This is my summation of my story.
I have a 2020 pioneer 1000-5.
I did the high lifter 2.5" bracket lift.
The ride is stiffer.
Suspension is like politics.
You might like it.
You might not like it.
Someone else may like it.
Someone else may not like it.
For the majority we like PLUSH rides.
Kinda like everyone likes low taxes.
To me, the stiffer ride is better in harsh drops.
That is where it ends.
I was fine on OE axles for maybe 800 miles.
I never bound up from what I remember.
On one long drive my wife and I noticed a click from the front on turns.
It eventually got bad.
Clicking while going straight even.
It was the front cv shaft.
I put rhino 2.0 on front.
So far so good.
Then I added fox shocks.
Super impressed at the ride improvement.
I am currently waiting on a set of c-fab arms so I can ditch the bracket lift.
From my understanding that will also improve my ride while keeping the lift.
This is my easiest summation of what I have done. I have done alot more to my machine than what is described above.
I like the lift. I want the lift. I feel like I need the lift.
I could not say if the lift itself caused strain on the axles. In theory anything that changes original drive angles can cause stress. However there are guys who are bone stock that break axles and people with portals who are fine.
Personally I would not worry about differentials when considering a lift.
Tire size/weight is what I would concern myself with when it comes to differentials.
After my big message I hope it helps some.
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That's a great assessment and exactly what I would expect. I'm glad you chimed in because I had my eye on the highlifter kit as well. Little less stress on driveline and should be a little softer ride then a 3" lift. I'm also assuming its more like a 2" lift. I'm still on the fence. A friend of mine just installed a 3" lift on his 2017 commander and is taking it out toady and is going to give me his opinion. Thanks!!
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