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Suspension Kit Buyers Guide
What's brand new-or a returning favorite-for your truck
February, 2009
By Tori Tellem
When it comes to aftermarket suspension offerings, those of you with older solid-axle rigs have a plethora of lift options out there. But for owners of later-model 4x4s (i.e., IFS and other monstrosities), suspension choices can often seem limited, or even nonexistent. But fear not, we've canvassed the leading suspension manufacturers and uncovered a variety of new kits-most of them bolt-ons-for those of you with newer fullsize trucks, as well as for those of you who are contemplating plunking down some hard-earned dough on a brand-new FJ Cruiser or JK Wrangler. Prices quoted here were provided, when available, by the manufacturers.  What: Coilover system for...  What: Coilover system for '07 two- and four-wheel-drive Chevy/GMC Tahoes and YukonsLift: Ride height can be adjusted up to 3 inches; fits 285/75R17 tiresParts include: 2.5-inch-diameter replacement for stock front coilover shock, billet-aluminum upper mounts, and chromoly lower cross pinMSRP: Call for details. |  What: Lift systems for '07...  What: Lift systems for '07 Chevy/GMC two- and four-wheel-drive 1500s, Tahoes, Yukons, Suburbans, Yukon XLs, and AvalanchesLift: 2 1/2- and 6-inch kitsParts include: The 2 1/2-incher uses either front preload rings under the factory shock coils or replacement monotube shocks with factory coils. The other uses high-clearance, one-piece lower control-arm crossmembers.MSRP: Pickups, $1,711.57; SUVs, $2,137.44 |  What: Suspension system for...  What: Suspension system for '07 Chevy/GMC Silverado and Sierra 1500sLift: 6 inchesParts include: Ductile-iron front steering knuckles, laser-cut crossmembers, and SSV front struts and rear shocksMSRP: Around $2,400 |  What: Basic and Performance...  What: Basic and Performance System for '07 GM Crew Cab pickupsLift: 7 inches; fits 35-inch tiresParts include: Basic uses a front coilover spacer with factory assembly; Performance kit includes Dirt Logic 2.5 adjustable coilover shocksMSRP: Starts at about $1,888 |  What: Suspension lift for...  What: Suspension lift for '07 Chevy/GMC Avalanches, Tahoes, and YukonsLift: 6 inchesParts include: Platinum Series performance struts, heavy-duty front and rear crossmembers, CNC-machined ductile-iron steering knuckles, and the adjustable Anti-Torque RodMSRP: $1,699 |  What: Unlimited Series full-replacement...  What: Unlimited Series full-replacement system for late-model Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4sLift: 3 1/2 inches in front, 2 at the rear, for 37x12.50-inch tires on OE wheelsParts include: Variable-rate coil springs, Deaver leaf packs, 3-inch-diameter Fox racing shocks, and billet control arms.MSRP: Call for details. |  What: Suspension system for...  What: Suspension system for '06 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4sLift: Enough to fit 35-inch tires.Parts include: Extended-length, heavy-duty steering knuckles, inner tie-rod assemblies, front-differential drop brackets, and longer brake linesMSRP: Starts at $1,900 |  What: Koilover Kit for '05-and-newer...  What: Koilover Kit for '05-and-newer Ford Super Duty 4x4sLift: 8 or 12 inchesParts include: Four-link front, heavy-duty four-link rearMSRP: Call for details |  What: Articulator Suspension...  What: Articulator Suspension Package for '05-'07 Nissan Frontiers and XterrasLift: Up to 3 1/2 inchesParts include: Fully adjustable, including front coils, three-leaf packs for the rear, and extended stainless-steel brake linesMSRP: $1,100 |  What: Two- and four-wheel-drive...  What: Two- and four-wheel-drive lift system for '05-'07 Nissan Frontiers, Pathfinders, and XterrasLift: Allows for 33x12.50 rubberParts include: New replacement cast steering knuckles, one-piece MIG-welded subframes, a heavy-duty center skidplate, and extended stainless steel brake linesMSRP: Starts at $1,295 | | |
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