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I wanted to get some opinions on these 2 setups. I am thinking of going with the slee 4 inch lift do it urself kit or a J spring kit that I put together myself, the j spring kit would consist of, I plan to run 315's:
- j spring shocks and springs ($600)
- steer stab ($80)
- bstop drops ($80)
- caster correction plate kit ($140)
- swaybard drop brackets ($80)
- longer brake lines ($100)
- front spacers if needed ($x)
- new front cv shaft if needed (I have a minitruck cv one laying around, will need to get it modded at the local driveline shop) ($200)
TOTAL: $1325 + ship costs
the j spring lift is 3.5" I believe? the slee lift is 4". I plan to have full armor, front and rear bumpers, skids, sliders, yadda yadda.
My main question is about cost. I know the slee 4 inch lift ($2055 DIY kit) comes with a few other things like:
1 x Front Panhard Rod
1 x Rear Panhard Rod
1 x Set Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms.
2 x Breather Extensions
1 x Emergency Brake Cable drop bracket
Now, are these pieces really necessary on a 4 inch lift? I have heard of others running the j spring with no panhard or adj control arms and they are fine. You are getting about the same height of lift for alot less $$.
I would like to hear more on the benefits of the slee lift vs the do it yourself j lift. Please note that this is not intended to bash anyone, I would just like to debate the differences between the two setups and learn more about WHY the slee lift is a better overall solution and IF it is really needed vs. the J spring lift. This is an open forum and we should be able to discuss differences between the available kits out there and what you can put together yourself.
With that said, thanks for your comments........
- j spring shocks and springs ($600)
- steer stab ($80)
- bstop drops ($80)
- caster correction plate kit ($140)
- swaybard drop brackets ($80)
- longer brake lines ($100)
- front spacers if needed ($x)
- new front cv shaft if needed (I have a minitruck cv one laying around, will need to get it modded at the local driveline shop) ($200)
TOTAL: $1325 + ship costs
the j spring lift is 3.5" I believe? the slee lift is 4". I plan to have full armor, front and rear bumpers, skids, sliders, yadda yadda.
My main question is about cost. I know the slee 4 inch lift ($2055 DIY kit) comes with a few other things like:
1 x Front Panhard Rod
1 x Rear Panhard Rod
1 x Set Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms.
2 x Breather Extensions
1 x Emergency Brake Cable drop bracket
Now, are these pieces really necessary on a 4 inch lift? I have heard of others running the j spring with no panhard or adj control arms and they are fine. You are getting about the same height of lift for alot less $$.
I would like to hear more on the benefits of the slee lift vs the do it yourself j lift. Please note that this is not intended to bash anyone, I would just like to debate the differences between the two setups and learn more about WHY the slee lift is a better overall solution and IF it is really needed vs. the J spring lift. This is an open forum and we should be able to discuss differences between the available kits out there and what you can put together yourself.
With that said, thanks for your comments........