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90bronconate · 04-29-2004, 01:56 AM

ok so i'm not to happy with my lift kit. a tuff country 6". first i'll make a list of things that went right.

ok, now for the bad.

1. nothing fit. every piece had to be modified(grinded thinner, holes drilled bigger, ect.)

2. directions sucked. they say to discard the factory shims. this made my pinion angle horrible and my whole truck shake on acceleration.

3. the measurments were wrong. i used their measurments for the radius arm brackets and the ttb was cockeyed. i had to weld the holes up and put them were i thought best.

4. they use a wierd d-bolt set up to help in alignment. it doesn't do shit. my camber is 2 degrees off and i'm gonna have to get alignment cams to fix it.

5. the d- bolts that the ttb arms pivot on are 5 grade. i'm kinda scared about that but they'll have to do.

so do your self a favor and don't buy tuff country.

nlinkbronco · 04-29-2004, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 90bronconate

ok so i'm not to happy with my lift kit. a tuff country 6". first i'll make a list of things that went right.

Sorry to hear that man. That's why I'm saving up for a Skyjacker.

Bobby · 04-29-2004, 11:03 AM

Go BDS Its a great kit we had no problems installing it took Oskar and I about 10 hours total

**Marauder** · 04-29-2004, 05:07 PM

I remember reading here a while ago about how someone said that for a Tuff Country lift they had to do a lot of grinding and stuff to get things to fit right. Im going BDS, check this section for my questions about that lift kit. A lot of good things were said about it

90bronconate · 04-29-2004, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marauder

I remember reading here a while ago about how someone said that for a Tuff Country lift they had to do a lot of grinding and stuff to get things to fit right. Im going BDS, check this section for my questions about that lift kit. A lot of good things were said about it

if it was about a month ago then it was me. lol.

well since i got all the bugs finally worked out on this kit, i'm not gonna swap, but it is tempting. i've been reading about BDS and am kind of kicking myself for not going with them, even if it was a little more money.

GearHead · 04-29-2004, 08:48 PM

i have an old 4" tuff country lift. early 90's i bought it. i had no problems.
sorry to hear you had problems.

***Damager*** · 04-29-2004, 11:17 PM

I got a BDS kit

sorry to hear tart country is such crap

mk84bronco · 04-29-2004, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

84brownbronco · 05-01-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 90bronconate

5. the d- bolts that the ttb arms pivot on are 5 grade. i'm kinda scared about that but they'll have to do.

alot of suspension stuff is grade 5. see a grade 8 is stronger but it has no stretch to it. they just shear off. a grade 5 is strong enough and will stretch if it has to.

90bronconate · 05-02-2004, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 84brownbronco

alot of suspension stuff is grade 5. see a grade 8 is stronger but it has no stretch to it. they just shear off. a grade 5 is strong enough and will stretch if it has to.

oh, well that makes sense, i guess there's a method to the madness.

OffRoadPoser · 05-14-2004, 04:47 PM

Not to rub it in, but aren't you glad you saved some money buying a cheaper lift kit?

If you can't afford a quality lift, then don't buy a lift until you can afford one...

90bronconate · 05-15-2004, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OffRoadPoser

Not to rub it in, but aren't you glad you saved some money buying a cheaper lift kit?

If you can't afford a quality lift, then don't buy a lift until you can afford one...

lol. yes and no. the quality is there, it's just the directions and assemly sucked/time consuming. i guess i was expecting a trouble free lift from heaven, and was dissappointed when things didn't go my way. but that's not what this truck is about. trial and error is the only way u learn. now that i look back i'd deffinitely go with bds, but i'm in debt from my tires, and i make hardly any money. so i'm glad i saved, but i'm not happy with tuff country for making it sooo hard to install and the bad/wrong directions.

bronco831 · 05-20-2004, 11:51 AM

man that sucks. maybe thats why they are cheaper?

I'm savin up for a ProComp

**BlueBronco** · 05-20-2004, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco831

man that sucks. maybe thats why they are cheaper?

I'm savin up for a ProComp

bronco831 · 05-20-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueBronco

haha what?!?

Redd · 05-23-2004, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco831

man that sucks. maybe thats why they are cheaper?

I'm savin up for a ProComp

Dude,Pro crap? I got one only cause I got it cheap,If I had to pay full price I would of gotten a Dick Cepeck or a Big Dick's Suspension lift,pro comp is not the best,kind of middle of the road if that.

**Andy351** · 05-24-2004, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Redd

Dude,Pro crap? I got one only cause I got it cheap,If I had to pay full price I would of gotten a Dick Cepeck or a Big Dick's Suspension lift,pro comp is not the best,kind of middle of the road if that.

i'd take my pro comp kit over a BDS anyday. i have beat the shit out of that thing and the only weak spots i have found are ford inherent flaws. the ONLY thing i find better about BDS is their warranty, but then again, maybe they have that better warranty for a reason...their brackets are an inferior design IMO. i want to know why everyone is always saying how good the BDS kit is? soo many people are just saying it because they heard it from someone somewhere that it was a good kit

everyone dogs pro comp, and yes most of their stuff sucks, but i am very happy with my lift. IIRC plug ugly ran a pro comp lift back in the day as well and i don't remember him complaining about it, as well as Chris85 (whose pro comp kit i am now running) and another guy from the WT board. its a good kit, and too many people with no experience sell it short and give it a bad name.

bronco831 · 05-24-2004, 06:28 PM

Ive heard ProComp is up there with Rancho..
works for meeee! :)

Redd · 05-25-2004, 01:36 AM

Well,Warranty has a big part in what you buy,pro comps sucks,my friends 99 chevy's pro comp lift front cradle cracked 9months after installing his lift,his truck is all show no go,street miles only,and they said not covered,even when you can clearly see a weld cracked,oh well.A product is only as good as the warranty and consumer service,which pro comp needs to master,thats why I say middle of the road.Also about experience,In the past 5 months I have lifted 3 trucks,a 02 dodge 2500,stage 2 skyjacker,03 f150 fabtech,92 samaurai rocky road 5" SPOA,and thats this year,I,m not claming to be "mr.know it all" but yes I do have some experience with diffrent brands of lifts.

blueovalsonly · 06-06-2004, 02:01 AM

i gotta say im happy with my 6inch skyjacker lift besides coming free in the back of my bronco when i bought it , it seems to be tough kit

04-29-2004, 11:03 AM	#3
Bobby Dixie Chapter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yulee FL Posts: 677 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 XLT 351W Bobbys Garage	Go BDS Its a great kit we had no problems installing it took Oskar and I about 10 hours total __________________ 93 BRONCO 03 F350 DUALLY 4X4 02 PRAIRIE 650 4X4 76 WIFE

04-29-2004, 08:48 PM	#6
GearHead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: in a pineapple under the sea Posts: 3,319 iTrader: (19) Bronco Info: 95 xl 351 d60/10.25 GearHeads Garage	i have an old 4" tuff country lift. early 90's i bought it. i had no problems. sorry to hear you had problems. __________________ Five generations with an unlocked door and a loaded burgular alarm. http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...il.php?id=2616

04-29-2004, 11:17 PM	#7
*Damager* YER FUKKED NOW...BITCH! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Somewhere taunting a tard like you Posts: 11,985 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1986 Eddie Bauer,1991 EFI 302, TTB and Spooled 8.8 with 35's .. for now....Carnage is Good Damagers Garage	I got a BDS kit sorry to hear tart country is such crap __________________ http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/sup.../registry/1371 A U.S. VETERAN - Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to, and including, my life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.

04-29-2004, 11:47 PM	#8
mk84bronco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phenix City,Al Posts: 544 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1984 bronco XLT mk84broncos Garage	Thanks for the heads up. __________________ 1984 Bronco xlt,351w,mallory distributor and coil,K&N filter.....It's a work in progress... http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...d=4604&s=16214

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04-29-2004, 05:07 PM	#4
Marauder Go, Fight,....Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 6,436 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: 1996 EB Bronco 5.8L 351W, 4" BDS Lift, & 33" Procomp MTs, Custom Console, Sparcos, OBA Marauders Garage	I remember reading here a while ago about how someone said that for a Tuff Country lift they had to do a lot of grinding and stuff to get things to fit right. Im going BDS, check this section for my questions about that lift kit. A lot of good things were said about it

05-14-2004, 04:47 PM	#11
OffRoadPoser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 152 iTrader: (0) OffRoadPosers Garage	Not to rub it in, but aren't you glad you saved some money buying a cheaper lift kit? If you can't afford a quality lift, then don't buy a lift until you can afford one...

05-20-2004, 11:51 AM	#13
bronco831 CRACKWHORE Join Date: May 2004 Location: Watsonville, California Posts: 775 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1990 Bronco XLT bronco831s Garage	man that sucks. maybe thats why they are cheaper? I'm savin up for a ProComp

05-24-2004, 06:28 PM	#18
bronco831 CRACKWHORE Join Date: May 2004 Location: Watsonville, California Posts: 775 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1990 Bronco XLT bronco831s Garage	Ive heard ProComp is up there with Rancho.. works for meeee! :)

05-25-2004, 01:36 AM	#19
Redd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kauai Posts: 195 iTrader: (1) Redds Garage	Well,Warranty has a big part in what you buy,pro comps sucks,my friends 99 chevy's pro comp lift front cradle cracked 9months after installing his lift,his truck is all show no go,street miles only,and they said not covered,even when you can clearly see a weld cracked,oh well.A product is only as good as the warranty and consumer service,which pro comp needs to master,thats why I say middle of the road.Also about experience,In the past 5 months I have lifted 3 trucks,a 02 dodge 2500,stage 2 skyjacker,03 f150 fabtech,92 samaurai rocky road 5" SPOA,and thats this year,I,m not claming to be "mr.know it all" but yes I do have some experience with diffrent brands of lifts.

06-06-2004, 02:01 AM	#20
blueovalsonly Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: gloucester county nj Posts: 15 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1979 bronco 351m auto trans 6inch suspention lift not yet installed blueovalsonlys Garage	i gotta say im happy with my 6inch skyjacker lift besides coming free in the back of my bronco when i bought it , it seems to be tough kit