Will Rough Country do just fine?

[The Lone Ranger]

Next summer when I have some money I am going to really think about lifting my 1994 extra cab. I have looked around quite a bit and unless I can find a used skyjacker or something along those sorts, it seems the Rough Country fits my budget better than the others. But I do not want to buy it if it doesnt hold up. I dont have any experience with lifts so I just want to know what you guys think the quality of this lift kit is? I will be throwing some 33"s under there if/when I lift it. I hope the 4" will work well enough for 33's and the sorts of off roading that I do.

I live in S Oregon and theres tons of mountains and old old logging roads and beater trails and skid roads and plenty of snow and you can get into some pretty rough stuff although I doubt I will. I would just love to be able to take on some of the 4 wheelin roads and try and become a better driver, and get more skills along with the fun of goin 4 by'n with friends.

So, my question to you is this, for the 500$ or so that the Rough Country costs, should I go with it,or look for a different lift?

Also,does anyone know of any winch bumpers mounts for a 1994?

Thank you Very much!

Patrick

 

[CJREX]

Save for the Skyjacker or the James Duff.

Look at that $500 as a $500 off coupon on something that is actually up to the task.

I had a Superlift and now have Skyjacker. You can easily see the $$$ difference in quality.

Save up your money, do it right so you only have to do it once.

 

[The Lone Ranger]

The SKyjacker is that much better?

Thank you very much! Its good to know these things!

 

[The Lone Ranger]

Also, is the Trailmaster a good lift?

 

[rangerdude91]

well i have the 4in RC lift and im fine with it. i had never lifted a truck before but i am mechanically inclined so it wasnt to bad. it took me around 4 days with just hand tools, a torch(rivets) and a grinder( to grind off rivet heads) and working alone in the freezing cold. i run 35's with about 25% tread left. 33's will be fine, you may have to trim the bumper just a little. also with 12.5 wide tires, mine rub at full lock on the radius arm just a little. i take mine off road occasionally and have never troubles with it(just me rusty parts on my truck breaking).

for a not so serious wheeler i would definatly recommend this lift. instuctions are decent. the only problem i had was UPS lost my springs, but RC replaced them for free soo i was happy with there service.

also i got my lift for fatbobsgarage.com if you want to try there

i hope this will help you with your decision


Nathan W

 

[The Lone Ranger]

Well I wouldnt consider what I do as "serious" some stuff might get a little rough but defenitely not insane. And also quite a bit in the snow. Just really torn between the nice $500 price tag for something that will most likely suit my needs or the $1000 plus price of Skyjacker where I know it will last but Im not so sure I can justify a 1000$ lift for a truck I only paid $2800 for. haha

Once again, any advice is GREATLY appreciated!

 

[4x4junkie]

Well I wouldnt consider what I do as "serious" some stuff might get a little rough but defenitely not insane. And also quite a bit in the snow. Just really torn between the nice $500 price tag for something that will most likely suit my needs or the $1000 plus price of Skyjacker where I know it will last but Im not so sure I can justify a 1000$ lift for a truck I only paid $2800 for. haha

Once again, any advice is GREATLY appreciated!

Lol, I paid $1500 IIRC for my BII... I got at least triple that into the suspension & drivetrain on it (lift, lockers, gears, tires, etc.).
If you're going to use it to go have fun with, spend the dough on Skyjacker. It's well worth it.
If you don't see yourself doing anything hardcore (or you think you might sell the truck in the not-too-distant future), then go with something like the Tuff Country kit. Tuff Country gives you a full set of replacement brackets whereas the drop extension Rough Country uses restricts travel and can damage the front differential housing.

 

[The Lone Ranger]

So you are saying all in all, rather than just putting me higher in the air as it seems the Rough Country will do...the Skyjacker will give me "better" suspension and will actually be well worth the money in the long run?

Thank you!

 

[CJREX]

Yes the Skyjacker is that much better. My truck rides better than stock.

And as 4x4Junkie mentioned, the RC can actually punch a hole in your front differential.

You have the 4.0 which means that you have the D35 front axle, which is the one that the RC can damage (the D28 is smaller so it isn't at risk).

If you decide go cheaper, follow his advice and get the Tuff Country instead of RC.

Your front diff will thank you when you bottom the front suspension the first time.

 

[Scrambler82]

I ran the Skyjacker (SJ) Lift in my '88 Ranger/5.0L and it worked out well.
Flexed OK and the Coil Spring took the 5.0L with no problem.

I am lifting my '03 soon (SL kit ordered) and would have gone SJ again but they do not sell a kit for my truck but I am going to use 6" rear leaf from SJ.

Go Skyjacker !