Just checking to see what are some of the cons of running a 5'' lift are? Radius arms etc. are not a problem all that will be taken care of.
5'' rovertym lift
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the biggest con is I keep losing all my buddies on the trail...LOL
the only draw back is you cant just do a simple 5" lift, you need to address all the connected issues to have it work correctly
shocks
pinion angles
drive shafts
radius arms
rear control arms
rear A frame
caster corrected swivel balls.
raised panhard bar
extended brake lines
spring retainers
spring perches
wheel spacers or off set rims
leave any of these items off or done half assed and you will have issues.
But do them correctly and you will have a super stable very flexy rig that will walk through the toughest terain.
the only draw back is you cant just do a simple 5" lift, you need to address all the connected issues to have it work correctly
shocks
pinion angles
drive shafts
radius arms
rear control arms
rear A frame
caster corrected swivel balls.
raised panhard bar
extended brake lines
spring retainers
spring perches
wheel spacers or off set rims
leave any of these items off or done half assed and you will have issues.
But do them correctly and you will have a super stable very flexy rig that will walk through the toughest terain.
radius arms, pan hard, trailing arms, a arm, drive shafts, shocks, shock mounts, brakelines, driveshafts, turning the knuckles to get castor back...did I miss something
oh, yeah, fender trimming for bigger tires, gears, lockers, hd axles and cv's...
oh, yeah, fender trimming for bigger tires, gears, lockers, hd axles and cv's...
if you had stock geometry and still 4-5 inches that would be ideal...hmm bolt on portal boxes geared to 4.11. it will take a while, but im working on it......shhhh its a secret.
a frame really isn't an issue unless you want to run a double cardon rear driveshaft. i have 5" springs on the rear and a standard ujointed shaft isn't an issue at all. if you leave the standard shaft on you don't have to do anything with the rear sping perches.
without the a arm extension, it's a little close to the exhaust but i've been running it this way for a long time and haven't had a problem.
without the a arm extension, it's a little close to the exhaust but i've been running it this way for a long time and haven't had a problem.
5in lift= 35+inch tires= 4.11 gears =bitching a month later to us about fuel mileage.
But I want to do a five inch lift with all the above.
But I want to do a five inch lift with all the above.
Disco Jo said:
First off 5" lift isnt really only for 35+ tires...infact I think it really is perfect for a true 33" or 34" tire. The secret of any lift is having enough room to full stuff the tires. when you need to limit up travel once that uptravel stops the chassis is pushed into a less stable position.
Second...people around here doing 5" lifts pretty much know what they are getting into and the 5" lift is a just a small step because they have allready taken all the other steps so the gas milage change is minimal at best.
And to add a bit more Tech...Rovertym has everything including all the information needed to do this lift. If you are really looking to do it give them a call and discuss your needs specific to where your truck is now and what you expect out of it.
Jeesh, add a 5" lift to mine and I might as well cut the top off since the parking garage is going to do it for me!
brianhoberg said:
With 1in spacers, 33's, and OME 3 inch, I cant fit above the first level of parking garages
Disco Jo said:
Tell me about it. I always find my self parking a mile away since I don't fit in any parking garages..