2014+ Suspension Lifts

[Mike1220]

Wait..so running stock wheels with this kit does not require spacers?!

 

Stock 20s don't require any kind of spacers on any lift kit necessarily BUT spacers are required if you want the front and rear wheels to be pushed out an even amount. You could always do a RCX a kit as they don't widen the track width at all.

[Bubba7112]

Well I have 18 inch rims so would I have to get spacers? I don't care if the front is out more than the rear.

[cjz28]

Stock 20s don't require any kind of spacers on any lift kit necessarily BUT spacers are required if you want the front and rear wheels to be pushed out an even amount. You could always do a RCX a kit as they don't widen the track width at all.

Well shit, I coulda sworn someone told me lifts like BDS would not accommodate the stock wheels. BC of offset or something..

 

Are the rcx kits any good? I'm sure this has already been covered somewhere.. Maybe I'll look into the 3.5" or 5" suspension.

 

The guy with the 7" fabtech and 35's and stock wheels doesn't look like his tires stick out. But that's too high for my garage.

[Mike1220]

Well shit, I coulda sworn someone told me lifts like BDS would not accommodate the stock wheels. BC of offset or something..

 

Are the rcx kits any good? I'm sure this has already been covered somewhere.. Maybe I'll look into the 3.5" or 5" suspension.

 

The guy with the 7" fabtech and 35's and stock wheels doesn't look like his tires stick out. But that's too high for my garage.

BDS can fit the stock 20s. A member on here has done that (can't remember their name at this moment) but other OE wheels I am not sure. The RCX kits are pretty good. People who have them say they love them (almost all the time that is, but with any manufacturer there will be people who love and don't care for them). I plan to do a 4.5" Zone or maybe a RCX 5". The 5" is close to a 6" and I don't really want a 6". Idk, I'm weird about lifting trucks. I either say keep it a mild lift (3.5-4.5") or go big as hell (10-12"). I think it's just cause I see too many people do 6-9" kits.

 

I personally am planning to get my bigger tires this winter like I've said, and after thinking about it. I may wait till later in the summer and get a BDS kit instead of a Zone. But I'm honestly not sure. I know they are the same company but have heard that BDS has the better ride and they have the no BS lifetime warranty.

[Scott14]

Anyone run only the 2014 Rough Country 3.5 suspension lift?

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-271-84.html

[cjz28]

Anyone run only the 2014 Rough Country 3.5 suspension lift?

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-271-84.html

I think the guy with the white Chevy has it. On page 105. Has 35's on it too.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/154469-post-pics-of-your-2014/page-105

 

I asked him how he liked it...no response.

[Scott14]

I think the guy with the white Chevy has it. On page 105. Has 35's on it too.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/154469-post-pics-of-your-2014/page-105

 

I asked him how he liked it...no response.

Thanks

[JustABlackZ71]

How does the zone 4.5in compare to the rough country 5in?

[mccrunner1]

Alrighty. I'll be looking forward to hearing back from you on those measurements! And wheel spacers should level the rear wheels with the fronts. I plan to do that on mine. I don't want them uneven. It would drive me crazy with my OCD.

Alright I measured it out this morning. I'm 43.5" in the back and 42.5+" in the front so I have just under 1" of rake.

[Mike1220]

Alright I measured it out this morning. I'm 43.5" in the back and 42.5+" in the front so I have just under 1" of rake.

Thank you very much good sir!

[mccrunner1]

 

I'm looking to get a Zone 4.5 as well, But I'm gonna get 33s. Are those the stock rims? I don't really wanna buy different rims.

 

yeah they are the stock 20"s. I was on the fence on how they would look but after seeing them with the lift I'm glad I didn't buy a new set.

[blackout07]

BDS can fit the stock 20s. A member on here has done that (can't remember their name at this moment) but other OE wheels I am not sure. The RCX kits are pretty good. People who have them say they love them (almost all the time that is, but with any manufacturer there will be people who love and don't care for them). I plan to do a 4.5" Zone or maybe a RCX 5". The 5" is close to a 6" and I don't really want a 6". Idk, I'm weird about lifting trucks. I either say keep it a mild lift (3.5-4.5") or go big as hell (10-12"). I think it's just cause I see too many people do 6-9" kits.

I personally am planning to get my bigger tires this winter like I've said, and after thinking about it. I may wait till later in the summer and get a BDS kit instead of a Zone. But I'm honestly not sure. I know they are the same company but have heard that BDS has the better ride and they have the no BS lifetime warranty.

RC has good leveling kits and the 5" kit is solid. The 3.5 and 7.5" kits...not so much.

[M J]

Any have pictures of a 3" body lift on the 14s? Curious of the frame hang. Have had a 6" suspension lift since the beginning of the year but need to post pics for y'all still

[Mike1220]

Any have pictures of a 3" body lift on the 14s? Curious of the frame hang. Have had a 6" suspension lift since the beginning of the year but need to post pics for y'all still

Have only seen one member on here with a 3" BL and that is specialops352. But he also has quite a few other things done (all very very cool) that I'm not sure if it would change anything about how well you would see the frame.

Edited November 20, 2014 by Mike1220

[M J]

Gotcha thanks I'll look into it. Need to replace tires soon might as well step up to 37s from 35s. Just gotta look into the whole issue with bumper/body gaps and the hitch if I raise the bumper since I tow frequently