2 wheel drive front lift?

[rvance]

I have a 17 QC 2WD that I put a Ranch Hand deer catcher on, and it's riding a bit low in the front. I need to lift the front about 2.5 inches. Does anyone have any experience/suggestions for such a lift? Without busting the bank account?

 

[audiophile]

Bilstien shocks or a leveling kit. Prices vary up to and around $200 ish.

 

[kurek]

The 2wd doesn't use coil-on-strut assemblies like the 4wd 1500's do. You can safely use leveling pucks on your springs with 2wd 1500's.

However the control arm geometry caveat still exists; lifts over about 2" typically will require lift-specific upper control arms to get a good alignment. Stick with 2" or less if you want an inexpensive and simple lift. Or buy lift-specific upper control arms and keep it under 3" .

 

[Puckrobber]

Having a Traxda 2" lift put on tomorrow, along with 33 inch Nitto tires. The lift itself is around $130. Installed, plus labor and alignment, is $525.00. Tires are $911.00.

 

[olyelr]

Having a Traxda 2" lift put on tomorrow, along with 33 inch Nitto tires. The lift itself is around $130. Installed, plus labor and alignment, is $525.00. Tires are $911.00.

Tires for under a grand!!?!?! Cmon!!!! Lol

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Having a Traxda 2" lift put on tomorrow, along with 33 inch Nitto tires. The lift itself is around $130. Installed, plus labor and alignment, is $525.00. Tires are $911.00.

Are those tires "blems" ? That might be the only way you get close to that number for 4 tires, they run around 350 each on average ... picture of the invoice or it didn't happen !!!

 

[Puckrobber]

Probably hard to read, but, here ya go.......

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Probably hard to read, but, here ya go.......
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Nice, but that doesn't show they are 33" tires and those are Terra Grapplers G2s

 

[rvance]

Having a Traxda 2" lift put on tomorrow, along with 33 inch Nitto tires. The lift itself is around $130. Installed, plus labor and alignment, is $525.00. Tires are $911.00.

So, how do you like it? How does it ride?

 

[olyelr]

Nice, but that doesn't show they are 33" tires and those are Terra Grapplers G2s

He said nittos…terra grapplers are nittos. And stock tires are 33’s…if he leveled his truck im sure he at least got stock size tires….

 

[rvance]

I bought Cooper 10 ply AT3s a couple of months at Walmart for $132 each.

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

He said nittos…terra grapplers are nittos. And stock tires are 33’s…if he leveled his truck im sure he at least got stock size tires….

I never questioned that they were nittos lol .... terra grapplers are less than ridge grapplers is what I was referring to ... and yes I found grapplers for $227 online but in size 31s not 34s ...

 

[olyelr]

I never questioned that they were nittos lol .... terra grapplers are less than ridge grapplers is what I was referring to ... and yes I found grapplers for $227 online but in size 31s not 34s ...

Gotchya, well he never said he bought ridge grapplers…just nittos….and he never said he bought 34’s.

 

[Puckrobber]

Sorry for the delay in replying. Just had a minor heart procedure. Yes, they're Terras, not Ridges. The tire guy said they're equal to 33".

As to how it rides, it's great. Front end is nice and level. Smooth ride. Hasn't affected the gas mileage, either. Still getting around 20 mpg average.

 

[olyelr]

Sorry for the delay in replying. Just had a minor heart procedure. Yes, they're Terras, not Ridges. The tire guy said they're equal to 33".

As to how it rides, it's great. Front end is nice and level. Smooth ride. Hasn't affected the gas mileage, either. Still getting around 20 mpg average.

Cmon man, a little heart procedure is no excuse…LOL

Hope all went well with that!

Out of curiosity, what is the actual size of the tires? Its unbelievable you got a set of quality/name brand tires that cheap.

 

[rvance]

Sorry for the delay in replying. Just had a minor heart procedure. Yes, they're Terras, not Ridges. The tire guy said they're equal to 33".

As to how it rides, it's great. Front end is nice and level. Smooth ride. Hasn't affected the gas mileage, either. Still getting around 20 mpg average.

Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at that kit. Hope that your all good now.

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Cmon man, a little heart procedure is no excuse…LOL

Hope all went well with that!

Out of curiosity, what is the actual size of the tires? Its unbelievable you got a set of quality/name brand tires that cheap.

That is what I am saying lol .... if they are close to 31s then I can see because a set of 4 in 31s is less than $1000

The size of tire also makes a difference, 20", 18", 17" ....

 

[Fc3s25]

Any good links to 2" lift kit front & back? Any suggestions? Want to lift mine but keep the stance the same (a lil lower in front)

 

[Puckrobber]

That is what I am saying lol .... if they are close to 31s then I can see because a set of 4 in 31s is less than $1000

The size of tire also makes a difference, 20", 18", 17" ....

Thanks to all for the good wishes. I'm doing better, just moving a little slow.

I haven't been able to get a tape measure to check the actual tire size. They're sitting on 17" Mayhem rims that came with the truck.

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Thanks to all for the good wishes. I'm doing better, just moving a little slow.

I haven't been able to get a tape measure to check the actual tire size. They're sitting on 17" Mayhem rims that came with the truck.

Whats it say on the tires .... no need to measure them .. and I figured you were on a smaller wheel, that usually makes tires a bit less expensive too