct 14, 2003 15:59:46 GMT -5
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when he mentioned the fact of looking into other things to make your TOY wheel better. Whether he gets flogged 
or not…..he’s got a good point. This is a sport that is hard on the 
pocket book. I’ve put around $10,000 into my wheeler and still ain’t near done with it yet. Of course then again…when is a toy ever done ;D. I’ve also seen some close to stock looking truck do some good wheeling. The lift is nice to have for better clearance, but lockers, dual transfer case, or even a hi-steer setup (if you’ve got a straight axle yet) [/color]are good things to start off with. Wheeling can be hard on the engine too so that's a good thing to keep up on or up grade. My playground is normally in the Rubicon and I’ve repaired my TOY and helped some people repair their TOYS out there, but you’ll never catch me having to rebuild my engine out there……….again. 
[shadow=red,left,300][glow=red,2,300]GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN[/glow][/shadow]