Tuff Country lift

[bronco74]

I want to put a 2" lift on my 1009. Looks like the Tuff County lifts are liked on the forum. Do I need to get the HD ride or the EZ ride? My 1009 is street driven 95% of the time. Thanks for any info.

 

[powerhouseduece]

They are the best for the money and they have good flex to them, but I always try to go with BDS or a Zone kit where I can. They have a 2" spring but on the diesel trucks its more of a leveling spring, you can always add a block or add-a-leaf to the rear. The main reason I run bds is cause of their no BS warranty, if you break any part of the kit, they will replace it for free, forever!! No matter what. I also noticed, their springs can take a beating and less likely to sag over time and if they do, they will give you new springs.

 

[Cucvnut]

They are the best for the money and they have good flex to them, but I always try to go with BDS or a Zone kit where I can. They have a 2" spring but on the diesel trucks its more of a leveling spring, you can always add a block or add-a-leaf to the rear. The main reason I run bds is cause of their no BS warranty, if you break any part of the kit, they will replace it for free, forever!! No matter what. I also noticed, their springs can take a beating and less likely to sag over time and if they do, they will give you new springs.

they will warranty everything but shocks

 

[GPrez]

I wrestled with the same dilemma recently. Everything I read seemed to point towards the Tuff Country as the best bang for the buck. Very well made springs. I opted for something a little less expensive though and went with the Pro Comp 2-1/2" lift with blocks in the back. I also went with the 3/4 ton set (K1060), which is probably the same as the HD set Tuff Country has, mainly due to the original springs being 3/4 ton and the heavy 6.2L motor.

It's only been a month with mine, but very happy so far.

 

[ranchhopper]

I just ordered a four inch lift from rough country yesterday all four springs (didnt want to go with rear blocks) shocks, pitman arm block but the kit didnt come with u-bolts though I am lifting the 1008 to use humvee tires and rims. I used rough country lifts on some 1009s this is the first on a 1008 being a one ton is the reason they didnt have the U-bolts but we have a shop locally thet does a great job bending them up for reasonable prices.

 

[colelkhunter]

ranchopper are you going to replace the rear springs on your 1008 with lift springs? Won't you lose most of your towing capacity? I have been looking to lift my 1031 soon, but want the towing capacity to stay the same, so I am going with rough country springs in the front with steel blocks on the back. Only doing 4" lift on mine.

 

[ranchhopper]

ranchopper are you going to replace the rear springs on your 1008 with lift springs? Won't you lose most of your towing capacity? I have been looking to lift my 1031 soon, but want the towing capacity to stay the same, so I am going with rough country springs in the front with steel blocks on the back. Only doing 4" lift on mine.

Yes the truck will go back to being a 3/4 ton but I have another stock 1008 for hauling firewood and a 77 chevy dually for pulling a trailer. The louisana NG have been beating this truck since 84 now its retired Im going with the lift because of useing 37 inch humvee tires and rims this will give me more roadspeed making the truck more versitile for civillian use.

 

[Westech]

you do know you can do a 2 inch lift for about 110 bucks right?
Go to autozone and get a set of 2 inch blocks and u bolts ($29.00)
Get a set of Zero rates (1 inch block/leaf) for the front ($40.00)
and a set of short add a leafs from summit racing ($39.00)
and your done.

you will not even need a drop steering arm.. all you will have to adjust is the short drag link to get your steering wheel back in line.... thats it... no messing with alignment or anything.

 

[Cucvnut]

2 inch is almost not enough.

 

[IdahoPlowboy]

I had a local shop re arch my springs 2 1/2 inches and cost me $150.

 

[solarmon]

I happen to have a brand new. .never used. . lift kit for a 1008 (73-87 1-ton Chevy/GMC 4x4) from Superlift. .3 1/2" front, 2" rear. .but can't post a classified to sell it here because I haven't made the required 100 posts. .a true dilemma

Product Information (K461) · Superlift · www.superlift.com

 

[bronco74]

I only want to run 33" tires and think it looks good with a 2" lift. My 1009 does not need low gearing help.

 

[ranchhopper]

you do know you can do a 2 inch lift for about 110 bucks right?
Go to autozone and get a set of 2 inch blocks and u bolts ($29.00)
Get a set of Zero rates (1 inch block/leaf) for the front ($40.00)
and a set of short add a leafs from summit racing ($39.00)
and your done.

you will not even need a drop steering arm.. all you will have to adjust is the short drag link to get your steering wheel back in line.... thats it... no messing with alignment or anything.

I was going to go this route but had a few extra bucks to spend and everything came at once no running around so now to put it on saturday.

 

[1984CUCV]

Solarmon,

What are you looking to get fro your kit. Where are you located?

 

[GPrez]

I only want to run 33" tires and think it looks good with a 2" lift. My 1009 does not need low gearing help.

I'm going to try and attach a picture of mine with a 2-1/2" lift & 33x 12.5 BFG Mud Terrains. I think it's a good mix of lift and tire and looks good. My avatar also is the truck if the picture doesn't load.

As for the gearing, I'm considering changing the gears in mine to something in the 3.5 to 3.7 range.

 

[TCUCV]

As for the gearing, I'm considering changing the gears in mine to something in the 3.5 to 3.7 range.

I thought the 1009 came with 3.73 gears??

 

[GPrez]

I thought the 1009 came with 3.73 gears??

Nope, they came with 3.08 gears.

 

[hogtruck]

Zero rates in the front, with slight fender modification using Ford distributor tool. Stock in back. 37's on 12 bolt rims.

 

[powerhouseduece]

2 inch is almost not enough.

That what doghead tell you? lol

I got a pair of brand new bds 2 1/2" springs and I probably have the shocks too. I usually have some for sale at Aberdeen

 

[WARWAG]

I just ordered a four inch lift from rough country yesterday all four springs (didnt want to go with rear blocks) shocks, pitman arm block but the kit didnt come with u-bolts though I am lifting the 1008 to use humvee tires and rims. I used rough country lifts on some 1009s this is the first on a 1008 being a one ton is the reason they didnt have the U-bolts but we have a shop locally thet does a great job bending them up for reasonable prices.

Off Road Design sells the U blots for front and back. Dana 60 and Corp 14.