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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Lift Kits

Hey guy I was wondering some good sites to get a good lift from. I have some extra money sitting around and decided I wanna lift it! lol
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...t_pn=EXPK4137B

that lift any good??
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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there are better options then pro-comp.

How much are you looking to spend/ how high do you want 6" im assuming ?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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umm dont wanna spend much more than like 1900. and anywhere from 4 to 6 inches. I dont wanna over do the height of my truck.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by david326
umm dont wanna spend much more than like 1900. and anywhere from 4 to 6 inches. I dont wanna over do the height of my truck.
well , your better off just going with 6" b/c its basically the same price.

I would recommend BDS, they have the best warranty in the business and they make quality stuff.

I got my 6" kit with new front struts / block+AAL in the back , and dual steering stabilizers for $1,850.

dont go by the prices on BDS's website, your better off going to a local shop that carries them.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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well , your better off just going with 6" b/c its basically the same price.

I would recommend BDS, they have the best warranty in the business and they make quality stuff.

I got my 6" kit with new front struts / block+AAL in the back , and dual steering stabilizers for $1,850.

dont go by the prices on BDS's website, your better off going to a local shop that carries them.
okay, how do i find out what shops carry them?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by david326
okay, how do i find out what shops carry them?
http://www.bds-suspension.com/Distri...ist_lookup.php

they're kits are very reasonably priced. i got quoted $1,650 for their strut spacer kit, which is comparable to the Pro-comp stage 1 , but BDS doesnt stack blocks in the rear and it sits level. for an extra $200, i got new front struts.

heres my truck with the 6" kit i mentioned in my previous post + 3" BDS body lift


 

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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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it looks really good man. i thought about just doing a body lift but i'm not a huge fan.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by david326
it looks really good man. i thought about just doing a body lift but i'm not a huge fan.
thanks man

you can actually hide a body lift very well. i put the BL on first about a year ago, b/c i didnt have enough for new wheels at the time. but anywho the BL kits run about $350, install is expensive if you have a shop do it, your looking at around $1,000 for parts an labor. + $70 leveling kit.


Heres my truck with 3" BL , 2.5" leveling kit and 35's




But lemme just tell you save up and do it right the first time, i made the mistake of doing it in stages. For the amount i've spent, on lifts/wheels/tires i could of boughten a new truck

BL isnt for everyone, but its a nice option if your not looking to get too crazy with the suspension.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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yeah well my parents told me today if i lift my truck they arent gonna build a bigger garage for it. so i think my plans to lift are off :/
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Then do a 2.5" leveling kit, 33's and 20's.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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yeah well my parents told me today if i lift my truck they arent gonna build a bigger garage for it. so i think my plans to lift are off :/
park outside

problem solved
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gcart
Then do a 2.5" leveling kit, 33's and 20's.
I already have a 2" leveling kit with 33's and 20's. lol
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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park outside

problem solved
Then the truck sits out in all the weather, you know. lol
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Yeah garage isn't a big deal. Mine is rarely in the garage. Even in winter. I only park mine in the garage to detail it usually in the pm hours of the night because it tires me down some and I can finish in the morning.

Heres my leveled with 33s and 20s truck.


If you have the money to lift it, and feed it fuel after the lift, lift it. Garage shouldn't be a reason to not lift. It is a truck. Keep a Mustang in the garage
 
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