RCX 2-3inch lift kit, worth it?

[tylers88]

Sam, Studio54 on here had that kit on his truck with 325/60R18 Cooper STTs and 18x10 Cheyennes and his truck looked sex.

*Edit* Found his forsale thread
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?13912-1998-GMC-Sierra&highlight=studio54

 

[LoudnLifted88]

Sam, Studio54 on here had that kit on his truck with 325/60R18 Cooper STTs and 18x10 Cheyennes and his truck looked sex.

he also had a 2 inch body lift

 

[oohunter04oo]

Ah, didn't look at the kit.

If it includes drop brackets, that's a whole different ball 'o wax....

I think it comes with a 1" diff drop. No control arm drop.

 

[LOH CHO]

well if anyone takes a look at the kit, yes it comes with drop brackets and shock extenders. its not just keys, blocks, and shocks.

 

[ChrisAU]

No, it does not drop the lower control arms or do anything for your tie rods, so your lower ball joints and tie rod ends will get roasted just as quickly as a full torsion bar crank.

 

[LOH CHO]

so im better off just turning the keys up a bit and getting a leaf put in

 

[great white]

so im better off just turning the keys up a bit and getting a leaf put in

Well, if you only want 1.5-2 inches of lift its an option.

Increasing the z angle (ie: crank the bars) too much will lead to a less compliant front suspension ( ie: stiffer or firmer depending on how you see it), perhaps even harsh.

Now, some like the slightly firmer ride some don't.

Any chance you have a friend with a similar truck and lift as you're considering? Either cranked bars or drop kits?

A quick spin around the block would help your decision process a lot one way or another.

Remember this also; not matter which way you go you will need an alignment afterward or you'll be taking lots of life off your tires every mile you drive...

 

[TylerZ281500]

^ what he said also make sure your shocks will properly extend 2 inches and still function properly otherwise those will need to be purchased as well.

 

[twomanymontes]

I wish I came across this forum before I installed the Skyjacker keys. It just made the truck level. Good thing I didn't pay alot for them.

 

[iEnding]

I wanted the same kit for a while but decided against it after all the bad reviews