I was looking at the Skyjacker lift from 4 wheel parts and was wondering if the rear leaf springs gave a better ride than the block with add a leaf.

I was also wondering how these compared to the Procomp because it has free installation right now.

Also locally Les Schwabb carries the Fabtech but it is closer to $3200 installed while the Procomp Stage 1 is closer to $2000 and the Skyjacker is $2000-$2500 depending on shocks and rear leafs or blocks.

I have read a lot about the Fabtech and Procomp lifts but I haven't seen much about the RCD or Skyjacker.

Any info would be appreciated.

I have the same question as I am in the process of researching different lifts. Trying to decide between Pro comp, BDS, RCD, Skyjacker, etc. Any and all info would be great from those that have different lifts.

I vote BDS 7", that is what I have on my 2010 DC and it is great. Although I am now looking to upgrade shocks and get rid of the rear block, but thats a personal choice. It is definitely a great lift, plus you can fit 37's.

I was looking at the Skyjacker lift from 4 wheel parts and was wondering if the rear leaf springs gave a better ride than the block with add a leaf.

I was also wondering how these compared to the Procomp because it has free installation right now.

Also locally Les Schwabb carries the Fabtech but it is closer to $3200 installed while the Procomp Stage 1 is closer to $2000 and the Skyjacker is $2000-$2500 depending on shocks and rear leafs or blocks.

I have read a lot about the Fabtech and Procomp lifts but I haven't seen much about the RCD or Skyjacker.

Any info would be appreciated.


none of the above. Go with a coil-over, Camburg, icon, SAWs, Radflo etc. YOu will get a much better functioning lift. Now you will only get maybe 3.5" of lift but a lot more travel out of them than a 4 or 6" lift. PLus your ride will be like a cadillac. Than if you want throw on some UCA's Total chaos or camburgs, or even icons. Those will aid in the 3.5" lift alignment and give you a little more travel. PLus you can still run 35's and it will look good. Dont go cutting up your cross member to drop your suspension and go 6" of lift. Really your dropping your suspension components and your ride will suck ass. I dont care what anyone says a truck with camburg, saws, radflo, or icon will ride better than a 6" lift. Dont use any body lift spacers, or leveling spacers. Thats just my cents if your looking to get a big lift than go with pro comp.

I vote BDS 7", that is what I have on my 2010 DC and it is great. Although I am now looking to upgrade shocks and get rid of the rear block, but thats a personal choice. It is definitely a great lift, plus you can fit 37's.

whats the point in running a 37" tire? WHy go that big? and have to change all your gearing use more gas, to just run the freeways? Or do you actually use the 37" for offroading?

I would agree with Tundra Dude... Even though I run a spacer lift right now, I would like to upgrade to some coilovers (Camburg, I even heard Fox has some pretty sweet coilovers). Im just not into losing more MPG, power, and my garage spot for a big-a$$ lift. The 6-inch lift looks cool don't get me wrong, but just not practical (for me that is)... unless you have to cross a swamp and a river to get to where you need to go. Just my 2 cents, no offense to the guys who run a big lift.

As far as the Drop-Bracket style 6" lifts, I can say that the RCD is nice, because instead of just using your stock coilover assembly's and moving them down via a large spacer, the RCD lift uses longer Bilstein 5100 series shocks (bigger piston, and better valving). Very high quality kit that rides really nice both on and off-road.
Toyota Tundra Equipment and Accessories at Wheeler's Off-Road (http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tundra.htm)

I would agree with Tundra Dude... Even though I run a spacer lift right now, I would like to upgrade to some coilovers (Camburg, I even heard Fox has some pretty sweet coilovers). Im just not into losing more MPG, power, and my garage spot for a big-a$$ lift. The 6-inch lift looks cool don't get me wrong, but just not practical (for me that is)... unless you have to cross a swamp and a river to get to where you need to go. Just my 2 cents, no offense to the guys who run a big lift.

:beavbutt: well said.

:beavbutt: well said.



Word Up! :afro:

If you're planning a show & shine build, a drop bracket is certainly a valid way to go. RCD makes a good kit, IMHO better than Fabtech and ProComp. The BDS kit looks good too, for a drop bracket.

Just don't kid yourself that the height gained by installing a drop bracket will automatically translate to offroad performance. It's probably better to say that in some cases, installing a drop bracket won't terribly hurt the truck's performance offroad.

2nd-gens have a wide enough stance...about equivalent to a 1st-gen with LT...that going up 6" isn't going to be a nightmare the way that the 1st-gen Tacos can be with 6" drop brackets.

If you want real performance, it's going to cost you, but it is worth it. Look at the other recent threads in this forum.