Lifting Or Leveling 07 Vortec Max

[6.0max]

I've been lucky enought to find an unreal deal on a set of like new Dick Cepek 305/55/20 to go on my 07 Vmax. I installed a RC plastic leveling kit to lift the front so that those rubbers will clear the fenders.

Not lucky this time, tires are rubbing in the back side of the fender wells quite much. I also put a 3 inch block in the back to replace the stocker so the truck is still higher in the back but how much lift can I put on my stock suspension before it could be dangerous for my joints and steering component? I was wondering if another shim on the top a the coil whould be too much and give my axels a bad angle????

 

And what about that 3 inch rough contry lift.. seem prety cheap to buy but I have red many bad things about it around here. I was about to buy a 4 inch lift but i saw many fine print that says not for vehicule equiped with vehicule stability controle and mine got it. Don't know where to put my head .

[BuckFeverZ]

I'd go with a 3" body lift. The Rough Country 3" lift is a joke according to many people.

[BuckFeverZ]

I forgot about the Zone 1.5" body lift. If you only need a little clearance, that is route I'd go.

[700 sportsman]

Agreed, do some searching on the 1.5" Zone, I have seen several people with it, and it really looks good

[stlavsa]

Agreed, do some searching on the 1.5" Zone, I have seen several people with it, and it really looks good

 

 

1.5" will most likely the clearance you need, and its cheap and unnoticeable. The 3" body lift will definately give you the clearance you need, and its pretty damn cheap too (as far as lifting a truck goes..) but your truck will def have the body lift look to it. Some like it some dont. IF you just want the clearance and dont care about height i would go 1.5"

[6.0max]

yeah i herd about body lifts but damn id rather no go there...no regards to anybody who use them but I think that it looks a little funky...but it should solve my problem for shure, id rather put more shim to my coils but without compromising liability of my front drive tran because my rear end sits a little higher than front...which company make those 1.5 inch body lift I only saw 3 inch on ebay...and does anyone ever had to trim on their truck to make room for tires Id like to know what to do and where to begin cause this might solve my problem too but dont want to ruin my truck.

 

thanks a lot boys

[herkdriver007]

post up some pics if you've got em laying around, that way we can see what you're referring to...

 

If it was me, I'd go with the Zone 1.5" body lift; a lot of guys here are running that setup and have good things to say. Some will tell you that if you're going to go thru the trouble of installing a body lift, go with the 3", but if you just need a little more clearance you might find the 1.5" to suit your needs. On these trucks, the 1.5" really isnt noticeable. and the 3" (from what I've seen) isnt bad at all either.

 

http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=147&gr=-1

[blackout07]

Body lifts, particularly on GMT-900's, look good and are really one of the best ways to lift IMO. If it were me, I would go with the 3". I ran the tire size you speak of on aftermarket wheels (that are pretty close to stock specs) with a 2" leveling kit and 3" body lift and still rubbed a little. Many onlookers have been quite surprised to learn that my truck has a body lift.

 

 

 

[Jim67]

Just remember, big tires and lifts KILL performance and mileage.

[stlavsa]

Just remember, big tires and lifts KILL performance and mileage.

 

 

its worth it

[herkdriver007]

Just remember, big tires and lifts KILL performance and mileage.

 

 

Not necessarily...depends on your setup of course.

 

I had a 94 Bronco with the 5.0L. Routinely hit the highway and got about 15-16, maybe 17 on a good day. After a 4.5" lift and 35" tires with new 4.56s it would easily get 16 IN TOWN and just over 17 on the highway at 65mph...

[6.0max]

yeah I was starting to think 1.5 may not be looking bad but if Blackout07 you say you still rub with a 3 inch 1.5 wont help me out...and like others say i dont want to compromise performance either....got nothing to say about the babysit you give to your truck i even find it impresive...but the father in law owns a farm and im a hunter so my truck is used to its full capacities , know what i mean ...and damn i have a hard time puting in my mind that a 3 inch body lift is my solution...its just not in my religion and on the other side having to cut my frame to put a 4 inch lift isnt easy on me either ......

 

holly $56t it was so easy with the old 85 ...my MAX will be back from the body shop in a few days I had a few touch up to be done so as soon it gets back home ill post a few pic of my problem.

 

and Blackout07 no dougt your truck looks real nice

[sab316]

Maybe slap on a 1.5" Body Lift and break out the sawzall and start hacking away? Just depends on if you really want those 305's

[blackout07]

Just remember, big tires and lifts KILL performance and mileage.

 

 

its worth it

 

 

 

Amen brother!

 

Op, what are your concerns with a body lift?

[lsuguy]

I don't see anything wrong with a body lift. If you just want to clear the size of those tires then a 3" BL will be perfect and save you some $$. If you are really against a BL then go with a 4" rancho or something like that.

I think the BL is amazing and perfect for clearing the 305/55/20's