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cochino12 · 03-29-2004, 08:00 PM

Anyone run one of these lifts? They sell pretty cheap on ebay and I am ordering soon. Usually cheap doenst mean good though so some opinions would help. I searched but cant really find much info, thanks

smokkey1 · 03-29-2004, 08:09 PM

Tuff country EZ-rides all the way

you can get them through ORD at an good price....

justin

cochino12 · 03-29-2004, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by smokkey1
Tuff country EZ-rides all the way you can get them through ORD at an good price....

justin

ok bare with me what is "ord"?

smokkey1 · 03-29-2004, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by cochino12

ok bare with me what is "ord"?

no problem Offroad Design specialize in GM trucks. There located in colorado, I ordered my whole suspension from them there really nice people. I have pictures in my profile of my burb that I lifted a couple weeks ago. what kind of truck are you working on???

justin

cochino12 · 03-29-2004, 08:50 PM

thanks for the help. I will try to find some info on them.

smokkey1 · 03-29-2004, 08:50 PM

offroaddesign.com

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-29-2004, 10:31 PM

I just installed a rough country lift on my 71. Haven't put it on the road yet. Have some brake issues to work first. I have a tuff country 2"HD lift on the 70.

cochino12 · 03-30-2004, 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by smokkey1

what kind of truck are you working on???

justin

Its an '83 k5. My daily driver but I'll wheel it a little mostly just trails and minor crap like that.

smokkey1 · 03-30-2004, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by cochino12

Its an '83 k5. My daily driver but I'll wheel it a little mostly just trails and minor crap like that.

sounds good to me. ORD is the place to setup your k5... good luck

justin

soleeagle · 03-30-2004, 01:18 AM

I have a 6 inch Rough Country lift on my truck. I put it on last fall and have had no problems with it. It does ride a little rougher than an EZ-Ride lift but you dont have to worry as much about it sagging like an ez-ride. I got mine from justliftkits.com . I bought it at the 4X4 jambotie in Indy last year. I hope this helps, any more questions let me know.

cochino12 · 03-30-2004, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by soleeagle
I have a 6 inch Rough Country lift on my truck. I put it on last fall and have had no problems with it. It does ride a little rougher than an EZ-Ride lift but you dont have to worry as much about it sagging like an ez-ride. I got mine from justliftkits.com . I bought it at the 4X4 jambotie in Indy last year. I hope this helps, any more questions let me know.

Do you think it will ride rougher than the add-a-leafs that are in it now? There are 4' lifts on ebay (rough country) for $295 + shpng which almost sounds too cheap to pass up. It is my DD so I might just spend the extra money for tough country soft rides though.

soleeagle · 03-30-2004, 02:33 PM

Right now they have 2 inch helper springs in the back and 4 inch blocks. If you are looking at a 4 inch lift then it will probibly come with just the 4 inch blocks and use your spings. So it shouldnt ride much different i wouldnt think.

cochino12 · 03-30-2004, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by soleeagle
Right now they have 2 inch helper springs in the back and 4 inch blocks. If you are looking at a 4 inch lift then it will probibly come with just the 4 inch blocks and use your spings. So it shouldnt ride much different i wouldnt think.

I think I may try the rough country lift I dont mind the way it rides now and I cant find anything cheaper.

smokkey1 · 03-30-2004, 07:52 PM

well the 4" TC ez-rides(includes u-bolts and bushings) front springs are $225 from ord and you can go with the 4 shackle flip for the $185 and you'll be set you'll love the ride...

justin

cochino12 · 03-30-2004, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by smokkey1
well the 4" TC ez-rides(includes u-bolts and bushings) front springs are $225 from ord and you can go with the 4 shackle flip for the $185 and you'll be set you'll love the ride...

justin

Actually I just got off the phone with them a little bit ago and they were (as you said) very helpful and giving me a better price than what the website says. Thanks for the info.

smokkey1 · 03-30-2004, 08:17 PM

Actually I just got off the phone with them a little bit ago and they were (as you said) very helpful and giving me a better price than what the website says. Thanks for the info. [/B][/QUOTE]

your welcome

justin

alf4444 · 03-31-2004, 06:19 PM

Hey Adam!

You ever come to salt lake or are you going to EJS if so I can get you a screamin deal on the Tuff lift. Also save yourself the trouble and buy the ss brake lines instead of the crap relocating brackets that come with it . I'm into my 6" with rear blocks for under 500 that includes everything.

IoWnZa · 03-31-2004, 06:36 PM

Tuff Country EZ-Ride at ORD.

Jeepster376 · 03-31-2004, 11:02 PM

My 72 I just got has the Rough country 4" kit with full springs in the front and blocks in the back. It rides like there are cinder blocks in the front end in place of springs. I think my only suspension is the air in the 35" tires. The back feels softer. I may remove leaves, or replace with tough country fronts and shackle flips in the rear.

*1FaastC10* · 04-01-2004, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by alf4444
I'm into my 6" with rear blocks for under 500 that includes everything.

damn, i guess i'm doing pretty good then. i've got TC EZ Ride springs(6") an Echobit shackle flip, a set of Ford towers for the front, and the shocks i'm going to run are like 25.00/ea. i'll have less than 300.00 in mine when its all said and done.

alf4444 · 04-01-2004, 05:59 PM

New or used?

smokkey1 · 04-01-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by alf4444
New or used?

good question???

my whole suspension

4"tc ez rides(u-bolts and bushings) $220
4" ord shackle flip $ 160
6" extened brake lines $100
HD greasble front shackle $89
rear greasable bushings $75
greasable main eye bushings $25
shocks (4) $140
steering box brace(it needed to be done) $105
steering stablizer $45
4" steering arm $65

----------------------$1025 not including shipping

but then again thats the price you pay for brand new parts....

justin

alf4444 · 04-01-2004, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by smokkey1

good question???

----------------------$1025 not including shipping

but then again thats the price you pay for brand new parts....

justin

Unless you have a buddy that works there

6" springs and blocks
tc drop
sway bar drop
shocks
ss brakelines
steering arm
$470 with tax
echobit flip $50
ord swaybar disco's $55

cochino12 · 04-01-2004, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alf4444

Unless you have a buddy that works there

6" springs and blocks
tc drop
sway bar drop
shocks
ss brakelines
steering arm
$470 with tax
echobit flip $50
ord swaybar disco's $55

hook me up

smokkey1 · 04-02-2004, 12:32 AM

yeah I wish I hade a friend that worked there too..... I could have gone a cheaper route and not bought some of the parts and saved $200-$300 but I figured I'll do it once and call it a day.

justin

03-29-2004, 08:00 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Rough Country? Anyone run one of these lifts? They sell pretty cheap on ebay and I am ordering soon. Usually cheap doenst mean good though so some opinions would help. I searched but cant really find much info, thanks __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 03-29-2004 at 08:05 PM.

03-29-2004, 08:09 PM	#2
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	Tuff country EZ-rides all the way you can get them through ORD at an good price.... justin __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

03-29-2004, 08:50 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	thanks for the help. I will try to find some info on them. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-29-2004, 08:50 PM	#6
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	offroaddesign.com __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

03-29-2004, 10:31 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I just installed a rough country lift on my 71. Haven't put it on the road yet. Have some brake issues to work first. I have a tuff country 2"HD lift on the 70. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-30-2004, 01:18 AM	#10
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	I have a 6 inch Rough Country lift on my truck. I put it on last fall and have had no problems with it. It does ride a little rougher than an EZ-Ride lift but you dont have to worry as much about it sagging like an ez-ride. I got mine from justliftkits.com . I bought it at the 4X4 jambotie in Indy last year. I hope this helps, any more questions let me know. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

03-30-2004, 02:33 PM	#12
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Right now they have 2 inch helper springs in the back and 4 inch blocks. If you are looking at a 4 inch lift then it will probibly come with just the 4 inch blocks and use your spings. So it shouldnt ride much different i wouldnt think. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

03-30-2004, 07:52 PM	#14
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	well the 4" TC ez-rides(includes u-bolts and bushings) front springs are $225 from ord and you can go with the 4 shackle flip for the $185 and you'll be set you'll love the ride... justin __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

03-30-2004, 08:17 PM	#16
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	Actually I just got off the phone with them a little bit ago and they were (as you said) very helpful and giving me a better price than what the website says. Thanks for the info. [/B][/QUOTE] your welcome justin __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

03-31-2004, 06:19 PM	#17
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	Hey Adam! You ever come to salt lake or are you going to EJS if so I can get you a screamin deal on the Tuff lift. Also save yourself the trouble and buy the ss brake lines instead of the crap relocating brackets that come with it . I'm into my 6" with rear blocks for under 500 that includes everything. __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

03-31-2004, 06:36 PM	#18
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	Tuff Country EZ-Ride at ORD. __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]

03-31-2004, 11:02 PM	#19
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	My 72 I just got has the Rough country 4" kit with full springs in the front and blocks in the back. It rides like there are cinder blocks in the front end in place of springs. I think my only suspension is the air in the 35" tires. The back feels softer. I may remove leaves, or replace with tough country fronts and shackle flips in the rear. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB

04-01-2004, 05:59 PM	#21
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	New or used? __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

04-02-2004, 12:32 AM	#25
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	yeah I wish I hade a friend that worked there too..... I could have gone a cheaper route and not bought some of the parts and saved $200-$300 but I figured I'll do it once and call it a day. justin __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

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