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Old 02-11-2013, 07:18 PM   #1
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Best suspension lift company?

Who makes the best 4" -6" suspension lift?? And why is it better than the others... the reason i ask is, i just purchased a stock 1985 1 ton long box frame. with dana 60's and 14bolt f.f. im looking to start my frame restoration and dropping my 1 ton 2wd on to it.. i have a 1991 cummins 6bt. i plan on doing a build thread in the spring..
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Old 02-11-2013, 07:22 PM   #2
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

I've always run tuff country ez rides, they ride great.
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Old 02-11-2013, 07:33 PM   #3
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

I have a pro comp 6" on my 85 K10. The springs are a little firm, but it doesn't get too much off road action, just some mud here and then.

Here's my 85:

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Old 02-11-2013, 08:11 PM   #4
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I've always run tuff country ez rides, they ride great.
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Old 02-11-2013, 08:44 PM   #5
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tuff country hands down
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Old 02-11-2013, 08:59 PM   #6
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

anybody tried skyjacker's softride leaf springs? i always wondered if it really was a softride
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Old 02-11-2013, 09:34 PM   #7
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

what about off road design's kit?
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Old 02-11-2013, 09:36 PM   #8
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I have a pro comp 6" on my 85 K10. The springs are a little firm, but it doesn't get too much off road action, just some mud here and then.

Here's my 85:

wow your truck looks just like mine... i really like it.
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:17 PM   #9
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

Rancho has the best springs IMO. they have good sliders between the leaves, the ends are tapered in thickness and width. i run the 76-87 K30 front spring on my jeep and they are really well behaved. i think they are only 2.5" though.

i have some tuff country on my 72 build, and i cant say they are or are not good. they hold the half built truck up well. they are a little rougher in fit and finish than the ranchos, but still have the same features.

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Old 02-12-2013, 02:28 PM   #10
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

heres a spring rate table to compare

http://coloradok5.com/springratetable.shtml

tuff country ez ride 295 lbs...easy winner
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Old 02-12-2013, 03:50 PM   #11
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I went skyjacker haven't got it finished yet
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Old 02-13-2013, 01:50 AM   #12
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Re: Best suspension lift company?

if your puting a cummins in it get the highest rated ones ive ran procomp but have found that the superlift and skyjacker hold up better and the make a fitted spring for added weight witch work well with the cummins and with the weight of a cummins in it should ride well with and of them but might sag after awaile
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Old 02-13-2013, 02:00 AM   #13
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heres a spring rate table to compare

http://coloradok5.com/springratetable.shtml

tuff country ez ride 295 lbs...easy winner
Higher numbers are the winner in my application.
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