x2, I installed the tough country 4" on my lbz this summer and I am very happy with the quality for the price. I run 35 nittos with 17" raceline wheels(not sure what offset) and have only trimmed the lower valence plastic. The kit goes together well and has held up great so far. My only complaint is the bump stops that come with the kit are very cheap and won't do much under a hard compression situation. Other than that, you can't go wrong with these kits.
04 lb7 lift kit without breaking the bank?
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x2, I installed the tough country 4" on my lbz this summer and I am very happy with the quality for the price. I run 35 nittos with 17" raceline wheels(not sure what offset) and have only trimmed the lower valence plastic. The kit goes together well and has held up great so far. My only complaint is the bump stops that come with the kit are very cheap and won't do much under a hard compression situation. Other than that, you can't go wrong with these kits.
Zone u can run stock wheels with. It's a 1200$ kit and very good quality. Upgrade the shocks if you go with zone though. It's like 20$ more for nitrogen shocks vs hydraulic.
Well you guys have provided me with a lot of great points, so my next questions is. Should I really concern myself with the no cut lifts? I really don't think ill ever return the truck to stock. Is there any integrity difference between cutting it and using the bracket it comes with?
I have looked into getting a BDS lift kit but they are a bit pricey and require cutting. However now I may consider the kits that require the cutting
I have looked into getting a BDS lift kit but they are a bit pricey and require cutting. However now I may consider the kits that require the cutting
I've since became partial to cognito's products many forum members here have them and all say good things
Bds and zone are pretty much the same. It's all about what you want and how much you want to spend. Ntbd lifts cost more but look better.
keep the crossmember you cut and you will always have the possibily to return the truck to stock after you weld that back in. Cognito makes a diff ear that can be bolted back onto the diff for those that cut off the original ear.
i agree, the tough country bump stops are nothing to write home about but they are there to just keep the "clang" from happening if you actually blow through the suspension. no different than the stock ones, those blow the hell apart after a couple bottom outs, not that ive ever had that happen :roflmao:
Wo, the zone lifts are so much cheaper than the BDS....is there a big quality difference here? Or just good advertising?
http://zoneoffroad.com/display?ma=9&yr=2004&mo=275&ca=78
That's the right zone you where referring to right?
http://zoneoffroad.com/display?ma=9&yr=2004&mo=275&ca=78
That's the right zone you where referring to right?
I've seen a couple zone kits and they look pretty beefy, I've not heard any complaints other than the shocks.