2011 outdoorsman questions

[helmick_charles]

hey guys and girls, just picked up a 2011 1500 outdoorsman. Looked through the threads and still can't decide on 4" vs 6" lift. I'm currently deployed so I'm more or less ordering parts to sit until I get home. What size lift would y'all recommend & why? & places to order? Newish to dodge trucks. Had an old GMC 2500 but she wasn't exactly easy on the eyes. Thanks in advance for the input.

 

[gassersarentdead]

Depends on you. I would hate to get a 4" and regret not getting a 6".

 

[gassersarentdead]

Also I got my 6" zone lift from username:fastnugly

 

[Rzrman328]

6"

Agree with gasser, after having a 4" for a while you'll wish you had gone with the 6. So do it right the first time.

 

[helmick_charles]

awesome, thanks guys. What's some 6" kits y'all would recommend?

 

[Kusmit 88]

How hard was install? Any problems or issues? I have 2015 gonna get the 6" lift as well.

 

[Rzrman328]

He hasn't lifted it yet.

 

[helmick_charles]

Rzrman your truck looks awesome. Heard some bad things about RCX though. Any issues with your lift?

 

[Rzrman328]

Rzrman your truck looks awesome. Heard some bad things about RCX though. Any issues with your lift?

Thx.

What bad things have you heard?

 

[Kusmit 88]

He hasn't lifted it yet.

I was talking to Gasser since he has the 6" zone lift

 

[Rzrman328]

Gotcha.

 

[helmick_charles]

Thx.

What bad things have you heard?

I've just heard fitment issues & cheap parts that break often. It wasn't on a Ram, I've heard of it on Chevy's and Jeeps though. Wasn't sure if that was also the case on dodges.

 

[Rzrman328]

I've just heard fitment issues & cheap parts that break often. It wasn't on a Ram, I've heard of it on Chevy's and Jeeps though. Wasn't sure if that was also the case on dodges.

Ya, negative.

Fitment was on point. As far as cheap parts, I personally haven't had any issues on any parts. The kit is cheaper price wise than other kits.

There are some issues with RCX in the finish department, some rust spots here n there but not enough to go against the product as a whole for what it's intended purpose is for.

 

[helmick_charles]

awesome. thanks for the info.

 

[Ratket]

I can speak for first hand use of the rcx on a 1/2 ton Chevy.. they work just fine.. I destroyed stock oem parts and the aftermarket lift parts faired just fine. Is rcx the nicest lift you can get? Nope but it is a good budget lift. Everyone has their own favorites.. bds is a good high end lift. As long as you don't buy some pieced together lift off eBay or Craig's list I am sure you will be fine.

 

[gassersarentdead]

I was talking to Gasser since he has the 6" zone lift

I had a shop install it. I don't have the patience for it.

 

[Kusmit 88]

I had a shop install it. I don't have the patience for it.

How much was install? Trying to figure out what would be best, to do it myself or have a shop?

 

[gassersarentdead]

I paid $900 for install, Mount and balance, and alignment.

 

[gassersarentdead]

Got 3 free alignments with that price though.

 

[Kusmit 88]

Got 3 free alignments with that price though.

Sweet! Not bad pricing at all. Did you buy kit your self or thru shop that did install? What wheels you use? What's your offset on wheels?