What You Didn't Know About Lift Kits
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Today Fuller goes over what you didn't know about lift kits! He answeres some of our most frequently asked questions and gives a little knowledge about what to look for when purchasing your next kit. Any questions we didn't answer? Let us know in the comments below.
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Hey Custom Offsets, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Just got a truck and I'm new to this, now I'll know what I'm doing before I ask for any help with it. 😉 Thanks!
I made my decision years ago thanks to you guys! 👍 My first Excursion I did a BDS 4 inch lift with Fox shocks all the way around, dual shocks on the front and dual stabilizers. My 2nd Excursion same setup but I did a 6 inch instead of 4. VERY PLEASED!! And watching your videos helped me make my decision. 😎
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Thanks for your support man! 🤘🏼
Can you talk more about coil overs
Regeared my truck, running 35s with 4.56 final drive ratio. The power is unbelievable and I've only lost about 2-3 mpg from my average. Highly highly recommend this in general, even more so if you will be daily driving for keeping the truck for many years.
@jordanhelton9835
4 жыл бұрын
Kane Connery Do you have the 5.3 or 6.2? 6 spd or 8spd? Sorry, only asking because I’m looking to regear as well and stuck between 4.10 and 4.56 for 285/65r20 and 20x10-25 wheels on a 5.3 6spd
My 2014 Silverado had 100k miles on it and I didn’t feel like going all out on a lift so I bought the 5inch. Bracket lift from Rough Country. I didn’t feel like running spacers and I went with the lifted struts and V2 Shocks. I’m going to be honest I can’t even tell a difference than when it was stock with how it rides and handles. Obviously not a BDS or anything but I’m satisfied so far.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man!
That's quite funny how the dog is looking around like who you talking to 😂🤣😂
Yeah but you can also have a bracket lift kit and have coilovers with it. Such as ready lift 6 or 8 inch lift kit has the ability to add bilstein coilovers with it.
"The F-350 has 40s and hasn't been regeared" and that's why you snapped the driveshaft in that tug of war 🤷♂️
@cordellroberson532
4 жыл бұрын
yep also affects towing. and transmission life if you tow regularly.
@alecsanderfuentes3913
4 жыл бұрын
Cordell Roberson if you regear your rear differntial does stop that from snapping drive shaft and messing up your trans ?
@MichaelFletcher-to7mm
4 жыл бұрын
Alexander it causes less strain on the transmission
@KoolCordell
4 жыл бұрын
@@alecsanderfuentes3913 yep, so think of it this way your engine wants to make power. Your rear end multiplies that power. In-between is your transmission managing the Ballance of power and speed. If you load up your axle with taller tires the transmission is put under more load. Your engine still want to make the same power, but now your transmission is struggling to manage it. it doesn't really happen on modern vehicles but way back in the day if you were to put massive tires on a truck you could actually ruin the bearings of the engine from excessive load.
@KoolCordell
4 жыл бұрын
@@alecsanderfuentes3913 not regearing could have the same effect as constantly towing let's say a 6000 pound trailer.
great video, ordered a set of wheels and tires from u guys 2 weeks ago and very excited. keep up the good work
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Thanks for the support man! 🙏🏻
Did a 4.5 lift (truck was lowered from original owner dealer lifted back to stock height) front end is 2" lower than back end. Springs look to be stock now bad idea to do a coil spring spacer to bring up to level? 2016 Ram 1500 2wd.
I bought a 6" PROCOMP lift kit for my 2000 Ford F-350 2wd and I got their basic shocks bc I got the BILTEIN shocks so it was actually way cheaper that way
2003 yukon slt 5.3 gas 2wd 6"or 7" inch lift kit recommended please 🙏
Got a custom Offsets ad right before this video😂
What gears should i put into my hummer h2 lifted 6 inches with 40 15.50 r20 tires? Its got stock gears now.
The previous owner of my truck added a leveling kit, can I put a 4 inch lift on my truck with the leveling kit already on?
So my gmc AT4 comes stock with a 2 inch lift so I could add a 4 inch lift kit to it to end up with 6 inch?
Got a 2016 ram 1500 and tow constantly highway and mountains. The question I got is I'm looking at zone leveling kit with UCA vs the readylift with UCA. What would be the best application
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Zone would be your best option for your situation!
When the time comes and the 37" tires need replacing, I'd like to drop my 6" lift to a 3"...I think you answered my question regarding this...it can be done (possibly) but you just can't go back to stock.
@CustomOffsetsTV
2 жыл бұрын
Felt that and you possibly can, depends if you cut off factory mounts or not
What do you think of the combo lifts like what zone offers with a torsion level and body lift?
I have a 7 inch rough country lift kit. Can i upgrade to bds upper control arms or any other brand of control arms? Is it possible to mix and match lift kit parts?
Awesome video Brother Thanks
I'm new to the lift game as I just bought a 2016 f150 with a 4 inch BDS lift. I'm hearing alot about having to retorque the components after so long. Which parts need to be checked? And how often? Some say a couple thousand miles, some say every oil change
@BigLou19
Жыл бұрын
I just installed a 1.75” ReadyLift leveling kit and the shop that did it said to come back in a few months to recheck & retorque everything jic I checked under there and they marked every bolt with a marker to see if it loosens up.👍
What is the minimum lift I can get to keep CV axle straight? 2016 Silverado 1500 4WD. There are hardly any videos on CV and ball joint issues from lifts.
If I got 25mm spacers on stock wheels would it rub against the suspension components ?, I’m assuming it wouldn’t because it’s moving it away from it, but what do you say
This is one of the most informative videos I've seen this year. Well done custom offsets.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
If I order a lift or level from your website, who can I have it installed by? I'm in NC and I just don't know who would do it because the custom truck places sell their own stuff and I don't necessarily want the brand they primarily install.
Do you recommend swapping brake lines for braided ones when you lift your vehicle?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Just make sure to read the description of the lift on our website that you are looking to buy and it will let you know what you need to do!
What kind of kit should I get for my 2010buick Lucerne cxl
If going with the 4" BDS lift kit, will cutting to relocate components be required on a 2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
It will let you know in the description if you have to! bit.ly/2DDnl83
I got an ad for u guys that was the same as the ad at the start of the video.. that was confusing lol
Question is does regearing help the transmission/ driveshaft etc tolerate the load of let’s say a 38-40 “ tires ?
This is a question for another truck. But if my stock tires are 29inch, do i need to regear if im going to 33inch?
I got a 2020 ram 1500 2wd and i want a 6in lift but don't want rough country. What would you recommend
Can I put bilstien 5100 shocks front & back on a 2018 ram 1500 6 inch rough country lift?
When installing a 2.5 leveling kit and keeping the original wheel but want a bit bigger tires...do you need to replace the upper arm also ?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Kits will let you know in the description if you need to buy anything else, but it doesn't hurt to upgrade!!
do a video on when to do maintenance on ur different lift kits??
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
That will vary from kit to kit, your truck, and what you primarily are using your truck for! 🙏🏻
What fixes the angle changes say in the transmission?
What do you think the best lift and tires would be for a 90s f-350 flatbed dually
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Please email us at info@customoffsets.com so an expert can help you with your build man!
If I put a 6” lift kit on a 2003 2WD Tahoe, will that put extra stress on the transmission?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
It should be alright!
What about the driveshafts for 4wd, does a 4 or 6” lift put added stress on them and if so how do you correct this
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it can, we recommend searching some forums! You may need to upgrade specific parts to accommodate your lift!
The power loss isn’t so much the tire diameters being bigger it’s more the weight of the stock wheels are 50+ lbs and 38x24” 14 wides are 140lbs so it’s like having 12 tires on your truck and the drag is huge !! But good info
@travisedwards9983
4 жыл бұрын
Yea unsprung weight is where you loose a massive amount of power
My biggest issue is axle hop and vibration on hard launch or towing with a 4 inch lift kit on a 2500 HD 2wd. I'm going to try some traction bars. But if that doesn't work what do you suggest?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Keep searching forums or Facebook groups to see what others did to fix it man!
wow,cant get over some of these questions you are answering!lol..I guess me working as a tech has its perks,knowing how this simple stuff works!Better than being behind a computer i guess but dont make enough money to pay people to fix my zhit or put my lifts in.the down side of being a tech..... on the newer f150s,can keep that piece that you cut out and always weld back in if want to return back to stock.not that hard,very easy actually and guarantee if would not effect anything.my 2 cents
I’m going to be putting a on the front of my 2016 Ram, should get the rear blocks, and what size?
Did a leveling kit on a 14 chevy crew cab rough country 3.5 with control arms and n3 struts and 4 in the back did not drop the front diff already put 30k miles on it do i have to drop it? Another question witch rough country suspension lift is compatible with the forged control arms want to upgrade to 35
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Shoot us an email to info@customoffsets.com
Could you make a video of what you need to upgrade like upper control arms or something when you get a 7in lift kit
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
If you can afford to upgrade other suspension components then it’s almost always a good thing to do man! 🙏🏻
Could I put the vertex coilovers on a 04 chevy with 6 inch lift?
If you having a leveling kit and you buy an torsion key lift will it still lift your truck??
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
We would recommend buying a lift for the size you are looking to get out of your truck! customoffsets.com/suspension
I have 2008 f150 4x4 if do 6" BDS lift with 20x10 35" tires. It's that gonna hurt my transmission? Or do I need to Regear?. I'm worry please let me know what I should do. Thank you for your videos love it.
I did a 6 inch lift on my RAM1500 2WD. I noticed that the ride is hard, if I change my shocks will it soften the ride? If so, which shocks should I be looking into?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Check into Fox and King shocks! Both are really good options! customoffsets.com/suspension
@croomrider9785
4 жыл бұрын
BIGG RIGG I have a 8” bds lift with fox shocks, the ride is better Than stock!
I want a 4.5 BDS lift with coilovers, but warranty company said if I lift my truck I will void my drivetrain warranty through Toyota. So I guess I am stuck with the 3" coilover leveling kit.
Hey guys i have a question? I just instaled a 3 inch leveling kit in my 2015 silverado 1500.. my prob is the sway bar spacer bolts are not tall enough now.. do i have to loosin the bushings to adjust the bar to match the angle now? Or did i do something wrong? Everything eles went as supose to.. all except the spacer bolts? Please help thanks
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Yes the sway bar has to be adjusted down to match the control arm angle!
What kind of lift would you recommend for a 2019 Tacoma trdpro without losing the stock fox suspension and fitting 33" tires?
@SMD-si7fm
4 жыл бұрын
BDevi0us nothing. Not without cutting. Maybe 31” if you’re lucky.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Check out what others went with here! 🤘🏼 bit.ly/3alsn3O
@BDevi0us
4 жыл бұрын
@@SMD-si7fm I already have 31" tires on 265/75/16. The best I could find is from "88 Rotors" 1"shim in the front with a progressive aal in the rear. Only way to keep the fox suspension without affecting the ride quality and no cutting to fit 33" tires. I just wanna see if there's different options with a Tacoma trdpro
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Shoot us an email to info@customoffsets.com so an expert can help you!
I'm very new to the truck/lift game. I just want my truck to look good and ride good. I have a 2016 Tacoma. What would you suggest? Would just getting a leveling kit be the way to go?
@BruceLee-wf5ij
Жыл бұрын
6 inch lift with 35s
Ok I have a 4in lift kit on my 16 Sierra I want to buy an 7in rc coilovers lift kit is how difficult is it to remove the 4in lift kit and put the 7in lift
I tow a lot with my Silverado 1500 and do mild off roading for hunting and camping. Will a leveling kit destroy suspension components in the front?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
No it won't! It can cause extra wear and tear though!
Beautiful dog 👍🇺🇸
Will these kits you described work on a 2016 1500 denali
So I have a 2004 Ford F-150 and the back is higher than the front and I want to put a 2-inch spacer on for the wheels but if I do then they will hit the tire well so if I lift up the front to make it even with the back will that solve that problem so I can put a 2-in spacer
I've been looking all over for a video about actual functionality. What else do i need to change to ride offroad? Arms, joints, bars... where do i start???
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
We would recommend searching forums to see what others did to start their off road build!
Can you make a video abt what each lift kit looks like on a truck like 2,3,4,5,6 in
Question..... 2003 ford ranger with a 4" spindle lift, can you add 2" lift coils to gain a couple more inches?
@CustomOffsetsTV
2 жыл бұрын
We can’t recommend stacking sadly. Best bet is to do research on the respective pages and forums
Quick question! I have a 6” NTD RC 6” lift on my 2005 Chevy Avalanche. If I win the contest... can that lift be changed out?
Recommendation for daily driver, less than 6in ram 1500 4x4
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
BDS, Mcguaghys, Zone are good brands to check out! customoffsets.com/suspension
So i did a 3in spindel leveling kit on a 03 f150 2wd but my tires look like on angle do I need to change the upper arm? control still has the stock
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't hurt to change them!
@ismaeltr3103
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV what do you suges?
Make a video on a lifted Chevy Colorado pleazzzz😃
Video about Tacoma with 6” lift. RC 6” with upgraded lift struts for $1200 or 6” zone for $1200
@buffalobmf
4 жыл бұрын
Nick Lozito any shock/strut from rough country is shit idk about their vortex but their other ones are crap
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Both would be good comparable options! 🤙🏼
Could you make a video of the recommended 5,000 mile label to retighten everything if I’m making sense
When do you need to get a longer driveshaft??
@Cincinnati-Outlaws
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on how far your differentials drop. Think of it as a triangle, the longer side B (differential drop) = longer hypotenuse (drive shaft). If your differentials aren't dropped, then you don't need a new drive shaft. With rear solid axles, you would need longer or adjustable control arms to properly align the rear axle and keep a good pinion angle
@WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF
4 жыл бұрын
Jay Poduval when she starts complaining
@codydunn242
4 жыл бұрын
Usually anything over 4 inches but all trucks are different.
Is it true that lift kits raise your truck’s center of gravity? I’m trying to decide whether I want to get my Ranger lifted.
Hey, Thanks fo d great information, question, my 93 ford bronco has d stock 3.55 gears, I want to put on 35x12.5x15 tires do I need to regear? Will I put a lot of strain on d 3.55 stock gears n axles? Will I b losing a lot of power? Thank you very much
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
You will lost MPG either way, but yes you should re gear, search forums to see what others went with!
@MrBoodie1
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV I though so dat I need to regear, I jus wanted a confirmation from u guys dat knows best Thank you very much
What shock upgrade would you recommend for a 6 inch RCX lift on a 05 Silverado 1500???🤔🤔🤔
@mrpipefitter9963
4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Guerrero don’t get rough country save up get the good stuff
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Fox or King! 🤘🏼 customoffsets.com/suspension
@Raider_Jimmy
4 жыл бұрын
forged bowtie I got a 2wd so don’t have many options I don’t think you can put a bds or zone 4wd suspension on a 2wd can you🤔
Can you put a say 2-3 lift shock on a non lifted rig to get a slight lift? I have larger rims and tires and I'm rubbing. Trying not to drop $600 on a lift kit right now.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Shocks don't really lift a truck!
I know you can tow with a kit, i always wondered, can you tow the same amount ? (11000 lbs+ on my F150)
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
As long as you buy a quality lift you would be alright! 🤘🏼
If I were to put a 4.75 inch suspension lift on a 09 silverado 1500 would it probably be able to run 22x12s with a -51 mm. offset with 35s?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
With minor trimming that may be involved, most go with -44, but you should be fine with -51!
@wagonzgaming7666
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV awesome thank you very much
Love how you pay for a youtube ad on your own video just to have the beginning of the video the same as the ad 😂
@stefanfrahm2334
3 жыл бұрын
That's called an investment 😂
Ok I've got a 2017 Silverado 4X4 with a level spacer... I am having a suspension problem and of course Chevy is blaming the level. I am looking to up-grade the complete front suspension... I would love a Fox coil-overs, upper/lower control arms and whatever else there is.... Do you have a Kit like that but in a level only no lift... BDS? or ? If not what components would you up-grade besides struts, upper/lower control arms on a Chevy?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
You can check out Kryptonite! bit.ly/2VVYG4q Others wise those are a good start to replace!
@Chinese_Chicken
4 жыл бұрын
If you go with BDS like I have, you may regret it later.
Question for anyone: Will a 3" lift on my 2500HD be higher than the same lift on a 1500 since my 2500 already sits higher bc of the tow package? I dont want to go with a 6" and find out its sky high.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
We would recommend searching the specs you are trying to run in the gallery to see if it will work man! customoffsets.com/gallery
100 percent do a top 5 first trucks to buy like fitment industries did with cars
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea! 🤘🏼
@garretvarilek6633
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV yes
So I’m going to be buying a 2002 power stroke, how come when I look at lift kits for that truck they don’t come with coil overs?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
It may not have been offered for your truck! Shoot us an email to info@customoffsets.com to see if our experts can find them for you!
@mustanggeraldd
4 жыл бұрын
Walter Navarro The 1999-2004 F-series Super Duty used leaf springs all the way around, no coils. The 2005-newer F-series Super Duty uses coil springs in the front and leaf springs in the rear. That is why you can not locate coilovers.
I haven’t been this early since well ever
I asked your customer support a few months back but their answer was vauge and was not direct. Do you guys work with any regearing? I live in the area as well.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
We do not re gear!
What happened to all the zone offroad kits for rams? All that comes up are upper control arms and a leveling kit with body lift
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
They may not be offered anymore, shoot us an email to info@customoffsets.com if you are looking to buy one!
Im more wondering if its worth getting like a bds over a Rancho lift because my truck has a ranchero and my dads has a ranchero and my cousin has a rough country that i dont like so is bds worth the price difference
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
BDS is a very good brand and worth the price!
I bought the SST kit three and a half inch kit for my 2013 f150 and in less than a year the ball joints and bushings in the upper control arms failed;
@TrevorChenier
9 ай бұрын
Factory gear broke?
what brand of flares does he have on his black chevy?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Check them out here! www.customwheeloffset.com/store/accessories/Fender-Flares
Thoughts on getting a upper strut leveling kit with a lower shock spacer leveling kit? Like supreme suspensions has a 3.5in leveling kit that has both.
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
We do not recommend stacking lifts! We would recommend looking into a quality level or lift for the best outcome and ride quality! customoffsets.com/suspension
How long does the process generally take from the moment the order is placed to the moment it's shipped?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Colin Curley 10-15 business days for wheel and tire packages. Lift kits are typically a bit quicker than that.
@cgcurley438
4 жыл бұрын
Custom Offsets I was just curious because I actually ordered a set of wheels and tires 15 days ago and on Wednesday I emailed asking if I could possibly get an update and the person emailed back the next day saying they would find out and get me an update but I never heard back
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Due to extremely high phone and email volumes, we are currently experiencing delayed responses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is creating longer than usual communication, operation and shipping delays. Our team is replying as quickly as possible to all inquiries. Again, we are very sorry for the delay and we appreciate your patience.
Wow,older leaf spring suspension way easier to install
I have a 4 inch lift on my truck. I put in 35s with 17 inch rims because I want to take it off road. However whenever I'm on highway, I cannot go over 110kph. I get vibrations. It did not happen when I was running 33s with the same lift kit. I've had the tires balanced, road force testing, etc., all has been done and I still get the same issue. What would be the problem?
@CustomOffsetsTV
20 күн бұрын
What vehicle?
@007Knightjp
20 күн бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV 2014 Ram 1500.. the lift is a BDS 4 inch kit
@CustomOffsetsTV
19 күн бұрын
This could be U-Joint, loose parts, poor alignment, etc. we would start by looking at the lift and make sure everything is tight. Check the U-Joints.
Do u recommend running blocks and shackles at the same time?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
We would not recommend that!
@noegdiazify
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV which would be better blocks or shackles?
@Chinese_Chicken
4 жыл бұрын
Leaf springs and shackles
when it comes to suspension systems, what are "keys"
Gooseneck heavy duty trailers I’ve seen the block in the rear flating blocks
What about the warranty of a truck? Getting to far away from stock with a lift. Will it afect the warranty?
@Ho_Lee_Chit
4 жыл бұрын
Some will and some won’t. I know BDS guarantees it will still be covered under warranty and actually has a team of lawyers that will assist if the dealership denies you
How to put the torsion bars on my 2002 dodge Dakota sport 4wd
I could lift my front higher but the upper control arms stretch and hit the coil overs. What do I do??
@CaptainRudy4021
4 жыл бұрын
Get longer upper control arms
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you should look into different upper control arms man! customoffsets.com/suspension
Is it bad ive been awake since 7am 4/19 and its almost 6 am 4/20 and I find all of the common questions to be common sense and im stoned 😂
I’m new to trucks I was a sport car guy and I got a gen1 raptor now. I have it in mid perch and 37” on it is rubbing a little. Was thinking of lifting a bit
@CustomOffsetsTV
2 жыл бұрын
Raptor guys going to shun you for doing a lift kit lol
@Lito-ez3bz
2 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV na don’t think so I only need 2” of the 37 won’t rub
What about if u get bigger tires do u need to readjust the speedometer???
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
Not always! Depends how big you go!
@josiahmiller8379
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV what bout 37s
@mlkeclow1671
4 жыл бұрын
There are online calculators you can use to see how various tire sizes affect your speedometer reading based on your factory setup.
are coil overs somewhat universal? I have a 2010 dodge dakota and there are no suspension lifts for it. also are rear blocks universal. not so much universal, but more if I can find one that fits, is it alright?
@CustomOffsetsTV
4 жыл бұрын
No, shoot us an email to info@customoffsets.com and we can try to help!
@travihalt8526
4 жыл бұрын
@@CustomOffsetsTV i was afraid of that. thanks for the quick reply 🤙🤙