Author Topic: Which Suspenion would you choose.... [poll inside] (Read 3881 times)

THK Matt · « **on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:16:25 PM »

I am curious to know what everyone thinks...

I want to truly see peoples opinions...

i know everyone would choose marlin or all-poo over any of those..
but i wana know which would be chosen out of those if had to.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:18:36 PM »

none. if i had ifs and wanted to keep it i would rock total chaos and marlin springs if i wanted a kit.

DTB · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:21:37 PM »

question is not specific enough...what size lift? what kind of wheeling? etc.

you also forgot a few other companies..... trail gear, alcan, etc

i might run, downey, all pro, marlin or alcans

THK Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:25:00 PM »

i want to know what people would pick.... out of the more major brands.

if i had the money and IFS id go TC.
SAS or SA.... Marlin.

but a 4in lift from any of these guys.
and for the weekend wheeler.
im tired of these lil kids runnin around with there lil 600dollar shelf kits and thinkin theyll outwheel a built trail rig. its funny.

but which you all buy out of those...
the suckiest brands known to man. haha

DTB · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:27:46 PM »

i wouldnt go over a 2 or 3 inch lift without lengthening the springs...the truck will ride like

and flex like

.

for 2 or 3 inch kits i would go with downey or all poo...any lift over that involves welding/fabrication of spring hangars and other things

MiniSimp · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:41:22 PM »

Total Chaos Fabrication

I don't like any of your options.

THK Matt · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 02:47:52 PM »

lol i dont like any of my options either.
but DTB i see what your saying.

Plekto · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 03:34:11 PM »

MC for me. 2 inches isn't really worth it - just install bigger tires and trim the fenders for 2 inches and save $1200+ in parts and all the labor and busted knuckles. Now, for 4-6 inches, it's worth putting money into the truck to lift it that much, IMO.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 06:26:04 PM »

I've had Downey's, Rancho, and Pro Crap, Downey's are decent for the average wheeler, Rancho's don't add much lift so I combined them with Pro Crap and they worked ok that way.

THK Matt · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 09, 2007, 02:32:01 AM »

oh good idea. mix and match to get the wanted lift and flex...

RN37DD · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 09, 2007, 09:28:30 AM »

running nwor 2 inch springs now. Bad too stiff!!! but my truck is light. GOOD quality and handles great on mountain roads. rips right up hills off road , good traction. might like them better after in install winch, bigger tires , roll bar , cage and better shocks. next springs well be Downey, allpro, LCE or marlin. all depends on how i decide to mod the drive train.

yotabj · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 09, 2007, 10:16:24 AM »

I've run 4" marlins in the front ,I liked the flex but not the axle wrap..I changed to downey in the front and changed the ranger back springs with the front marlins...I am very pleased with the setup..I live in Alabama and mainly ride in slippery wet rocks( old creek beds) and steep hill climbs and areas like Tellico

8D3TOY · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 10, 2007, 10:56:52 AM »

Of all the kits listed in your poll Downey is by far the best bang for the buck. For someone like me who uses their truck as a DD and mild froadin Downey has a good product and price.

CADD MAN · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 12, 2007, 09:14:32 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Oct 08, 2007, 02:41:22 PM

Total Chaos Fabrication

I don't like any of your options.

x2

steveco. · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 13, 2007, 02:21:01 PM »

i like this.. ace custom's full race long travel kit

Wermz84 · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 13, 2007, 02:50:43 PM »

Nobody has mention Old Man Emu?

emsvitil · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 13, 2007, 04:48:37 PM »

I'd end up improvising with a bit of this and a bit of that..................

THK Matt · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 13, 2007, 06:18:11 PM »

i didnt mention OME cause i know its better, i wanted to know out the crappy companies and downey

Wermz84 · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 13, 2007, 06:21:01 PM »

Quote from: 3WM Yoda on Oct 13, 2007, 06:18:11 PM

i didnt mention OME cause i know its better, i wanted to know out the crappy companies and downey

I see.

Plekto · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 14, 2007, 11:13:18 PM »

well if OME is in the picture, save up and get that.

THK Matt · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 12:52:38 AM »

yeah OME is a good product too for kits.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 06:10:42 PM »

i would choose procomp because that was the kit i had when my 4runner still had ifs

dizzydevil · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 06:16:37 PM »

wow can none read the question...he is not asking about other lifts just the ones listed
i have had racho and stupid lift and didn't care for either. i know a few people who had Downey and they liked it.

46&2 · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 07:59:37 PM »

Yeah I voted Downey. Of your options they are the only ones I would consider. Of your non-listed options, I agree with minisimp on Total Chaos. By far superior IFS kits to anything. OME is also great just less hardcore compared to TC, which is basicaly the ultimate IFS set up.

THK Matt · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 12:06:30 PM »

Quote from: dizzydevil on Oct 15, 2007, 06:16:37 PM

wow can none read the question...he is not asking about other lifts just the ones listed
i have had racho and stupid lift and didn't care for either. i know a few people who had Downey and they liked it.

thank you.

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Oct 15, 2007, 07:59:37 PM

Yeah I voted Downey. Of your options they are the only ones I would consider. Of your non-listed options, I agree with minisimp on Total Chaos. By far superior IFS kits to anything. OME is also great just less hardcore compared to TC, which is basicaly the ultimate IFS set up.

i agree

red · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 12:35:03 PM »

downey out of what you have listed.

Plekto · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 06:23:46 PM »

Quote from: 3WM Yoda on Oct 13, 2007, 06:18:11 PM

i didnt mention OME cause i know its better, i wanted to know out the crappy companies and downey

We know that, but even the Downey is a fair chunk of money. IMO, it's worth it to do it right the first time.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:02:15 AM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Oct 15, 2007, 07:59:37 PM

Yeah I voted Downey. Of your options they are the only ones I would consider.

I mostly agree and voted downey if you're talking about straight axle. I like fabtech stuff and would have to weigh my options with either downey or fabtech if I were to lift an ifs truck.

THK Matt · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:38:34 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Oct 19, 2007, 09:02:15 AM

I mostly agree and voted downey if you're talking about straight axle. I like fabtech stuff and would have to weigh my options with either downey or fabtech if I were to lift an ifs truck.

Yes..i was talking about IFS or SA.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 10:24:16 PM »

Downey makes good, quality and well built parts, but they're super full of themselves. Their ifs lift is a mixture of rancho and their own parts.


	Poll Which Brand or kit would you purchase if you had to...? [for SA or IFS] Fabtech 6 (18.8%) Downey 22 (68.8%) Rancho 1 (3.1%) Superlift 1 (3.1%) ProComp 2 (6.3%) Total Members Voted: 32

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