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Howdy Folks -
Fixing to lift the M1009 here soon. I've been scoping out the lift kits, talked to a few folks in town and gathered a few opinions. Just looking for a simple 4" lift kit. I don't want to modify the drivetrain too much (at this point at least), dealing with longer driveshafts, transfer case shims etc etc. I do have a steadfast requirement that this lift kit contain new springs at all four corners. No shackle flips, no blocks. Trying to eliminate axle wrap, more so, not introduce axle wrap.
Basic requirements: easy enough to install, reasonable ride, the truck can still articulate and springs don't fail or sag after an unreasonably short time. This 6.2 ads a bit of front end weight that will accelerate the wear on the softer, more comfortable and plush springs. I have nixed the idea of Tuff country and Rough country systems due to soft/sag prone springs, difficult to warranty and overall not that great reviews.
I believe my search has narrowed to a ProComp lift for just under $1000, or a SkyJacker kit for $1500. They both contain the full shabang: all new springs, steering arm, shocks, Ubolts etc etc.
Skyjacker is a more plush ride yielding more articulation. A guy with a K5 lifted 10" as a rock crawler suggested this kit even with the 6.2 for more 'usability' with articulation. They said this kit may require an ad-a-leaf to level the front end after some use.
The ProComp has notably stiff springs at the sacrifice of ride quality. This kit will unlikely ever need to be leveled, but it will be a bit more harsh than any other 4" lift kit. However, suggested for the additional weight of the 6.2
Anyways, that's a synopsis of my research into lift kits. Who has what, how does the kit perform, any major defects, any upkeep required with leveling?
Any additional drivetrain modifications required to adequately 'use' these kits at the articulation limits? Extended drive shafts, front driveshaft spacers, transfer case shimming etc?
Thanks in advance.
Fixing to lift the M1009 here soon. I've been scoping out the lift kits, talked to a few folks in town and gathered a few opinions. Just looking for a simple 4" lift kit. I don't want to modify the drivetrain too much (at this point at least), dealing with longer driveshafts, transfer case shims etc etc. I do have a steadfast requirement that this lift kit contain new springs at all four corners. No shackle flips, no blocks. Trying to eliminate axle wrap, more so, not introduce axle wrap.
Basic requirements: easy enough to install, reasonable ride, the truck can still articulate and springs don't fail or sag after an unreasonably short time. This 6.2 ads a bit of front end weight that will accelerate the wear on the softer, more comfortable and plush springs. I have nixed the idea of Tuff country and Rough country systems due to soft/sag prone springs, difficult to warranty and overall not that great reviews.
I believe my search has narrowed to a ProComp lift for just under $1000, or a SkyJacker kit for $1500. They both contain the full shabang: all new springs, steering arm, shocks, Ubolts etc etc.
Skyjacker is a more plush ride yielding more articulation. A guy with a K5 lifted 10" as a rock crawler suggested this kit even with the 6.2 for more 'usability' with articulation. They said this kit may require an ad-a-leaf to level the front end after some use.
The ProComp has notably stiff springs at the sacrifice of ride quality. This kit will unlikely ever need to be leveled, but it will be a bit more harsh than any other 4" lift kit. However, suggested for the additional weight of the 6.2
Anyways, that's a synopsis of my research into lift kits. Who has what, how does the kit perform, any major defects, any upkeep required with leveling?
Any additional drivetrain modifications required to adequately 'use' these kits at the articulation limits? Extended drive shafts, front driveshaft spacers, transfer case shimming etc?
Thanks in advance.
