Which lift?
11-02-2008, 06:35 PM
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Which lift?
I think I've narrowed my lift choices down to 2. I had my mind made up I was gonna get Teraflex's 2.5" spring lift with shocks, but I now started looking into Full Traction's 3" budget lift, as it seems to include the same stuff. My questions on the Full Traction lift are, first, does anyone have one, and what are your experiences with it, as in how well does it ride, flex, and do the springs hold up or sag over time? Second, are the 5100 series Hydro shocks any good? Third, does it compensate for the factory rake? And last, what are the HD springs, just a heavier spring rate, or are they higher to compensate for a heavier front bumper and winch? thanks guys. I gotta hurry up and make up my christmas list for Santa
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How many miles do you have on it? Any problems with the springs setteling? and which shocks do you have? After going on my first wheeling trip yesterday and having mine loaded down with gear pretty good, I can definately feel the need for better shocks than the stock X shocks, and I can only imagine bigger tires and stiffer spring rates exagerating the problem.
11-02-2008, 06:50 PM
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I'm leaning toward Rusty 3.25. It comes with adjustable front and rear trac bars plus it only $550. I think if you go more than this you need lower control arms and a front drive shaft? That is what I have been reading.
11-02-2008, 06:53 PM
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thats why i was trying to keep it at 2.5" or 3" as I con't wanna have to worry about adjusting caster or driveline angles, which would ofcourse mean having to go to adjustable control arms.
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I think I've narrowed my lift choices down to 2. I had my mind made up I was gonna get Teraflex's 2.5" spring lift with shocks, but I now started looking into Full Traction's 3" budget lift, as it seems to include the same stuff. My questions on the Full Traction lift are, first, does anyone have one, and what are your experiences with it, as in how well does it ride, flex, and do the springs hold up or sag over time? Second, are the 5100 series Hydro shocks any good? Third, does it compensate for the factory rake? And last, what are the HD springs, just a heavier spring rate, or are they higher to compensate for a heavier front bumper and winch? thanks guys. I gotta hurry up and make up my christmas list for Santa
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its night and day difference. I had the other shocks installed prior to the M-force.
I had 26,000 miles on my 3" ultimate kit, I didnt have HD springs and they did not sag at all even with the poweplant and PJ stubby bumper.
I had 26,000 miles on my 3" ultimate kit, I didnt have HD springs and they did not sag at all even with the poweplant and PJ stubby bumper.