Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
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Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
I just bought an 02 zr5. I am wondering what kind of lift, tires, and maybe what it might be close to costing. I want to put a good lift and I am also hoping I might be able to fit 33's under it. Is this possible?
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Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
It is possible and what you seek is all in the "Marvelous Mystery Lift" thread.
There is also the Superlift FIT 6" suspension lift. Be prepared to sell the truck soon after though. That seems to be the norm.
Those are the two choices to fit 33" tires.
There is also the Superlift FIT 6" suspension lift. Be prepared to sell the truck soon after though. That seems to be the norm.
Those are the two choices to fit 33" tires.
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Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
The Marvelous Mystery Lift. I will look into it. Why do you say be prepared to sell it soon after? are there problems doing the superlift fit 6"?
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Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
A few have had issues with boots , ball joints, alignment retention, but nothing really drastic. They all just seem to be rid of them within a couple years. Steve is our long term winner, well if you don't count Paul. Paul went SFA pretty early though.
The MML bunch seem to hold on to their rigs longer and it is about half the cost of a Superlift. On a budget you can do the MML a piece at a time.
Keep in mind that I am prejudiced since I run the MML on mine. I like the lower center of gravity and my terrain works well with it.
You will have a hard time getting feedback from the Superlift survivors as they are few and far. More than a few MML members here may voice their impressions though.
The MML bunch seem to hold on to their rigs longer and it is about half the cost of a Superlift. On a budget you can do the MML a piece at a time.
Keep in mind that I am prejudiced since I run the MML on mine. I like the lower center of gravity and my terrain works well with it.
You will have a hard time getting feedback from the Superlift survivors as they are few and far. More than a few MML members here may voice their impressions though.
"Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond
"Speed is just a matter of Money - How fast do YOU want to go?"-Mechanic from Mad Max-
If at first you don't succeed - Don't take up Skydiving! - ThunderII KE7CSK
Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
Thank you very much. I will look more into this. I am really excited about getting to fix this truck up. It is going to be a toy after I finish paying it off. Are there other lifts that are good that are not 3"?
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Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
Under 6" of lift for a suspension lift is not an option. The choices are not viable. The only choice less than that is a 2" bodylift.
2" suspension lifts are just over cranking the torsion bars and that has way too many down sides.
2" suspension lifts are just over cranking the torsion bars and that has way too many down sides.
"Speed doesn't kill, suddenly becoming stationary does." - Richard Hammond
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Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
MML FTW!!!!!
2002 GMC Sonoma crew cab 4x4. Tb mod, Air box mod, pre cat delete,B&M shift improver, Trans cooler, Big three ,AD-244 alt,Red top Optima, e-fan, HD Radaitor,265/70-16' on 16x8 TA wheels,, t-bar tweek, 1.5 inch shackles and 2 inch body lift,Skids fender trim, 1.5 inch wheel spacers in front and 2.5 in back, Quad mod and Frog lights.
Transfercase vacuum switch change DO IT!!!
Transfercase vacuum switch change DO IT!!!
Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
Is there any way to level the front with the back?
Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
Do a 1.5 inch T-bar tweek then get a front end alinement.
2002 GMC Sonoma crew cab 4x4. Tb mod, Air box mod, pre cat delete,B&M shift improver, Trans cooler, Big three ,AD-244 alt,Red top Optima, e-fan, HD Radaitor,265/70-16' on 16x8 TA wheels,, t-bar tweek, 1.5 inch shackles and 2 inch body lift,Skids fender trim, 1.5 inch wheel spacers in front and 2.5 in back, Quad mod and Frog lights.
Transfercase vacuum switch change DO IT!!!
Transfercase vacuum switch change DO IT!!!
Re: Body Lifts, Tires, and estimate at how much it cost
If I do this what size tires can I fit under the front and back?