GrnMtnRider

No, aside from the brackets and adding the spacer pucks everything stays the same. We did the suspension first and then lifted the body. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just did a Rough Country 1.25" body lift this weekend. The only components I needed to change were the front and rear bumper brackets. I did this lift combined with their 3.5" suspension lift. This is the first lift I've ever installed myself and have to say that it was very straight forward and very well thought out. I have no complaints. It took a full day to do both lifts, but that was in my own garage with the truck sitting on stands the entire time. Access to a lift would have cut a few hours for sure. Plus we weren't in a huge hurry, we made a day of it.

Here is my .02 cents, I was in the same situation as yourself for months and just recently pulled the trigger. I was originally leaning towards the RCX 5" or the Skyjacker 4" but in the end I couldn't bring myself to cut the frame on my brand new truck. When I looked into the Zone lifts I found that they require you to cut a lot more than just the crossmember ears on the frame. I figured that if I don't like what I went with I can always upgrade down the road when most of my warranty is gone. BDS looks like a great lift, personally I just didn't want to spend that kind of money and as Payton34 mentioned it will widen your track width. Again, it's only personal preference but I didn't like the idea of my front tires sticking out a little wider than my rear (and no, I'm not a fan of spacers, even in the rear). So with this being said I started looking at combo lifts. I narrowed it down to either the RCX 3.5" suspension with 1.25" body lift or a 2.5" leveling kit with 1.5" zone body lift. Both allow you to run your factory 20's and both will accommodate a 33x12.50 tire. The RCX 3.5" does require you to notch the front crossmember, but after a little research I found that a new crossmember is only $85. Call me paranoid or foolish, but I just like the idea that I can revert the truck back to a completely stock setup if I choose. I found no negative points to going with the 2.5 leveling kit and 1.5 body lift. But in the end I chose to go the RCX route, mainly because it does provide differential drops, the lift is almost an inch bigger and because the gaps with the body lift will be just that much smaller. Hope this helps a little as I can relate far too well with not knowing which direction to go.

Truck looks awesome! I sent you a private message with a few questions if you don't mind giving some feedback on your thoughts so far.

None that I've found (I've been looking at lifts for weeks trying to make my decision). A popular option is to go with the rough country 4.75" combo lift. You have to cut a small notch in the crossmember to compensate for the differential drop and then a little tab above the spare tire (for the body lift) but that's about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm having a hard time deciding which lift to go with. I will be installing the exact same size tires as yours and rims with the same measurements as well. I am torn between the RCX 5", the skyjacker 4" and the RCX 4.75" combo lift. Would you mind posting measurements to your wheel wells or maybe any pictures you have next to stock vehicles? Also, any feedback you can give on the lift would be very much appreciated!

Was anything special required (spacers) to use your OEM Wheels? Or do they bolt up as normal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That would be perfect. I'm just waiting for my wheels to come off back order and then I'll have to make up my mind and get something ordered. Thanks again!

Would you mind sending me some pictures of your truck? I've narrowed my choice down to either the RC 5" or the Skyjacker 4" but I haven't been able to find many pictures of trucks with the Skyjacker installed. If you have any pictures with your truck parked next to something for reference that would be awesome too. You can post the pics here if it's easier or I can IM you my email. Thanks!

I am in the same boat as you. Was hoping to find a 4" lift that allowed me to also use my stock 20" wheels. So far the only thing I've found is the RC 5". I've called many manufactures looking for a 4" that allows OEM wheels with no luck. I'm curious to see if others in this thread have found something I haven't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk