How does a suspension lift ride???

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Old 03-10-2010, 09:16 PM
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Hey everyone, just had a quick question. This monday i am having a pro comp 6 inch lift (stage 1) installed on my truck. The guy at 4wheelparts told me that it would ride a little stiffer?? Is that true? What your thoughts on the ride comfort???
 
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Old 03-10-2010, 09:39 PM
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Mine was a tad stiffer, but I think it rides much better than stock overall for my truck. Fabtech 6" with fullsize performance shocks and Camburg UCAs.
 
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Old 03-10-2010, 09:49 PM
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i feel like my truck rides much better then stock i have a 6 in superlift icon coilover and new leaf springs in the rear with the stock block
 
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Old 03-10-2010, 10:01 PM
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like a caddilac....... actually i can't say. i've never driven a stock f150 to compare.
 
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Old 03-10-2010, 10:08 PM
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I like the ride quality of mine. I'd say it rides a little stiffer. Just depends on the shocks and tires you go with.
 
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Old 03-10-2010, 10:44 PM
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Since the Stage 1 Pro COmp uses the OEM coilover shocks and a block out back, I would think it rides almost identical to stock. I'd think any change in ride quality would be because of different tires installed after the lift.
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:25 AM
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thanks guys, maybe it's these darn bfg at's that changed the ride a little.i'll post pics of the lift when it's done.
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:31 PM
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It should ride about the same can't wait for pics
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:49 PM
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thanks guys, maybe it's these darn bfg at's that changed the ride a little.i'll post pics of the lift when it's done.

My experience was a rougher ride when I went from 18's to 20's.
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:01 PM
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you can tell a huge difference with running my stock wheels and tires and when I put on my 37's, its stiffer, but due to the big meats.
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:06 PM
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Get some pics up after the install!
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 10:36 PM
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Just out of curiosity, how much was your pro comp (stage 1) after installation and all.
 
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Old 03-12-2010, 09:06 AM
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well they first give me a quote of $1731.00 out the door, but he was wrong.it turns out to be $2,029.00 out the door. they are giving you a $500.00 credit on labor which still helps alot. now i can get those nfab steps!
 
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Old 03-12-2010, 04:29 PM
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my ride seemed to be a little stiffer but close to stock
 



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