It's lift time - need advice

2k3TahoeZ · April 6, 2003

Uncle Sam was nicer to me this year than I had anticipated, so it's time to lift the 'Hoe. I've narrowed it down to two systems and I just can't figure out which way to go. Here are the options:

1) Rancho 4" lift running 305/70/R16's cost with install - $2400.

2) Superlift 6" lift running 315/75/R16's with free install, but not sure of system price.

I know the Rancho is solid, but how does the Superlift compare with Rancho for quality and durablility? I had a Superlift on my Bronco and it was good, but their shocks sucked (they cracked in Death Valley on harsh washboard), so which ever lift I go with is going to have Rancho RS9000x shocks. And free install is way cool. What do you guys think? Thanks.

2k3

Dihappy · April 6, 2003

Both kits are great, however i dont know if 4WP's includes the driveshaft with the SL kit, if not, thats another $350-$400, so you figure $1500+$400 non including the tires.

Then theres the whole 4" vs 6" thing, you can get 6" out of the Rancho, but your cv shafts wont be level ant this MAY prematurely wear your joints whereas the SL will have flat cv's at 6"

Take your pick

cowboy02 · April 7, 2003

After watching a special on the outdoor chanel this weekend I would go with the superlift...

Threejaws · April 8, 2003

Go with the Superlift, I am happy with mine.Lifted 2003, 2500HD

2k3TahoeZ · April 8, 2003

What was on the outdoor channel to make you feel that way?

DejaVu · April 12, 2003

Have not had any problems with my Superlift. I got mine for 1299 w/ driveshaft from NTW. Just look around cause I found out that some are charging for the driveshaft.

cowboy02 · April 12, 2003

well tahoe..

They were flexing there mucle with there jeep lineup. Now keep in mind I'm not a big jeep fan, however...... They were pitted up against some tuff competion in rock climbing and on the particular jeep I was watching it seemed to "roll" better and had lots better traction when climbing. Between the 2 that were in the top position they had the same tires same year jeep almost the same mods performance wise and the jeep with the superlift was pretty much making childs work of the other guy. Now keep in mind the outdoors chanel was doing a special on superlifts so it was swung in the superlifts direction. However they had interesting tid bits about a few of there competetors both positive and negative. Given that light it would seem that they are quite happy with there current situation in the market, that they don't have to go bashing the competion to get buisness Personaly to me if the truck is 6" in the air and that is what you want company doesn't matter unless you are going pro or something.......... All in all I would go with a suspension lift long before a block lift. (personal opinion) I think someone else mentioned the adnvantage about the CV joints with the SL......

Good luck and happy lifting! :thumb:

chvythndr · May 2, 2003

Superlift all the way!

Z71mudder · May 2, 2003

ok, im forced to chime in and support Rancho since Ive got one!! Its a really good kit and very strong!! BUT, the superlift is a really good kit too!! Either way, both are good choices!!

Will

chvythndr · May 13, 2003

ok, im forced to chime in and support Rancho since Ive got one!! Its a really good kit and very strong!! BUT, the superlift is a really good kit too!! Either way, both are good choices!!

Will

Will's right - either way you're a winner!

1BADHD · May 13, 2003

Rancho. I have one and have zero complaints. :thumb:

BadBowtie · May 13, 2003

What about Dick Cepek? He makes a GREAT lift for the 88-98 IFS, but I have not ever seen one for the new body style, Does anyone have any info on that? If its available, I'd go with that, they are one of, if not the best lift IMHO.

-John

DejaVu · May 14, 2003

Dick Cepek lifts are made for the newer body style trucks but the source that has them is out of stock right now. You can look at the pic. It is a 9" lift though.

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