2014+ Suspension Lifts

FH212 · April 3, 2014

Ok, so to me, maybe I am wrong but BDS is the only one making a 4" suspension lift, and unfortunately is $1900! The readylift, tuff country are all "Level" kits from what I can tell. I was looking at the Fabtech 4" "lift" or "level" kit but I have read those are bad for the trucks not being a true suspension lift? Does anyone have experience with any of the 4" "level" kits?

Chevyrcg · April 3, 2014

I originally had that on the agenda but now I think it meshes well with white/black theme

Have it wrapped white, that way you won’t make it permanent, it won’t cost you a lot of money, no prep, and you can go back to the black in under a minute if you want to remove it! If you want me to photoshop it white so you can see it I can do that for you. If you want to try and wrap it yourself I can send you the vinyl too! … Just a suggestion!

Chevyrcg · April 3, 2014

I originally had that on the agenda but now I think it meshes well with white/black theme

Here’s a quick PS job for you to see what it looks like!

Edited April 3, 2014 by Chevyrcg

brettls1 · April 3, 2014

Neither of those are any good. They are a stretched out leveling kit. Your ride quality will suffer and could cause premature front end problems like ball joints, cv axle... Not saying they are a terrible kit, I'd just look into something with a full drop.

Thats not true, I have the 4" fabtech and it rides great and it drops the diff to keep factory angles. The fabtech 4" is a great lift.

brettls1 · April 3, 2014

Ok, so to me, maybe I am wrong but BDS is the only one making a 4" suspension lift, and unfortunately is $1900! The readylift, tuff country are all "Level" kits from what I can tell. I was looking at the Fabtech 4" "lift" or "level" kit but I have read those are bad for the trucks not being a true suspension lift? Does anyone have experience with any of the 4" "level" kits?

It is a true suspension lift, I have it on my truck and it rides great and keeps factory angles by dropping the diff. I have no idea why everyone is calling it a glorified leveling kit. It was a complex install and that's why i paid a shop to do it, its not a leveling kit by any means.

brettls1 · April 3, 2014

This is mine with the Fabtech 4" lift, I did a lot of research and I couldn't be happier with the Fabtech 4".

Edited April 3, 2014 by brettls1

FH212 · April 3, 2014

I think the look and size of that 4" Fabtech, it is the perfect lift IMO. I was worried because some call it a level kit?.

FH212 · April 3, 2014

I think the look and size of that 4" Fabtech, it is the perfect lift IMO. I was worried because some call it a level kit?.

Sorry quoted my post. oops.

brettls1

Which kit did you get? I see a few listed on their website.

Edited April 3, 2014 by FH212

Tim99GT · April 3, 2014

Thats not true, I have the 4" fabtech and it rides great and it drops the diff to keep factory angles. The fabtech 4" is a great lift.

Can you post some pictures of your angles please.

brettls1 · April 3, 2014

Sorry quoted my post. oops.

brettls1

Which kit did you get? I see a few listed on their website.

I just got the 4" budget kit for like $600.

Can you post some pictures of your angles please.

Ill post some as soon as i get a chance.

Edited April 3, 2014 by brettls1

brettls1 · April 3, 2014

Can you post some pictures of your angles please.

Fabtech 4" lift angles...

Tim99GT · April 4, 2014

Fabtech 4" lift angles...

Thanks bud. They are not the greatest (tie-rod ends) but they are definietly not horrible as I've seen far worse. How are you like the ride so far. Is it super stuff in the front?

Do the upper A-arms hit the bump stops when the wheels are in a downward travel?

brettls1 · April 4, 2014

It rides great, I have no complaints at all. That's with trail grapplers too, and if it has hit the bump stops I haven't noticed it. Its very smooth, I'd compare it to stock other than the mud tires making it not quite as smooth.