Which 2" Lift Kit Should I Buy?

[dave_benn]

Im looking at buying a 2'' lift for my 2010 sierra 1500 and found this one by tuff country- http://www.tuffcountry.com/chevy-gmc-lift-...-lift-kits.html I know alota people on here have used the zone lift that is similar but it doesn't come with new rear shocks. Is it required to replace the shocks if i do 2'' in the rear? Has anyone got any experience with the tuff country kit? Thanks for the help.

[jsciaretta]

That "kit" would be like $250 from their online dealer I clicked through their site. Its 170 then 76 for the shocks. The specs are 2" in front and 1" in rear. You do not need new shocks for only 1" in the rear. Stock will be fine. I looked at the instructions on the front and its not like the zone or rc at all. Rc and zone use a bottom strut spacer not a top spacer. This kit also makes you have to cut the studs on the top of the strut so have fun going back to stock if you ever chose to or chose to lift and remove the level kit. You can acheive the same results with better quality and less $$.... I also noticed you have to swap the struts from side to side. They do have spring loads on them so I dislike doing this swap.

 

RC 2" spacer - $65

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Zone 2" blocks in rear w/ ubolts - $70

 

 

Zone 2" kit (blocks and bottom spacer) - $130

 

If your a member of GMFULLSIZE.com they are a vendor on there and may be able to work on the price with you. Those guys are really nice. They sell good quality parts IMO.

[dave_benn]

I didn't get into the reading of the instructions, i guess i should've before i asked lol. Thanks for the info, sounds like ill be ordering from zone.

[dave_benn]

Well i already changed my mind, i called rough country just for kicks to see if they have a 3" rear block and u bolt set(not shown on the web site) and they did. I got the leveling kit and rear 3" blocks shipped for $124. Cheaper than the zone lift.