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Hello, everyone, I've been stalking this forum for quiet a while now, and as the time to get my first off road vehicle approaches, it's time for me to make some specific questions.
I've learned a lot this past few months but never really having been part of this and not being mechanically inclined (yet) im just an assortment of information without much guidance.
My most pressing concern is... The lift. I known exactly what I want and what I don't but not how to get there. So this is where my questions start. More than a weekend mudding machine, im looking for an expedition/overland build, which might be my city (Las Vegas) driver too from time to time. End result I want is 4" long arm lift on 32". Easy enough but getting there is where the dilemma is as I don't have the money to just cash out everything I need in one go. So I'm just here overthinking on the best way to get there. So far this is the plan I'm contemplating as the best option. (I'll address my reasoning and questions at the end of the list. I want the ride to be comfortable at evey step of the way... To some degree.
1) start with a 3"lift consisting of Blistein 5100, IRO 3" shocks, Zone adjustable track bar, IRO sway bar links. $800
2) Fender flares and cut out. Will probably go with W-max as they requiere more cutting than the Bushwackers. $600
3) Wheels and tires. 15x8 ProComp 98 sitting on Cooper At3 (32/11.50/r15). $1,100
4) 4.10 gear swap $600 + Spartan rear locker $300
5) Tom Woods double cardan conversion, front and back. $600
6) Rough County long arm kit $1200 + slip yoke eliminator $150 + IRO 4" springs $300.
Reason why and question time.
1)I start with shocks and springs as I'll be getting an old used truck and there probably have to be replaced anyway, it also gives me some more clearance as I'll be using it off road with only this. I heard the 5100 are a huge improvement over the IRO and justify the $250. As far as understand I can set the shocks to 3"...riiight? I'm starting with 3" and not going for 4" from the start as 3" is the limit to where I don't have to worry about slip yoke, and drivetrain geometry, right?
2) Going to get fender flares to be able to fit larger tires and getting a good flex without a huge amount of lift, I want this to be pretty comfortable on the road, as that's where it will be sending most of the time, so a 6.5" lift is out of the question.
3) I'm getting that just because there's more options on 15" and those tires have amazing reviews.
4) Better gear ratio to get a nicer ride on the highway and get some mpg back.
5) To avoid the DW I'll be getting this. My question is, do I need to get front and back? Or just the front? That price is for the front and back but if I can do just front it would save me $200.
6) Finally get the 4" lift, and the long arm to improve driving and suspension travel.
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I known that I would be spending an extra $300 on the extra pair of springs but I think it's the right route. Plus I can test the truck and might decide that 3" SA is enough for my needs. And just get some adjustable SA.
The other option is skip the first step and get a 2" BB Instead, do the rest the same and do the whole lift at the end. When all the other part are in place already.
What do ya'll think? Any recommendations? Anything I'm missing in the setup? Am I missing any parts that need to be changed to go over the 3" lift?
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I've learned a lot this past few months but never really having been part of this and not being mechanically inclined (yet) im just an assortment of information without much guidance.
My most pressing concern is... The lift. I known exactly what I want and what I don't but not how to get there. So this is where my questions start. More than a weekend mudding machine, im looking for an expedition/overland build, which might be my city (Las Vegas) driver too from time to time. End result I want is 4" long arm lift on 32". Easy enough but getting there is where the dilemma is as I don't have the money to just cash out everything I need in one go. So I'm just here overthinking on the best way to get there. So far this is the plan I'm contemplating as the best option. (I'll address my reasoning and questions at the end of the list. I want the ride to be comfortable at evey step of the way... To some degree.
1) start with a 3"lift consisting of Blistein 5100, IRO 3" shocks, Zone adjustable track bar, IRO sway bar links. $800
2) Fender flares and cut out. Will probably go with W-max as they requiere more cutting than the Bushwackers. $600
3) Wheels and tires. 15x8 ProComp 98 sitting on Cooper At3 (32/11.50/r15). $1,100
4) 4.10 gear swap $600 + Spartan rear locker $300
5) Tom Woods double cardan conversion, front and back. $600
6) Rough County long arm kit $1200 + slip yoke eliminator $150 + IRO 4" springs $300.
Reason why and question time.
1)I start with shocks and springs as I'll be getting an old used truck and there probably have to be replaced anyway, it also gives me some more clearance as I'll be using it off road with only this. I heard the 5100 are a huge improvement over the IRO and justify the $250. As far as understand I can set the shocks to 3"...riiight? I'm starting with 3" and not going for 4" from the start as 3" is the limit to where I don't have to worry about slip yoke, and drivetrain geometry, right?
2) Going to get fender flares to be able to fit larger tires and getting a good flex without a huge amount of lift, I want this to be pretty comfortable on the road, as that's where it will be sending most of the time, so a 6.5" lift is out of the question.
3) I'm getting that just because there's more options on 15" and those tires have amazing reviews.
4) Better gear ratio to get a nicer ride on the highway and get some mpg back.
5) To avoid the DW I'll be getting this. My question is, do I need to get front and back? Or just the front? That price is for the front and back but if I can do just front it would save me $200.
6) Finally get the 4" lift, and the long arm to improve driving and suspension travel.
__________________________________________
I known that I would be spending an extra $300 on the extra pair of springs but I think it's the right route. Plus I can test the truck and might decide that 3" SA is enough for my needs. And just get some adjustable SA.
The other option is skip the first step and get a 2" BB Instead, do the rest the same and do the whole lift at the end. When all the other part are in place already.
What do ya'll think? Any recommendations? Anything I'm missing in the setup? Am I missing any parts that need to be changed to go over the 3" lift?
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