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Shold I get this lift kit??

Rough Country doesn't seem to be any too popular around here. Most seem to like Tough Country and BDS suspensions.
 
I'd say just buy the parts you need to lift your truck, 4" front springs, 4" shackle flip, and a steering arm. it would cost you alot less.
 
m1ndless said:
Hmm, but for the price, plus it has a money back guarntee..
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money back garauntee huh? I don't doubt they m ay offer such a thing. But what are you going to do, try and reinstall your factory parts that you likely have to cut up and destroy in removal?
 
m1ndless said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rough-country-4-lift-kit-77-87-Pickup-Blazer-Suburban_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ017QQitemZ270092941821QQrdZ1

Is that a decent price and is it a good company? Should I get that? I am sitting on blocks right now so I really need to get off of them and into a nice suspension kit.
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I'm in the process of installing the same kit from Rough Country, but with 4 springs instead of the blocks, and using my own shocks. Call Rough Country direct- I got a great deal on all 4 springs with the install kit, the swaybar drop kit and a new steering damper for $500.00.

So far all the parts seem pretty decent. I'll post up pics when I finish.

Here's what the springs looked like:
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So for someone with money issues. What would it cost someone to go the route of buying 4" springs, a shakle flip, 4 cheap shocks, u bolts and a steering arm. Compared to 309 plus tax and shipping for the kit.

Oh and I just got rid of my sway bar so I don't need to worry bout that.
 
I bought the kit a few years ago and i like the front springs. Took off the blocks just recently and did the flip. I would recommend that to anyone.
 
rjfguitar said:
Rough Country doesn't seem to be any too popular around here. Most seem to like Tough Country and BDS suspensions.
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They want flex and a caddy ride . Plus its not "cool" to ck5 standards to use anything else :wink1:

Rough country is fine for the price . My best friends Sub sits on Rough Country , I didn't mind the ride either .

And it gets better if you take a leaf out :D
 
Awesome, thanks guys I went ahead and bought it, my mechanic wants 200 to install it, is that pretty reasonable? He said it would take about 5 hours to install...
 
I'd save the 200 bucks and do it yourself with a friend or two . Mine was installed with several members one Saturday . Its not all that hard to do . I know someone near you who works for Miller High Life :waytogo:
 
m1ndless said:
Awesome, thanks guys I went ahead and bought it, my mechanic wants 200 to install it, is that pretty reasonable? He said it would take about 5 hours to install...
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Your trucks gonna cost a fortune if your paying everyone to fix it... Far better to learn, build it yourself and have real pride in it, not bought pride.. :D
 
it's not that hard. It's just nuts and bolts. use the $200 to buy tools. A sawzall would be a good investment. The old U-bolts are probably going to need to be cut off.
 
Very easy to install especially with a buddy or two. Did mine by myself in about 3 hours. Not hard. Dont be intimidated by the process. It is a cake walk and you came to the right site if you hit a snag. Hardest part is the brakelines. And that is easy. Go for it.
 
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