Hey guys! Im in the market for new tires and a lift. Im leaning towards the Smithfield 3" lift but What do you all suggest? Im wanting to go up to a 29 inch tire.

2016 Zforce 800EX

I wouldn't go higher than 2". I have a 2 inch bracket lift on mine with 29's and they clear fine and I think I am going to lower my lift to 1" for center of gravity purposes. It's not really tippy but I do feel a little more concerned at times mostly if I am going down a hill and I have to traverse it at an angle. If you are just running mud then I would go with 3" and 30" tires.  The higher you go the more likely to roll it. 
P.S watched my buddy roll his rzr 800 Saturday night trying to do a drunken donut on pavement.... I don't know what he was thinking 50" machine... but it was pretty funny.

I chatted with one dealer that worked extensively on building a kit. Angles went bad after 2", they did a lot of measuring. I seem to remember they liked 1.5"

They give up on the kit as the felt they couldn't keep it in a price range that would make it attractive.

[2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS]

I also hear-tell that the CFM CV joints don't have the operational range that others do like Rhinos and some others. I'd be real carful with any lift. Axles aren't cheap and you can keep breaking them.. where a good set of belly armor is a one-time purchase. JMO

I also hear-tell that the CFM CV joints don't have the operational range that others do like Rhinos and some others. I'd be real carful with any lift. Axles aren't cheap and you can keep breaking them.. where a good set of belly armor is a one-time purchase. JMO

Well said.

as a side note I haven't had any axle issue yet (knock on wood) with my 2 inch lift and 29" tires. I have low mileage still but I hill climb and rock crawl a lot.

Okay so 2 inch lift. Lol. SuperAtv lift? Or the Ebay Rzr 800 lift?

Okay so 2 inch lift. Lol. SuperAtv lift? Or the Ebay Rzr 800 lift?

There is a lift out there that is made for the Zforce, I would go with that. Maybe super atv or Smithfield I think has a bracket lift. I would not get a spring spacer lift.

anyone running the rzr 800 lift kit, im thinking of ordering that one.

in terms of skidplates, any advice?

anyone running the rzr 800 lift kit, im thinking of ordering that one.

in terms of skidplates, any advice?

I did the RZR 800 lift. If you don't have a band saw, easy way to cut the brackets to fit and a welder to tac them in place I would spend the money on a lift that is made for the machine. The RZR 800 lift does not fit without modification.

anyone running the rzr 800 lift kit, im thinking of ordering that one.

in terms of skidplates, any advice?

I did the RZR 800 lift. If you don't have a band saw, easy way to cut the brackets to fit and a welder to tac them in place I would spend the money on a lift that is made for the machine. The RZR 800 lift does not fit without modification.

im glad i read this before buying the kit, i do have a welder but i woudlnt trust myself 
guess il wait and get a specific one for the Z8.

thanks again

Guys,
I have run with a Smithfield 3" lift for about 500 miles so far
I run the B2 setting with Pitbull Growler 27.5" tires @ 8psi +- and Elka Stage 5 shocks
I ride in PA  technical trails ,(steep- rocky) changeling exploring I like to go off main trails where most do not.
MY CF is planted, goes through, climbs up, side-hills climbs over everything, large rocks, logs very well, no drama. its a different ride, go more places due to ground clearance.
In fact the big boys I ride with have issues with clutches & belts, low range MY CF is in the zone.
MY saying , pisses them off! " CFmoto- going where Can-ams can't" LOL 
Engine brake works well on steep (PUCKER) downhills when your foot is holding you in your seat and the sky disappears .
I do use caution at speed, again I run with the big boys and she feels planted.
Stabbed my inner front axel boot with a stick I guess, pulled apart the CV (looks new) so far ,no issues, no metal, no wear, no problem no drama 

Was the smithfield a  bolt on . Did you have to buy anything else to make it work..   
thanks

comes as a kit,nothing else needed
easy bolt on, BEER... not in a rush in about 1/2 hr front...BEER... then 1/2 hr for the back
easy to remove.
I did use a small bottle jack between the top of tire and underside of SS bumper tube to add (slight pressure-fine adjustability) to align the bolt holes when installing the shock,worked like a charm.
You will understand if you install or pm me ahead and I will give you a few tips I learned

Who sells these bracket lifts? I'd be interested in the 2 or 3" lift. Welding or cutting isn't a problem. I see yall saying Smith, but I can't locate this dealer. Can anyone provide a link?