My stock suspension on my 2002 is shot... no surprise there. I want to replace everything, but don't want to break the bank and a lift kit seems like it would be a better option than replacing the stock parts.
The BDS kit which I've seen for around $450 comes with new springs and rear shocks, and parts to allow the use of stock front shocks. These coils look to be a little tougher than stock which is good since I don't want them to sag as soon as I put them on. So, I've been considering doing that and replacing the front shocks at the same time.
My other thought was the Rusty's kit, but I've heard others on here say it's springs are no good and will sag, so I don't think I'll be doing that.
The BDS seems like the most cost effective option for me, and since I don't really take it off road very often, I just want something that will last through the COLD Minnesota winters and give me a little more clearance in the snow.
When are the upper control arms required? I've searched on all this and did a lot of reading, but I can't seem to figure out if I'll need to do something with the control arms with this modest lift. If I do, I may lean toward the stock setup but try to find some tougher springs.
I don't really want to spend quite the amount of money required for the OME or other options listed, so the BDS seemed like a descent option. I would be open to other suggestions and your opinions though. Thanks.
The BDS kit which I've seen for around $450 comes with new springs and rear shocks, and parts to allow the use of stock front shocks. These coils look to be a little tougher than stock which is good since I don't want them to sag as soon as I put them on. So, I've been considering doing that and replacing the front shocks at the same time.
My other thought was the Rusty's kit, but I've heard others on here say it's springs are no good and will sag, so I don't think I'll be doing that.
The BDS seems like the most cost effective option for me, and since I don't really take it off road very often, I just want something that will last through the COLD Minnesota winters and give me a little more clearance in the snow.
When are the upper control arms required? I've searched on all this and did a lot of reading, but I can't seem to figure out if I'll need to do something with the control arms with this modest lift. If I do, I may lean toward the stock setup but try to find some tougher springs.
I don't really want to spend quite the amount of money required for the OME or other options listed, so the BDS seemed like a descent option. I would be open to other suggestions and your opinions though. Thanks.