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These questions are for a 96' Ext. Cab, 2wd, 5-lug, w/ the V6 and manual tranny. I want to get ~3" of lift, so I can run 30" tires (this is mainly for looks, and the ocasional camping trip run). I've given myself a headache searching the web for the past several days trying to find 2wd/5-lug info. I almost regret buying my truck (would much rather have a 6-lug now that I know the 5-lug is almost the redheaded-stepchild of the bunch), but I will be keeping it and trying my best to make it look good and do what I need it to do. So, with that, any help in the following would be greatly appreciated!...
1) what bodylift kit (3") would be best (I thought cornfed had one, but all I see is coil-spacers from them now)? Also, do I need the bumper relocation brackets, or is the look still ok w/o them (pics?)?
2) If I do the body lift, is the diff. drop necessary/recommended for my truck? Any other mods necessary w/ a body lift running 30's (ie: pinch weld, etc*)
3) does anyone think coil-spacers would be a better bet than a body lift (ie: ride, and price differences worth it)? I won't be doing any wheeling, just driving around town with the occasional (rough) dirt road trip to do some camping. But, I would never get into 4x4 territory w/ a 2wd, so no worries about that.
4) I will also be buying new shocks. Which ones would you guys recommend for either of the above lifts? I'm looking at the Bilsteins, but I have also heard good things on the Tokico's. Again, nothing too stiff.
***I would like to keep a near-stock ride (a little stiffer is ok). I'm also not ruling out the fabtech 3.5" kit, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much money, and I'm a little worried about ride quality (I hear the add a leaf is a harsh ride for the rear). However, any opinions on the fabtech lift would be great as well.
I hope I have listed all the specs of the truck that is needed for any opinions on this matter. Again, any help, info, or opinions are greatly appreciated!
Thank You, and Best Regards,
Jason
1) what bodylift kit (3") would be best (I thought cornfed had one, but all I see is coil-spacers from them now)? Also, do I need the bumper relocation brackets, or is the look still ok w/o them (pics?)?
2) If I do the body lift, is the diff. drop necessary/recommended for my truck? Any other mods necessary w/ a body lift running 30's (ie: pinch weld, etc*)
3) does anyone think coil-spacers would be a better bet than a body lift (ie: ride, and price differences worth it)? I won't be doing any wheeling, just driving around town with the occasional (rough) dirt road trip to do some camping. But, I would never get into 4x4 territory w/ a 2wd, so no worries about that.
4) I will also be buying new shocks. Which ones would you guys recommend for either of the above lifts? I'm looking at the Bilsteins, but I have also heard good things on the Tokico's. Again, nothing too stiff.
***I would like to keep a near-stock ride (a little stiffer is ok). I'm also not ruling out the fabtech 3.5" kit, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much money, and I'm a little worried about ride quality (I hear the add a leaf is a harsh ride for the rear). However, any opinions on the fabtech lift would be great as well.
I hope I have listed all the specs of the truck that is needed for any opinions on this matter. Again, any help, info, or opinions are greatly appreciated!
Thank You, and Best Regards,
Jason