Rough Country

[DarrinNOLA]

I've spent weeks searching through the forums for some feedback, but I'm just not sure of the answer yet. I want to put the 3" RC suspension lift on my 2008 Sierra, 2WD, Crew Cab.

 

The kit is offered in 2 options. The first option is simply a front strut spacer, 1.5" rear blocks, and new shocks (about $150). The second option adds new control arms and ball joints (for a total of about $350).

 

My question is...How important are the new control arms and ball joints? An RC rep wouldn't directly answer my question, obviously for liability purposes. He said the new arms and joints are a little bit longer and more heavy duty than the stock parts.

 

Please suggest whether it is completely necessary to have new arms and joints for the lift. The savings in parts will help me towards labor costs.

 

Anyone who has used this lift, I'd appreciate some first-hand feedback on installation time, difficulties...before and after pictures.

 

I know...another RC thread. Booooooooo!

[sillywillie07]

Check with david (silverbullet2005). He had the kit on and they swaped for a bds 6" lift. He has a write up on it in the suspension modification discussion.