concretejungle said:
Hey T Y, what kept you from the 6 inch? In my thought process i'm thinking, you are so close to being there, why not go another inch or two? Is it really "that" much higher? Just to me, i'm at 2.5 now, if i decide to move up i want to really move up, you know. Seems like 4 inchs stops just short of the goal. Don't get me wrong, it looks awesome and from what you state rides great. Other than the parking garage (or perhaps that was the biggest reason) why not go all out?
It's a good question, but you need to come at it from the other angle:
What should you gain from more lift?
Clearance in approach/depature/breakover angles
Increased suspension travel
Ability and need to run larger tires
Choosing the 6" lift out of the box vs. the 4" only gets you the clearance.
The 6" lift is still using the same OME L shocks, mounted in the stock postion. You cannot get additional suspension travel with identical shocks and identical suspension components such as radius arms that are already limiting flex.
You also cannot run larger tires, because the shocks compress to the same point. Essentially the 6" suspension has the same L shocks extended 2" at static ride height, which increases reliance on up travel for flex...not good for those wanting to go up in tire size. Ty would have needed the same bump stops and same trimming with the 6" lift unless something else is limiting up travel.
So the question of "why not go all the way" is answered in part by "a lack of a major out of the box advantages" combined with center of gravity disadvantages of the taller lift.
Now, if you plan to redesign the front end to a three link or even a simple radius arm setup with upper arms in a y-link and larger bushings to allow the necessary flex, and you plan to space down the shock travel along with longer travel shocks and redesigned shock mounts so you can run larger tires without limiting suspension travel, then you have created a good rational for the taller lift because it is the basis for a more comprehensive project.
Now, Ty's setup is not perfect. That ramp pic he posted looks like about 500 RTI, which is horrible for a rig with that much potential suspension travel. But he got the first part right - the smallest amount of lift to fit the largest tire you want to run without trashing the looks of the rig (and why have a long travel suspension on a road rig?).
Bottom line: if you need 6" of lift, you should be looking at 37"/38" tires and redesigning the suspension to improve travel by at least 50% if not more. Stockish flex and 35/36's fit the 4" lift perfectly. I would go so far as to say that Slee's 4" lift pretty much makes the 6" kit obsolete, except that it is a great platform for a custom project.
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