[tanner817]

i have an 07 se kc 4x4 with the ready lift spacers and shackles. i want a few more inches and was thinking a body lift. prob a 2 inch. also want to replace the leaf springs, what are good stiff ones for hauling? also want some more lift with those. thinking about coil overs, but wasn't sure if i could keep the spacers with those. What are some stiffer coil overs? whats a good body lift? would i need extended brake lines with 4.5 inches lift? would adjustable uca be compatable? any suggestions? any one running 33's with 4 inches lift?

 

[domoMKIV]

What kind of lift do you want?
4"/3"? 4"/4"? (To keep factory rake)

A) Suspension only: Custom rear leaf pack from Deaver (or whomever) that is set for the exact amount of life you want. No shackles needed, this will keep your leaf pack in better shape for a longer period of time. As for the front...coilovers and UCA for 4" or spindles.

B) Suspension & Body lift: You could do radflos on stock UCA's in the front for 2" and a 2" replacement leaf pack from 4x4parts along with new rear shocks. 4x4parts (AC) also has a 2" body lift kit, I just ordered it today. There is a DIY method for the BL but buying the kit was easier for me.

 

[dubie2003]

Since you mentioned a body lift, I assume you are very good with your hands since you know the BL is not an easy or quick thing.

The rear is easy, just make a hybrid Frontier/Xterra pack. this will give you extra arch and leafs for extra load.

If you don't want to do that then have PRG or Alcan or etc.. make you a pack and for godness sakes, ditch the shackles, they do nothing but give you extra lift and kill the leafs. Not worth it.

The front is a bit harder. You are limited since you are 4wd. You are almost entering the drop bracket zone. You can do a Tswap w/ coilover (ditch the spacer) and custom axle shafts from PRG and you won't have to do the DB. All other option require the DB which may cost you more then you want to spend.

 

[tanner817]

so the coil over will add 2" and the uca will add another 2"?

 

[domoMKIV]

No the UCA won't add anything. It will enable you to do a higher lift without having coilbucket contact.

 

[tanner817]

so the coil overs add 2". the uca will eliminate cb contact. i want the prg heavy duty leaf pack that will give me 2". that means i have 2" all the way around. would like to stay away from a BL if possible. how do i get another 2" all the way around? adjustable shackles from prg in the rear? and a 2" spacer on top of the coilovers?

 

[domoMKIV]

so the coil overs add 2". the uca will eliminate cb contact. i want the prg heavy duty leaf pack that will give me 2". that means i have 2" all the way around. would like to stay away from a BL if possible. how do i get another 2" all the way around? adjustable shackles from prg in the rear? and a 2" spacer on top of the coilovers?

If you want a 4" lift, you will be better off getting a custom leaf pack made for your 4" lift. Shackles are just going to end up flattening your leaf pack quicker.
As for getting 4" in the front, I don't know how you can do it without a drop bracket lift, someone else smarter than me will be able to give you better advice.
You might be better off doing a 3" lift.


Just saw you were 4x4, so forget the spindle.

 

[wolfman437]

Titan sway up front with aftermarket upper control arms, and ext coil over with new axle shafts should be good for around 3.5 maybe four inches. Pushing the spindle out and extending the axle will allow you to run a little bit bigger lift. THe thing is you need to try and keep you cv axles as straight as possible. Then for the rear like everyone else is saying go with a new leaf pack. You can get the 10-leaf from prg and get 3 inches and be good, then with the titan swap and coilovers get around 3+ to level it if youd like.

 

[tanner817]

ive seen on here where guys do a coil over with aftermarket uca then like a 1-2" spacer on top. anyone know if this works? and since i dont have a ton of money i will prob be doing peices at a time, anyone have problems with blocks in the rear?