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: I need a lift!!


JesseJamesDuramax
08-26-2004, 12:36 PM
Hello !!


I need (want) a lift kit. There are so many differant companies, Im going crazy. I own a 2003 2500HD EC/LB with the duramax. What I want are some good real life opinions. I want the best kit out there. A six inch lift is all I need. Dual front shocks are a must. Ive been warned about axle wrap and wear and tear on steering components. I want to maintain towing capacity and durability. Ive never played around with a lifted truck so this is all new to me.

PBR803
08-26-2004, 05:54 PM
i would recommend either the cst or rcd lifts, the rancho is fine but it is only a 4" lift. i would stay away from procomp and skycraper. jmho.

ockgator
08-26-2004, 09:23 PM
what are you towing??? 6 inch lift almost puts you out of the ball park for towing, hitch height wise, especially for 5th wheel TT's. If you're using a drop hitch now, add 6" plus half the tire height increase to your hitch height and see where you are, also a lot of kits only give you 7/16 rear U bolts which are smaller than stock, you will have to get larger bolts for max towing, also factor axle wrap with longer rear blocks.....

NorCal 2500HD
08-27-2004, 02:47 AM
cst........fully functional up to 8" of lift and you can grow into the kit if you wanna go bigger.....