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I NEED HELP FINDING THE BIGGEST LIFT

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fbuhler

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PLEASE HELP,

LOOKING FOR A BIGGER LIFT FOR MY AV.
RIGHT NOW I HAVE A RCD 6"

I HAVE SEEN SOME 10" KITS BUT I THINK I WANT TO GO BIGGER I WANT TO BE ABLE TO FIT 44" SWAMPERS UNDER THERE. I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE THE POWER TO RUN 44'S BUT I'M WILLING TO FIX THAT ASWELL.

THANK IN ADVANCE FOR THE INPUT,
FAVER BUHLER
 
Check out Whiplash Suspensions. They have kits from 8-10 inches. Add a Performance body lift. Huge tires are required. The result will be a very large AV.
 
Actually Whiplash makes a 10"-12" which I am running on my AV with 36's and it rubs a little, with the front end cranked up all the way. I am thinking about adding a 3" body but I think it will only clear 38's, maybe 39's. I have heard of others running bigger with wider wheels, but I don't know what they are doing to clear them.
 
fbuhler,
Check out this thread on who has the baddest Av. There are some really awesome looking rides in there and if you ask the person that posted the pics, they might be able to tell you something.

P.S. Edit: OK, nevermind you contributed to that thread, heh heh. ?;D :2: But starting on page 5 and going at least through 6, there are pics or links to pics of AV's that appear to have custom lifts. :B:

P.P.S. Might I mention that you do indeed have a pretty bad-looking awesome ride. (y)
 
Most of those AV's in the those are running a 10" Whiplash with a 3" Body Lift. If you want to go super big, go straight axle!
 
I prefer Full Throttle. I've heard it's beefier, but I've never seen the two side by side. I had a 12" Full Throttle brand on my 2001 Silverado . Even in it's box, the kit drew attention in the shop for how heavy and thick it was. I cleared 37", no rub with ease (FYI unless I missed it, I don't see a GM Whiplash kit marketed as 12" anywhere on their site). With optional keyweighs and re-arched springs, I was at least 14"...17 1/2" easily with the tires...and I did NOT have to resort to torsion bar cranking. I was going to put 40" on it (still no body lift), until I rolled it. Totalled the truck, but the kit was unscathed. Attached is my "after" pic-- ouch. You guys in CA and south TX have it good--lots of experienced Full Throttle installers. None near Dallas.

Due to my experience, I now think that 12" kits and anything bigger than 37" tires is downright reckless and stupid for a daily driver at anything faster than 60 mph-- I coulda been killed-- for what? Looks?? 10 grand in improvements down the crapper. Cruisin on the trail or around town--cool. But on the highway, it's plain dangerous...I don't care what anyone says!

For me? I'm definitely looking at Full Throttle, only this time, their 9 1/2" kit and 35's. No rub, no body...their kits aren't cheap, but I can certainly attest--first hand-- to their integrity.

Check it out yourself. Full Throttle

Oh...and good luck contacting Whiplash. I sent them 2 e-mails at their website 6 weeks ago inquiring about 9-10" kits and haven't heard back from them yet. Now I'm definitely staying with Full Throttle when I buy this time...
 

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THANKS, FOR THE INFO WILL CHECK IT OUT TONIGHT,

THE LINK TO FULLTHROTTLE IS NOT WORKING OR MY COMPUTER DOESN'T LIKE IT AND CLOSES WINDOW

I WILL TRY FROM HOME LATER

THANKS AGAIN,

FAVER BUHLER
 
fbuhler said:
I WANT TO MAKE MY AV TO LOOK LIKE THIS

BIG AV
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You can do it. All it takes is a LOT of money.

You'll have to go with a straight front axle (no more IFS). But it can be done relatively easily for a lot of $$$.

You'll get a lift so high that the tires will be below the truck so you won't have to worry about rubbing anything. But you will have to worry whenever you drive over 40MPH. That thing will have a center of gravity only a giraffe could see.

If you do it take before and after pictures of (a) your Av and (b) your bank account.
 
Points well made Dan! Straight axle would be the best route, but then by the looks of that truck, I seriously doubt it's a daily driver OR ever used on the trail, so why not keep the IFS on it? It's all show and no go, I'm sure.

My prediction: Assuming owner is < rich... [IFS truck like that] + [daily driver] = [owner-that-is-soon-to-be-broke-and-frustrated-with-maintenance].

If you really want to spend 15 grand on a truck that will be much more expensive to maintain as a daily driver, don't say no one warned you! ;) I'd love to have that truck too, but I speak from experience within the cold, deep and dark recesses of a 10 grand hole in my own wallet...
 
Stupid Question:

how the hell do you get into a thing bigger than 10" of lift? Seems you would have popeye arms. And maybe even a pissed off girlfriend.
 
It's not that bad...my 01 Silverado had 12" lift and 37"s...not as big as the tires on that truck though. It was easy with my Westin nerf bars. It wasn't too bad but you do have to get creative whenever your hands are full!

The pissed off girlfriend is certainly a bigger problem...
 
well, my Av is not yet lifted.... and I dont have a gal like that in the passanger seat......

I know where to get lifts done here in town....
Any insight as to where to find a gal like that for the passanger seat? >:D

Grey_Av
 
fbuhler said:
PLEASE HELP,

LOOKING FOR A BIGGER LIFT FOR MY AV.
RIGHT NOW I HAVE A RCD 6"

I HAVE SEEN SOME 10" KITS BUT I THINK I WANT TO GO BIGGER I WANT TO BE ABLE TO FIT 44" SWAMPERS UNDER THERE. I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE THE POWER TO RUN 44'S BUT I'M WILLING TO FIX THAT ASWELL.

THANK IN ADVANCE FOR THE INPUT,
FAVER BUHLER
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Hey Buhler, what's going on with you, your Av and your wanting to do a giant lift?

Did you win the lottery or something? Doing a monster lift and changing the gearing and upgrading the power so your motor can turn the wheels and tires will cost you MEGA-money.

You dreaming about it or you working on doing it? Inquiring minds want to know ???
 
Might give these guys a call.....or check their site

www.alloutoffroad.com
 

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My truck is one of the largest out there... The only one I have seen higher than mine was the Lime Green Hotweels one when he was on 42 inch tires. He lowered it now thou and he is on the same size tire as me but my truck is about 1 inch taller now. In glamis numurous have tried to come on the side of me but none have been taller.


I run a 12 inch bulletproof suspension lift with a performance accessories body lift.

If I keep the truck over 1 more year and want to hold on to it for a few more I may invest in a straight axel conversion to get it up to a 18 or 19 inch total lift to clear 44 boggers.

who knows thou...


www.bulletproofsuspension.com

 

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