Best Price On Cst Lift Kits!!!!!!

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Anybody have the low down on a kit?????

[THATJEFFGUY]

Anybody have the low down on a kit?????
Yup. I got the hook up on CST's..whatcha lookin for ?

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Chevy Duramax 2005 1 ton 4x4 c/c long bed single rear wheel. the 9"-11" kit. Thanks for your help.

[MagicMtnDan]

Wait, you wanna lift an IFS Chevy truck 9-11"? Do you know anyone who has done that? If you do, have you ridden in their truck? You might want to re-think this (yeah, I know it's been done and there are people driving them alll over the place - it doesn't mean it's a good idea). Do you plan on doing freeway driving? Going offroad? Well, don't say I didn't warn you.

[jeepinscott]

While we are here how about the CST lift spindles for an 04' 2wd Dodge truck. Only 4" there!

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Wait, you wanna lift an IFS Chevy truck 9-11"? Do you know anyone who has done that? If you do, have you ridden in their truck? You might want to re-think this (yeah, I know it's been done and there are people driving them alll over the place - it doesn't mean it's a good idea). Do you plan on doing freeway driving? Going offroad? Well, don't say I didn't warn you.
Is it really that bad, It will be mostly freeway driving and some offroading durring the glamis season taking the Hauler out in the sand a bit. I doo see a bunch around but no i dont know how they ride. THanks for the heads up.

[termiteguy]

my friend has 2500 4wd with 6inch lift rides like crap :hammerhea

[Raskal]

i have been thinking on the 6/8 " kit .i herd they do not ride to bad .but they look killer

[MagicMtnDan]

I have an Avalanche 2500 with 6" RCD lift running 35" tires and it's fine. But I would not want to go any taller - too many issues with ride quality and suspension performance. It is done all the time but be sure you check such lifts out with other owners (not the shop's sales guy) and see if they're happy with it. I would suggest going with a 6" lift and if you must go taller you can run a body lift too (don't personally like them but they're run all the time by others).
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/67233_2500_4x4_Before-After_RCD_lift.jpg

[dieseldog]

Chevy Duramax 2005 1 ton 4x4 c/c long bed single rear wheel. the 9"-11" kit. Thanks for your help.
You might want to go with the "uniball" upper arms, especially if you are going to mosh it. You can break those upper ball joints. Need more details to price out the kit, PM me if you like. I'll see what I can do.

[WetWillie]

We have been talking lifts in this thread (http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78694)
It sounds like CSD is the way to go as it lowers everything!!!
If anyone can get a price please pm me
2004 Duramax 4x4 shortbead crew.. Need shocks as well. :notam:

[Deano]

CST is the way to go...do not buy a Fabtech kit, I have a 8" kit on my truck and it sucks. Rides like shit, the idler/pitmans go out every 6k miles. They finally came out with heavy duty ones that are rebuildable but....they charged me to fix their problem. I just put another 2 large in my Fabcrap lift (pitman/idler, bilsteins, hoops).
Save alot of headache and go CST.
Just remember, any lift kit you put on your truck will make it ride like shit. I would go with a four link on the rear with bags and it will ride better than stock. <----thats my next step

[Newcastle]

Yup. I got the hook up on CST's..whatcha lookin for ?
Hey brotha...what do CST's make for Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew's? Originally I was looking to put 37's on, but was told a 6" wouldn't cut it, would have to lift the body which I didn't want to do. I would have needed 2" spacers or something. If I went 35's (which I still think looks nice), what's it gonna run?

[blackcloud75]

CST ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!especially on IFS trucks
I have 4"-6" CST lift on my EXT and it is all-wheel drive. I have had the lift for about 20,000 miles with no issues. When I first got it lifted there were 2 conditions:
1. I want to ride like a Cadillac
2. I want it to fit in the garage(7' foot door)
I have had all the other brands and CST has been the best
CST is located in Riverside but there is a shop in San Bernardino , SOCAL supertruck that is the most experienced with CST. I had Gary's Sport Truck in Ontario do mine. There are a lot of shops but alot of hacks also(don't use Custom Motorsports in Corona/Riverside).
My .02 cents
BC75

[565edge]

CST is the way to go...do not buy a Fabtech kit, I have a 8" kit on my truck and it sucks. Rides like shit, the idler/pitmans go out every 6k miles. They finally came out with heavy duty ones that are rebuildable but....they charged me to fix their problem. I just put another 2 large in my Fabcrap lift (pitman/idler, bilsteins, hoops).
Save alot of headache and go CST.
Just remember, any lift kit you put on your truck will make it ride like shit. I would go with a four link on the rear with bags and it will ride better than stock. <----thats my next step
Check into the cognito steering upgrade.It comes with heimed joints that mount off you pitman and idler.I have the same lift with no problems.I run toyo 365-65-16(35x14.50-16).Without this you are looking for trouble.They even make heimed tie-rod ends.I bought my kit used with shock hoops and fox reservoirs for $800.I scored it.The kid took this off and installed the cst.He liked the cst alot better.

[termiteguy]

Hey brotha...what do CST's make for Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew's? Originally I was looking to put 37's on, but was told a 6" wouldn't cut it, would have to lift the body which I didn't want to do. I would have needed 2" spacers or something. If I went 35's (which I still think looks nice), what's it gonna run?
i have the same truck you have 4inch procomp lift and 35inch tires runs good
not to rough

[565edge]

You guys need to remember.All these lifts ride the same.Unless you change out your torsion bars and rear leafs.No matter if its a spindal lift or dropping the upper and lower a-arms down.You still use the same torsion bars.

[INSman]

Here are (2) pics of my 6" CST lift, w/dual shock hoops and Bilstein 5100's. Done by Accessory House in Montclair, and very happy :cool:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2294IMGP1202.jpg http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2294IMGP1203.jpg

[LAFD]

TRY WWW.PERFORMANCELIFTS.COM

[scarabrick2]

LAFD,
So are you a firefighter?
My father in law works for LACOFD.

[ItsOnly$]

O.K.----I have a 05 2500HD 4X4 Duramax long bed crew cab. I put the 9"-11" CST with 20" wheels and 38" tires. I went with Fox dual shock front and single shock rear. I also put soft springs on for the comfort ride. The truck hops on some bad freeways. It rides great on newer hwys and real nice around town. I added air bags for support when towing. I've been in a 04 1500 4x4 with a 6" Fabtech lift. The ride sucked compared to my truck. My buddy has a 03 Ford 1 ton crew cab shortbed with a 3" lift. The ride is worse than the 1500 chevy. I'm very happy with the ride on my truck. If I wanted a Cadillac ride I would have bought a Cadillac. :idea: I wanted a 4X4 that I could pull 9000 lbs, take off road, drive to work a few days a week and look good while doing all. I think I got all I wanted!! I would post a pic, but I have NO clue how to do that.

[KROOZIN]

Off-Road Unlimited (www.Offroadunlimited.com) in Burbank swaps in solid front axles (very nice) they also install all the standard stuff too. I've had great luck there for many years.
I have a RCD 6" with 37's on my 2500HD....a little trimming up front and a little rub when I turn sharp and hit a dip. It rides great.

[RiverDave]

Just remember, any lift kit you put on your truck will make it ride like shit. I would go with a four link on the rear with bags and it will ride better than stock. <----thats my next step
That's not necesarrily true. Not sure if Donahoe racing makes one for this application, but Danny (BadBlown572) had his truck lifted by them (FastTimmy) on the boards, and the thing rides like a cadillac. F-250 turbo diesel.
RD

[Up 4 River]

Here are (2) pics of my 6" CST lift, w/dual shock hoops and Bilstein 5100's. Done by Accessory House in Montclair, and very happy :cool:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2294IMGP1202.jpg http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2294IMGP1203.jpg
This may be a dumb question, but why the dual schocks? Also are those 20" wheels? If so how much do those tires run? I have 20's right now but don't know pricing on the bigger wheels.
Thanks

[El Chingon]

I have also been shopping lifts for my '04 chevy 2500HD Longbed 2wd.Looking at 6" lift w/ 315/70/17.Trying to decide between the RCD and CST. Leaning towards the 6"CST. Best quote i got for just the CST lift was $2100 installed without shocks. Trying to decide between the Bilstein 5100 or 5150 or go with the rancho 9000's.They also quoted me $2100 for the 6" RCD with the bilstein 5100 shocks. BTW in Azusa. Wondering if i need the bags and leafs? 29 Magic is in havasu so it only does the 24 mile roundtrip to the launch and back home.

[INSman]

I have also been shopping lifts for my '04 chevy 2500HD Longbed 2wd.Looking at 6" lift w/ 315/70/17.Trying to decide between the RCD and CST. Leaning towards the 6"CST. Best quote i got for just the CST lift was $2100 installed without shocks. Trying to decide between the Bilstein 5100 or 5150 or go with the rancho 9000's.They also quoted me $2100 for the 6" RCD with the bilstein 5100 shocks. BTW in Azusa. Wondering if i need the bags and leafs? 29 Magic is in havasu so it only does the 24 mile roundtrip to the launch and back home.
Make sure you give Steve a call at The Accessory House in Montclair for a quote on your project (909) 621-5953 and tell him Blane sent you.
The Bilsteins are much nicer than the Rancho's in my opinion and you can get them valved to your preference. I think the 5100's looked cleaner than the 5150's and there may have been another reason why I did not get them.

[INSman]

This may be a dumb question, but why the dual schocks? Also are those 20" wheels? If so how much do those tires run? I have 20's right now but don't know pricing on the bigger wheels.
Thanks
Why the dual shocks, heck I don't know ?? The Duramax and Allison tranny is pretty damn heavy and the dual shocks look better !! :D
Actually, I bought the truck already lifted and the rims and tires came along, so I have no idea how much the tires were as I have not had to replace them (yet). The truck did come with A Fab-Tech lift kit, that I hated and had replaced with the CST. Sorry I could not help more.

[sigepmock]

I have a few lifted trucks and getting ready to do it over again on an 05 DMax 4x4. For the IFS trucks CST, Cognito, and RCD are very nice. RCD is a little less heavy duty but also cheaper and includes Bilstein 5100 shocks. I have the 6" kit currently on my 03 2500HD and it rides nice and has been very reliable but I did manage to break the upper ball joints lose but that was my fault. I am currently looking at the CST 6" for my 05 DMax(on the way I hope this month). The CST and Cognito lifts are super strong and come with the updated steering components to fix the stock pitman/idle arm problem(I had to add it to my RCD lift). SoCalHD had his truck recently done by SoCal Super trucks and they did a bitchen job of installing the CST 6-8" kit and he went as far as to add double bypass Fox shocks all the way around(SUPER PIMP) that thing rides like a LT car. As far as the F250's and 350's the Donohoe kit is the ONLY way to go. Hands down the best kit out there.
If you want to get a fair price for either the CST or Donohoe kit call Jason Riley at Rancho Motorsports in Rancho Cucamonga. (909) 390-9722. He is a ***boat friend and will give you a straight answer and hopefully the best price. Tell him Chris Mock sent ya.....but that could work for ya or against ya :rollside: .
Socal Supertrucks is also a great choise for CST lifts.
Last thing, no offense to anyone here, but dual shocks are a waste of money and if attached to the upper a-arms can cuase excessive wear. Ever seen a race truck with shocks attached to the upper a-arms??? I didn't think so. Spend the money on a good SINGLE shock and attach it to the lower a-arm/control arm, even if it means having to add a custom upper shock mount.
Just my $.02,
Chris

[THATJEFFGUY]

Hey brotha...what do CST's make for Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew's? Originally I was looking to put 37's on, but was told a 6" wouldn't cut it, would have to lift the body which I didn't want to do. I would have needed 2" spacers or something. If I went 35's (which I still think looks nice), what's it gonna run?
What year ??

[Newcastle]

What year ??
'04...I'll see if I have a pic avail...

[Newcastle]

Here it is...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2185DSC00216.JPG

[Deano]

Last thing, no offense to anyone here, but dual shocks are a waste of money and if attached to the upper a-arms can cuase excessive wear. Chris
What about the bling factor?? I just installed some bilstein 7100's on my truck and now Im cool :D

[SoCalHD]

'04...I'll see if I have a pic avail...
CST makes a 8" lift for your truck that allows 35 or 37" tires to be used. If you go to www.socalsupertrucks.com you can look at pictures of an F-150 with the lift installed in the gallery. Looks like a nice one-comes with uniball upper a-arms!!
I'll try to put up some pics later of what I did suspension wise with the help of SoCal Supertrucks. 909-383-5454 ask for Brett or Joe-tell them Chris Pfeifer sent ya. They carry the full lines of both CST and Donahoe Racing kits to lift either a Chevy or Ford the right way :D They also have a fab guy that can do amazing things!!! :sqeyes:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

So who had the best price I was quoted 2800.00 OTD.......... 04 dmax 2500hd 4door 4x4 short bed

[plaster dave]

was that just the kit or installed?

[Wonderboy]

If you go bigger than 6" on an 05' 2500 dmax to you have to replace the driveshafts with longer ones? I thought I read that somewhere.

[OGShocker]

Make sure you give Steve a call at The Accessory House in Montclair for a quote on your project (909) 621-5953 and tell him Blane sent you.
F' Blaine, tell him Mark sent you! Blaine is way to nice. I on the other hand, am one grumpy grinder. Steve is a great guy and a friend to both Blaine and me. He will set up with the right stuff.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

was that just the kit or installed?
Installed :cry:

[Deano]

If you go bigger than 6" on an 05' 2500 dmax to you have to replace the driveshafts with longer ones? I thought I read that somewhere.
nope

[scarabrick2]

So who do I talk to about a 4-6" lift for a 04 silverado 4x4 z71 x cab?
My bro also wants a lift for a 05 dmax crew 4x4
Rick

[dieseldog]

heres a 9-11 CST with king 2.5's and big brakes
http://www.glamisdunes.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=500/3506show_and_shop_stuff_2_029-med.jpg
the tie-rod sleeves help because the gm ones are pretty wimpy and can bend easily.
http://www.glamisdunes.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=500/3506show_and_shop_stuff_2_012-med.jpg

[Jordy]

if you must go taller you can run a body lift too
The Durmax/Allison trucks are already running a body lift to fit the tranny in the transmission tunnel. Adding another body lift would look really silly. ;)

[Wonderboy]

I just got a quote from Gary's in Ontario on a 9-11" CST lift with dual kings front, deaver leaf pack with single king shock in the rear. Just over $6,000 installed. 05' 2500 duramax crew cab 4X4.

[sigepmock]

I've heard too many horror stories about Gary's not to say something, try giving Jason at Rancho Motorsports a call, he's just down the street from Gary's. He's a fellow ***boater. Call him at 909-390-9722 tell him you're from ***boat and I'm sure he can get you a good price.
Chris Mock

[Raskal]

So who had the best price I was quoted 2800.00 OTD.......... 04 dmax 2500hd 4door 4x4 short bed
and no rims and tires ?just the 6/8 '' lift only :jawdrop:

[Wonderboy]

I've heard too many horror stories about Gary's not to say something, try giving Jason at Rancho Motorsports a call, he's just down the street from Gary's. He's a fellow ***boater. Call him at 909-390-9722 tell him you're from ***boat and I'm sure he can get you a good price.
Chris Mock
I have friends that have a shop (Solo Motorsports) but they mainly do fabricated stuff. For this "bolt on" stuff sometimes these other shops charge less. I'll call Rancho Motorsports and get a quote from them. What horror stories have you heard?