jtrain1978
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Hello All,
New member here. Just sold my 2009 Big Horn 1500 and bought a brand new 2016 Sport. I am planning on 37 inch BFG KO2s and there are soooo many questions I have about gettng there. Apologies in advance if this info is posted elsewhere and I haven't been able to find it.
First off, I know I'm going to need a 6" lift. I was initially thinking about using the BDS suspension, but after doing a little research it looks like the rcx (rough country?) suspension is just as good for significantly less $$$. Also, is the Zone lift a BDS product with similar BDS quality? This is strange to me as I am a converted Jeep guy and Rough Country is considered a lower tier product. Both lifts state that 37 inch tires can be used but the BDS recommends 4.5 backspacing and the rough country 5.5. Very confused about this. Also confused about the used of the adjustable bilstein 5100s. Do these make the lift 8" vs 6"? Are these purchased seperately, or can I buy them with one of the kits?
Purchase and Installation: Can anyone recommend where to buy and have this installed? I live in Augusta, Ga - about 2-3 hours from Atlanta and Charlotte. I was thinking about trying to have my dealership do the install for the sake of warranty. How much would you guys say I should pay for the install? Will this modification totally screw my factory warranty?
Also thinking about installing a set of the bushwacker pocket flares, do these things add clearance or are they just for looks?
I know this was a long post, I'm sure I forgot something, but at present I can't think of anything else. I thank everyone in advance for any help they can provide on any all of this.
New member here. Just sold my 2009 Big Horn 1500 and bought a brand new 2016 Sport. I am planning on 37 inch BFG KO2s and there are soooo many questions I have about gettng there. Apologies in advance if this info is posted elsewhere and I haven't been able to find it.
First off, I know I'm going to need a 6" lift. I was initially thinking about using the BDS suspension, but after doing a little research it looks like the rcx (rough country?) suspension is just as good for significantly less $$$. Also, is the Zone lift a BDS product with similar BDS quality? This is strange to me as I am a converted Jeep guy and Rough Country is considered a lower tier product. Both lifts state that 37 inch tires can be used but the BDS recommends 4.5 backspacing and the rough country 5.5. Very confused about this. Also confused about the used of the adjustable bilstein 5100s. Do these make the lift 8" vs 6"? Are these purchased seperately, or can I buy them with one of the kits?
Purchase and Installation: Can anyone recommend where to buy and have this installed? I live in Augusta, Ga - about 2-3 hours from Atlanta and Charlotte. I was thinking about trying to have my dealership do the install for the sake of warranty. How much would you guys say I should pay for the install? Will this modification totally screw my factory warranty?
Also thinking about installing a set of the bushwacker pocket flares, do these things add clearance or are they just for looks?
I know this was a long post, I'm sure I forgot something, but at present I can't think of anything else. I thank everyone in advance for any help they can provide on any all of this.