Best bang for buck - lift kit

[jeffncs]

I’m about to do a major ground-up starting with a bare frame. Who has the best kit going these days?

2.5-3.5” with full leaf pack
Include shocks
Cut and flared rear wheel wells
<$1200

Mostly street driven with an occasional trip to URE for some off-road use (easy to moderate trails).

Open to used kits if you’re selling something too!

 

[DirtDonk]

Well, not to shoot ourselves in the foot right out of the gate, but where are you located?
Sometimes (well many times) shipping plays a big role in your price goals.
Leaf spring packs are heavy!

 

[SteveL]

$1200 is pretty tight for a decent suspension.

 

[Hammer6672]

James Duff or Wildhorses can't go wrong with either one

 

[bronkenn]

JBG had an in house brand that will save you some money. They were made by Deaver if I remember correctly.

 

[jeffncs]

Thanks to all for the info. I’ll see what they offer. Worst part is that nothing seems to be in stock (JBG).

For those asking, this is going to be a mostly street-driven truck for ice cream runs. However, I’m also a casual off-road enthusiast. I’m not a big rock crawler, but I enjoy wandering around the woods, splashing through some mud or rolling across small (low-risk) obstacles.

 

[SteveL]

JBG had an in house brand that will save you some money. They were made by Deaver if I remember correctly.

If it's the econo lift I'm thinking of it might be the really stiff old school style. If it's got the old 5pack leafs you don't want it

 

[bronkenn]

As was stated, it was made by Deaver and I put the 2.5 on mine and rides really well. Not the 5 leaf.

 

[BGBronco]

I had the WH 2.5 and went to the WH 1.5 on my current Bronco. Very happy with both. I think in your price range but shipping, in general, is painful.