new lift kit opinions ??

[winky]

Have a 6" super lift with helper springs and blocks in the rear building a new chassis on a spare 4x4 frame (1 ton stuff) any ways I want to do away with the blocks in the rear.. figured I might as well buy a whole kit so I would have new u bolts etc any opinions on certain kits? My super lift kit feels like I took a 6" peace of square tube and welded it between the frame and axle... pretty rough on washed out roads I have to " creep " on them.. surely there's a better riding lift kit? On a budget but I can wait and save if a certain kit is worth it. Also would you stay at 6" or go up to 8"? Why or why not? Currently have 6" susp 3" body and 37" bloggers
Thanks for any info and insight

[Sartobuilt]

Are you switching from  a 3/4 to a 1 ton frame?

[winky]

No 1/2 ton frame

[81_Chevy]

Rough country, my kit is only a 4 incher but they make 6 and 8, and they are very nice and my ride is alot better than is was stock. i got mine off ebay for about 350$ ish. it came with EVERYTHING except brake lines lol. but all in all nice kit and worth the money. my 0.2$

-Nic

[winky]

Thanks, I'll look intothem

[scorpion]

Check out http://www.offraoddesign.com.  The best riding system involves flatter rear springs implementing other ways to get lift.  I'm running ORD's rear shackle flip and 2"-inch springs that are only half-ton rated in my 3/4-ton and then use air bag helpers to stabilize everything if I'm running a load.  My net lift is 6-inches but the ride is better because the arch of the rear springs is minimal.  It's the best way to get the best of both worlds.  If you only wheel, skip the airbags.  In the front, I'm running a pair of Alcan 6-inch custom made springs that are designed for ride quality and flex and longer shackles to compensate for the 454.  There are a few companies that specialize in springs like them - http://www.deaverspring.com/, http://www.alcanspring.com/, etc.  If you like some of the ideas at ORD, the you may want to look into DIY who makes products that accomplish the same thing (rear shackle flip) in a slightly different design http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=125.  Not sure either design is better.   You'll be impressed of the ride however it'll cost you a little more.

[Irish_Alley]

Check out http://www.offraoddesign.com.  The best riding system involves flatter rear springs implementing other ways to get lift.  I'm running ORD's rear shackle flip and 2"-inch springs that are only half-ton rated in my 3/4-ton and then use air bag helpers to stabilize everything if I'm running a load.  My net lift is 6-inches but the ride is better because the arch of the rear springs is minimal.  It's the best way to get the best of both worlds.  If you only wheel, skip the airbags.  In the front, I'm running a pair of Alcan 6-inch custom made springs that are designed for ride quality and flex and longer shackles to compensate for the 454.  There are a few companies that specialize in springs like them - http://www.deaverspring.com/, http://www.alcanspring.com/, etc.  If you like some of the ideas at ORD, the you may want to look into DIY who makes products that accomplish the same thing (rear shackle flip) in a slightly different design http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=125.  Not sure either design is better.   You'll be impressed of the ride however it'll cost you a little more.

i have the 6" lift from rough country it is rough as heck on the road and off. i really dont think the springs flex at all lol but this seams like a good ideal if i have to lift again i would try this

[winky]

Yup  Yup. I believe I'm gonna try the shackle flip and 52" springs up front and she how that goes

[Engineer]

I had 8" Skyjacker springs on my '77 K30. Had a firm ride, but not harsh.

[A1980GMC]

I had an ORD 4" shackle flip on my 99 Suburban. I ran it with a stock spring and 3" block. It was a very smooth ride. Of course the weak IFS front helped that overall ride, but I thought the shackle flip was great. I just got a 73 Blazer and I plan to run a shackle flip and a 2-3" block in the rear with 6" Superlift springs up front.

[winky]

I ended or going with a shackle flip from them just haven't installed it. I'm getting away from blocks. Axle warp and there not the safest thing to use. Since I have one ton running gear now I plan on using it lol. Blocks would be a bad idea for my set up

[frotosride]

Check out http://www.offraoddesign.com.  The best riding system involves flatter rear springs implementing other ways to get lift.  I'm running ORD's rear shackle flip and 2"-inch springs that are only half-ton rated in my 3/4-ton and then use air bag helpers to stabilize everything if I'm running a load.  My net lift is 6-inches but the ride is better because the arch of the rear springs is minimal.  It's the best way to get the best of both worlds.  If you only wheel, skip the airbags.  In the front, I'm running a pair of Alcan 6-inch custom made springs that are designed for ride quality and flex and longer shackles to compensate for the 454.  There are a few companies that specialize in springs like them - http://www.deaverspring.com/, http://www.alcanspring.com/, etc.  If you like some of the ideas at ORD, the you may want to look into DIY who makes products that accomplish the same thing (rear shackle flip) in a slightly different design http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=125.  Not sure either design is better.   You'll be impressed of the ride however it'll cost you a little more.

i have the 6" lift from rough country it is rough as heck on the road and off. i really dont think the springs flex at all lol but this seams like a good ideal if i have to lift again i would try this

+1 there's no doubt that the rough country springs are extacly that...rough but still like what I got for the price

[A1980GMC]

My previous rides have been an 80 GMC w/4" lift and 35's, a 92 Blazer with 6.5" lift and 35's, a 99 Burban w/6.5" susp lift (shackle flip rear) and 3" body lift running 37's and my daily driver is a 2003 Excursion w/ 7" all springs and 37's. it is amazing how you can compensate in your mind for the rough ride when you love what you have. My Burban was rougher than most but rode the best out of nothing I have had. My 73 Blazer will run 6" springs up front a 4" shackle flip in the rear with a small block to even it out. 35's will probably be my tires on this setup. They are cheaper than 37's!!

[Irish_Alley]

got a couple videos today of me mudding. cant upload them right now but once i get home. but i hit my head on the roof two or three times. let my buddy try to get through a hole i got stuck in. i got in the passenger seat and we took off. i ended up pretty much in his lap covered in mud. thank God we knew each other lol

[winky]

Ha ha! My drive way is like a wash board and last time I drive my truck down it I almost ended up on the passenger side