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BowTie_Jasmine Enthusiast

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Truck looks sick brother... :lol:

I just bought a 2010 Silverado :D ,

 

After extensive reserach I have decided that this is the right way to go.

However I am still undecided as to who's product to buy.

 

Why didn't you go with the Zone 3.5" combo kit?

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Truck looks sick brother... :lol:

I just bought a 2010 Silverado :D ,

 

After extensive reserach I have decided that this is the right way to go.

However I am still undecided as to who's product to buy.

Why didn't you go with the Zone 3.5" combo kit?

 

3.5" isn't going to be enough to properly fit 305/55/20s, you'll need to trim.

 

The OP is running 1.5" leveling kit + 3" body lift.. so that's 4.5" which looks to be the exact/minimum amount to run those tires without rubbing issues.

 

The Zone 3.5" kit is a 2" leveling kit and a 1.5" body lift... so not only does it net you an inch less in height, but you'll also have steeper CV/balljoint/tie rod angles due to the 2" leveling kit as opposed to the 1.5" (every little bit helps... the steeper the angles the worse it is).

BowTie_Jasmine Enthusiast

BowTie_Jasmine

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Got it thank you Matt, I have read a lot of post from you and is sounds like you don't recommend anything more than the 1.5" leveling. so in you opinion this is the right way to do it?

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Got it thank you Matt, I have read a lot of post from you and is sounds like you don't recommend anything more than the 1.5" leveling. so in you opinion this is the right way to do it?

 

I don't recommend going over 2". I personally would not go over 1.5" though on my own truck.

 

Other than buying a 4-5" suspension lift... yes, the best way IMO to run a 33x12 tire is the 3" body lift coupled with a 1.5 or 2" leveling kit

cheriff Enthusiast

cheriff

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Getting close to posting some gap guard pictures. Front is done and looks sweet (IMO) and the rear should be done tomorrow. Will post some pics soon.

 

As far as clearance is concerned I do rub my mudflaps occasionally but don't think I will rub the inner fender once the flaps are removed. In order to preserve the side of the truck I am leaving the flaps on until I get some paint matched fender flares.

MarkD Senior Enthusiast

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Have you driven above 70 yet? I was really surprised at the increase in noise level above 75 mph. Below that, I would say they are "the" quietest mud tire.

cheriff Enthusiast

cheriff

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Couple of things.. I did post the gap guard pictures, but some how they didn't make it up after the the site had it's issues last week. I'll get 'em back up tomorrow. Also noticed that the title is a little misleading. Should be more like "finally got all the shit Ive been collecting for the truck installed". It'll probably never be "finished".

chakis24 Senior Enthusiast

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looks good. i like the black with the red. have you tried the tires offroad yet? i want my next set to be a mud tire, but i havent decided which one.

 

look sick! what about you front hook still usable? Could you also get closer pic of your hitch. I'm looking to do something like that but not sure about the 3"BL because i've read you cant use the front hook no more... and i want to install a hitch too but wondering if it will look out of place.... leaning toward zone 3.5" combo kit right now but might like 3"BL + key better if it can work out...

 

the body lift for my truck meant getting rid of the stock tow hooks. not sure if its the same for yours, but they are both gmt800s so theres a chance it is. i have the performance accessories 3" body lift. i plan on doing something like this to get my tow hooks back:

 

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/showthread.ph...custom+tow+hook

 

the hitch looks just like his does too, it stays in the same place with just a 3" tube connecting it to the bumper- and make sure you dont tow with the bumper once you put the lift in.

cheriff Enthusiast

cheriff

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Sorry it took a little longer than I expected. Here are the gap guard pics for the second time:

 

GapGuard-2.jpg

GapGuard-1.jpg

GapGuard-4.jpg

GapGuard-3.jpg

 

At first I wasn't sure if I was going to paint the rivets black or not. Since installing them I am starting to actually like how they tie into the wheels.

 

--As far as the tire noise is concerned, got up to 70 and it was louder but didn't get up to 75 yet. Will try to give some feedback soon.

cheriff Enthusiast

cheriff

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did you make those yourself??

 

yes sir. It really wasn't too hard. If you still need some, I can put together the shopping list.

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