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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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Was looking at lift kits but seems they are super expensive am i just looking in wrong pllace. Anyone have ideas on where to get a fairly priced one
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Depends on what kind of lift you're looking for (full sub frame, just leveled or what), what year and 4x4 or 2WD? Also how do you plan on using the truck? Just for looks or actually offroading?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Price for a level kit (whether keys or spacers) should be around $100.

Price for a body lift kit should be around $400.

Prices for a suspension lift can vary depending on the quality of the kit and how it's designed to be used - and also if you have a 2WD or 4WD, and if your truck has a SFA or IFS. A kit for a SFA truck tends to cost a lot less because there is a solid axle to build off of, with a IFS truck the kit basically has to come with a crossmember or in better kits, a full sub-frame to build off of.
A good quality kit for an IFS 4x4 can be well over $2000 and higher if it's designed for heavy off-road use and in the case of suspension lifts you usually do get what you pay for, cheap kits often result in broken suspension components with even moderate use...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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So im 2wd was just thinking of any 6" just want a smooth ride with a mean look honestly cuz im not going to go mudding so purely for looks
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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How would i find out if i have IFS on my truck? its a 04 Dodge Ram 1500 laramie 5.7l
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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If its 2wd thin its IFS. This is the kit that im geting for my 2005 2wd. Its a 6" lift and its under a grand. http://www.roughcountry.com/dodge_2wd_02-05_6.html
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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just read basically all 2wd 1500 have IFS unless its a 2500+
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Ok but what about the whole IFS sitution?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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What about it?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Pretty much your in a good boat right now, I'm stuck with 4wd (well i'm never stuck), and my kits are pricy. I'm going with a body lift, keys and blocks soon to fit my new 35's with some room.
 
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