1992-4r

Is this a good lift kit and do i need to buy the steering stablizer... and does it include eveything?

http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/share...t=products.asp

... the Rough Country 4-5" lift... the link wont go strait there, don't know why...

ch0chi

I've heard that rough country lifts are live up to there name "rough". What year of your truck or 4runner are you trying to lift, and how much?

And steering stabilizers are recommended but not required. Honestly unless you want a terrible ride I'd get em'.

abecedarian

this what you mean:
http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/share...S=fatbobs&All=

abecedarian

if so... I'd rather do the ProComp kit. It has better bracing for the front end (bump stops in particular) even if you don't go stage II with the kickers up to the frame.
Tell me this doesn't look "beefier" than the Rancho bracket:

the rancho brackets can be seen here:


see those L brackets near the middle of the pic? they are supposed to do the same thing as the brackets in my pic above, but they don't accomodate the bump stops. Rancho gives you those rectangular pieces near the bottom right and left of the pic to extend your bump stop (which bend and deform when you hit the bump stops).

Tubbyfatty

Buy me one too? haha. Jk

abecedarian

overall, no you don't need the stabilizer... BUT... if your wheels are not the stock backspacing or your tires are somewhat larger than stock it may be a good idea.

Ardent

I didn't replace the stabilizer when I put mine one. I still have the factory, 15+ years, 200k+ miles, stabilizer on there and I don't think that it's a terrible ride at all. I think the truck drives better with the lift than it did without, but that could be in my head...

space-junk

iTrader: (1)

get the stabilizer... ive heard OME makes a very solid unit...

anywyas, i have the oem one too with 260K on it and my truck will shake the filling outta your teeth b ecause the tires are unbalancable... plus its got massive bumpsteer... in fact, other than an oil change, its next up on my list of things to buy...

1992-4r

OK... So... I know the Rough Country is cheaper, and really was wondering if it was worth the "cheap" price or if it would be better to go with the ProComp... $1,374 compared to $799 is a big difference.
I was leaning toward the ProComp lift anyway but I'm not sure if i want to spend that much, i do more street driving than i wheel so the ride is a big thing to me... How well does the ProComp ride?

Or... whats the best kit? without going SAS... i guess would be the best question

ovrrdrive

Wow, they finally changed the kit. A Rough Country lift used to be the same kit as a Superlift but with cheaper coatings but now I see they actually re-engineered the kit to be a cheaper lift. I wouldn't recommend that kit, or the cheaper Procomp lift either. They both use tabs to relocate the front crossmember which seems like a bad idea to me. If you're going to use tabs at least get the support arms that are in the Procomp Stage 2 lift kit. Otherwise get a kit that used full length crossmembers like a Superlift or Skyjacker.

I don't like the looks of the Rough Country lift at all now...

As for steering stabilizer, if you go up on tire size I'd recommend getting it. I added one to mine and the difference over the worn out stock unit was night and day.

edit. And as for ride, all bracket lifts ride the same depending on how you raise the back. All they do is relocate everything you already have lower.

abecedarian

I can't directly compare the ProComp to Rancho kits seeing as how I've never used the Rancho kit....
But overall, your ride quality is going to be determined by the springs and shocks used. My truck rides a little rough, but I have Rancho shocks. ... and ProComp lift springs in the rear (4-5" lift, which are stiff in their own right) instead of the blocks, but you're looking at coils / spacers (right?) so the ride on mine is not even comparable (from my perspective).

If you're just going for lift without the intent of any serious abuse, the Rancho kit should work fine for you. But if you're going to see any high speed runs or hard impacts, the ProComp may save you some money over the long term, and in particular the Stage II kit.

*edit- going to add that the front on my truck doesn't ride all that harsh. My wife's 91 2wd with Fabtech lift is more solid up front than my truck, but out back my truck doesn't like low-speed bumps very much- guess I need more weight in it to soften the springs... yes, the leafs are quite solid. But at speed, the rear gives up some stiffness.

1992-4r

What about TUFF COUNTRY 4" lift kits?
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/toyota4_86_96.htm

Does Fabtech and Skyjacker make a 4" lift kit for a '92?

Or even Trailmaster what about them?

abecedarian

The link you posted shows a skyjacker lift kit.... ... and it uses the same style drop brackets as the rancho, tuff country, etc... with the exception of the bracing between the brackets is part of the bracket and doesn't bolt together like the other kits (procomp included).
As for fabtech, looking over their current catalog it seems they've dropped everything Toyota 95 and below.

ovrrdrive

Why do you keep calling the Rough Country kit a Rancho?