What lift do yall recommend?

[Vecman]

I completely agree with this! I had an install for the Eventure and went with the commuter because I wanted to have the truck complete. One of the best things about Carli is that it doesn’t matter if you buy as a complete lift or piece it together it’s the same price. The most important thing is the shock lift install. Get everything else later

In OPs case though, I think I’d rather have E-Venture now and wait for wheels/tires later. If he does go commuter and everything else, then upgrades to e-cliks later on, you do pay a bit more since you bought the commuter shocks to begin with. I’d go all in on the lift, and replace wheels and tires later. It will still look great and you’ll have the best ride for sure, whether on road, towing, or off road

 

[Optimus🤖]

I got the same setup as @xrocket21 but ordered on the Black Friday deal. The Fox shocks made a huge difference so I didn't end up salty .

 

[xrocket21]

I got the same setup as @xrocket21 but ordered on the Black Friday deal. The Fox shocks made a huge difference so I didn't end up salty .

 

[thatdood]

When I was considering BDS they had a 10% military and first responders discount if you fall under that category. Used my wife’s GOV-X to view pricing

 

[Alpine_otlw]

I'm running the Carli signature series with every option and I've put 15k miles of fire roads on it.. not a single complaint with the suspension (those who've seen my posts know my complaints are Ford related haha). But now I'm ready for kings.

So, I'd say if you go Carli, get the Kit that will get you as close to your dream build and upgrade to E venture shocks later.

 

[Crimson23]

Just curiosity here, why is Carli so much more expensive than BDS, is it really that much better? @xrocket21 lift looks pretty freakin badass to me. I am a total amateur when it comes to suspension, just wondering.

 

[Tremor32]

Just preference I guess. Not a knock on BDS, don’t know much about their products.
I have had many friends in the past chase a superior quality ride with other manufacturers and spend gobs of money chasing components only to end up trying to put it back to stock, or ditching the truck all together. You can rip the bandage off hair by hair or a one and done.
My 2006 F350 I went with the ICON suspension 6” and at that everyone out west was using them. It was well worth the $$$$ at the time and I never regretted it one bit. Now Carli is the the thing and again $$$$, no regrets!

 

[thatdood]

When I did the math of Carli BackCountry vs BDS full kits, I don’t remember BDS being a whole lot cheaper…

Let me see if I can find my spreadsheet

 

[Crimson23]

From what I saw, the BDS 3.5 in lift with Fox 2.0 is $2200. The Carli starts there, but has many add-ons. Maybe I am not reading it correctly. As I said, I am a total amateur at this stuff.

 

[thatdood]

From what I saw, the BDS 3.5 in lift with Fox 2.0 is $2200. The Carli starts there, but has many add-ons. Maybe I am not reading it correctly. As I said, I am a total amateur at this stuff.

BDS 5in kit with the reservoir shocks 4900
Carli BackCountry - 6100 (w/ Carli Radius Arms)

Not apples to apples, the BDS is a 2.5 vs 2.0 BackCountry reservoir shock. You could do without the Carli Radius Arms and that would be $4500

 

[Crimson23]

I definitely need to do some more homework on this before I jump in to the world of suspensions.

 

[thatdood]

I was very close to going BDS, I don’t think you can go wrong either way

 

[Cux211]

I would go with a Carli backcountry more than likely but it’s purely a money thing I could never justify $12k for a lift

 

[Crimson23]

Good to know, thanks!

 

[FuelTankReInforcedSkidPlt]

I can't recommend it yet, but after quite a bit of research I went with BDS 5" Radius Arm PE Kit and Custom Deaver Springs.
Waiting for both my dad to recover from neck surgery and for the Deavers to show up before I can install it.

I can however recommend Nick@ApolloOff-Road dude is awesome to work with and knowledgeable with questions.

Hope to have put it though it's paces before big bend.

 

[Whaler27]

You have to ask yourself, why do I need a lift? These are already 2” taller from non tremors.

These are the reasons I didn’t.

1. I have a 7’ garage door on my shop. It wouldn’t fit with a lift.
2. My truck camper jacks are maxed out to get on the truck as is. A lift would not work without blocks or something making it even scarier to put on.
3. A lot of garages are 7’ beam height making it tough to park.

Considerations besides the costs to modify.

Cheers

This is why I asked about the purpose of the lift.

We often talk about lift options, here and on the Jeep sites, but there’s usually an objective we’re trying to help achieve.

Sometime people want to fit a particular tire size, but it’s for looks only, so the truck doesn’t need room for flex. Some folks prefer a little trimming to being way up in the air. Some folks want clearance, but suspension travel is less important. Some folks want to run washboard at speed. The combinations/possibilities are endless. Without knowing what he’s trying to accomplish the answer could range from no lift (if he only wanted to run 37s), to a $300 leveling kit, to adjustable air bags, to a full blown suspension lift of 3” to 7” or more.

For me, this question was like asking, “What kind of boots should I get?” The answer kinda depends on whether you want boots for riding a horse, fording a stream, or ice-fishing…

 

[Rocnwilly]

Anyone using Carli components front and rear with Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Adjustable w/ Reservoir shocks?
How often do Fox and King shocks need to be rebuilt? Only looking for the minimal lift 2-3" to get a better ride on and off-road.

 

[Tremor32]

I have the Carli 3” level with the Carli 2.0 rez shocks. It made a great difference in the on road handling. Can’t speak to off roading.

 

[512Tremor]

Does the Carli lift delete the scale and leveling headlights features of the truck? Also does anyone have the 5.5” lift or does that make the truck to tall for daily practical uses?

 

[thatdood]

Does the Carli lift delete the scale and leveling headlights features of the truck? Also does anyone have the 5.5” lift or does that make the truck to tall for daily practical uses?

I have 5.5 and lost no practical uses. I tow a 21 foot boat, 37 foot camper, and 12 foot single axle trailer.

Side by side a 5.5 and 3.5, while you can tell the difference, I think you will be shocked how close they really are. I vote 5.5