79gmck15
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What's the best quality lift kit I can buy for the best buck
Best lift for the money
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Skweegle89
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http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/li...-axle-pickup/1973-87/115-20-hk.html?c=186&i=0
Best deal iv found anywhere.
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Best deal iv found anywhere.
Sent from an old rotary telephone.
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I recommend Skyjacker-- http://4wheelonline.com/Skyjacker_Suspension_Lift_Kits.3152. They are not the cheapest but they provide a good ride quality. Rough Country is another option though I heard that it is too stiff.
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The price tends to increase the larger the lift you want.
I got a 4" lift on my k10.
Front:
4" Lift Tuff Country EZ Rides - $190 (x2)
2" Drop Pitman Arm - $115
Sway Bar Quick Disconnect - $99
Rancho RS9000XL - $100 (x2)
Rear:
4" Shackle Flip - $190
4.5" HD Shackles
w/ grease able bushings - $190
Rancho RS9000XL - $100 (x2)
Flipped overloads - Free
Extended Stainless Steel
brake lines - $112
Total: ~$1500
Clearly not the absolute cheapest route out there, but my truck rides far better than I've ever known it to. The ability to "tune" the shocks makes life a lot nicer since you don't have either too firm or too soft of a shock and can change it a bit to suit your preferences.
I opted for the shackle flip over a set of lift springs for the rear because I already had 3 added leaves in the rear for hauling an over-the-cab camper and towing a boat. The rear was stiff as is, it didn't need to be worse. Ended up taking two of these out (per side) to help soften it up some more. Suspension is a lot more flexible than if I had opted for blocks or lift springs (unless they were expensive deavers or a custom set from ORD).
I got a 4" lift on my k10.
Front:
4" Lift Tuff Country EZ Rides - $190 (x2)
2" Drop Pitman Arm - $115
Sway Bar Quick Disconnect - $99
Rancho RS9000XL - $100 (x2)
Rear:
4" Shackle Flip - $190
4.5" HD Shackles
w/ grease able bushings - $190
Rancho RS9000XL - $100 (x2)
Flipped overloads - Free
Extended Stainless Steel
brake lines - $112
Total: ~$1500
Clearly not the absolute cheapest route out there, but my truck rides far better than I've ever known it to. The ability to "tune" the shocks makes life a lot nicer since you don't have either too firm or too soft of a shock and can change it a bit to suit your preferences.
I opted for the shackle flip over a set of lift springs for the rear because I already had 3 added leaves in the rear for hauling an over-the-cab camper and towing a boat. The rear was stiff as is, it didn't need to be worse. Ended up taking two of these out (per side) to help soften it up some more. Suspension is a lot more flexible than if I had opted for blocks or lift springs (unless they were expensive deavers or a custom set from ORD).
