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Thread: Should I lift my truck?

post 1657201963 03-02-2022, 11:08 AM
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Should I lift my truck?



I'm talking big lift here. Would seem fun to go on adventures with friends & the lady, (maybe a dog in the bed), etc.

Anyone that can speak for this that currently has one/used to have one or knows a friend? Pros vs cons?


I've always had a superhero complex (always fantasizing about rescuing stranded people in floods that other vehicles can't reach) or getting to areas the average vehicle can't get to.
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post 1657202733 03-02-2022, 11:19 AM
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Looks really heavy to me. Use a belt please fren be careful
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post 1657202763 03-02-2022, 11:19 AM
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What are you thinking a "Big Lift" is.......like a 6" off the shelf kit or like 10-12"+

If the latter you're easily looking at $10-12k the lift and the supporting mods that are necessary....might even require custom fabrication.

I've owned 2 trucks (currently still own the 2nd) and just threw a leveling kit and 33's and let it ride. Both were/are 4x4 and never had a problem off road.

I'm also not a manlet with a tiny penor.
post 1657202983 03-02-2022, 11:23 AM
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yeah dude everyone that stares at you is just thinking about how totally cool you are
post 1657203123 03-02-2022, 11:25 AM
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Pros. If your in an area with retard drivers you're way safer in a crash.

Cons. steep Ujoint angles, more expensive tires, higher center of gravity. Kind of a pain loading / unloading larger items in the box. Appliances ect.
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Originally Posted By amikaelmorris⏩
yeah dude everyone that stares at you is just thinking about how totally cool you are
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Make sure you revv up at every possible moment, even if there's absolutely no need. Maybe some rubber testicles to hang from the back?
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post 1657203983 03-02-2022, 11:41 AM
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Lmao at how rustled some people get over big trucks
post 1657204343 03-02-2022, 11:49 AM
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yes


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good luck entering a parking garage, drive through ATM's and fast food take out. Also, good luck with your truck hitting low hanging branches. I have a leveling kit on mine (0-2" lift) and beefed up my suspension. No problems and it takes me where I want to go.
post 1657206193 03-02-2022, 12:21 PM
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I have a 4 inch lift. Looks good. Lol at how mad soy boy lezbru drivers over you choosing to have something that looks good to you. No care what they think, and my wiener (their fav anti lift diss) tbh is probably bigger than most of theirs.
post 1657206273 03-02-2022, 12:22 PM
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ride everyone's ass too. Nothing like looking in my rear view and seeing some hillbillies Ford logo
post 1657206623 03-02-2022, 12:27 PM
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A lift as large as the video above? Absolutely not. In addition to the exorbitant up front cost, you will also have a lot of stuff breaking/wearing prematurely due to the excessive driveline angles and new stresses put on other components from setting up your truck in a way it was never designed.

a 1-6" lift within the limit of your stock truck that doesn't require massive fabrication/custom parts? Sure why not, those can be had fairly cheaply and makes a lot of trucks look better.
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Originally Posted By amikaelmorris⏩
yeah dude everyone that stares at you is just thinking about how totally cool you are
Location: California

Are you a liberal by chance?
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post 1657211733 03-02-2022, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted By Jayl12345⏩
This man,

Make sure you revv up at every possible moment, even if there's absolutely no need. Maybe some rubber testicles to hang from the back?
I'll look at everyone I pass to make sure they know how cool I am
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Originally Posted By bchap05⏩
I have a 4 inch lift. Looks good. Lol at how mad soy boy lezbru drivers over you choosing to have something that looks good to you. No care what they think, and my wiener (their fav anti lift diss) tbh is probably bigger than most of theirs.
Not saying much for the IQs of lifties here champ.
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post 1657212103 03-02-2022, 01:57 PM
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No. Let's be honest, your truck will spend 90%+ of it's lifespan on pavement and there are far better things you can spend that money on.
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Originally Posted By bchap05⏩
Lol at how mad soy boy lezbru drivers over you choosing to have something that looks good to you.
...he asked our opinion you fukin dork
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I had a lifted Ram 1500. 4" lift on 35s with 20" Moto Metal wheels. Did I love the truck? Absolutely, but I suggest the following:

1.) Do a lot of research on the lift kits. I made the mistake of getting one that cause awkward geometry under the truck resulting in my rack&pinion breaking. Make sure you purchase a quality one, and read up on additional parts that are recommended.
2.) Be ready for the tire bill. New tires will be $1500 and up depending on the size/brand. Do not get the sets that cost $800, they will wear out really fast and they are loud AF
3.) Big tires will cause more road noise.
4.) Almost impossible to rotate the tires yourself unless you have a lift. You MUST stay on top of the rotations.
5.) Once you go bigger/wider tires getting in and out of drive thrus is tricky/impossible sometimes.
6.) I lost about 2 MPG once I got it fully set up .

I do not think I would do it again. I would opt to do a front leveling kit and run 33's on 18" wheels probably.
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Originally Posted By Bromance⏩
No. Let's be honest, your truck will spend 90%+ of it's lifespan on pavement and there are far better things you can spend that money on.
I have enough $ and with the amount of working I do, you're not wrong. I do go off-roading every now & then. Decisions, decisions..
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Cons are you'll go through front end parts like crazy. If you are going to do it, spend the cash and get a kit from Carli or higher end lift. If you go cheap you'll be going through track bars, alignments, ball joints, shocks, steering stabilizers, etc.
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