Hey Alll!
Well I want to add a lift system on my truck, I keep going back and forth of which kit to go with. I'm leaning towards the skyjacker which is my first choice. But I also looking at the Pro Comp lift systems also. I also want the coil over shocks, too. So here I am, asking you all your pro's & con's of a good choice for a lift system.

 

I have heard and read on several posts that a 4" RANCHO lift is good for minor clearance and that Fabtech makes one of the best 6" lifts on the market. I know a guy with a Fabtech 6" and his regrets have been he wish he would have gone higher, and the installation to have been done by professionals. I know he had some issues with the lift and steering because a local 4wheeler shop did the install with little to no experience and left him hanging and he had to go to the dealer. I have a leveling kit right now, but if i had to choose a lift i would probably go with a 4". I don't do alot of wheelin' but i don't want to fill with gas every 3 days. also 33 or 35's can be used. I feel that is a good compromise. I have had friends with lifts and anything higher that 4" have heard causes alot of wear on steering components as well as horrible gas mileage. A friend traded his truck in after spending several thousand on a lift, wheels, tires, etc. only to complain about gas, BUT DAMN THAT TRUCK LOOKED GOOD WHILE HE OWNED IT. Good luck and remember that's just my opinion(2cents)

 

I think they are all pretty good lifts. Most say the Fabtech is slightly higher quality.

 

go with the fabtech, best 6" lift for the 97-03 body style in my opinion

 

So does the skyjacker kit convert your torsion bar front end to coil overs?

 

No. Rockkrawler Suspensions is the only lift I know of for our trucks that is a coilover conversion.

 

fabritech also has a 10" lift that converts it to coils and straight axle, but from what i heard the workmanship is not up to par

 

Ive got a bds 6 and love it... no troubles at all....

Dale

 

I've been a little busy lately. Thanks all for your input. And bigtruck311 i'll prob be getting a hold of ya for that gear advice.

 

yep no problem, i am actualy putting some 4.56 in a dodge 2500 this weekend for a freind, i see you live in cali if you live close to oceanside i could put gears in for about half of what you would pay at a shop, just something to keep in mind, well good luck