How Much Lift?

[cd1]

I'm getting a 2009 Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4. The seat height is 32 inches off the ground. The truck I just sold had a seat height of 36 inches and I'd like to be at that height again. Is a 4 inch lift going to give me exactly that much or do I need to factor anything else in? I don't plan on running huge tires or anything...likely some 285's.

 

Any ideas on the best way to get this done? Amount of lift and type of lift? Off the top of my head I figure a 4 inch suspension lift...but I've never lifted a truck and I figured I'd consult those with experience before pulling the trigger.

 

thanks in advance.

[dgreene396]

If you are wanting to strictly go with a suspension lift, I cannot help ya there.

 

I can tell you what I did on my 90 GMC Sierra ex-cab 4x4. I got 4" of lift from my setup, plus a tad bit from the tire/wheel change.

 

I installed a CCM 2.5" leveling kit in addition to a Zone 1.5" body lift kit. Total lift = 4.0".

 

The difference in the tires/wheels add a bit. Went from factory tires (I think 265/70R17) to 305/60R18. Outside diameter from ~31.5 to 33, thus yielding ~0.75" added for tires. No rubbing, scrubbing or cutting.

 

Approx total lift is 4.75" Anyway, my truck sits level and the fender measurement (as I reall) is 41.0".

 

To achieve your desired height, you could go with a bit smaller leveling kit. And this setup is far less expensive than a full blown suspension kit, especially for a mere 4". Just my thoughts.

 

BTW, the mods I made to my truck were done in my basement with minimal help from my father. Easy to install and very price effective.

 

If you would like pics, let me know.

 

Hope this helps get you where you want to go!

[jimmyboy8301]

height is generally measured at the fenders not the seats, so i don't know what type of lift a 36" seat height equates to. if you just want to run 285's then all you have to do is put on a 2.5" leveling kit and you'll be fine.