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Aristone

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I just bought a new 2010 Sierra. Love the truck but want to life it and put 35's on it.

I spoke with authorized retailer that was recomended by the dealership to do the life and wouldnt affect the warrranty.

They wanted almost 11 grand to do the lift and a couple useless upgrades.

I priced the lift and tires by a local guy that has done great work for years and has a awsome reputation. His price for lift and tires and wheels was 5 grand...WTF

Will the warranty be an easy out but I dont want to give 6 grand away just to keep gm happy...

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance for your imput

lsuguy Senior Enthusiast

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What kind of lift was priced? 6+" I hope. Every dealership is different. I think when I bought my truck I was told i could go up to 3" without affecting the warranty. But I know not all dealerships say that. If you do lift your truck and something breaks on your truck that may have been caused by your lift then the dealer more than likely will try to blame the lift. I would NOT pay 11 grand for that type of work.

700 sportsman Senior Enthusiast

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What type of lift, and how big are you going with? NO way would I pay that much extra for keeping the warranty, and who knows if they may honor it after they lift it anyway. The way I would look at it would be you can fix a lot of stuff for 6 grand

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Aristone

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What type of lift, and how big are you going with? NO way would I pay that much extra for keeping the warranty, and who knows if they may honor it after they lift it anyway. The way I would look at it would be you can fix a lot of stuff for 6 grand

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he 11k company use a fab-tec lift package ... what ever that is

The 5 k guy is going to use a BDS 6 " lift, Nitto terra grappler and 20" XD rims

 

I understand the 11K company does alot of other "goodies" but to be honest all I want is a lift, tires and wheels. I would prefer to add my own signature to the truck

lsuguy Senior Enthusiast

lsuguy

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GO with the BDS kit.

 

Yea. I don't get how someone can quote you 11k for stuff you don't want. If you go with the BDS kit wheels and tires then you shouldn't need to use your warranty unless you abuse your truck.

zcs626 Enthusiast

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a 6" BDS lift and 35" tires with install I suppose 4-5 grand sounds right.

 

looking at probably 2-2500 just for the lift w/ install, and another 2500 for wheels/tires.

Aristone Enthusiast

Aristone

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a 6" BDS lift and 35" tires with install I suppose 4-5 grand sounds right.

 

looking at probably 2-2500 just for the lift w/ install, and another 2500 for wheels/tires.

 

 

You guys got it right. I was going to use 20's with the Nitto terra grappler. I havent seen a truck with 22's?

How do they look?

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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HAHA, 11k for a basic 6" lift and some "goodies?" For 11k, you can do a solid axle swap with a D60 and coil-overs! I'd pay 11k for a lift, wheels and tires, re-gear, and a super charger though :o)

 

22's, not a fan. The tires then look like rubber bands. Just doesn't mix with me.

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Aristone

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Wow real nice looking truck! I like the 20's with the 6. But is 6" too much for a daily driver? Most people I talk to and drove a friends of mine... the 6" BDs lift rode amazing

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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Its all about preference and opinion. I daily my truck in the winter and half/half in the warmer months as I ride my bike a lot. I have no problem with it. Gas is pricey these days and your MPG will suffer, but its up to you.

Aristone Enthusiast

Aristone

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Its all about preference and opinion. I daily my truck in the winter and half/half in the warmer months as I ride my bike a lot. I have no problem with it. Gas is pricey these days and your MPG will suffer, but its up to you.

 

 

I drive a work van all day for work.. I like the idea of treating myself to a sweet ride after work. and something I can sneek money into without my wife breakin my ballz

I love the look of your ride.

Is that a 6" life with35's

 

Right now im gettin 16 with the truck stock... maybe 12 after? maybe better or worse?

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah I hear you. Once I did all my exterior upgrades/mods, its easier to sneak stuff into/onto the truck. Now its performance time. Just re-geared it finally.

 

Thanks man, its the Fabtech 6" which nets almost 8" of lift with 18's/35's. I love it! You should have the new 6spd so you may get slightly better then 12. I average 11.

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