I am looking to put about a three inch lift on my old pickup and didnt know what kind is the best bang for the buck im a big fan of toy tech lifts but was just curious about some other brands any suggestions?

 

Do you want to go cheap? Or do you want quality? I installed Skyjacker. It has a better ride that I had stock. Some say that they don't flex as well, but it works for me. The cheapest lifts are Rough County. But there are lifts that can cost over a grand. Are you going to install it yourself? I've installed a couple of 3" lifts with a bottle jack. Good luck!

 

Custom rears up front pack and chevies out back.

 

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just put leaf spring in it super cheap super great ride and made flex.. and yes its what the old trucks only need no need for fancy stuff it would be there for no reason.. these trucks on need leafs and shocks. get some jeep wagoneer springs......

 

Uhhh...
Cheapest way to get 3 inches of lift or more:
Rears up front
63" chevies out back.
You'll find the chevies for around 50-100 bucks
New hangers, probably like 50..

 

I 4th the Chevy's and RUF's. I just put mine on and love them. Ride good, flex good, And Everything was free for me

 

For factory spring pack and size, rough country? or tough country? 3-3.5" lift. My truck has add-a-leafs, installed wrong, rides like there is no suspension, I almost need a kidney belt... lol. Dual rancho shocks doesn't help either, there's no weight!!

 

Why dont you install the add a leafs "right"??

 

The wrong hardware to begin with, and why try to beef up worn springs?

 

toytec does not list any thing for truck older than '86

best bang for buck as said "RUF": Read This

63" chevy out back: read this

You did not mention if you want to have stock length springs that will bolt into the stock locations...OME is good if that is what you want. Superlift has an OK reputation....

comes down to what you want to do with the truck, just lift for tire clearance or functioning suspension....just stay away from the back breaker cheap lift off of ebay

most of the good aftermarket springs are long and will require welding etc...

 

Because it seems as if you do not want to go with the best option.... springs that are the stock length with that much added arch are going to usually ride like crap.

 

I never thought of that, so should I get new chevy springs and new rear toy springs?

 

no, used junkyard springs will work just fine, and im sure they are wayyyy cheaper. you should be able to get all 4 springs for 100 bucks.

 

i am running 4 inch pro comp springs

 

Moved to Newbie Tech Section.

Old thread but belongs here regardless.

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