Can we get these lifts??

by **TrailseekingTB** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:23 pm

I looked elsewhere on the forum and I didn't see anything like it, I hope I didn't overlook a location.. I seen this in a magazine and I am dying to get it, thing is idk if we can even get this kit for our TB's.. Anyone know? Fabtech 6" lift..

by **bartonmd** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:26 pm

No. Search. Completely different platform. Since our differential goes through the oil pan and mounts to the oil pan, there is no suspension lift for us over 3".

Mike

by **TrailseekingTB** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:31 pm

bartonmd wrote:No. Search. Completely different platform. Since our differential goes through the oil pan and mounts to the oil pan, there is no suspension lift for us over 3".

Mike

Alright, I'm sorry I didn't think about looking for our max lift size.... I was just looking for a lift like that in the forums but that explains why I didn't find it.. Sorry to be a bother and thanks for the help

by **dvanbramer88** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:41 pm

TrailseekingTB wrote:

I looked elsewhere on the forum and I didn't see anything like it, I hope I didn't overlook a location.. I seen this in a magazine and I am dying to get it, thing is idk if we can even get this kit for our TB's.. Anyone know? Fabtech 6" lift..

That there is a differential drop lift kit, similar to the super-lift for those trucks. Last time I looked, they run ~$2000 bucks for just the lift kit.

But anyway, Like MDB said, your front differential/axle runs through the oil pan and therefore cannot be dropped. Max suspension lift is 3" because of CV angles. If you want your truck to look like that, you could SAS. :poke:

but that opens up a whole 'nother can of worms with "rules" and minimums and maximums.

by **TrailseekingTB** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:52 pm

dvanbramer88 wrote:
TrailseekingTB wrote:

I looked elsewhere on the forum and I didn't see anything like it, I hope I didn't overlook a location.. I seen this in a magazine and I am dying to get it, thing is idk if we can even get this kit for our TB's.. Anyone know? Fabtech 6" lift..

That there is a differential drop lift kit, similar to the super-lift for those trucks. Last time I looked, they run ~$2000 bucks for just the lift kit.

But anyway, Like MDB said, your front differential/axle runs through the oil pan and therefore cannot be dropped. Max suspension lift is 3" because of CV angles. If you want your truck to look like that, you could SAS.

but that opens up a whole 'nother can of worms with "rules" and minimums and maximums.

Dang!!! thats rediculous I was willing to go about 1k into the lift all together but screw that! Thanks for the help and I guess Ill Just order another lift from Mark, this time the 3" lift. Wish I had listened to him first off and baught that one..(although I don't even have the 2" on yet but I might install it before I order the 3") Don't mind getting a little bigger shocks either i think my right rear is busted anyways..Thanks

by **bartonmd** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:03 pm

TrailseekingTB wrote:
bartonmd wrote:No. Search. Completely different platform. Since our differential goes through the oil pan and mounts to the oil pan, there is no suspension lift for us over 3".

Mike

Alright, I'm sorry I didn't think about looking for our max lift size.... I was just looking for a lift like that in the forums but that explains why I didn't find it.. Sorry to be a bother and thanks for the help

It's no bother, but the information is either in, or linked in the stickies on the site. Lots of good information in those!

Mike

by **HARDTRAILZ** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:14 pm

TrailseekingTB wrote:Dang!!! thats rediculous I was willing to go about 1k into the lift all together but screw that! Thanks for the help and I guess Ill Just order another lift from Mark, this time the 3" lift. Wish I had listened to him first off and baught that one..(although I don't even have the 2" on yet but I might install it before I order the 3") Don't mind getting a little bigger shocks either i think my right rear is busted anyways..Thanks

You probably need to do some research. $1000 is not much for many lifts. We get away with cheap kits because they really dont enhance the suspension performance as many lifts do. We are basically limited to spacer lifts which are not even considered a real lift by many.

Why are you going with the 3 if you dont even know if the 2 will give you enough? Or are you talking adding 3 inch body along with the 2 suspension? There is not a ton of difference in the height of the suspension lift, just in the strength of the mount.

If you really just want max lift then prepare to be over the $1,000 for new front and rear springs, the suspension lift, the body lift, the shocks and struts. You will be close to $2,000 if you really want the best available suspension and toss some coilovers on the front.

I am curious as to why you think your right rear is busted. Leaking fluid? Rusted? Banging? Clanging?

by **v7guy** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:46 am

Jesse, as you read around on the site you'll find the other lift options that have been considered. There are possibilities but they require you to build it.

by **TexTrail** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:45 pm

If you want to spend a grand get the radflo coil overs and some z71 springs. That would burn up all your money with a few clicks of the mouse.

by **The Roadie** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:26 am

Diff drop lift kits often include taller steering knuckles, so that adds to the expense. Buy a few 4x4 and offroad magazines and you'll see some kit install reports and then you'll understand.

Another concern is thinking that the lift kit is the biggest expense. Many of us spend 2-3 times as much on TIRES than the lifts, and upgrade the tires every 2-3 years max. This isn't a cheap hobby.

Offroad Trailblazers and Envoys