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Old 02-16-2011, 11:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Im debating putting a 2 inch lift on my 07 foreman. Is there anything I need to worry about something tearing up. I dont want to be replacing something next year. I do a little mudding but its mostly my hunting rig and the few times I have gotten stuck its been because I bottomed out. Just looking for a little more clearance. I have 26 inch mudlights tires. I wont even get into the brands I am considering because I see the mess that causes.

Take that back, One of my choices is the Twisted Custom lift. Anybody have any experience with that?
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Old 02-16-2011, 01:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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there can be some problems with a lift kit
a little strain on front cv joints but i have herd people say thay got thousnds of miles with no cv damage
idont know about the twisted custom lift
i would look into the ssatv lift imo RICH
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Old 02-16-2011, 01:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Im debating putting a 2 inch lift on my 07 foreman. Is there anything I need to worry about something tearing up. I dont want to be replacing something next year. I do a little mudding but its mostly my hunting rig and the few times I have gotten stuck its been because I bottomed out. Just looking for a little more clearance. I have 26 inch mudlights tires. I wont even get into the brands I am considering because I see the mess that causes.

Take that back, One of my choices is the Twisted Custom lift. Anybody have any experience with that?
For the riding youve said you should have absolutely have no problems with a lift. I use mine for hunting mudding and alot of work and it hasnt had any effect on my machine. I think theres a lil over a thousand miles on it. As far as the twisted custom lift, I looked it up and it looks just like the highlifter kit which is a good kit, its also about the same price. If it were me and I wanted to spend $70 I would go with the highlifter just because its a tried and tru lift, that nobody on this forum atleast has had a problem with. But either way you should still get a quality product. The only ones out there that we've heard people having trouble with were the e-bay no-name kits and moose kits, you should be safe with the rest.

P.S. Dont be afraid to ask, talk, or BS. We had a small problem yesterday but it all worked out and that definitely is not a regular occurance around here, and wont be in the future either.
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I didnt want to kick it off again. I am looking between the ssatv, highlifter, and the flashy gorilla.
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I didnt want to kick it off again. I am looking between the ssatv, highlifter, and the flashy gorilla.
Yea its all good man. Thery're all good, heres the rundown:
HL - about 70 bucks or so, stamped zinc plated (I believe 3/16) steel (will eventually rust)
SSATV - I think its around 90 or so, (I believe 3/16) stainless (will never rust)
Gorilla - Its 200 1/4 billet aluminum. This also will never rust. However (I havent yet heard of this) the simple make up of aluminum is strong when its straight. If it would however bend, there is no bending it back because aluminum breaks (the second time you bend it) and doesnt bend. Being their kit is 1/4" and has a lil more meat to it because it is aluminum you shouldnt have that problem with it.

Thats pretty much the run down on'm.
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Old 02-16-2011, 03:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I went down and paid 75 bucks for my 2" had no problems with it. You might want to look into 27.5 mudlites as well they will fit without a lift.
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