Hey guys, I really want to do this soon and my question is...

How can I get a really nice lift (about 6"+) for a reasonable price?
What does everyone do? I'm new to trucking and I need some good pointers. Thanks

keep in mind it's for a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd short bed quad cab

 

your gonnna hafta buy a kit... its gonna have everything you need... if you want the true 6" i would reccomend skyjacker...

 

would that be the only thing I would need? Or are there other parts I need to get to compensate for that?

I also see people combining lift kits and body lifts... is that a possibility? Basically I trying to get the highest setup with using no more than $1500 w/o labor.

 

well... this could get messy... wat are your final thoughts? are you an off roader?? wat size tire are you trying to run?

 

no not an offroader. This is strictly just for looks. I want beefy tires maybe 37"

 

You are gonna pay $1500 minimum for a 6" lift kit and DOES NOT include labor. That would get you into maybe a Fabtec that is only gonna clear 35s as the inexpensive Fab Tec 6" really only nets you about 5.5". You'd have to add a body lift for your 37s which would run you another $375-$400, plus more labor.
To clear 37s with just a suspension lift you are gonna have to look into a Skyjacker 6" kit which would cost you about $1800 with rear blocks or about $2300 with rear leafs (a better setup) again, this does not include labor.
For labor, figure 2 guys and about 8 hours, so I'm gonna say about another $800-$900.
Would put you at least double your budget, and you haven't bought the tires or wheels yet.

If cost is a consideration and this is only for looks, then maybe think about a level kit ($200) and a 3" Body Lift ($400), about 4-6 hours labor for one tech. ($300-$400) for a total of about $900-$1000 and then maybe some nice A/T 35" tires. This would give you around 4.5"-5" of total lift and a very nice look...

 

yea... strictly for looks... not gonna be cheap... plus 37's could hurt these front ends..

 

Well I have a Pro comp lift (they said it would be 6", but more like 5") and a 3" body lift to clear 37's. And with lift kits it seams like you get what you pay for the cheaper the lift the bumper the ride

 

what do you mean 37's hurts the front end

 

IFS is a lot weaker than a solid axle... they are made for a more comfortable ride... 37" tires is a lot of weight and a lot for these trucks to handle... it may cause lots of problems down the road... I believe atlanticblueram has been having problems in the front end recently...