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10-26-2009, 04:04 PM
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Location: mount angel, oregon
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4inch lift
I want to put a 4inch lift on my 90 suburban and wanted to get your opinions. I was wondering if having the springs re-arched would be a cost effective alternative to new springs. Right now they do not really sag. Or would a shackle flip be an option. I can afford getting a kit but I do not want to spend a bunch of money on a rig that we use only occasionally. Please give me your thoughts.
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10-26-2009, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: East Central, MO
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Re: 4inch lift
Myself. I would buy the kit.
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10-27-2009, 08:49 AM
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Re: 4inch lift
Mudder,
Thanks for the advice. Do you have any suggestions as to where to get the best deal? |
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10-27-2009, 08:58 AM
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Re: 4inch lift
I have had good luck with Tuff Country Lifts and they are usually lower priced than others. Do not even look at BDS lifts.
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10-27-2009, 10:31 AM
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Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: 4inch lift
I agree on buying a kit.It just keeps it simple.My spring shop charges me $200 per axle to arch and add a leaf.That`s R & R included.but,to get up to 4",i don`t think the same main leaf will work.They`d need to find another main leaf that would suffice or make one.With a kit,your springs started lie to ride that height and especially with the softer ride springs you will be glad you went that route.I have a`91 Suburban with a 4" Tuff Country EZ-ride suspension.I went with Rancho 9000RSXs or shocks.I highly recommend those,too.They are pricey "AND" worth it.There still are more expensive shocks out there.These are perfect for multi-purpose use.They cost about double,but it`s like buying three different sets of shocks that only take turning 4 knobs to change.They`re 9-position but I just go with soft/medium/firm.
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10-27-2009, 10:34 AM
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Re: 4inch lift
Thanks for the advice. I will head down to my local 4x4 store and get some prices!
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10-27-2009, 10:59 AM
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Re: 4inch lift
Tuf Country is in Utah and they sell direct under the name www.suspensionconnection.com .You can compare prices with that option.
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