4" to 6" lift for 2009 silverado???

vander75 · June 2, 2012

im looking to lift my 2009 silverado somewhere between 4 to 6 inches and wanted to get some opinions on which kit i should go with i have been looking at the RC tuff country and readylift kits. i wont be doing a ton of off roading mainly just during hunting season and to have fun every once in awhile, i will mainly be driving it on the road and want it to look good. i would like to not spend a fortune on the kit either. thanks

cracked_up · June 2, 2012

If you want to go cheap and just do a suspension lift get the RC it's 5" and cheaper then the others. Your other option is a leveling kit and body lift, which is the cheapest way to go if you don't mind a body lift.

KGTR312 · June 2, 2012

If I understand correctly the levelling kit raises the front 2" for a level stance and the body lift can be raised at a maximum of 3". This being the cheapest lift, correct?

vander75 · June 3, 2012

the only thing about RC is i have read alot of bad reviews about there lift kits. im not necessarily going for the cheapest kit i just dont want to spend 2000 dollars on a lift.

cracked_up · June 3, 2012

If I understand correctly the levelling kit raises the front 2" for a level stance and the body lift can be raised at a maximum of 3". This being the cheapest lift, correct?

Yes

the only thing about RC is i have read alot of bad reviews about there lift kits. im not necessarily going for the cheapest kit i just dont want to spend 2000 dollars on a lift.

The RC 5" is fine, it's the 3" that's a POS

blackout07 · June 3, 2012

RC 5" or body lift / level combo. No to RL or any other "budget" kit. I would go bigger and look at the FTS 7".

KGTR312 · June 6, 2012

I got a quote today for a lift, does it seem fair and how about the brand that he suggests?

"I want to keep your truck driving nice. Here is what i recommend 4" front 1.75" rear. It levels and lifts the truck nice.

Kit $1149.95 plus install

http://www.readylift.com/c-203-gmc-sierra-1500-sst-lift-kit-2007-2012-4wd-40f175r.aspx

Labour is 4-5 hours @ 89.95 plus alignment $89.95

Call me if you want more info or other options

Shamus"

cracked_up · June 6, 2012

RC 5" or body lift / level combo. No to RL or any other "budget" kit. I would go bigger and look at the FTS 7".

I got a quote today for a lift, does it seem fair and how about the brand that he suggests?

"I want to keep your truck driving nice. Here is what i recommend 4" front 1.75" rear. It levels and lifts the truck nice.

Kit $1149.95 plus install

http://www.readylift...wd-40f175r.aspx

Labour is 4-5 hours @ 89.95 plus alignment $89.95

Call me if you want more info or other options

Shamus"

I would go with the RC 5" for less money http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension/4wd-chevy/1500_5.html shop around and you may find a better deal then their web has it listed for.

blackout07 · June 6, 2012

Let me be more clear. No to Ready Lift. Your truck won't be riding nice with that kit. Please refer to post number 2 and 6.

cparks555 · June 6, 2012

BDS 4" or 6"

CST 4"

FTS

Rancho 4"

RC 5"

Zone 4.5"

level + body lift

KGTR312 · June 6, 2012

Let me be more clear. No to Ready Lift. Your truck won't be riding nice with that kit. Please refer to post number 2 and 6.

Yea sorry I'm new to the truck scene I didn't understand what RL stood for! This truck is my first vehicle

RC has a 5" and a 7.5" listed at the same price, It would make sense buying the 7.5". I don't want to be jumping in the truck he he. RC also stats for the 7.5" this; • Does NOT fit models with electric steering. • AWD models will require drive line modifications (Must be converted to not be AWD).

Thanks for the help guys!

thinkgreen216 · June 19, 2012

I would recommend saving your money for a few more months and get a quality kit. The money you save now getting a more "cost" effective kit isn't worth the price youll pay fixing components down the road. I just put the 7" McGaughy lift on my truck and it was a great investment and very well built kit. I need to update my profile on this website but I have pics on GMFS.