Lift Questions

[PCnerd73]

What is SAS?

 

[thz71]

What is SAS?

Solid axle swap

 

[SwampHound]

What is SAS?

Solid Axle Swap. Cut out the weaker IFS and replace it with a much stronger, solid axle (like what you have in the rear). You won't have to worry about wearing out CVs, ball joints, TREs etc from running big tires.

 

[PCnerd73]

What does that all entail? And how does that help me achieve a higher lift for less money?

 

[PCnerd73]

So I just buy a rear axle assembly from a junkyard or something similar? What all do I need to change to get this accomplished? And then what do i get for a lift kit?

 

[thz71]

What does that all entail? And how does that help me achieve a higher lift for less money?

Because its cheaper than a big ifs lift and you can go as high as you want

So I just buy a rear axle assembly from a junkyard or something similar? What all do I need to change to get this accomplished? And then what do i get for a lift kit?

Well if you want to be able to steer you'll have to get a front axle

 

[PCnerd73]

Well if you want to be able to steer you'll have to get a front axle

So who's the best manufacturer to purchase one from? And is a Detroit locker for the rear worth the money, or should I just get a full-on spool?

 

[Jrgunn5150]

6" on 35/12.50s is plenty for playing in the mud IMHO.

A 3" body lift and 35s is plenty for playing in the mud

 

[SwampHound]

A 3" body lift and 35s is plenty for playing in the mud

Yes, but he asked about a 6" with 35s

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Yes, but he asked about a 6" with 35s

I wasn't trying to contradict you or anything, just going back to my point that the IFS lifts for these trucks don't improve wheel travel or anything, just drop everything down.

In my opinion, if you just want a 35, which is about the limit of the little front ring and pinion likely, and are just doing light to moderate wheeling, a body lift is probably a more cost effective choice than a suspension lift

If my front end wasnt smoked, its probably the route I would have taken myself