Top lifts and why?

[Lyle Longboat]

Just wondering what type of lift everyone runs and if there was any reason you decided to run that lift over the other brands.

Lyle.

 

[novelmike]

I’m gonna take a big guess and say the deciding factor for most is money.
That’s why someone gets a spacer lift instead of going to a Eibach, Procomp, Bilstein, Rancho shock.
And people do that instead of going to a coilover upgrade.

If one 6” lift is $1799 and another 6” lift is $1299 most it seems, are going for the $1299 and spending the saving on a Pedal Commander. Especially if another guy has the same lift and says it’s good.

It’s intresting to go through the last 20 pages or so of the lifted section and see what lifts people have, comments from viewers, problems they’ve come across, etc.

 

[kurek]

For my 4th gen 4x4 1500 I went with the Mopar P5155707 2" lift.

The reason I went with the Mopar 2" lift is it's manufacturer endorsed and improves more than just strictly elevation. The front consists just of Bilstein struts for lift but the rear also includes progressive rate coil springs, much longer rear shock absorbers and extensions for the bumpstops and the ABS sensor wires and rear sway bar, so that the rear can carry more weight sags less when carrying or towing within the unchanged, rated capacity and flexes significantly farther to maintain tire-on-ground contact on rough terrain.

4 years in there are no problems to report, the suspension continues to ride well and perform well off road and no noises or handling changes have become apparent.

 

[novelmike]

For my 4th gen 4x4 1500 I went with the Mopar P5155707 2" lift.

The reason I went with the Mopar 2" lift is it's manufacturer endorsed and improves more than just strictly elevation. The front consists just of Bilstein struts for lift but the rear also includes progressive rate coil springs, much longer rear shock absorbers and extensions for the bumpstops and the ABS sensor wires and rear sway bar, so that the rear can carry more weight and flex significantly farther on rough terrain.

4 years in there are no problems to report, the suspension continues to ride well and perform well off road and no noises or handling changes have become apparent.

I’m confused as to why the rear of your truck can carry more weight based on your lift.

 

[novelmike]

Hahahaha! Too funny!
If that makes you feel better then yes, we’re done.

Wait...
2 more questions:
How much more weight can your truck carry than a stock truck? Because I have airbags on mine; can I then carry the weight of your 1500 in my 1500? Airbags are rated for 5,000lbs. Truck is rated for 1,100lbs.

 

[CincyCuda68]

Just wondering what type of lift everyone runs and if there was any reason you decided to run that lift over the other brands.

Lyle.

It would help greatly if you included the specs on your truck as it will effect your answers (at least good answers from folks who know what they are talking about).

For example many of those who have 1500 2WD really like the maxtrac lifts.

The most popular lifts for the 2500 4X4 folks are the Zone/BDS lifts.

Also what height lift are you looking for? 2” level or 14” long arm, totally different companies would provide these two options.

Whatever you decide on IMO stay away from spacers with trucks that run coil overs. Go with Fox or Bilstein replacements that give you the lift you want. Search the forum for issues with the spacers, there are many.

The biggest thing you will be looking for is to keep your geometry as level as possible, so look for a lift in your price range that will give you the height you are looking for and keep the geometry the same or as close to it as possible.
Secondly would be warranty, this is why so many spend the extra $$$ on lifts from BDS as they will cover anything that isn’t covered by the factory warranty (if the problem was caused from their lift). Zone is the same company as BDS (both owned by Fox) but doesn’t offer the same warranty.

Lastly look at fit and finish, the better the quality of materials and finish the more $$$.

 

[JB1]

I have the BDS 6” lift, I liked the warranty, company reputation, design of the lift and ability to order the rear lift at different heights. This October will be 2 years lifted and I haven’t had any issues whatsoever. There are several good lift companies, Superlift, ProComp, Fabtech, Zone or BDS, you really can’t go wrong with any of these.

 

[Lyle Longboat]

Sorry I didn’t say what I’m running. I have a 2011 ram 1500 4x4 Sport on a 6” Fabtech lift with the bigger knuckles that help with the geometry, performance shocks and mevotech upper and lower control arms.
I’m currently looking around for the Fox Front shocks.

My ride quality is good, accept for my front struts (going out), the reason I’m looking at replacing with Fox.

 

[CincyCuda68]

Sorry I didn’t say what I’m running. I have a 2011 ram 1500 4x4 Sport on a 6” Fabtech lift with the bigger knuckles that help with the geometry, performance shocks and mevotech upper and lower control arms.
I’m currently looking around for the Fox Front shocks.

My ride quality is good, accept for my front struts (going out), the reason I’m looking at replacing with Fox.

Fabtech makes a great lift, once you get those coil overs replaced you will be in business. If your having trouble finding the Fox give fabtech a call or check with @Nick@GotExhaust and look at the dirt logic from fabtech, they are a good option as well.

 

[ram1500rsm]

You can use the Fox 2.5 shocks made for the BDS 6” lift. It’s your only option with a part number you can buy today from most vendors Otherwise you’ll have to measure your current Fabtech 6” coilovers assuming you have those already and go custom length with any other company that make race shocks. Or if you don’t have the Fabtech 6” 2.25 race CO’s then that’s another option for your 6” lift.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Zone is the most popular option here but Superlift and Fabtech are very good too and we sell a bunch of.

Any of these 3 brands will work well and let the truck still handle and ride very good. These kits are strong and correct the issues you may get while lifting a truck. I do like how Fabtec has the fox dirt logic coil over shocks in their performance lift package.

Lyle and I have been talking already but for anyone else we offer many brands and can help you pick a kit that suits your wants, needs, and budget.

 

[6.7CumminsDrvr]

So to add some value to the question posed by the OP........went with Superlift based on 2 primary reasons:
1) Components of the lift which included all the right parts to care for relocating the rear arms & track bar and IMHO the BEEFIEST skid plate offered by any company(sadly haven’t really needed it but that’s for a different thread)

2) Price!
I know myself and a few others got a helluva deal a couple years back from a 30% off sale from a big retailer

 

[Lyle Longboat]

Already been in contact with Nick over the Fox coilovers.
Good guy.

 

[rwhjr]

The only option I’d consider for my truck (when I replace the front struts) would be the BDS-FOX full lengths...and get rid of my front spacer. I feel like that’s a great front coilover that I’ll eventually go with. Then I’d have to get some rears to match as I feel like they could end up mismatched?

 

[rwhjr]

Gotta keep the morons in check!

Keep it up boss!

 

[CincyCuda68]

Keep it up boss!

Can do!

 

[novelmike]

For my 4th gen 4x4 1500 I went with the Mopar P5155707 2" lift.

The reason I went with the Mopar 2" lift is it's manufacturer endorsed and improves more than just strictly elevation. The front consists just of Bilstein struts for lift but the rear also includes progressive rate coil springs, much longer rear shock absorbers and extensions for the bumpstops and the ABS sensor wires and rear sway bar, so that the rear can carry more weight sags less when carrying or towing within the unchanged, rated capacity and flexes significantly farther to maintain tire-on-ground contact on rough terrain.

4 years in there are no problems to report, the suspension continues to ride well and perform well off road and no noises or handling changes have become apparent.

The front suspension doesn’t really gain any articulation with this lift though, right? And if you were to have the front set at the 2.8 setting you’re really limiting your “down” travel of the tire. So hitting a big bump or dip at certain speeds are not going to be very pleasant.

Rear suspension “up” travel is limited by the bump stops. Which have been lowered by the kit. And the “down” travel would be limited by the shocks? If you still are running the same shocks that came with the kit then I wouldn’t think they’re any longer than 2.5” over stock.
Maybe our take on “significant” are significantly different?







I would have needed a lot more than 2” of rear down travel for my right rear tire to stay on the ground. 8” is more likely.

 

[kurek]

Sounds like an argument for you to have with Mopar.

 

[22hemi13]

The front suspension doesn’t really gain any articulation with this lift though, right? And if you were to have the front set at the 2.8 setting you’re really limiting your “down” travel of the tire. So hitting a big bump or dip at certain speeds are not going to be very pleasant.

Rear suspension “up” travel is limited by the bump stops. Which have been lowered by the kit. And the “down” travel would be limited by the shocks? If you still are running the same shocks that came with the kit then I wouldn’t think they’re any longer than 2.5” over stock.
Maybe our take on “significant” are significantly different?





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I would have needed a lot more than 2” of rear down travel for my right rear tire to stay on the ground. 8” is more likely.

I got some down travel Lol. But mines a 2500. Pretty flexy little 1500 ya got though

 

[novelmike]

Sounds like an argument for you to have with Mopar.

No, these claims were stated by you.