Believe me, I've read MOST of them. The problem is there is no actual consensus. As with most things that people have purchased or own, the opinions are swayed towards what they have on their trucks. So it's hard to get a good idea of what's "best" or works the "best" for certain applications.
For example, and no offense intended, but you've recommended a lift kit that you own. A good friend of mine who is a mechanic, says he wouldn't buy anything except Cogito. Guess what...that's what he has on his own truck. That's not saying BDS and Cogito aren't top notch, but as other posts have mentioned within these 208 pages plus in other threads, some shops say they are overboard.
I don't have an opinion either way, but if I'm on the pavement 90% of the time, and a BDS 4" lift without coil overs is going to be great, then coil overs might be more than I need.
I'm just asking about options for lifts, without buying the highest priced/quality kit necessarily.
Rough Country vs. BDS. What are the differences that make one "cheap" or ride rougher than stock, in comparison to BDS for example? Would this be only specific to the kit with coil overs? Or the BDS kit without them as well?
I'm not a suspension expert...So at first glance, many of these kits offer the same or similar parts. Just looking for some insight.