Need a lift job.... (1 Viewer)

[1SikkCruizer]

Hello everyone.

I am looking to get a little lift on my 80... Keep in mind, not is not the traditional looking cruiser that I do respect. unfortunately Im not traditional. So heres the 80:

These are the rims i am purchasing on the vehicle. Moto metal mo962 20x10 or 20x12 with 305's (not sure what brand of tire) :

My main question is: How much of a lift can i obtain before the price starts getting expensive. Im looking for maybe 3 -4 inch lift? And which route do i take (parts wise) for getting that lift?

 

[retrofive]

Once you go over 3.5-4" things "can" get more expensive. Stock to 3" is pretty straight forward without a whole lot of aftermath. YMMV

 

[RS6tofj80]

it'll ride like ass unless you really sort the suspension with those heavy rims and the needed rubber bands..... so be prepared to spend on the shocks as well....

That said 2-3 inches is the value zone...you likely can do just springs and shocks....

FWIW Smittybuilt is doing chrome winches if you need one....

 

[1SikkCruizer]

shock and spring recommendations??

 

[brian]

search. this lift thing is already pretty sorted out here.

 

[Blade 80LC]

In particular, you may want to start in the "Modifications" section of the FAQ. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/faq-for-80-lx450-nov-2013-added-shaky-mirror-fix.84888/ ...or this thread of that section covers the Old Man Emu lifts. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ome-lifts-discussion-for-the-faq.93325/

 

[Qball]

Shouldn't you be dropping that instead the lift? Not exactly sure which look you are going after.


...Misspelled via IH8MUD app

 

[Kuneefay]

Old man emu. Roughly 100,000 threads on the product.

 

[hachirokufan]

What you really need is turn signals.

 

[rockstate45]

So is this a show truck or what? You could always do a puck lift if you're okay with keeping the factory coils/shocks and (somewhat) ride. That'll be cheaper and the un-trained eye won't criticize it.

Otherwise, you have a ton of options. I run OME stuff on my two vehicles and like it a lot. Little stiff, but still plyable when coming down off rocks (and curbs subsequently).

Best of luck. Also, tell us more about this Cruiser. I see windshield wipers have left the 80..

-rockstate

 

[rifleshooter]

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Can you give some info on what's been done to your truck? The no turn signal is interesting. How does tht work with inspections?

 

[englaneato]

No one uses turn signals in cali

 

[702FZJ80]

Merry Christmas!