Lift kit options for 2011 sport

usmc_vet1775 · #1 05-20-2012, 08:53 PM

What are my options? My truck is 2wd and I'm going to make it prerunner style. I've seen some spindles and torsion keys on eBay but other then that what else can I do? I'm looking to go about 4" in the front and 3" in that back.

Redneckstone · #2 05-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Coil or torsion bar. ?

Baller · #3 05-20-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Redneckstone

Coil or torsion bar. ?

He said sport so im thinking T Bar.

usmc_vet1775 · #4 05-20-2012, 08:58 PM

Torsion bar

RedEdge · #5 05-21-2012, 02:49 PM

Well I will be installing a set of ebay spindles on my edge tomorrow. Will let you know how they turn out. Not sure what to think of them just yet. I havent heard any feedback about them.

usmc_vet1775 · #6 05-21-2012, 07:43 PM

Please do - some before and after pics would also be nice. Good luck!

Tom · #7 05-22-2012, 08:54 AM

Don't get torsion keys, see here: Torsion Lift Keys ???

Your options are basically a spindle lift or a body lift. If you want a functions as well as looks, start looking for kits with travel (EG: long travel kit, etc.)

Justincredible · #8 05-22-2012, 09:08 AM

if your going prerunner get a camburg 6" made for tortion bar trucks. 6" up front and then build a leaf pack for the back that can give you 3-4" with flipped shackles, thats if your going for a functional mid travel kit, are you wanting to look like a prerunner? or have an actual prerunner?

usmc_vet1775 · #9 05-22-2012, 10:29 AM

I'm going for a truck that looks like a prerunner that I can still drive across country if I needed too. Not looking for a kit that'll allow me to jump dunes etc. just want the look and be able to drive long distances. Maybe some off road if necessary.

Justincredible · #10 05-22-2012, 10:36 AM

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I'm going for a truck that looks like a prerunner that I can still drive across country if I needed too. Not looking for a kit that'll allow me to jump dunes etc. just want the look and be able to drive long distances. Maybe some off road if necessary.

just get spindles, youll get the lean and it sticks your wheels out a bit up front, no need to change shocks etc. hooks straight up, may want shackles in the back because your rearview mirrir will look at the ground lol shackles are cheap like $30 from autozone

usmc_vet1775 · #11 05-22-2012, 11:22 AM

I think that's my problem. I don't know of any spindles available for my model truck? Only thing that's available (I think) is keys front or shackles for the rear. Or add a leaf.

Tom · #12 05-22-2012, 11:31 AM

The 2011 sport doesn't have a unique suspension IIRC, I believe anything made for the 2001+ Edge and 2006+ sport will work.

Justincredible · #13 05-22-2012, 11:41 AM

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I think that's my problem. I don't know of any spindles available for my model truck? Only thing that's available (I think) is keys front or shackles for the rear. Or add a leaf.

no you can definitely get spindles same as edge 01+ only thing thats different on spindles from coil sprung and edge it the hole on top where the ball joint fits in, the edge/sport have a bigger hole

RedEdge · #14 05-22-2012, 12:45 PM

Yup then do spindles up front with a slight torsion bar crank. Then throw on a 3" add-a-leaf in the back. Will leave your ride level and be about 4" total lift. That's the cheapest suspension route you can go. Then if you want more you can do a body lift.

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usmc_vet1775 · #15 05-22-2012, 03:49 PM

So spindles for edge 01 will work for my sport 11? What do I ask for at autozone. Is spindles one size or do I need to ask for a 3" spindle lift? I appreciate all the feedback.