Fabtech or Rough Country

halfAhoe · 02-03-2006, 07:44 AM

I have the spindle lift I want for my 99 2 door tahoe narrowed down to those 2. What are some opinions on each. I am also looking at getting some MT wheels (Classic II 5x5 15"x8") and tires (Baja radial MTX 32x11.50R15).

The thing I like about the Fabetch is that it has a 4" rear block already so I could throw a spacer on as well and get the front up 5.5-6, the RC has a 2inch rear and levels the front; but for the price of the Fabtech ~820 shipped, I can get the RC spindles, steering damper, and nitrogen charged shocks and still afford the tires and wheels ~1470 shipped for all....the lift is 429.

donthaveaclue · 02-07-2006, 09:03 PM

i would say RC
thats what im gonna be using when the time comes

txhotrod · 03-17-2006, 03:55 PM

I have been running a RC 6" lift in my Jeep and I love it. It is their new X series. Lots of flex and a good ride. BTW I am also a dealer for them, when your ready give me a call, I give good discounts to all club members.

Joe

Phase3 Performance
409-943-4305
www.p3perf.com

Cougar Rugby · 03-17-2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txhotrod

I have been running a RC 6" lift in my Jeep and I love it. It is their new X series. Lots of flex and a good ride. BTW I am also a dealer for them, when your ready give me a call, I give good discounts to all club members.

Joe

Phase3 Performance
409-943-4305
www.p3perf.com

Hey, I work down in Texas City & my gym is right off 8th ave... I'm trying to remember if I've seen your shop or not. Does it sometimes have a huge light blue 80's chevy sitting out front sometimes?

FAST ATTACK · 04-03-2006, 01:37 PM

Hey txhotrod, I have a 03 1500HD 2wd and would like to see what our member price is for a set of 4" lift spindles and 4" blocks. Thanks, Donny

threecar · 07-14-2006, 07:11 PM

I just did the RC spindle lift last week, and I would highly reccomend it. The 2" blocks for the rear make the truck level.

The only complaint I have is that they didnt either plug the bolt holes for the calipers or chase the threads after they painted the spindles. Aside from that, its all good.

SierraSLT · 11-17-2006, 09:32 PM

Go for Rough Country

1BAD9T7 · 11-20-2006, 06:44 PM

Any pictures of the truck?

I have an 89' Chevy 2wd that I want to put a small lift on, already have 31/12.5/15 tires and rims...Just trying to decide on the lift.

Jason

1BAD9T7 · 11-20-2006, 06:45 PM

Any pictures of the truck?

I have an 89' Chevy 2wd that I want to put a small lift on, already have 31/12.5/15 tires and rims...Just trying to decide on the lift.

Jason

bclassbd · 12-24-2006, 06:05 PM

hey man if you have the 31s on your 1500 and want to lift it, go with the rough country 4" lift, keepin my 31's and doing the lift and i did the homework and it looks good

Danielson · 12-24-2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bclassbd

hey man if you have the 31s on your 1500 and want to lift it, go with the rough country 4" lift, keepin my 31's and doing the lift and i did the homework and it looks good

yup Im keeping my 31s for a while after i do the rc lift. Then Ill be upgrading to 33s when the money comes

bclassbd · 12-24-2006, 10:41 PM

yea im just doing the 4" lift till i can get a damn fabtech crossmember, got everything else but that, than i'll do 35's most likely

Danielson · 12-25-2006, 05:27 AM

They got a guy in town with a 7 inch fabtech on a 2wd extended cab pickup. on 35s. Looks good

bclassbd · 12-25-2006, 12:53 PM

yeah check this thing out. its the 7.5 lift with 2.5 coil spacers, fliped shackles in the rear for a total of 11 inch lift. 20 inch rims with 35" nitto grapplers. 2 inch body lift. i seen this thing in real life and its bitchin

bigcody · 01-21-2007, 09:30 PM

RC got my truck sitting high up!!!

bigmookied · 02-19-2007, 08:27 AM

Stay away from the Fabtech if you have a 99 - 07 HD. Go with the CST for your own sanity.

I have the 6" Fabtech and have had to put more money into it to get it right (Heavy Duty Tie Rods, Dual Steering stabilizer, Cognito kit, alignment every month, new set of tires).

My buddy has the same truck with the CST and not one issue. He has 22k miles and his BFG's still look like new.

Go with the CST, it is worth the extra $500 or so more. The way they support the steering really helps out, as well as their not kicking the front wheels out beyond the fender is perfect (oh yeah, I had to cut the valance and bumper too!!!)

GoldenSleeper04 · 03-07-2007, 07:41 PM

Did your buddy have the BFG AT or Muds?

bigmookied · 03-24-2007, 10:59 AM

He has the AT KO's.

I just bought the ProComp Xtreme AT (not the X Terrain) and they are very nice. Come with a 40,000 mile treadwear warranty.

They are a pretty quiet and still have a more aggressive look.

Check those out if you have a chance, just be careful with the 4Wheel parts sales, it is almost cheaper to buy them off sale if you have another dealer's price for them to match.

Good luck.

j.eary · 03-24-2007, 06:19 PM

I used the FabTech 6" on my '99 Suburban...could not have asked for anything better, in my opinion. Still rides like stock, nice cushy, luxury ride that it came with.

chevycoonazz · 03-24-2007, 09:42 PM

this might not help you but i just ordered a rc spindle kit too. i did a lot of research about rc and most people swear by it. good luck

View Poll Results: Which one
Rough Country 4"	73	46.79%
Fabtech 4"	63	40.38%
Other	20	12.82%
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02-03-2006, 07:44 AM	#1
halfAhoe stock schmock Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2005 Member ID: 36850 Pics: My Gallery Location: deep south Age: 30 Posts: 186	Fabtech or Rough Country I have the spindle lift I want for my 99 2 door tahoe narrowed down to those 2. What are some opinions on each. I am also looking at getting some MT wheels (Classic II 5x5 15"x8") and tires (Baja radial MTX 32x11.50R15). The thing I like about the Fabetch is that it has a 4" rear block already so I could throw a spacer on as well and get the front up 5.5-6, the RC has a 2inch rear and levels the front; but for the price of the Fabtech ~820 shipped, I can get the RC spindles, steering damper, and nitrogen charged shocks and still afford the tires and wheels ~1470 shipped for all....the lift is 429.

02-07-2006, 09:03 PM	#2
donthaveaclue need new comment here Status: Offline Join Date: May 2005 Member ID: 28304 Pics: My Gallery Location: garner north carolina Age: 25 Posts: 379	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country i would say RC thats what im gonna be using when the time comes 04 avalanche some bump some billet some bling soon to have a higher alltitude

03-17-2006, 03:55 PM	#3
txhotrod Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2006 Member ID: 44025 Pics: My Gallery Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 2	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country I have been running a RC 6" lift in my Jeep and I love it. It is their new X series. Lots of flex and a good ride. BTW I am also a dealer for them, when your ready give me a call, I give good discounts to all club members. Joe Phase3 Performance 409-943-4305 www.p3perf.com

04-03-2006, 01:37 PM	#5
FAST ATTACK Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2006 Member ID: 45041 Pics: My Gallery Location: HOUSTON Posts: 2	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country Hey txhotrod, I have a 03 1500HD 2wd and would like to see what our member price is for a set of 4" lift spindles and 4" blocks. Thanks, Donny


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07-14-2006, 07:11 PM	#6
threecar Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Member ID: 7735 Pics: My Gallery Location: florida Age: 32 Posts: 97	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country I just did the RC spindle lift last week, and I would highly reccomend it. The 2" blocks for the rear make the truck level. The only complaint I have is that they didnt either plug the bolt holes for the calipers or chase the threads after they painted the spindles. Aside from that, its all good. 90' GMC C2500 4" Rough Country spindles, BFG 33's, Eaton limited slip, And a few items from Alpine, Rockford Fosgate, Kicker, and Infinity. Last edited by threecar : 07-14-2006 at 07:12 PM.

11-17-2006, 09:32 PM	#7
SierraSLT nebraskaz71 for president Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2005 Member ID: 34118 Pics: My Gallery Location: Arkansas Age: 23 Posts: 783	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country Go for Rough Country 03 GMC Sierra ECSB SLT

11-20-2006, 06:44 PM	#8
1BAD9T7 Blown daily Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2002 Member ID: 2622 Pics: My Gallery Location: Central California Age: 34 Posts: 508	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country Any pictures of the truck? I have an 89' Chevy 2wd that I want to put a small lift on, already have 31/12.5/15 tires and rims...Just trying to decide on the lift. Jason 1997 Yukon heavily modded 2005 Lexus IS 300 1991 RS/Z28 heavily modded 1969 Camaro SS 1957 Chevy 150 1994 Chevy 2500 2004 Big Bear Choppers Venom Pro Street http://www.fquick.com/RU-QWIK

11-20-2006, 06:45 PM	#9
1BAD9T7 Blown daily Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2002 Member ID: 2622 Pics: My Gallery Location: Central California Age: 34 Posts: 508	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country Any pictures of the truck? I have an 89' Chevy 2wd that I want to put a small lift on, already have 31/12.5/15 tires and rims...Just trying to decide on the lift. Jason 1997 Yukon heavily modded 2005 Lexus IS 300 1991 RS/Z28 heavily modded 1969 Camaro SS 1957 Chevy 150 1994 Chevy 2500 2004 Big Bear Choppers Venom Pro Street http://www.fquick.com/RU-QWIK

12-24-2006, 06:05 PM	#10
bclassbd Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 60360 Pics: My Gallery Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 58	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country hey man if you have the 31s on your 1500 and want to lift it, go with the rough country 4" lift, keepin my 31's and doing the lift and i did the homework and it looks good

12-24-2006, 10:41 PM	#12
bclassbd Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 60360 Pics: My Gallery Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 58	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country yea im just doing the 4" lift till i can get a damn fabtech crossmember, got everything else but that, than i'll do 35's most likely

12-25-2006, 05:27 AM	#13
Danielson 1995 Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2005 Member ID: 34653 Pics: My Gallery Location: south LA Posts: 1,150	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country They got a guy in town with a 7 inch fabtech on a 2wd extended cab pickup. on 35s. Looks good

12-25-2006, 12:53 PM	#14
bclassbd Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 60360 Pics: My Gallery Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 58	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country yeah check this thing out. its the 7.5 lift with 2.5 coil spacers, fliped shackles in the rear for a total of 11 inch lift. 20 inch rims with 35" nitto grapplers. 2 inch body lift. i seen this thing in real life and its bitchin Last edited by bclassbd : 12-25-2006 at 12:54 PM.

01-21-2007, 09:30 PM	#15
bigcody Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Member ID: 39689 Pics: My Gallery Location: louisiana Posts: 53	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country RC got my truck sitting high up!!! 1988 Chevy Silverado 2wd 1998 complete front end with billet New Paint New 350 engine New tranny 6/4 inch suspension lift 35x12.5x20 nitto mud grapplers 20 inch boss 304 chrome wheels

02-19-2007, 08:27 AM	#16
bigmookied Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 63883 Pics: My Gallery Location: East Valley, AZ Posts: 69	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country Stay away from the Fabtech if you have a 99 - 07 HD. Go with the CST for your own sanity. I have the 6" Fabtech and have had to put more money into it to get it right (Heavy Duty Tie Rods, Dual Steering stabilizer, Cognito kit, alignment every month, new set of tires). My buddy has the same truck with the CST and not one issue. He has 22k miles and his BFG's still look like new. Go with the CST, it is worth the extra $500 or so more. The way they support the steering really helps out, as well as their not kicking the front wheels out beyond the fender is perfect (oh yeah, I had to cut the valance and bumper too!!!)

03-07-2007, 07:41 PM	#17
GoldenSleeper04 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2006 Member ID: 58984 Pics: My Gallery Location: Florida Posts: 52	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country Did your buddy have the BFG AT or Muds? 2004 Silverado 2wd, 4'' CST Spindle, 3'' Body Lift, 5100 Bilstien, 17'' Helo 835's, 35x12.50 BFG MT

03-24-2007, 10:59 AM	#18
bigmookied Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2007 Member ID: 63883 Pics: My Gallery Location: East Valley, AZ Posts: 69	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country He has the AT KO's. I just bought the ProComp Xtreme AT (not the X Terrain) and they are very nice. Come with a 40,000 mile treadwear warranty. They are a pretty quiet and still have a more aggressive look. Check those out if you have a chance, just be careful with the 4Wheel parts sales, it is almost cheaper to buy them off sale if you have another dealer's price for them to match. Good luck.

03-24-2007, 06:19 PM	#19
j.eary Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 60750 Pics: My Gallery Location: missouri Posts: 21	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country I used the FabTech 6" on my '99 Suburban...could not have asked for anything better, in my opinion. Still rides like stock, nice cushy, luxury ride that it came with. 87 Jimmy, 350 30 over, 9.5:1 comp, Comp Extreme 4x4 cam, Holley TBI, Edelbrock Manifold, Headers w/dual exh, Hypertech Chip

03-24-2007, 09:42 PM	#20
chevycoonazz cajun/coonass Status: Online Join Date: Mar 2007 Member ID: 65272 Pics: My Gallery Location: scott, Louisiana Age: 17 Posts: 568	Re: Fabtech or Rough Country this might not help you but i just ordered a rc spindle kit too. i did a lot of research about rc and most people swear by it. good luck sig by Chuggernaut

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