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Well i got my rough country 3.5" installed this weekend. I added the spacer on top of the strut up front and the upper control arms that came with the kit, and then added the block and rough country shocks in the back. I didnt use the little 1/2" spacer that goes under the springs up front because i didnt feel that 1/2" was worth the effort of dissassembling the entire strut.

 

This pic is on level ground with only the front spacer/control arm done. here the front was 1 1/4" higher than the rear.

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this is one on unlevel ground(front is downhill from the rear) with the front done, and the reat blocks and shocks just before i got the alignment done.

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Anyone ever had an issue with the one side of the truck being like an inch higher than the other after installing a lift? My right side is 1 full inch higher on the right side than it is on the left. The rought country tech rep guy has no idea what would cause that and apparently has never heard of it.

its called the "Chevy lean" and it doesn't just affect lifted trucks, just more noticeable. Usually it's sits lower on the gas tank side.

 

 

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Hey Guys, Figured I'd post this here too.

I have 4 brand new never mounted still have stickers on the tires Goodyear Duratracs. These tires are 325/60/20 and are "35 tires. I had planned on using this on my next setup but decided I want to do 38" tires.
So the cost me $1960. I know I cant get that back so I think 1400 is more than fare. That over $500 dollars off brand new tires.
I live in Greenville/Simpsonville South Carolina and will drive a hour to meet up or you can come get them. Best time to contact is mornings. feel free to text. Text 864-360-one nine 8 five

I do have them posted in the ForSale forum.

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Hey guys i bought 38"x15.5 tires for my 2014 sierra 1500 and i also bought a 7" suspension lift with a 2" body lift i was wondering if i could only put de 7" lift and cut the fenders will it fit?

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Hey guys i bought 38"x15.5 tires for my 2014 sierra 1500 and i also bought a 7" suspension lift with a 2" body lift i was wondering if i could only put de 7" lift and cut the fenders will it fit?

You'll need to provide a lot more information than that, too many variables.

 

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Hey guys i bought 38"x15.5 tires for my 2014 sierra 1500 and i also bought a 7" suspension lift with a 2" body lift i was wondering if i could only put de 7" lift and cut the fenders will it fit?

hell no. Unless you mean by cutting the fenders you'll remove them

 

 

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Jnach, have you went with a larger tire yet? I am debating on doing the zone and stuffing 35" dia tire in there. Hoping to see what the truck looks like with meatier tires and the stock chrome wheels like you have.

No I haven't yet but I'm planning on a a Toyo soon :)

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Hey guys, So I am going to be lifting my 2016 Silverado 1500 5.3L LTZ Z71 with a Zone 4.5'' lift within the next week or so. I am wanting to fit as much tire under it as possible. I see Zone's website says I can fit 33x12.5x18 with my stock rims, but I was hoping to fit 35's. It says I have to have a 20x9 wheel with 5.75 backspace in order to fit 35x12.5x20.

 

I have a few questions & concerns. I received multiple quotes and most are ranging around 2400-2500 with Lift + Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks + Alignment + Labor. I've seen this is on the highend as far as labor goes, but I don't think I have many options since I want it done correctly by professionals. I'm also thinking I will get the lift first and see how small my 265x65x18's look under it to see if I actually want 33's or 35's.

 

Next is gearing. Should I regear if I put 33's or 35's under the 4.5'' Lift? I know nothing about regearing except the little bit that I have read through these forums. I have also gone through all 213 pages of the suspension lift topic. I also will not be doing much offroading outside of hauling bicycles down some dirt roads to trails.

 

It just seems like a whole lot more money involved when lifting and wanting bigger tires that I had assumed. I've seen some people fit 35's under a 4.5'' Zone Lift with minor rubbing that they ziptied or small trim, I'm just stuck going back and forth in my head trying to justify all of this.

 

Any input or help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks guys!! I cross posted to my own topic just in case.

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Hey guys, So I am going to be lifting my 2016 Silverado 1500 5.3L LTZ Z71 with a Zone 4.5'' lift within the next week or so. I am wanting to fit as much tire under it as possible. I see Zone's website says I can fit 33x12.5x18 with my stock rims, but I was hoping to fit 35's. It says I have to have a 20x9 wheel with 5.75 backspace in order to fit 35x12.5x20.

 

I have a few questions & concerns. I received multiple quotes and most are ranging around 2400-2500 with Lift + Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks + Alignment + Labor. I've seen this is on the highend as far as labor goes, but I don't think I have many options since I want it done correctly by professionals. I'm also thinking I will get the lift first and see how small my 265x65x18's look under it to see if I actually want 33's or 35's.

 

Next is gearing. Should I regear if I put 33's or 35's under the 4.5'' Lift? I know nothing about regearing except the little bit that I have read through these forums. I have also gone through all 213 pages of the suspension lift topic. I also will not be doing much offroading outside of hauling bicycles down some dirt roads to trails.

 

It just seems like a whole lot more money involved when lifting and wanting bigger tires that I had assumed. I've seen some people fit 35's under a 4.5'' Zone Lift with minor rubbing that they ziptied or small trim, I'm just stuck going back and forth in my head trying to justify all of this.

 

Any input or help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks guys!! I cross posted to my own topic just in case.

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Can't speak for the Zone 4.5" pricing, but that price is about what I paid for my 6" BDS lift on my Denali.

 

As far as re-gearing, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I have 35's (and a 5.3 with the 8 speed tm & 3.42's) and power is fine in my eyes. I also did intake, exhaust & a tune to compensate.

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Hey guys, So I am going to be lifting my 2016 Silverado 1500 5.3L LTZ Z71 with a Zone 4.5'' lift within the next week or so. I am wanting to fit as much tire under it as possible. I see Zone's website says I can fit 33x12.5x18 with my stock rims, but I was hoping to fit 35's. It says I have to have a 20x9 wheel with 5.75 backspace in order to fit 35x12.5x20.

 

I have a few questions & concerns. I received multiple quotes and most are ranging around 2400-2500 with Lift + Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks + Alignment + Labor. I've seen this is on the highend as far as labor goes, but I don't think I have many options since I want it done correctly by professionals. I'm also thinking I will get the lift first and see how small my 265x65x18's look under it to see if I actually want 33's or 35's.

 

Next is gearing. Should I regear if I put 33's or 35's under the 4.5'' Lift? I know nothing about regearing except the little bit that I have read through these forums. I have also gone through all 213 pages of the suspension lift topic. I also will not be doing much offroading outside of hauling bicycles down some dirt roads to trails.

 

It just seems like a whole lot more money involved when lifting and wanting bigger tires that I had assumed. I've seen some people fit 35's under a 4.5'' Zone Lift with minor rubbing that they ziptied or small trim, I'm just stuck going back and forth in my head trying to justify all of this.

 

Any input or help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks guys!! I cross posted to my own topic just in case.

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i paid $1700 INSTALLED for my zone. What motor/gear combo do you have?

 

 

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i paid $1700 INSTALLED for my zone. What motor/gear combo do you have?

 

 

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I have a 5.3L , but have no idea what gear combo. It's a stock 2016 1500 Z71 LTZ 5.3L. I really wish I could get $1700 or even $2000 out the door. I live around St Louis, MO and apparently all the shops love to get paid.

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