daltonc2425

What spacers are you using to fit these 12.5 wides? Thanks! Great looking ride...

@AJMBLAZER I stay loaded down with about 300lbs of tools and equipment at all times, so I keep them at 18psi. Even with the bags down to 5psi it’s an additional .75” on top of the 1” block.

@Diamond817 This would be correct if I did not have the Rough Country Air Spring kit. From my calculations, the air bags added an additional 1". So, my 1" rear block and my airbags filled to 20psi created a 2" lift in the rear. I did not anticipate the bags actually raising the rear of the truck. Another calculation I did not anticipate is that the 2" setting on the Bilstein settled to 1.5" after about 2 weeks.

@KARNUT Man, I see your point I really do. Depending on standards and applications, stock can work. We could back and forth on this for days as we already have. At the end of the day, it’s about what we like and how each of us wants our expensive trucks to perform. Everyone has their own idea and if the truck doesn’t fit that, we rig it to how we want. It’s what makes the world go round. Truce my friend. Thanks for the compliment on my truck.

The only reason I’m upset about yours and Tim’s comments are because you’re ruining a good truck thread. For me, raising the front does serve a purpose, as I haul trailers off-road for work purposes. I added air bags in order to tow and haul more securely (zero load-bearing squat.) Larger trailers tongues are easier to attach when the truck is a bit taller, so I raised the rear 1” for that, and the truck went up another .5”+ with the bags inflated. So, I added 2” in the front with the Bilstein shocks in order to even that back out to stock rake. Again, all opinions are welcome, but ruining a good thread is not. Bilstein 5100 front and rear. Front set to number 5 (2”) and 1” rear block with Rough Country bags. New heights are 38” F and 40.5” R. I’m also looking to add another 1.5” in the front so that I can put some wheels with more offset on a 33x12.5 all terrain tire.

I’ve got my stock Rancho’s in my garage. Let me know when you’re ready to purchase them. I’ll get you a price and shipping quote.

Truly.. In all honesty, guys, to each their own. There are two advantages to Bilsteins. They allow you to raise the front of your truck for more wheel offset and tire height, and they are a superior shock to Rancho. I replace shocks on all of my trucks after 50k miles, and I upgrade to Bilsteins. I shouldn’t have to say it, but this forum is to share ideas and experiences. You guys aren’t contributing to that. Karnut and It’s Tim.

There’s a dude earlier in the thread that did Bilstein to 2” and added a 1” bottom strut lift. I tried messaging him to see how it’s holding up, but no response. As of now, I have mine set to 2” and I’m going to add a bottom 1.5” (Supreme Suspension) with some Rough Country UCAs and a differential drop spacer kit. In the rear I have Rough Country air springs, and a 1” block. Once it’s all completed I should have 3-3.5” Front and 1.5” Rear… (Bilsteins have already settled half an inch and Air Spring kit added an additional .5”) I’ll keep y’all updated, but I don’t plan to finish it up for a few months. Between the UCAs and differential spacers I think it’s going to ride pretty well considering the shock upgrade.

What brand spacers and any issues with torque or vibrations? Awesome ride!

If anyone that was following this thread still wants one, I have one that I took off of my X31 Sierra! PM me and we’ll work out a price with shipping!

I can’t stop looking at this setup! I have some 305/55s in the garage waiting to go on… this is the look I want! You say 2” GM + 2” spacer. So, this is a 4” lift? Or, you put 2” wheel spacers? Any chance you could upload some side pics and a pic from the back? My truck is silver with chrome steps x31 also.

Any updates on this setup???!

Looks like I finally found the part.

I’d like to just order the part somewhere online and not mess with the dealer. This exact same thing happened to my last truck.. Must be the way that I exit the vehicle

I recently purchased a 2020 GMC Sierra 4x4 X31! Crew cab SLT with the chrome factory steps. I’ve done quite a bit to it already, but the other day I was getting out of my truck and noticed the step pad cracked. Driver side front pad. Can someone find the correct replacement part for me?! TIA Since purchase: spray bed liner, sentry roll cover, rough country air springs, Bilstein all 4 w/ front set to #5 (2”) and 1” rear block. Next will be an additional 1” in the front and some bigger tires! As it is, it basically sits exact height as the stock AT4