6" Superlift -reality or myth?

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:20 am

ya, when is someone going to buy that thing and get on this site...

Jay-Bird · Post by **Jay-Bird** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 2:23 am

the guy drove the truck for a week then he couldnt finance it for some reason so he just gave it back... my dad knows some people that work up there.....

Conman · Post by **Conman** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 6:53 am

Jay-Bird wrote:the guy drove the truck for a week then he couldnt finance it for some reason so he just gave it back... my dad knows some people that work up there.....

Some States are funny like that. In NY, you are not allowed to take delivery of the vehicle unless it's 100% approved.

Cheers,
Con

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:45 am

Conman wrote:
Jay-Bird wrote:the guy drove the truck for a week then he couldnt finance it for some reason so he just gave it back... my dad knows some people that work up there.....
Some States are funny like that. In NY, you are not allowed to take delivery of the vehicle unless it's 100% approved.

Cheers,
Con

Same for Indiana. AZ does the "deliver and give back" thing though. That's just dumb.

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:17 am

CA does the same stupid shl!t you can take the car home today but have to bring it back in a week. one of my friends just tried to get a sonoma and after almost 2 weeks they called him back and said that he wasn't aproved for financing

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:36 pm

I wish I could become a Superlift dealer, but there is a dealer in Tulsa that is in pretty tight with them already....I hope to have finished pictures of the truck next week. I will send them out when I get them

Jay-Bird · Post by **Jay-Bird** » Thu Apr 08, 2004 5:32 am

i guess that superlift is still testing the lift...

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:14 pm

KCustom,

I talked to one of the design guys yesterday and he was telling me that they're putting brackets on the truck now, so yeah hopefully they'll have it ready for some pics next week.

NTXCrew · Post by **NTXCrew** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:47 am

w/ 32's and the 6" superlift, where do you think our trucks would sit as compared to a stock 1500 Z71 or S10 ZR2?

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 3:30 pm

ok .. I think pics are appropiate now.. its only fair.. can't someone drive over ther and snap a pic or two just to have a nice pic to drool over..

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 5:34 pm

I could drive over there right now--It's only about 7 miles from my house, but the truck is inside, and I dont have any keys sorry

I hear the crewcab is going to have a pretty decent stereo installed once it gets back to Oklahoma though

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 1:54 am

how about on moday?

Jay-Bird · Post by **Jay-Bird** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:31 pm

i just got a 86 supra... its my acctual first car.. had to drive to wyile, tx... i might can go after my car get worked on, on monday... where are the pics?? didnt some one say pics..?

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:22 pm

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:48 am

NTXCrew wrote:w/ 32's and the 6" superlift, where do you think our trucks would sit as compared to a stock 1500 Z71 or S10 ZR2?

It will definitely be taller than a ZR2...mine is as tall as a stock ZR2 right now. I assume it would probably be about the same as a 1500 Z71.

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:53 pm

OK what is up with the pictures for the lift.. It has been months.. If they had my truck you better beleive Id been taking pictures.. ok Im gonna sit back and wait now..

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:31 pm

Not flaming you, but chill....

The truck was taken to them long before they had the kit even designed for it, because that's when KC could get it down there.

Superlift's original plan was to re-engineer the old 3 inch kit for more lift and to fit this truck, but they decided to scrap that plan in favor of designing a brand new/more functional lift from the ground up. They decided to scale down the kit that they released for the Silverado/Sierra to incorporate all of the features of the FIT system on the S-10. Then The new F-150's came out, and they had to get their lift ready for it, They are working on some new stuff for the current SuperDuty, and for the '05 Super Duty when that truck goes to an IFS front end. They also own Black Diamond and have had to work on new Jeep kits for both brands.

Bluntly, the new s-10 kit got back burnered, and I can't think that any of us would disagree that a vehicle that isn't even really in production anymore would garner a front of the line, stop the presses priority.

You gotta get what sells the most to market first. Basic rule of doing business successfully.

From what I'm told Superlift management really does want to produce a quality S-10 kit, and is working on it, and if it takes time, then let them take the time to get it right, rather than rush it, and have some glaring flaws.

If I'm spending $1600 or more for the kit, I want it to work well, not just get my truck higher off the ground.

I'll get off my soapbox now.

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:40 pm

I know it needs to get done right.. just kinda wish there were pictures thats all...

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:42 pm

I wanna say that the superlift guy that posted here said pics can't be released until the kit is patented or whatever.

From a legal standpoint it makes sense, if there were something extremely unique about their design for the S10 that noone else had done, and say, someone from skyjacker, trailmaster, truckin suspension, or any other company happened to be lurking on this board gathering info on us and our likes, in the hopes of possibly making an offering to us, or determining if the S10 was a worthwhile use of time, they could see that design secret, and then run and patent the idea before SL, who has put in all the design time.

All of a sudden now they want SL to pay royalties on "their" design, or sue them for patent infringement. SL has 3 choices:

1. Fight the patent in court. = $$$$$$
2. Pay the royalties = $$$$
3. Say Screw it, and only be out the R&D costs, = $$
and cost of building the prototype.

Gotta be careful how things are done in today's legal-filled marketplace.

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:13 pm

i love america, i think im going to go sue someone right now

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:32 pm

I talked to Superlift tonight...The truck will be on the ground tomorrow to start testing. I should have pictures this week. Mike M gave me a great run down of the problems that they ran across during the development. From what he told me tonight this will be the coolist kit ever done. All the stock geomerty will be retained and should have plenty of clerarence for 32 to 33 inch tires. The coolist part is the ride....he told me that it will be as good or better than the stock ride. Front axle angles are going to be straight just like stock. and there is a front skid plate made of Bushed stainless with the Superlift logo.....

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:39 pm

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:48 pm

Time to start carrying the digicam around in the truck again

Conman · Post by **Conman** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:28 pm

Can't wait to see it too. I've been icthie for something and this kit(if it meets my sticking points) is the only thing not swaying me at a new truck right now(avlanche has 4500 in rebates and pricing is around invoice).

Retep · Post by **Retep** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 5:38 am

KCustom wrote:Front axle angles are going to be straight just like stock.

I don't know about the rest of you, but my front axle angles are not straight. They are about 8 to 10 degrees form horizontal. Thats without any t-bar crank (yet).

I do like what I hear about this lift. Maybe some day...

Pete

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:00 am

KCustom wrote:I talked to Superlift tonight...The truck will be on the ground tomorrow to start testing. I should have pictures this week. Mike M gave me a great run down of the problems that they ran across during the development. From what he told me tonight this will be the coolist kit ever done. All the stock geomerty will be retained and should have plenty of clerarence for 32 to 33 inch tires. The coolist part is the ride....he told me that it will be as good or better than the stock ride. Front axle angles are going to be straight just like stock. and there is a front skid plate made of Bushed stainless with the Superlift logo.....

That is BAD A$$. The best is the ability to run 33" tires

I cant wait to see how it looks. oh yea the skid plate sounds pretty sweet too

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 1:57 pm

Jay-Bird · Post by **Jay-Bird** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:50 pm

kick arse!! sweet.... 33's will be just right..

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:39 am

Well, 33's on the street maybe. Once things start flexing off road, might be a whole nother matter.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:27 am

my truck stays on the street..too expensive to go off-road..thats why i have the atv

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:06 am

Justin wrote:my truck stays on the street..too expensive to go off-road..thats why i have the atv

SO you never wheel the crew?????

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 1:56 pm

Here is a portion of the note I got with the pictures of the new Superlift Kit for our trucks.......I just need someone to send the pics to that can post them....

" Bear in mind that these pictures were taken "as soon" as the truck was on the ground.
Bear in mind that the alignment has not been set, the rear height has to be adjusted to match the front.
Shock brackets are to be added Monday and then testing will begin.
You can post these on the forum if you like. I did take precautions to not divulge any bracket design.
I just thought you would like to see how she looks at the new height and with the new W&T's.
I hope you like what you see. Have a great weekend buddy.

SUPERLIFT RULES!!!!!!!

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 5:59 pm

I see much mention of pic links but no links, what gives dude? Seems like lotsa teaz'n goin on.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:23 pm

I sent the pictures of the truck to brule to post them...I can not post on this site.....

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:36 pm

I put the pictures in my album but I do not know how to attach the pictures to the post on this site

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:40 pm

dag nabbit. Sendem to me, I'll postem. lol

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:47 pm

I sent you a PM...

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:59 pm

k, I sent you pm reply! lol

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:16 pm

The pictures should be in your mailbox....

Conman · Post by **Conman** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:19 pm

http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/d ... cat=&pos=1

http://www.s-10crewcab.com/coppermine/d ... cat=&pos=0

Those the pics?

All I can say is that's nice! I did not think it would be that tall. Def. nice but I can see it will rub with that tire combo when offroading.

Congrats!

Con

ludwis · Post by **ludwis** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:34 pm

Sign me up!!! Those pic's look sweet. When are they going to start shipping this kit? I gotta have it...

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:37 pm

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:38 pm

Sweet!

Can't wait to see the specifics of it.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:55 pm

Mike told me that the back will come up a little more and that there is no crank on the T bars, the front end still needs to be lined up. The shocks go on Monday and testing starts as well. Thank Quickbiker for posting the picks

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:00 pm

Sure! It's nice of them to give some preliminary pics. I know we've all been look'n for some! I don't know why I'm all excited. I guess be great if a company actually came out with an official lift for it. The pics are kinda dark, but in the second pic, I don't see the tbars hang'n. I wonder if there is something to relocate/replace the tbars. If that is the case, then they would have the market for any serious off-roaders! Woohoo!

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:02 pm

Oh, and those step bars would have to be ditched. That be the first thing that get's ripped off when ya bang some rocks.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:05 pm

I am sure of that...My wife says that they have to stay so that she can get in and out ...LOL

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:07 pm

The shocks are going to match the side bars as well ( the new Bilsten brushed stainless)

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:08 pm

Sliders would work for stepping on, escpecially if ya got the straight ones like Hobbie had. Mine sweep up and help my wife a bit, but the straight out ones would do just as good if not better than step bars, IMO.

Jay-Bird · Post by **Jay-Bird** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:27 am

SWEET!!! cant wait to see it with my own eyes.. lol

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:21 am

Very nice!

Are those 32's or 33's on there? Doesn't look like much room for flex...maybe with a BL you'd be OK for wheeling. Good thing I have a BL already.

I better start selling this mod to the wife now...that way I'll get "approval" by the time it's released for sale.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:39 am

Mike told me that the front and rear are not set yet...The front Tbars need to be set and blocked in the back to level it out. My guess it will come up another 1/2 inch in the front and about 1 inch in the rear. The tires that are on the truck in the pictures are 275/70/17s Goodyear Wrangler ATs, according to goodyear they are 32.4 inches tall and should be 10.83 inches wide if I did the math right. I would think that with a little work (like a BL you might even be able to accomodate 35s for limited off road, and for sure wide 33s for serious off roading) The good news is that all stock geometry is retained and they told me that the ride should be as good if not better that the stock ride.

TheBigFitz · Post by **TheBigFitz** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:30 am

That is a good looking truck. I might have to consider upgrading to a 2004 once the kit is out?

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:05 pm

I would love to set 35's on but im afraid about our front ifs strength...

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:38 pm

From one pewter truck owner to another. SWEEET! Where did you get your grille? Mine should look real similar with a 5"TM, 2"BL and 17s.

Brad

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:29 pm

woo wooo .. hell yeah some good pics.. dang nabit it looks really nice.. lucky you.. wait lucky us. ha ha

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 8:41 pm

well if this lift can tuck the tbars in the frame and keep the oem geometry the same. then this lift willl be the one to get...hands down!

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:32 pm

We got any more pics of the truck yet?

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 2:29 pm

jarhead wrote:We got any more pics of the truck yet?

Look up.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 4:37 pm

First of all Thanks for all the compliments on the truck.....No more pictures yet..I hope to have some soon. The grill on the truck is an SS Street Scene Grill they have them in Chrome Steel and brushed Aluminum. I am really looking forward to seeing it with the Stainless skid plate and the brushed stainless shocks....I will post as soon as I have more pics.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 4:59 pm

How would I get one of the pictures of my truck set an Avatar?

keithb2077 · Post by **keithb2077** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 5:19 pm

anybody have any idea when the kit is gonna be on the market? im hoping for this summer when i have some time off to install it.

quickbiker · Post by **quickbiker** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 5:47 pm

KCustom wrote:How would I get one of the pictures of my truck set an Avatar?

Just make a small pic and upload it in your profile.

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 6:11 pm

KCustom wrote:How would I get one of the pictures of my truck set an Avatar?

I helped out a little, you can change it if you want to.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 6:51 pm

would superlift be interested in a group purchase? Would be nice to install in the summer

mickm · Post by **mickm** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 9:28 pm

A brief update on the S-10/Sonoma platform project:

1. Test vehicle is currently undergoing test procedures.
2. Initial ride/handling characteristics are good.
3. Initial system installation, fit and alignment is good.

We are pleased with our evaluation to this point but ,prior to production kits being available, there are several additional required steps that must be completed ie... production prints, assembly jig fixtures, detailed instructions/diagrams, quality control checks and marketing.

I would estimate this kit will be available sometimes this summer.

Respectfully,
MickM
Superlift Engineering

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 9:41 pm

I hope so even though I wont afford it till december if I con the wife..

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Apr 23, 2004 4:48 am

mickm wrote:...
We are pleased with our evaluation to this point .... there are several additional required steps ....marketing....

Thanks for the update

Hopefully the marketing department knows that the pre-arrival buzz is already out there, and they have a "leg up" here with some customers already waiting in line , from the looks of this thread

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Fri Apr 23, 2004 6:37 am

Thank you for putting up my avatar...

BowtieZR5 · Post by **BowtieZR5** » Sun May 09, 2004 1:47 am

any new word on that lift yet?

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Mon May 10, 2004 5:27 pm

Just got word today...testing is complete. Superlift will be moving to production very soon. My truck is getting the kit that will stay on the truck as we speak. I will post pictures as soon as it is complete.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon May 10, 2004 5:34 pm

KCustom wrote:Just got word today...testing is complete. Superlift will be moving to production very soon. My truck is getting the kit that will stay on the truck as we speak. I will post pictures as soon as it is complete.

So if I understand this right, they are taking off all the parts they put on your truck and replacing it with the production kit? Seem like a lot of extra work. not to mention more time you don't have your ride.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Tue May 11, 2004 8:44 am

The parts that were on the truck are the pattern parts or reference parts...
Its cool that its going to be a couple of more weeks...there is light at the end of the tunnel

robbtodd · Post by **robbtodd** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:11 pm

I was just about ready to buy a TM 5" lift. I think that I am going to wait for superlift to complete their 6" lift.

KCustom · Post by **KCustom** » Mon May 17, 2004 4:02 pm

I think that you will be very happy with the Superlift kit......

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