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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Who make the best and strongest lift kits?
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 4:41 PM
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Well depends on your budget and how high you want to go...what have you looked at so far? And what year/model truck?
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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The only thing I can recommend is staying the F away from Skyjacker... My father lifted his 87 with Rancho and he loves it! Last month I finally forced him to change out his struts and stuff and he installed everything almost 10 years ago if that helps you judge the quality.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Well depends on your budget and how high you want to go...what have you looked at so far? And what year/model truck?
I have a 2002 Chevy silverado 1500 Z71 5.3L V8 4WD 33" tires with i think 16 wheels, ive looked at rancho and have herd good things about them but i think id rather have a 6" lift

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 6:14 PM
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The ranching 4" is really like a 5.5" kit I think? I know people who have put 35s under em with no trimming so definitely not a 4". Check out rough country, pro comp, BDS, and zone offroad. They all have 6" kits that are pretty good
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 7:09 PM
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I agree. A Rancho 4 inch lift definitely measures out higher than 4. The one I've installed measured to a total of 5.75 of front lift. Easily fit 35X12.5
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 9:22 PM
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I think bds is the best at 6" in lifts. From what I've seen.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Rough country makes the 6 inch and a very strong lift. I helped a friend put it on and everything went on easily and he has had for about 2 years and has no problems and looks good. They are right about the rancho lifts but if you feel more comfortable with getting a 6 inch lift i would definately recommend the rough country lifts.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Rough country is what I'm bout to be puttin on and
I've helped install 2 of em and like said above they're a very strong and affordable lift. But, BDS is too of the line in my book
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Anybody know what the best website and cheapest website to buy the rancho kits and the pro comp? Also what are the best shocks available for offroading i herd King shocks are? ive been trying to look for them for my 2002 Chevy silverado 1500 Z71 4wd but i cant find any that i can buy straight from a site, do i have to go to a fabrication shop that sells them and modifys them to be put on my truck? Plus how much are they?

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