Fishin2Deep4U

Okay,<br><br>I know this has been beat before. Anyone have suggestions on a 2-3&quot; kit? I would like to do it &quot;right&quot;. I like the Rancho stuff and Skyjacker looks good too. <br><br>Any insights out there? Quality? Fit? ect,ect<br><br>I am concerned about putting any more stress on the track bar and other components. Does anyone make drop down parts for moderate lifts?<br><br>Thanks in advance!!!<br><br>Dave

Rob Thomas

The Skyjacker 2 1/2&quot; coils are great, it is for leveling our trucks. Its simple and depending on your skills, easy to install (took me an hour, start to finish). I didn't worry about my track-bar being out of wack 1/4&quot;, but if you are, you can get a adj track-bar from DT, Skykacker also makes one.

As you goto higher lifts, Skyjackers kits include drop brackets, and eventually, the adjustable track-bar. Check out they're site at www.skyjacker.com

Later, Rob

Fishin2Deep4U

Thanks Rob.<br><br>Maybe the coils and an adjustable Bar would solve the problem. <br><br>I wonder what warranty I will be in violation for that....<br><br>

Rob Thomas

Well, my warrenty is no long valid, but when it was, my dealer never said a word about the springs. One more thing, the 2 1/2&quot; springs netted my truck a solid 2&quot; gain, not the full 2 1/2&quot;, however I'm sure that varies.<br><br>Later, Rob

TXJosh

Rob,<br><br>Did the new coils make any difference in how smooth the ride is going down the highway with no load? A buddy of mine is suggesting I go with the skyjacker coils as well as their rear leaf spring for the 2500 to get a softer ride on the highway. Also, what size tires are you running on your truck? Got any pictures?

phox_mulder

I personally am going to go with the springs.<br><br>I plan on getting a good sturdy bumper, and I think the stock springs with spacers will get a little too compressed with the added 200+ lbs plus whatever the winch I get weighs.<br>If it sags the front end down too much, then I can add some spacers to get it back level.<br><br>That's is if I don't decide to get an even taller lift, but for right now I just want to level out the front a bit more.<br><br><br>phox

Rob Thomas

I didnt really notice a smoother ride until I installed the quad shock kit in front, that took all the floatiness out of the front end. I run 315 75 16 BFG A/T's, I have pics in the &quot;member photos&quot; section, under Rob Thomas.............


Later, Rob

DieselDaze

I looked around and talked to different shops. I ended up just going with the spacers up front.<br>The ride of the truck go a little stiffer but only by a slight amount.<br>After the alignment, the truck drives much as it did before the lift. Which wasnt/isnt bad at all.<br>For pics, check out either the members photo section or:<br><br>http://webpages.charter.net/richardb.../thetruck.html<br><br>Im going to be looking for better shocks soon, perhaps dual front shocks. But I dont do that much hard off-roading.<br><br>Rich.

Ten_Bucks

Tuff Country has a real nice 3&quot; lift kit that you should look into. It'll provide enough room to clear 35s and still look evenly proportioned.<br>

cmckinney

I also put the SkyJacker D25 coils on my 02'. The biggest difference I saw was that these coils do not easily compress like the stock coils did. I did notice a floor vibration at 70mph and then had the tires balanced. However the vibration just moved up to 75mph. <br><br>If you haul heavy loads you will look funny with the back of your truck sitting down lower then your front. Shortly after installing the D25's I hauled 7000lbs of hay and it sat my truck down about 3 inches lower than the front. Wish I had air bags.<br><br>Truck looks good with the D25 red coils and Rancho 9000's on the rig.