I see that the RC is about 1/2 the price of the ReadyLift ... why is that? Wondering if the parts and materials used in the RC are not a quality as the RL!?!?!
I am looking to lift my truck but not do anything to alter the ride and my major reason for not doing a full 6"+ lift is I will be towing a 5K travel trailer with my truck a handful of times a year and I have read and hear d form everyone to not do a full large lift if you are towing (these lifts are ok when towing as opposed to other larger lifts correct?)
I see Many guys using the RC lift and only a few using the RL kit ... I would assume most would suggest the RC due to that's whats used most often due to price but how does the quality stack up ... plus wold I even notice a 1/2" difference?
One plus for the RC is I see it has some sort of shock absorbers and the RL does not ... how is this a benefit to have any why does the RL kit not have that?
Obviously my first choice would be the RC since I would save a bunch of money but I want to get more info before making that decision.
Also to what is the normal going rate for a local shop to install these kits? Just trying to get an idea of total price.
FYI: I will be placing a set of 20" XD Series Monster Black rims with a set of 33" all-terrain tires (not sure what size ... I will know more when I get further down the road into buying them)
I am new to all of this and am learning as I go ... after deciding that a full lift kit is not good for towing (though I want that more then anything but really wouldn't be able to afford it anyway) I have decided to go with the largest bolt on lift I can find to keep the stock ride, not alter the suspension, keep my truck ready for towing but still have a nice lifted look with a set of 20's and nice big tires.
EDIT: I added the 4" Tough Country last second as I never saw it before and just happen to see a guy with one .... how are these compared to the other and does anyone know the price? (I see about $767 at 4WheelParts.com) This one still doesn't have the shock absorbers like the RC ... do those help over these others that actually cost more?
I look forward to all of your replies and thoughts and suggestions .... thanks so much
Rough Country Lift: http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_4wd_1500_3.html
Ready Lift: http://www.readylift.com/c-202-chevy-si ... f175r.aspx
Tuff Country: http://www.tuffcountry.com/chevy-gmc-li ... -kits.html
I am looking to lift my truck but not do anything to alter the ride and my major reason for not doing a full 6"+ lift is I will be towing a 5K travel trailer with my truck a handful of times a year and I have read and hear d form everyone to not do a full large lift if you are towing (these lifts are ok when towing as opposed to other larger lifts correct?)
I see Many guys using the RC lift and only a few using the RL kit ... I would assume most would suggest the RC due to that's whats used most often due to price but how does the quality stack up ... plus wold I even notice a 1/2" difference?
One plus for the RC is I see it has some sort of shock absorbers and the RL does not ... how is this a benefit to have any why does the RL kit not have that?
Obviously my first choice would be the RC since I would save a bunch of money but I want to get more info before making that decision.
Also to what is the normal going rate for a local shop to install these kits? Just trying to get an idea of total price.
FYI: I will be placing a set of 20" XD Series Monster Black rims with a set of 33" all-terrain tires (not sure what size ... I will know more when I get further down the road into buying them)
I am new to all of this and am learning as I go ... after deciding that a full lift kit is not good for towing (though I want that more then anything but really wouldn't be able to afford it anyway) I have decided to go with the largest bolt on lift I can find to keep the stock ride, not alter the suspension, keep my truck ready for towing but still have a nice lifted look with a set of 20's and nice big tires.
EDIT: I added the 4" Tough Country last second as I never saw it before and just happen to see a guy with one .... how are these compared to the other and does anyone know the price? (I see about $767 at 4WheelParts.com) This one still doesn't have the shock absorbers like the RC ... do those help over these others that actually cost more?
I look forward to all of your replies and thoughts and suggestions .... thanks so much
Rough Country Lift: http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_4wd_1500_3.html
Ready Lift: http://www.readylift.com/c-202-chevy-si ... f175r.aspx
Tuff Country: http://www.tuffcountry.com/chevy-gmc-li ... -kits.html