terky

I am going to get this lift. Its big. and i think that it has everything i will need. It is made by Superlift. has anybody had any problems with this brand?

http://www.truckperformance.com/prod...ductID=1180434

Thanks

motrhedx81

I've got the 4-5" IFS kit and love it (well except for the fact that its an IFS truck). It is pretty heavy duty stuff like it says. The superlift service people are pretty good too.

terky

Ok cool i just dont want a brand that many people have had problems with.

Flamedx4

I've had a couple of Skyjacker lifts and recommend them. A question though - why do you want this particular lift? Why so high? Is this a daily driver? This will make your highway ride horrible and handling will become exciting (Hint: cornering will become actually dangerous. As will hard stopping.) There is a Very Good Reason why this disclaimer is on there: "This is a SwampRunner Series lift system that is intended primarily for off-road or exhibition use. "

Their 4 1/2" system will let you run 35s. If you want bigger, do a body lift. I can fit 37s with no interference with my setup - 4" suspension and 3" body.

I only bring all this up because you did ask... If you need 7 inches and intend to drive a lot on the highway, this is not the way I would go. Call Skyjacker direct and talk to them, (years ago) when I called them I found them to be very helpful and happy to help out. Hopefully that hasn't changed.

What about gears? You gonna try to turn 35s+ with 90 hp? <grin>

terky

Ok i will look at the 4.5 inch.

If i get the right gears (5.29) then i should be able to push the tires fine right?

Edit: the lift says its 4.5 in front and 3.5 in back. will that really fit 35 inch tires?
Pro comp also has a lift of the same size. Would that be better?

SEAN_at_TLT

I think that kit is a good kit, but it begs the question if you have a straight axle truck already why spend $2k on a "lift" kit when you could hand select a few choice products to improve the truck off-road. I would get some Deaver leaf springs and really nice shocks (Sway-A-Way, King, Fox, Bilstein 7100). and misc. All-Pro parts and make my own kit if I was building up an older Toyota mini. And like Flamed said, only go as big as you need to to fit 35's, any taller and the handling/stability goes out the window.

-Sean

terky

I would build a lift if i knew more, a kit just seems easy.

Flamedx4

I believe that 7" kit uses 4" springs and 3" blocks. Blocks are bad enough on the rear on stock-height springs, but on the front its a recipe for disaster. Long control arms both front and rear would be the ticket if you went with that much lift. It didn't say if it had that, but it didn't look like it. If it were me and I really wanted that much tire, I'd do some nice supple (long travel) 3" or 4" springs like you said, some good shocks, maybe a 2" body lift, and trim the fenders (maybe go with Wacker's Cut-Out Flares.) There's a few bits and pieces you could add to improve it, like a steering arm, adjustable drag link, sway bar end links (and disconnects) front torque arm. Then go with a way-cool crossmember...hysteer crossover.... the list can go on and on... that's part of the fun!