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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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both kits are junk?

 

 

Yes, both of those kits are junk. Stay away from anything over 2.5" that isn't a true suspension lift...in which case you might as well put a 6" lift on it, because those kits are about the same price.

 

I'd do something like these options:

 

http://zoneoffroad.c...ct?ki=274&gr=-1 or

 

http://www.roughcoun...ft-kit_1305.php

 

 

Or...if you want a little more height without spending all your flow on a complete suspension lift....

 

http://zoneoffroad.c...ct?ki=148&gr=-1

 

or put this on with the rough country kit from above: http://www.roughcoun...t-kit_rc701.php

 

 

Edit: Any of the first two kits would also look great with a 3" body lift, instead. Either way, body lifts actually look pretty good on the GMT 900 trucks

TimmyG Senior Enthusiast

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Just did a zone 3in body lift on my 11 crewcab. Turned out great

 

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blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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Both junk my friend. That 6" whatever is the worst trash I've seen. If money is tight, the leveling kit and body lift is the absolute best option. I ran that combo when my truck was young. It was great.

schlegle1 Senior Enthusiast

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so since i already have a leveling kit on my truck you think i should just get a 1.5" Zone body lift and with it? Will the two combined give me a decent amount of body lift? and could someone possible show me before and after pics of this?

 

Thanks guys!

TimmyG Senior Enthusiast

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Its the same work to do 1.5. Or 3. Just do the 3

 

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tromo009 New Member

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I have a 2009 ltz z71 white crew crab silverado w/ a 6.2L. Can i have your thought, conserns, and opionions on what im about to add to the truck with 56,000 miles.

6.5" zone suspesion lift kit

18" metal mulisha wheels

gernal grabber mt 35/12.50/18

gm 8.5in. 10 bolt 4.56 g-2 ring and pinion set

g2 axle and gear gm 8.6in 99 and up master installation kit

gm 8.25in ifs 4.56 g-2 ring and pinion set

g2 axle and gear gme 8.25in master installation kit

detroit tru trac.

price quote for parts, install, mount and balance = $6,772.47

I do mostly highway driving and i dont really go offroading or the beach. i have always wanted to lift my truck, but never did. I love my truck and will be keeping it until the wheels fall off. What do you all think?

cparks555 Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like a good plan, and will be done right the first time. Price seems a little high to me, but I've noticed different parts of the country seem higher priced in regards to install and such. If you're happy with it, go for it.

big_country33 Enthusiast

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2" or 2.5" level which ever you prefer, and PA body lift. Had that exact set up on my last truck and loved the ride (because it didnt change) and the look. It rode so much taller over other gms lol. Loved it ! Good luck with the budget lift keep us posted. Here's a pic of mine.

 

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