Lift suggestion

[FuturePharmD]

OK I have a 2002 Crew cab. I really would like to stuff some bigger tires underneath it. From what I have read 35" seem to be the most popular and best on fuel. I think I can achieve the space by doing a front end level, but have been fooling around the idea of a complete 3-4" lift. I really like the way my truck rides and don't want to stiffen to much so looking for some suggestions, and would like to do it myself so should I go with springs or shackles for whatever option I choose. Thanks for the opinions

[FbOmRxD]

I was just debating this as well. I ended up taking advantage of NTW onlines free shipping the other weekend and another forum discount to get a really great price on a 4" lift.

I went with 37x13.5x18's and couldn't be happier...



Lift it because you'll just want to do it later

[livnlrn]

I agree with FbOmRxD on lifting it the first time. Lifting a truck is an addiction. If u go small the first time, You will spend more on lifting it the second time around. ITS NEVER ENDING!! My lift didnt change the ride at all.

[FuturePharmD]

Originally Posted by FbOmRxD

I was just debating this as well. I ended up taking advantage of NTW onlines free shipping the other weekend and another forum discount to get a really great price on a 4" lift.

I went with 37x13.5x18's and couldn't be happier...



Lift it because you'll just want to do it later

Did you do the install yourself? How would you rate the difficulty? What is the ride like? Very nice looking truck btw

[somebodyelse5]

With a leveling kit i dont think you will be able to clear 35s

But ive really wanted to lift mine, just too damn expensive.

[FbOmRxD]

Originally Posted by FuturePharmD

Did you do the install yourself? How would you rate the difficulty? What is the ride like? Very nice looking truck btw

Ya did it myself, took me about 8 hours with basic hand tools. But i'm no stranger to the wrench though, I use this to tow around my offroad 1 ton Ranger.

If you've never done it before i can't see it taking more than a day or so. I had the whole front end pulled down to the frame in a few hours, but I had lubed up all the bolts with PB for about a week and just cut off the U-Bolts. These lifts are stupid simple to put on.

It rides great, just as good as stock....i said i was able to come out with some smoking deals and got everything for under $1500.

[layson]

Get a good lift and it is going to ride better then stock... my 12.5" rides just as good or better then a stock truck!

[fordlove01]

Originally Posted by FbOmRxD

I was just debating this as well. I ended up taking advantage of NTW onlines free shipping the other weekend and another forum discount to get a really great price on a 4" lift.

I went with 37x13.5x18's and couldn't be happier...



Lift it because you'll just want to do it later

what kind of rimes are thoes. i have been looking for some black rimes.how do they hold up to pitting and stuff?

[choupique108]

Originally Posted by FbOmRxD

I was just debating this as well. I ended up taking advantage of NTW onlines free shipping the other weekend and another forum discount to get a really great price on a 4" lift.

I went with 37x13.5x18's and couldn't be happier...



Lift it because you'll just want to do it later

What lift did you go with?

[FbOmRxD]

Originally Posted by fordlove01

what kind of rimes are thoes. i have been looking for some black rimes.how do they hold up to pitting and stuff?

MotoMetal series 951's.

No idea about pitting, they've only been on my truck for a week now...They have a good finish on them so I don't think it'd be that bad.

Originally Posted by choupique108

What lift did you go with?

NTW online suspension special, which turned out to be all rough country stuff, as figured. But install was simple, fast, came with everything, and I plan to upgrade to a Bilstiens shocks in the summer. But I just put 300 miles on the truck this past weekend driving up to the mtns and back and it drove great.