6in lift or 7in lift?
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6in lift or 7in lift?
i am considering getting a lift for my 2006 ram 5.7l 2wd. and i want to put 35 tires on the truck. i am stuck between getting a 6inch lift or a 7inch lift. i have been looking at the CST 7inch lift, would that be too much lift for 35 tires? i have had a hard time trying to find a 6inch lift for a 2wd Ram, anybody got any suggestions. i also saw that Fabtech has a 6inch lift but where would i buy that lift from? i would appreciate any help!
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RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
Theres a reason why you are having a hard time finding a 6" lift for a 2wd truck, there's not point, why spend the money for lift and meat when youll still get stuck in the mud and why would you put a lift and meat on if its only gonna stay on the pavement. You should have spent a few more grand on the truck and have gotten a 4x4. Youll be real dissapointed after spending all that money and you still get stuck. The only people that youll impress are morons, trucks guys will just wonder why you didn't buy a 4x4.
Youll prob want a lil larger tires than 35", and hope you won't mind 10mpg
Youll prob want a lil larger tires than 35", and hope you won't mind 10mpg
#3
RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
I have the Fabtech 6" and before anyone that doesn't have it makes a comment, yes, it is a true 6" lift. I shopped around on the internet and www.fatbobsgarage.comhad the best price for a few hundred dollars and he had it in stock. Now that I think of it I owe him some pictures. Not sure exactly how the 2wd lift differs, not much I am guessing as I didn't need to extend my driveshaft and the diff had a drop bracket. 35's would look ok on a 7" and they say you shouldn't go over 35 with the IFS anyway. If I could do it again I would look into the 7" with 36 or 37's. If you have any other questions let me know, mind you, mine is a 4wd.
Scott
Scott
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RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
ORIGINAL: RamItOne
Theres a reason why you are having a hard time finding a 6" lift for a 2wd truck, there's not point, why spend the money for lift and meat when youll still get stuck in the mud and why would you put a lift and meat on if its only gonna stay on the pavement. You should have spent a few more grand on the truck and have gotten a 4x4. Youll be real dissapointed after spending all that money and you still get stuck. The only people that youll impress are morons, trucks guys will just wonder why you didn't buy a 4x4.
Youll prob want a lil larger tires than 35", and hope you won't mind 10mpg
Theres a reason why you are having a hard time finding a 6" lift for a 2wd truck, there's not point, why spend the money for lift and meat when youll still get stuck in the mud and why would you put a lift and meat on if its only gonna stay on the pavement. You should have spent a few more grand on the truck and have gotten a 4x4. Youll be real dissapointed after spending all that money and you still get stuck. The only people that youll impress are morons, trucks guys will just wonder why you didn't buy a 4x4.
Youll prob want a lil larger tires than 35", and hope you won't mind 10mpg
Now to answer your question.
I have a rough country 6 inch lift on mine, and now wish I would have leveled it and gone with a body lift for cost reasons. But I still love the ride quality of my ride, a lot better than stock. If you are going to get 35 inch tires then you are really going to need to get new gears. I had 4.56 gears put in mine. That seems to be a popular one around here. I feel like I have better power than I did with my stockers. And
ORIGINAL: RamItOne Youll prob want a lil larger tires than 35", and hope you won't mind 10mpg
#5
RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
I agree about lifting a 2WD! Not a Good Idea! But if you are really going to lift it 7" then don't put 35" tires on it because they will look like stock 33" ! They will look tiny! I only have a 6" lift and have 37" mudders! And if I don't put it in 4wd It would get stuck super easy!
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#6
RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
While agree you shouldn't lift a 2wd, it's your truck and you can do whatever you want to with it. As far as the part about spending money on your truck and not going mudding, again, it's your truck. If you want to spend $3000 on your truck by lifting, wheels and tires and never go offroad, that's your choice. It's completely different when mommy and daddy buy it, you can tear it up and not care, but once you start paying for everything on your own, you tend to take better care of your vehicle.
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RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
thanks for all the great info from all! yea i'm not big on going 4 wheeling so it propably will never see the mud. my truck will be more of a show truck if that helps you out. of course i will drive it. so gears, what gear size should i get if i lift it 7in and put 37's on it. i talked to a tech guy and he said that if i would to put a 7in lift on i would also need to add a 3in inch body lift is that true? or is he trying to make me buy more stuff!
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RE: 6in lift or 7in lift?
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I have a rough country 6 inch lift on mine, and now wish I would have leveled it and gone with a body lift for cost reasons. But I still love the ride quality of my ride, a lot better than stock.
I have a rough country 6 inch lift on mine, and now wish I would have leveled it and gone with a body lift for cost reasons. But I still love the ride quality of my ride, a lot better than stock.