which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**hilljob26** · 08-16-2012, 05:34 AM

with all the options out there, i am sure you guys have your favs and you have your not so fav...i want to get one with the best posible ride,,blazer will have a 5.3 and 35" tires if that helps

**special-K** · 08-16-2012, 08:28 AM

I like Tuff Country EZ-rides with Rancho 9000RSXs. The shocks are expensive,but are 9 position adjustable and I like that on a truck that is sometimes empty and sometimes loaded and/or towing. I only use all the way soft or all the way firm. I've had the same springs with Tuff Country's shocks on a truck I didn't tow with ('72 K/20) and did haul with some and it rode really well as well. If you move your spring mounts back and go with 56" rear springs you'll get an even better ride. The same for the front,to go with 52". On the front you'd go with 2" less lift because moving the mounts back gives you 2".

Redcap · 08-16-2012, 11:09 AM

If you want a 'good ride', get a 2WD.

69GWC · 08-16-2012, 12:32 PM

I have the Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift springs and skyjacker shocks and my truck ride soo much better then it did, allmost as nice as my 06 Z71 does.
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GCncsuHD · 08-16-2012, 01:08 PM

Tuff Country EZ-Rides. Best riding lift spring I have ever used.

**special-K** · 08-16-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redcap

If you want a 'good ride', get a 2WD.

To me,a 4wd rides better than a 2wd. I don't need to ride on a cloud and the firmness of a solid axle/leaf spring 4wd beats the mushy dip and pitch of a 2wd in my book. There are leaf springs that give a much better ride than others and I think that's what Hilljob is asking about. He said "best ride",not "good ride" anyway

Dunenutt · 08-16-2012, 04:30 PM

I have always used Rancho springs and shocks, and have never had a ride issue. But I am cheap.

If you want the ultimate in leaf suspension, call these guys

http://www.deaverspring.com/

Hang on to your wallet, but worth every penny spent (If you got it).

orbot · 08-17-2012, 10:24 PM

skyjacker EZ rides nice and soft

**special-K** · 08-18-2012, 08:30 AM

I'd say any of the kits made that offer a softer/better ride will do ya. Basically,it's either the old school stiff kits or the one they offer for a softer ride/more flex. Some don't even offer that,so forget those. Kit to me means off the shelf package of parts to lift your truck. There are custom springs and also other mods for better ride/flex. Things like shackle-flips on the rear and using longer leafs by moving the mounts.

**29od1** · 08-22-2012, 10:04 PM

I put a Skyjacker 2.5" lift on my Blazer and I'm very happy with the ride.

Oilbrnr · 08-23-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Tuff Country EZ-Rides. Best riding lift spring I have ever used.

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DrDefunk · 08-28-2012, 11:02 AM

What shocks with the Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift springs? they offer 2 different ones on the site.....

CG · 08-28-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDefunk

What shocks with the Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift springs? they offer 2 different ones on the site.....

Welcome to the board DrDefunk. On the old black 4x4 I think I had Rancho 5000's, those rode pretty nicely.

And for those following this thread that know me ... DrDefunk is a very long time friend of mine (going on 40 years). He is the new owner of my green 72 K20 and he is already making it a much better ride. I think my trucks are happier when they leave me and go to new owners =)

**special-K** · 08-28-2012, 01:21 PM

Welcome aboard Doc! If you've know this guy that long,I have a few questions about him maybe you can answer

(#1:Has he always hung out with featherless rubber chickens?)

DrDefunk · 08-31-2012, 01:56 PM

I think he used it's feathers to stuff his truck seat with.....

69GWC · 08-31-2012, 08:27 PM

I know this I went with just blocks in the back and now my truck wheels hops like a ***** when you drop the hammer on it and it did not before. I will be buying rear spring to get my lift in the future.
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**special-K** · 08-31-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DrDefunk

I think he used it's feathers to stuff his truck seat with.....

That feather bedding is nice until it gets all clumpy. That chicken rode in my truck and shivered the whole time.

MTCK · 08-31-2012, 09:35 PM

As mentioned previously Tuff Country EZ rides are supposed to be the ticket. They have the lowest advertised spring rate of the major brands. Also greasable bushings help preserve smooth operation, and good shocks help. I'll let you know how the EZ rides in a 2" lift with some bilstein 5125's do in a couple weeks...
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DrDefunk · 09-01-2012, 12:12 PM

Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift - Tuff Country EZ rides 2" lift comparison,,,,,,,just what the good Dr ordered!

DrDefunk · 09-01-2012, 12:19 PM

Now when I switch to automatic trans. I'll need a 700R4 vs. 4L60E comparison thread?? CG??

CG · 09-01-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDefunk

Now when I switch to automatic trans. I'll need a 700R4 vs. 4L60E comparison thread?? CG??

Just do a search here in the 4x4 section, or start a new thread asking the big question. Im pretty sure its been covered before though.

See ya sometime this weekend when you pick up more parts. Just give me a holler.

08-16-2012, 08:28 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I like Tuff Country EZ-rides with Rancho 9000RSXs. The shocks are expensive,but are 9 position adjustable and I like that on a truck that is sometimes empty and sometimes loaded and/or towing. I only use all the way soft or all the way firm. I've had the same springs with Tuff Country's shocks on a truck I didn't tow with ('72 K/20) and did haul with some and it rode really well as well. If you move your spring mounts back and go with 56" rear springs you'll get an even better ride. The same for the front,to go with 52". On the front you'd go with 2" less lift because moving the mounts back gives you 2". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-16-2012, 11:09 AM	#3
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride If you want a 'good ride', get a 2WD.

08-16-2012, 12:32 PM	#4
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I have the Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift springs and skyjacker shocks and my truck ride soo much better then it did, allmost as nice as my 06 Z71 does. Posted via Mobile Device

08-16-2012, 01:08 PM	#5
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride Tuff Country EZ-Rides. Best riding lift spring I have ever used. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

08-16-2012, 04:30 PM	#7
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I have always used Rancho springs and shocks, and have never had a ride issue. But I am cheap. If you want the ultimate in leaf suspension, call these guys http://www.deaverspring.com/ Hang on to your wallet, but worth every penny spent (If you got it). __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

08-16-2012, 05:34 AM	#1
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride with all the options out there, i am sure you guys have your favs and you have your not so fav...i want to get one with the best posible ride,,blazer will have a 5.3 and 35" tires if that helps __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

08-17-2012, 10:24 PM	#8
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride skyjacker EZ rides nice and soft

08-18-2012, 08:30 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I'd say any of the kits made that offer a softer/better ride will do ya. Basically,it's either the old school stiff kits or the one they offer for a softer ride/more flex. Some don't even offer that,so forget those. Kit to me means off the shelf package of parts to lift your truck. There are custom springs and also other mods for better ride/flex. Things like shackle-flips on the rear and using longer leafs by moving the mounts. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-22-2012, 10:04 PM	#10
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I put a Skyjacker 2.5" lift on my Blazer and I'm very happy with the ride.

08-28-2012, 11:02 AM	#12
DrDefunk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tulalip, WA. Posts: 4	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride What shocks with the Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift springs? they offer 2 different ones on the site.....

08-28-2012, 01:21 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride Welcome aboard Doc! If you've know this guy that long,I have a few questions about him maybe you can answer (#1:Has he always hung out with featherless rubber chickens?) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-31-2012, 01:56 PM	#15
DrDefunk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tulalip, WA. Posts: 4	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I think he used it's feathers to stuff his truck seat with.....

08-31-2012, 08:27 PM	#16
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride I know this I went with just blocks in the back and now my truck wheels hops like a ***** when you drop the hammer on it and it did not before. I will be buying rear spring to get my lift in the future. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2012, 09:35 PM	#18
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride As mentioned previously Tuff Country EZ rides are supposed to be the ticket. They have the lowest advertised spring rate of the major brands. Also greasable bushings help preserve smooth operation, and good shocks help. I'll let you know how the EZ rides in a 2" lift with some bilstein 5125's do in a couple weeks... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

09-01-2012, 12:12 PM	#19
DrDefunk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tulalip, WA. Posts: 4	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride Skyjacker Soft ride 2.5" lift - Tuff Country EZ rides 2" lift comparison,,,,,,,just what the good Dr ordered!



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DrDefunk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tulalip, WA. Posts: 4	Re: which lift kit ultimatly gives the best ride Now when I switch to automatic trans. I'll need a 700R4 vs. 4L60E comparison thread?? CG??

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