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bringit · 04-13-2005, 07:33 AM

How good are they, and what about ride? Yesterday I was driving my truck around and spotted a white 80's Blazer and stoped and talked to him. Turns out to be a real nice dude. He said the lift on his truck was Rough Country 4" and said it was the cheapest he found and got it from JC Whitney. Said he was satisfied with it. I looked it up and its 294$ with ever thing needed including pitman arm and shocks. Was hopeing someone had used there products, and could tell me how they like it also.

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-13-2005, 08:17 AM

I have their 4" springs on my Chevy, and they lack much to be desired. They are stiff and have a high spring rate, the tuff country HD springs on my GMC ride much better.

454_72_4X4 · 04-13-2005, 09:30 AM

I've got a 4 in Rough country softride lift on my 72 and it's VERY true to it's name...the rough part anyway.
By looking at the dust on the shock shafts it never gives more than about an inch and a half. And that's over the worst bumps!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-13-2005, 01:52 PM

Never had one of their products but have not heard too much good stuff about them.
-Later

Mudder · 04-13-2005, 01:54 PM

They have been around for a long time.

bringit · 04-13-2005, 03:40 PM

Is it atleast worth the money aside from the crap ride or should I look somewhere else?

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-13-2005, 04:00 PM

In my case I didn't even get a full 4" of lift.

orange72blazer · 04-13-2005, 05:23 PM

I have this lift also, it rides awful and the front sits about 2" lower than the rear.

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-13-2005, 08:51 PM

Might add I just bought 6" springs from a board member and plan on removing the rough country springs.

Cethern · 04-13-2005, 10:31 PM

Well seeing how my copy and paste skills need some work I'll try a link..lolhttp://coloradok5.com/sprin
gratetable.shtml

at lest you can get a idea what the spring rates are

Maybe this will work

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-14-2005, 08:56 AM

Dont get the rough country, its stiff as hell. I had thier 6" on a K5 and it was stiff and rode like crap...you will be dissapointed.
I switched to skyjacker softrides and the difference was night and day.

bringit · 04-14-2005, 09:24 AM

Well I want a kit with everything needed like shocks and brake line brakets,with rear blocks and all hardware. This kit includes all that for 300$, so is there another kit from Superlift or who ever for around that price? The most I could do is 400$ and that would be hurting me. This will only see light offroad duty. I might still have to settle for the rough country because of the good price. If the rough ride is the only complant I think I can deal with that, I drove a 76 Chevy with two extra leafs in front and three extra in the rear for 4 years. And that was a hard ride.
Your input is helping alot

RainFade · 04-14-2005, 09:49 AM

I've got their 4" on my K20 and it rides like a hay wagon and the front does sit lower than the rear (and this is with a 350 I can't imagine how much they'd sag with a bb over them)

The whole kit for the price I think it is a decent deal and it's ok for my occasional use. For a DD no way and someday I will install another lift as the rake is not exactly the look I wanted.

454_72_4X4 · 04-14-2005, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainFade

I've got their 4" on my K20 and it rides like a hay wagon and the front does sit lower than the rear (and this is with a 350 I can't imagine how much they'd sag with a bb over them)

The whole kit for the price I think it is a decent deal and it's ok for my occasional use. For a DD no way and someday I will install another lift as the rake is not exactly the look I wanted.

That's strange. I think there was a couple other replies above that said theirs sits lower in the front with the Rough Country. Mine was actually higher in the front and looked like $hit! I flipped the rear shackles to bring the rear up to match the front.
My lift was what they called softride or easyride or somthing like that..BAHAHAHAHAHA! Yea, right! Their HD version must be just solid steel bars to replace the springs with!

Another point, the 4 in angled blocks that came with my kit were just barely taller than the 3in blocks I took out.

BTW, my truck is big block powered now but had a small block in it at the time I lifted it. I don't think it made any difference at all in height or ride!

If I had the time and $ I'd take my lift out and sell it to ya so I could get something else. But as usual, I have neither!

1972 · 04-14-2005, 12:44 PM

I have a 6" Rough Country kit on my K20.

Problems - rides rough, the teflon spring spacers fell out, the paint is half missing off the shocks, the shock shafts are rusting, the steering arm would not fit the knuckle (I had a spare that fit fine).

You get what you pay for. I would not buy another Rough Country kit. It will work for you for now, but later you will wish that you saved up some more $$$ and bought a different brand.

Jason915 · 04-14-2005, 04:03 PM

I had a Rough Country 4" on my truck and it rode like a log wagon, just switched to a 4" skyjacker softride on all 4 corners and the ride is so much nicer now no comparison. Like 1972 said it will work for you now but you will prolly wish that you spent a little more and went with something better. Actually the Rough Country cost me $250.00 for the front springs and rear blocks that is why I bought it at first, the Skyjacker Softride only cost me 300 for the rear springs and 345 for the front springs so the cost isn't that much more if you compare the quility and ride difference

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-14-2005, 10:31 PM

Yeah, I would strongly advise saving some more money $$ up and getting a better quality lift. You will hate how crappy the ride is IMO.
-Later

7084Driver · 04-22-2005, 08:42 PM

Yea i have them on my 84'. Very rough riding, and i have often thought i may need to pad the roof inside the truck. Some of the smallest dips will launch you into next week. Im restoring a 70' 3/4 ton and i will not be using rough country. Havent had any problems with it, its just too rough of a ride.

scotts 72 · 04-24-2005, 09:28 PM

I have a Rancho 4" lift on my 72 3/4 ton and it blows.

bringit · 04-25-2005, 03:45 AM

I decided on the 4" Pro Comp Lift, it was a reasonable price. I was told by the guy at 4 Wheel Parts that the springs were of better quality than the Skyjackers I was looking at. And they were 80$ cheaper so I got those. I will let you know how they work out for me.

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-25-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringit

I decided on the 4" Pro Comp Lift, it was a reasonable price. I was told by the guy at 4 Wheel Parts that the springs were of better quality than the Skyjackers I was looking at. And they were 80$ cheaper so I got those. I will let you know how they work out for me.

Pro comps are not better than skyjacker, the 4wps salesman told you that because 4wp's owns pro-comp

just fyi....the nickname on ck5 is pro-crap

bringit · 04-25-2005, 02:46 PM

I dont think he wanted me to buy it because they own the company, if he was trying to

me. He would of suggested the most expencive brand. Skyjacker front spring were 150$ apeice and Pro Comp was 108$. Money is tight so I went with Pro Comp. Im only going to use the truck for daily driver, and ocasoinal trail driving on my grandmas land.

bringit · 04-25-2005, 02:47 PM

I double posted

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-26-2005, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringit

I dont think he wanted me to buy it because they own the company, if he was trying to

me. He would of suggested the most expencive brand. Skyjacker front spring were 150$ apeice and Pro Comp was 108$. Money is tight so I went with Pro Comp. Im only going to use the truck for daily driver, and ocasoinal trail driving on my grandmas land.

Doesnt matter which was more expensive, they make more of a profit off the house brand.

bringit · 04-26-2005, 02:40 PM

Why do they suck and which brand is better?

04-13-2005, 07:33 AM	#1
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Rough Country How good are they, and what about ride? Yesterday I was driving my truck around and spotted a white 80's Blazer and stoped and talked to him. Turns out to be a real nice dude. He said the lift on his truck was Rough Country 4" and said it was the cheapest he found and got it from JC Whitney. Said he was satisfied with it. I looked it up and its 294$ with ever thing needed including pitman arm and shocks. Was hopeing someone had used there products, and could tell me how they like it also. __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

04-13-2005, 08:17 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have their 4" springs on my Chevy, and they lack much to be desired. They are stiff and have a high spring rate, the tuff country HD springs on my GMC ride much better. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-13-2005, 09:30 AM	#3
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	I've got a 4 in Rough country softride lift on my 72 and it's VERY true to it's name...the rough part anyway. By looking at the dust on the shock shafts it never gives more than about an inch and a half. And that's over the worst bumps! __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

04-13-2005, 01:52 PM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Never had one of their products but have not heard too much good stuff about them. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-13-2005, 03:40 PM	#6
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Is it atleast worth the money aside from the crap ride or should I look somewhere else? __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

04-13-2005, 01:54 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	They have been around for a long time.

04-13-2005, 04:00 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	In my case I didn't even get a full 4" of lift. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-13-2005, 05:23 PM	#8
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	I have this lift also, it rides awful and the front sits about 2" lower than the rear.

04-13-2005, 08:51 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Might add I just bought 6" springs from a board member and plan on removing the rough country springs. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-13-2005, 10:31 PM	#10
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Spring rate Well seeing how my copy and paste skills need some work I'll try a link..lolhttp://coloradok5.com/sprin gratetable.shtml at lest you can get a idea what the spring rates are Maybe this will work __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit... Last edited by Cethern; 04-14-2005 at 10:00 AM.

04-14-2005, 08:56 AM	#11
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Dont get the rough country, its stiff as hell. I had thier 6" on a K5 and it was stiff and rode like crap...you will be dissapointed. I switched to skyjacker softrides and the difference was night and day. __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

04-14-2005, 09:24 AM	#12
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Well I want a kit with everything needed like shocks and brake line brakets,with rear blocks and all hardware. This kit includes all that for 300$, so is there another kit from Superlift or who ever for around that price? The most I could do is 400$ and that would be hurting me. This will only see light offroad duty. I might still have to settle for the rough country because of the good price. If the rough ride is the only complant I think I can deal with that, I drove a 76 Chevy with two extra leafs in front and three extra in the rear for 4 years. And that was a hard ride. Your input is helping alot __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

04-14-2005, 09:49 AM	#13
RainFade Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 215	I've got their 4" on my K20 and it rides like a hay wagon and the front does sit lower than the rear (and this is with a 350 I can't imagine how much they'd sag with a bb over them) The whole kit for the price I think it is a decent deal and it's ok for my occasional use. For a DD no way and someday I will install another lift as the rake is not exactly the look I wanted. __________________ 71 K20 350/350/205, dealer air, 4" lift, Flowtech,Edel 1406 on 2101, procomp HEI,4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 BFG MT's on slots. 4 wheel disc brakes. My lame K20 page My lame Eaton disc brake page

04-14-2005, 12:44 PM	#15
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	I have a 6" Rough Country kit on my K20. Problems - rides rough, the teflon spring spacers fell out, the paint is half missing off the shocks, the shock shafts are rusting, the steering arm would not fit the knuckle (I had a spare that fit fine). You get what you pay for. I would not buy another Rough Country kit. It will work for you for now, but later you will wish that you saved up some more $$$ and bought a different brand.

04-14-2005, 04:03 PM	#16
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	I had a Rough Country 4" on my truck and it rode like a log wagon, just switched to a 4" skyjacker softride on all 4 corners and the ride is so much nicer now no comparison. Like 1972 said it will work for you now but you will prolly wish that you spent a little more and went with something better. Actually the Rough Country cost me $250.00 for the front springs and rear blocks that is why I bought it at first, the Skyjacker Softride only cost me 300 for the rear springs and 345 for the front springs so the cost isn't that much more if you compare the quility and ride difference __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder Last edited by Jason915; 04-14-2005 at 04:05 PM. Reason: spellling



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04-14-2005, 10:31 PM	#17
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah, I would strongly advise saving some more money $$ up and getting a better quality lift. You will hate how crappy the ride is IMO. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-22-2005, 08:42 PM	#18
7084Driver Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	Yea i have them on my 84'. Very rough riding, and i have often thought i may need to pad the roof inside the truck. Some of the smallest dips will launch you into next week. Im restoring a 70' 3/4 ton and i will not be using rough country. Havent had any problems with it, its just too rough of a ride.

04-24-2005, 09:28 PM	#19
scotts 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: virginia beach VA Posts: 26	I have a Rancho 4" lift on my 72 3/4 ton and it blows.

04-25-2005, 03:45 AM	#20
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	I decided on the 4" Pro Comp Lift, it was a reasonable price. I was told by the guy at 4 Wheel Parts that the springs were of better quality than the Skyjackers I was looking at. And they were 80$ cheaper so I got those. I will let you know how they work out for me. __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

04-25-2005, 02:46 PM	#22
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	I dont think he wanted me to buy it because they own the company, if he was trying to me. He would of suggested the most expencive brand. Skyjacker front spring were 150$ apeice and Pro Comp was 108$. Money is tight so I went with Pro Comp. Im only going to use the truck for daily driver, and ocasoinal trail driving on my grandmas land. __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

04-25-2005, 02:47 PM	#23
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	I double posted __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines. Last edited by bringit; 04-26-2005 at 11:28 AM.

04-26-2005, 02:40 PM	#25
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Why do they suck and which brand is better? __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

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