2wd lifting questions/regrets/advice?

Bpun2016 · April 14, 2016

Whats up fellas,

I have a 2015 silverado 5.3 V8 that im looking to get lifted with some 35s. Looking through the threads it seems most are 4wd vehicles so Im looking for some of the 2wd truck drivers advice.

Im in California so its not gonna be off pavement too much except for all the pot holes around L.A. and the occasional dirt road to fishing holes in the sierra mountains. Im coming from an 01 f-150 4wd with 8 in lift with 37s but i just did not use the truck to its capabilities enough so opted for a 2wd this time.

Any advice on lift kits or setups with levelers/body lifts? Im currently leaning toward a pro comp kit 6" to clear those 35s

Any regrets or changes you also wish you would have done?

Nolasaintz · April 14, 2016

4.5" Maxtrac spindles with Bilstien 5100's will get ya about 6.5", enough to clear 35's. Add a 4-5" block in the rear, pretty cheap setup that'll still ride nice.

I run 3" Maxtrac spindles with Fox 2.0 set at a little over 2" of lift, and run 295/60(34x12). Wish I'd have gotten the 4.5" spindles though. Probably gonna add Zone 1.5" body lift soon.

Sean D · April 15, 2016

CST spindles keeps the same geometry and your ball joints won't wear out as fast

Bpun2016 · April 15, 2016

with just the spindle lift will the front tires stick out further than the back ones?

fondupot · April 15, 2016

with just the spindle lift will the front tires stick out further than the back ones?

Typically yes. It's the only way to keep similar alignment geometry.

Nolasaintz · April 15, 2016

I added 1/4" wheel spacers in the rear of mine with the 3" spindles. I believe with the larger spindles, they'll stick out a little more.

RonnieLS3 · February 23, 2017

I added 1/4" wheel spacers in the rear of mine with the 3" spindles. I believe with the larger spindles, they'll stick out a little more.

Did you like the quality of your kit? I am thinking about getting the 4.5 spindles with adding a .5" spacer totaling 5".

Nolasaintz · February 24, 2017

Yeah man, no problems. Maxtrac spindles are beefier than the stock ones.

I don't go jump sand dunes or anything, my truck is mostly on the street. Perfect lift for a pavement princess. Cheap and rides like stock (until ya put on new big heavy tires).

Post some pics when ya done!