|
WolfPack -> RE: 2001 4wd blazer trailblazer - all things UP ? (5/7/2008 10:10:36 PM)
|
answers:
1. 2'' body lift is the best way to sure fire clear 31s. You can do the tbar+shackles but you risk not getting the full 2'', then you wont clear 31x10.50s without rub, and you risk balljoints and CVs. Box 2'' kits come with new upper control arms to fix the ball joint problem, but you still risk your CVs. One thing to note: Even with a full 2'' of tbar+shackles lift, you still might rub with 31x10.50s at full lock, on the frame. Only way to fix that is with new rims. 5'' of backspacing seems to the best to clear larger tires and not rub frame or fender.
2. The hitch will be fine post lift. I towed an ~3000 lb trailer with my 1.5'' of suspension lift. The body lift is what gives you bumper issues. The bumper gets repositioned in a body lift with an extension bracket, so people that tow from a bumper mounted ball (max of like...600 lbs?) can no longer tow that way. The hitch post-body lift simply sits at the normal height, unaffected, while the bumper goes up.
3. Superlift seems to be the best, but I believe the Rough Country 2'' kit uses SL upper control arms. Not sure what the Trailmaster 2'' uses part wise. For shackles, I would recommend custom made ones from either 3 Leaf Fab or Synergy Offroad.
Woo! Use the search feature by the way...most of this stuff is explained in a few different ways with alllll the listings of pros/cons. Also there's a few guys on here running box 2'' kits, search feature will bring them up for ya!
|
|
|
|
