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Ok I know that this question is asked all the time and I have been researching the hell out of this, but I had to make a post and ask everyones take on this anyways. So I have an 08 Silverado LTZ 4x4 with the 5.3L. I want put a 6'' lift on and am torn on what I should go with. I would prefer to keep this project as cheap as possible obviously but dont want to do a cheap job by anymeans. Why put a cheap suspension on a 35K truck? So I have been researching and tooling around and the prices are all over the place for lifts and I am not sure which kit would be best suited for me. I live in Chicago and do mostly city driving. The only off roading I do really is driving on lakes up north when the ice is solid. I also want to go to the sand dunes and have some fun there. What do you guys think would be the best kit for my needs? Also I dont want my truck to look like a dragster, so does anyone have a suggestion on what I should go with to get a nice even look, with raising my truck 4-6''...preferably 6'' without putting a big dent in my wallet? Any info and suggestions you guys can provide would really be appreicated. Thanks!

jnpaddison Enthusiast

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do you plan on changing the OEM wheels or remaining stock ,,, remaing stock, your options for the 17" wheel with either be Rancho or CST ..

stlavsa Senior Enthusiast

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do you plan on changing the OEM wheels or remaining stock ,,, remaing stock, your options for the 17" wheel with either be Rancho or CST ..

 

you can also you wheel adapters

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do you plan on changing the OEM wheels or remaining stock ,,, remaing stock, your options for the 17" wheel with either be Rancho or CST ..

 

you can also you wheel adapters

 

 

BDS, CST, Fabtech, Rancho, Superlift are all good options. You will learn that 4 and 6 inch lift doesnt necessarily mean that. The rancho kit is supposed to be 4" but goes like 5.5 and the fabtech is supposed to be 6" but goes about 8". Decide what tire size you want to run and then get the lift for it. If you want 33's then stick with rancho or cst, if you want 35s you need a full 6" lift.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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I personally like BDS, and not just because it's what I'm running. I like the "no fine print and no questions asked" full warranty, as well as the new struts up front as opposed to spacers. The replacement struts really lend to a great overall ride quality.

 

Oh, and my BDS was exactly one inch lower than my buddy's truck with the 6" Fabtech(really about 8"), so BDS apparently nets closer to 7" of lift. My truck definately has a better ride than his though and my turning radias is way better. But, I do like the extra height that the Fabtech provides and the fact that it is a full drop on the diff, unlike BDS. Of course there are many other companies in a decent price range, such as Superlift, Procomp, etc.

 

Now, depending on how much "fun" you are planning on having at the dunes, 35's may not be what you want. 33's may be more appropriate to avoid rubbing.

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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you got a lot of choices. BDS, Superlift, Rancho, RCD, Pro-Comp, RCX, Zone, CST, Cognito, Fabtech, and thats not all of them

 

The rancho is a 5" kit and the Fabtech is about a 7" kit. CST makes a 4 and 8" kit. Cognito makes a 7-9 and 10-12" kit.

 

my top choices would be BDS or Superlift if you just want a 6" kit to clear 35s. I myself have the Superlift, but i've seen the BDS, Rancho, and Fabtech in person.

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Jimmyboy,

 

How do you like your Superlift? I've been thinking I want to go either Superlift or BDS due to the fact they are coilover lifts which would give me a more OE ride. Which Superlift kit did you get? They have two listed one with thats listed as coilover spacer (part #k913) and one thats listed as coilover lift(part #k912) . Im not sure what they mean exactly...

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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i love the kit, and i have the replacement coil body kit so no spacers. i also have bilsteins and superlift leaf springs.

stefman722 Enthusiast

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i love the kit, and i have the replacement coil body kit so no spacers. i also have bilsteins and superlift leaf springs.

 

 

Perfect good to hear! I noticed the 99-06 silverado's require a dual cardan driveshaft with the kit if the trucks have AutoTrac (auto 4wd) but it doesn't list that the GMT900 need it. Mine has autotrac but if they dont list it for the NBS do I still need it? Last question i promise! haha

 

Stef

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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Has anyone heard of any problems with the rancho lift kit?

 

 

Rancho makes a high quality kit. I have never heard of any complaints with it. The only problem that I have with it, is that it's only 4". :lol:

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