i am torn between what kind of IFS lift to get. i was looking at the 3" cornfed spacer system with the rear aal, brake proportion valve, and diff drop kit (what does that do anyways?) for $290 plus shipping. but spacers seem like a cheapo way to lift and not gain any performance. so then i looked at coilovers; mainly the 0-3.5" basic fabtech lift or the 0-3.5" downey system. some of the systems are friggin expensive. what will a coilover kit do to the steering and stuff? will ball joints and stuff wear out quicker? or would the 4" pro-comp system be better that drops the whole shebang and keeps all the steering crap in line? or maybe just a 1" body lift and 2" cornfed spacers? theres so many possibilities my head is just spinnin. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

The cornfed or the revtek are probably the best kits for the money. They both come with the drop spacers for the front diff to keep the cv's happy, and they both come with the bracket to realign the rear brake porportioning valve. The brake valve actuator has to be raised the same amount as the lift you install or your rear brakes will not work right. The difference between the lifts up front is the revtek uses 2 spacers on each strut, one in the strut spring pack and one above the strut spring pack. This configuration of spacers will make the possibility of over compressing the coil springs on the trail highly unlikely. Also you will only need to use the front diff drop spacers if installing lift on a 4 cylinder short cab; since it is a lot lighter than a 6 cylinder extended cab you actually get almost 4 inchs of lift and therefore need the drop spacers to keep the cv's aligned. As far as steering alignment goes, My truck required a little adjustment; the kit put it just a little toed in. I just woke up from a nap so I hope this makes sense............. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif" alt="" />

how bout the coilovers? advantages/disadvantages over the spacers?

Diff drop is a must, not only for wear and tear, but also for power lost, ever turn a universial socket at high angle and loose torque.

if i get the 3" fabtech coilovers would it help to buy the cornfed diff drop kit?