4th gen lift 101 (sorry !) why levelling ?
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4th gen lift 101 (sorry !) why levelling ?
I did search all the killer info available but cannot find a good explanation for why we need to level the 4th gens...
...I am guessing factory its nose down, correct ???
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David
...I am guessing factory its nose down, correct ???
Thanks
David
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you don't "need" to ... but ... Yes, from the factory it is nose down.
with my 3" Revtek (3" in front, 2.5" in rear) there is now only a one inch difference between front and rear ...
with my 3" Revtek (3" in front, 2.5" in rear) there is now only a one inch difference between front and rear ...
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Originally Posted by 4route
you don't "need" to ... but ... Yes, from the factory it is nose down.
with my 3" Revtek (3" in front, 2.5" in rear) there is now only a one inch difference between front and rear ...
with my 3" Revtek (3" in front, 2.5" in rear) there is now only a one inch difference between front and rear ...
You know provided I had the complete SAW in one hand, I could pull out the old strut and replace with a SAW on my 99 in under 10 mins !!!
Ah well, the price for progress but after having an 04 Tahoe Z71 all week while the Runner was at the body shop, I need lift and soon !
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I never saw a need to level mine, just wanted a more aggresive look.
Hey Tracy, does it bother you that you are constantly confused for a guy. I confused you for a guy until you identified yourself as a girl.
Hey Tracy, does it bother you that you are constantly confused for a guy. I confused you for a guy until you identified yourself as a girl.
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I feel ya. The combo of reading 4route's story (great job!) and having 7 inches of lift on my old rig is making me want to go Revtek. And I just got the thing in Oct. I love the feel and look of a lifted up truck but hate all the problems that come with wheeling one hard. I have to jack it up some..... but don't see bashing it like my old rig. Kind of silly and I would make fun of those floks a few years ago but it would be mostly for looks. Anyone know the best place to get a good price on the Revtek 3in. Rocky Mout. Susp wants $495 including shipping - any place got one for less? I always figured that all was said and done it costs about $100 bucks an inch for a lift so it feels a bit high. I know it's still less than list price but don't we all want to get the best deal?
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Originally Posted by Mark
Talk to Gary at wheelersoffroad.com $419 + shipping
I bought mine from Wheelers offroad. Had it in 4 days. Best price around and no tax out of state
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Originally Posted by Biff
Any pics of your ride.
I woul ike to wait until I get the new shoes/wheels....the sr5 wheels/tires look so lame..
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I don't mind being called "hey man" ... I don't take any offense and I sometimes say "hey man" just as like, "hi!"
Well ... anyway ...
Yeah, if you are looking for the best price on the Revtek kit, go to Gary @ Wheelers ... he has the best price, and I ordered it on a Thursday or Friday and received it the next Monday or Tuesday ... so, it is VERY fast shipping!
And Colemanfu --- you have 7" on your truck?!?! Just reading that makes me smile!
You all can just call me "hey man" or refer to me as "man" ... because that's kind of like when you're talking to a group with girls in it and you say "how are you guys doing?" ... guys, man, dude, etc. is okay ... just don't start calling me Mr. or Sir or Grandpa.
Well ... anyway ...
Yeah, if you are looking for the best price on the Revtek kit, go to Gary @ Wheelers ... he has the best price, and I ordered it on a Thursday or Friday and received it the next Monday or Tuesday ... so, it is VERY fast shipping!
And Colemanfu --- you have 7" on your truck?!?! Just reading that makes me smile!
You all can just call me "hey man" or refer to me as "man" ... because that's kind of like when you're talking to a group with girls in it and you say "how are you guys doing?" ... guys, man, dude, etc. is okay ... just don't start calling me Mr. or Sir or Grandpa.
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Thanks for the info - much less at wheelers! About $90 less!
I think the term is gender neutral.
4 inch susp and 3 inch body on the 96 ranger sc 4.0 33's - coolest mod was the Eaton Posi in custom 8.8. It was also one of the last. If you take it off road do the locker 1st. If is could do it all again I would have just gone 2 in BL or no BL and cut the fenders. The more I wheeled the more I learned about low center of gravity (I also had plenty of room to stuff 33's). I love the new rig but it so darn low! I don't mind the rake in the back - any way to get 3 full inches out of the back?
I think the term is gender neutral.
4 inch susp and 3 inch body on the 96 ranger sc 4.0 33's - coolest mod was the Eaton Posi in custom 8.8. It was also one of the last. If you take it off road do the locker 1st. If is could do it all again I would have just gone 2 in BL or no BL and cut the fenders. The more I wheeled the more I learned about low center of gravity (I also had plenty of room to stuff 33's). I love the new rig but it so darn low! I don't mind the rake in the back - any way to get 3 full inches out of the back?
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I'm not sure about getting a full 3 inches out of the back with the Revtek or Daystar kit ... hopefully if we this thread some more knowledgeable guys will chime in about it.
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Originally Posted by SD4Runner
I woul ike to wait until I get the new shoes/wheels....the sr5 wheels/tires look so lame..
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no, it doesn't have to at all ... I think it's just that for a lot of us, we're lifting so we can have more clearance off-road, and so getting different tires is another helpful upgrade for offroading ... and after the 3" lift, we're able to fit bigger tires under there. it's not necessary ... just preference, and there is some benefit for off-roading.