Rough Country Lift Kit?

DirtyD803

DirtyD803

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I was just wondering if anyone has ran this brand or know someone who has.. I am thinking about getting it for my 88 Chevy Z71...
 
IMO the name says it all...it's rough, but it's definitely cheap. I'd say it's perfect for a mall parking lot, but look out for speed bumps, teeth will dislodge from your jaw. If you're looking for cheap height great, but the flex just isn't there
 
havent ran them anything in 10+ years, but used to be hard and cheap...there are cheaper options out there though...

for an 88 Id bee looking for a SAS swap
 
This is a D.D / weekend toy / Work truck.. So i really dont see the need for a SAS. Just want a 6" lift on her...
 
redneck-up said:
This is a D.D / weekend toy / Work truck.. So i really dont see the need for a SAS. Just want a 6" lift on her...
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Ive ran a few RC lifts, on jeeps, they do great, I don't expect a cadillac, and they held up the beatings I put on them just fine. Ive had other friends who cant get a break, break parts all the time. I ran a superlift on my last GM, definately drove very nice, couldn't complain.
 
I ran a rough country on a 2005 Dodge 2500 and I will be running one on my 2010 when they release it. They are made by the same people as Superlift and I believe Skyjacker as well. Look at pics of both and you will see they're identical.
 
redneck-up said:
This is a D.D / weekend toy / Work truck.. So i really dont see the need for a SAS. Just want a 6" lift on her...
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In my experience with the IFS Chevys after you lift it you will be replacing ball joints, TRE, etc very frequently and ride rough as a cob.

For the same or less coin you can have an SAS and lifted and be more reliable, better riding etc.

just my thoughts...
 
wrangler00 said:
all you pay for with anything thing else is some shiney springs and a bigger sticker
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Tell that to Deaver. That's just plain wrong, that's like saying why go to Rides and have them work on your rig, when you can pay me so much less...the only difference is they have a shinier shop. Or let me work on your 460 instead of John Kaase...no difference at all except for price. I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for.
 
The thing with SAS is I know me.. I am going to do something simple.. leafs with a D44.. then after a while i am going to do something stupid, break something.. then go bigger, then bigger.. then next thing I know im living in the truck cuz my ole lady kicked me out of the house.
 
redneck-up said:
then after a while i am going to do something stupid, break something.. then go bigger, then bigger.. .
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Tis the nature of the beast. But by staying IFS, how will that prevent you from doing something stupid and breaking that set up?

redneck-up said:
then next thing I know im living in the truck cuz my ole lady kicked me out of the house.
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Never hurts to lose a few nagging pounds. Besides, that'll give you more time to work on your rig after you inevitably do something stupid.
 
Buddy of mine I use to ride dirt bikes with back in the day had a 92 Chevy with a 6" lift. I don't remember what brand it was, but he did have to replace the idler arm I think it was, and some other crap in the steering a couple of times. The CV boots split on him a few times. The rear 10 bolt shit the bed twice I think. It was his DD for about 5-8 yrs maybe, so he did put some miles on it. It had 40" TSL's on it. In the long run, I think he might have come out ahead financially doing an SAS with a D44 and going with a 14 bolt in the back.
 
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