[JD4440]

My GF's brother in law just had a rancho 4" lift put on and goes on and on about how good it rides and How he knows I'm gettin' one soon.
My question is this: Of you guys that have the cognito leveling kit, what is your hub center to bottom of flare measurement? Mine is currently @ 25 1/2" with an off road unlimited leveling kit, 2 1/2" over stock I believe (keys and 2" longer Bilsteins). Is 1/2" all I would gain with this lift or can I go more? I once had it up at 26 1/2 but the upper arms bottomed out and I'm getting married in NOV. so I'm not going to spend $2200 on a full lift - pointless for 265 tires.
I do however want it closer to the way it was and closer to his. It currently sits about 1" higher in the front with 2" drop shackles in the back. I want to remove the shackles and still have it sit the way it does now; only 2" higer all around
Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

[moore87]

I dont think the kit is what you are looking for. You need a full lift IMO

 

[tmg115]

the rancho 4in is the only way to go. it rides so good and looks bad as$

 

[dozerboy]

Not on 265s, who in there right mind wants the front of there truck higher them the back? Your not form CA are you?

 

[mr_udy]

Mine is between 25 7/8" to 26" (bottom of fender to hub center) or an increase of 2 7/8" to 3" with Cognito Leveling kit. I still have about 1/2" between upper control arm stop so a nice ride.

When I get an extra $2000, I'll do Cognito 4", Tuff Country 4", or Rancho 4". The true lift fixes CV and steering angles. Not sure what issues I'd have with driveshaft though...as the lifts lower differential. Plus, with my existing Cognito upper arms, I could dial it up to 6" safely (4 + 2" torsion bar crank).

 

[JD4440]

Mine is between 25 7/8" to 26" (bottom of fender to hub center) or an increase of 2 7/8" to 3" with Cognito Leveling kit. I still have about 1/2" between upper control arm stop so a nice ride.

When I get an extra $2000, I'll do Cognito 4", Tuff Country 4", or Rancho 4". The true lift fixes CV and steering angles. Not sure what issues I'd have with driveshaft though...as the lifts lower differential. Plus, with my existing Cognito upper arms, I could dial it up to 6" safely (4 + 2" torsion bar crank).

Thanks for the measurement. No, Dozerboy, I'm not from cali , I thought cali style was nose down .
My avatar may seem like it's really leaning to the rear. All I really want is about an inch rake to the rear. Reason I think the 2-3 would work is that his lift is set at 4 1/2" and stock in the rear and he is sitting way low in the rear. about 2 and some change higher than in back.
What does yours measure MOORE ?

 

[dozerboy]

Lol

 

[JD4440]

Looked at NOR-CAL's site and their pictures show measurements from the ground-not really helpful if it doesnt have my same size tire
Of you guys that installed your own; How hard was it to install and get alligned close enough to drive on to the allignment shop?

 

[SCQTT]

Not on 265s, who in there right mind wants the front of there truck higher them the back? Your not form CA are you?

I do, I hate the nose down look. It looks like your truck is broken or it is shy or embarrassed.

Check my garage, my old black 2wd has Fabtech 3.75 spindles in the front with the rear stock height. I think it looks great with the 285 Revos.

Someday I am going to build a 1500 CC with a 6 in long travel front suspension, stock rear, fiberglass fenders and bedsides & 37x12.50x17s! Someday

 

[mr_udy]

Cognito leveling is an easy install...roughly 3hrs if your experienced. It took me a good days work to get it done cause I'd never done much IFS suspension work. I would definitely recomend doing it yourself if you typically do your own stuff.

No problem driving short distances to get your alignment...I probably drove close to 100 miles before I had mine done. No pulling or anything...

 

[irishtornado]

If you can turn wrenches this is a easy install took me and my brother in law all of about 2hrs to do both sides including changing shocks which I HIGHLY recommend. Stock shocks are JUNK on the HD2500

 

[mnhunterman]

I am also looking at either doing a 4" lift or the cognito 2-3 kit. What I am worried about is plowing and towing...what do you all think will happen if i put a 4" lift on...will that really screw with the plow, and all the angles? also what is a good price for a 4" lift right now?

Thanks Paul

 

[mr_udy]

I plow with my Cognito leveling kit set at 3" above stock and 285s on stock wheels... Rubbed a bit on inner wheel well with plow up and wheel turned fully. I installed Timbrens and now no rubbing at all.

3-4" is about as much as you can go w/o really needing to modify your plow frame.