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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: M3 WRATH on December 07, 2008, 07:19:38 pm
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If money is not an issue, which 6 inch lift kit would you choose (Tuff Country vs. Superlift) based on installation, parts included, ride quality, durability, etc.? I know there are other brands out there that may include more pieces or be better, but these are the two brands that the dealers in my area will install. Any input or experience with either will be greatly appreciated!
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I have three sets of rough contry springs. They ride ok on the road, not great. They are terrible offroad unless you dump a ton of money into the shocks like I did. But with a leafspring you will always be limited on good ride quality, the taller generally the rougher. I have rode in a truck with a 12" spring lift custom fabed from a shop in grand rapids MI and rode better than my truck. I have never rode in a skyjacker lifted truck so my input is limited on that.
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hmmm
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Quality of Product when I used to sell them, the list was basically broken down like this:
SuperLift
SkyJacker
Tuff Country/Rough Country(Quality was on Par with each other, but I can't remember if they were more or less the same Company... They usually offered a Good Bang for your Buck Kits, when it comes to affordability wise)
Rancho/Trailmaster(Both used to be up there towards the top with their Quality, but slipped due to poor shocks, and other accessory quality)....
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Fab Tech and Pro Comp always looked like Poor Quality in some cases Foreign Made junk that most of my Customers steered clear of, or I heard nothing but complaints when a Customer did have an item from them......
There are of course Newer companies out there, but I haven't had any experience with them, selling or personal wise...
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Thanks for that input. Two more questions - do most people just put the single shock absorbers on or would the dual shocks per wheel be beneficial? Also, one or two steering stablizer shocks? How many of those optional parts should one order?
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No problem with the help, we're all family when it comes to these trucks..... Anyways, the idea behind the dual shocks and steering stabilizers, really depends on what you plan on doing with your truck.. Dual Stabilizers aide with steering around a fairly large lifted and tired truck... Generally a truck that is under 6" and has under 35" tires, a dual setup for the steering isn't needed(a Headvy Duty single will be more than enough)... If you plan on using your truck as a Regular Trail/Mud/Sand Rig, the dual shock setup will make the ride that much more enjoyable, but for everyday use, most guys have them as a Styling Accent more than anything(Much like the guys that have the 10 to 12" block lift in the rear of the trucks around here.. ::).....