info on small lift.

[buelldude]

I'm looking for info on a lift kit that is less than 6". I just want a little bit, not alot. I want enough to put some bigger wheels and tires but not put me in the sky.
I have never done a lift!!!!
How about some info?
1 I have 16x8 weld wheels, do I need to change?
2 What about kits, how much and brand names?
3 How about pro's and con's for towing after?
Any and all info will help me, I don't want to go more than 4". Its only a 2wd so its just for looks.

[ 12-24-2002: Message edited by: buelldude ]</p>

[hdmax(mike)]

Rancho makes what they call a 4" lift for the 2500HD line.

[buelldude]

how about any do's and don'ts that go with a lift?

[hdmax(mike)]

Do get bigger tires, and don`t drive as fast as a low rider. :D

I reccommend having a professional shop do the install, unless you have a well supplied garage with air compressor, cutting torch( or Plasma cutter) And lots of machanical tools. And a second set of hands would be a great help.

If you do the install yourself, and it is the first time at doing one. Expect 2-4 days to complete every thing. Shops take 1-2 days, and sometimes longer. Also get the front end allignment after everything is complete. (with the new tires and wheels mounted)
It would not hurt to check all the fastners after the lift is finished, then after 1000 miles or so.

[2K2AD]

When I was contemplating a lift for mine, I went to Pro Trucks in Chesapeake. They are on Indian River. They are a great shop, and from what I have heard, are the best in our area. I spoke with the owner and he told me when they were going to do the next 2500HD and let me come and watch. When they were finished, the truck looked great. They can tell you what lifts are out there and will work with you to achieve the look and functionality you want. The salesman I was dealing with is Shane Kirk @ 424-2500. Give him a call and go down there and look at their work - top notch! BTW - Once I saw what has to be done to install an RCD lift, I realized it was not for me. I am sure all the IFS lifts require that much cutting and remounting, I just wasn't ready for the large chunks of metal hitting the shop floor.

Kevin

[buelldude]

Kevin,
Did he give you a price? What size lift did you look at, and who makes it?

[2K2AD]

The truck I watched being done was getting a 6" RCD lift, Weld Stonecrushers (16x10), and a 35" tire. I think they were Cepek, but they may have been BFGs. The truck looked fantastic. It still had temp tags on it, and the guy paid 4K even for the whole deal. He said he would give me the same deal and when you add all the component's retail value, it really is a pretty decent deal. The only drawbacks I saw were the amount of metal work (can't hardly get around that with any brand of lift); they had a little problem getting the front and rear level (extra weight of the diesel, they cranked on the T-bars good to level it up), and the fact that the Bilstiens weren't the new diesel variety. Those shocks had just come out then, and the owner wasn't even aware they existed. BTW - He said he would give the same deal on an RCD or a Fabtech.
Kevin

[Trippin]

2K2AD,
Bilstein has a special shock for the diesel truck? AAAH! I just got mine on. Not sure if they are diesel versions. Any idea on the part number?

[buelldude]

Kevin
Is there anyway to see the truck? Do you think that the shop has pic's. I would rather see it in person.

[CanadaKev]

buelldude,
Ever considered a 3" body lift instead of a suspension lift? 'lot easier to do. Doesn't change towing points, since hitches(both Fifth-wheel/Gooseneck and trailer) are mounted to the frame not the body. A suspension lift raises your hitch points by the amount of the lift. Just food for thought.
I know Performance Accessories makes a body lift for the HD's.
Kev

[ski]

Kev,

been looking for a mild body lift, does not appear to be available from anyone. Just not made (yet) for the diesel. Any different info ?

Anyone,

As far as I can tell, superlift and skyjacker do not require any cutting to accomodate the front diff mods. Local 4wd shop is doing superlifts exclusively to the duramaxes and watched one. NO CUTTING ! Only problem is package price = $4940. Holy cow ! (6" lift, shocks, 16x10 Weld Stonecrushers and BIG O XT 315/75s)

[buelldude]

never cam into my mind, what are the pros and cons with a body lift? Is there and mods that have to be done to the hardware? How does it work?

[TexasMax]

Pros of a body lift.. inexpensive(just a couple hundred bucks at the most), doesn't affect tow ratings, easy to install.

Cons of a body lift.. since it raises the body on the frame the fan doesn't line up with the radiator (they usually drop the shroud or notch it), you get a gap between the frame and the body (mostly noticeable in the back),and you have to extend shift linkages and such.

Pros of a suspension lift.. increased wheel travel, doesn't affect linkages, ....

Cons of a suspension lift.. expensive, can affect tow rating,and on our trucks they are difficult to install and can wear the IFS out quickly (tie rod ends and such)

I'm sure I missed a few things.

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[Professor]

buelldude

Here is a picture of my 2500(LD) 2wd with Fabtech 3