STLYoungblood
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Howdy all,
I think I'm finally at a place where I'm ready to pull the trigger on doing a lift and committing myself to actually installing it as opposed to paying someone. I like the idea of having the ownership, but also to help keep labor costs down. With that in mind, I have a few questions:
I appreciate the feedback. I know that's a lot of questions, but I'm closing in on getting this done, so the help is great.
Thanks in advance,
STL
I think I'm finally at a place where I'm ready to pull the trigger on doing a lift and committing myself to actually installing it as opposed to paying someone. I like the idea of having the ownership, but also to help keep labor costs down. With that in mind, I have a few questions:
- I added a Quadratec QRC full bumper about 2 weeks ago, swapping the sport s plastic bumper and moving it to steel. I haven't looked super close to see how much the rake changed, but I know I'll add a winch in the future at some point, which will likely drop the front even further. There are a few lifts I'm looking at, including budget boosts, but I'm concerned that if I don't get the aftermarket springs, I'm going to have a constant forward rake. Does that sound right? For example, the RR 2.5" budget boost seems cost effective, but I don't want to screw the overall rake long term by not upgrading springs.
- With the above being considered, I've been looking at lifts that have springs and some with shocks as well. For the kits that have springs and shock extensions, what is that experience like? I assume it makes the ride a bit stiffer with the more sturdy springs, but with stock shocks, it may not change that much overall? Also, how limited do you end up being with shocks that are on extensions vs just longer shocks included in some kits?
- I'm planning on running 315's or 35"s as of right now. With a 2-2.5" lift and the larger tires (sticking with 17" rims most likely, maybe stock), is there anything I need to do with control arms or steering? I don't mind a drop in economy or smoothness (within reason), but a jerky ride is something I'm not willing to sacrifice. I have read that unless you're 3" or more in lift, you don't need to do anything, but I have no idea what all this is about.
I appreciate the feedback. I know that's a lot of questions, but I'm closing in on getting this done, so the help is great.
Thanks in advance,
STL
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