2014+ Suspension Lifts

DCOX · January 20, 2015

Most people will agree that a bilstein 5100 is the best all around shock for these trucks. The rcx nitro shocks that come with the kit aren't too terrible.

matt_s · January 21, 2015

Well my RCX came in the mail today, such an exciting day haha. Going to I stall it and the 35s this Saturday oh so very excited!

scdrj · January 21, 2015

Most people will agree that a bilstein 5100 is the best all around shock for these trucks. The rcx nitro shocks that come with the kit aren't too terrible.

I could only find the 5100s for 2014s with a 1-2" lift...??

Are the RCX 2.2s worth the extra money, and are either of the RCX shocks smoother than the stock shocks? I have to say that my stock truck rides like a damn stagecoach.

DCOX · January 21, 2015

The rcx shocks are not as smooth as stock. I don't have experience with the 2.2s but they might just be worth it. One tip I can provide.... when installing the rear lift blocks and yiu have everything apart, grease in between the leaf springs. The design of the rcx fabricated blocks makes the leaf springs squeak if they're not greased. I just used a thick coat of white lithium

matt_s · January 21, 2015

The rcx shocks are not as smooth as stock. I don't have experience with the 2.2s but they might just be worth it. One tip I can provide.... when installing the rear lift blocks and yiu have everything apart, grease in between the leaf springs. The design of the rcx fabricated blocks makes the leaf springs squeak if they're not greased. I just used a thick coat of white lithium

good to know i never would have thought of that and the constant squeaking would have driven me nuts!

DCOX · January 21, 2015

good to know i never would have thought of that and the constant squeaking would have driven me nuts!

yeah. with the u-bolts moved out it makes them rub each other more than normal. I learned the hard way and took it back apart. It's been good for months now though

boricua2480 · January 22, 2015

My dealer had a sick looking ltz today... I don't think I could ever do it lol. I also couldn't justify laying 69k for a pickup

69k?!? I got my 5.3 sierra denali for 44k before my trade in. My 6" BDS lift was $1700, wheels and tires were $2200, lift install $1100. So idk where they're getting 69k from.

boricua2480 · January 22, 2015

I am in the process of getting a 6" BDS coilover lift and 35" toyo mt's on 2015 silverado. I was wondering if anyone has had any issues with gearing or more specifically needing to re-gear after swapping up to a 35" tire? Anyone with this set, is the 5.3 beefy enough for that size. I am used to diesels and this is my first gas truck so I'm just not sure what expect.

I've got that exact setup and after the diablosport intune it runs a lot better. It's a little more sluggish from stock because the tires are so big and heavy but I doubt I'd ever regear. I'm putting a volant cai on this weekend too and lastly having diablew do a custom tune and then on to my headlights. Hope this helps.

tanner709 · January 22, 2015

The rcx shocks are not as smooth as stock. I don't have experience with the 2.2s but they might just be worth it. One tip I can provide.... when installing the rear lift blocks and yiu have everything apart, grease in between the leaf springs. The design of the rcx fabricated blocks makes the leaf springs squeak if they're not greased. I just used a thick coat of white lithium

+1, I got this with the stock block and it scared the hell out of me thinking it was drivetrain noise. Put the rcx in and greased it, no issues since!

Lacamar14 · January 23, 2015

I have a question i might be doing a 3.5 lift from rough country in the next few weeks... wondering if i can do 33x12.50r22 with some 22x12 wheels offset -44 ...is this possible with out rubbing or at least minor cutting...any pics of a set up like this

baggedlvintegra · January 23, 2015

I have a question i might be doing a 3.5 lift from rough country in the next few weeks... wondering if i can do 33x12.50r22 with some 22x12 wheels offset -44 ...is this possible with out rubbing or at least minor cutting...any pics of a set up like this

This is well documented if you'd search but I had 5"lift x12 wide wheels 33/12.50/22 and I rubbed pretty good, would have required metal trimming to get rid of. You probably won't be able to turn at 3.5"s of lift

Edited January 23, 2015 by baggedlvintegra

Lacamar14 · January 23, 2015

Thanks for the help

matt_s · January 25, 2015

Wow what a job to put that RCX 7" in. Started at 7 am finished at 9 pm haha. I'll get pictures up as soon as I can. Rides pretty good. Little stiff out back but not bad at all. Good quality kit, terribly vague instructions. Overall very happy.

spiGini · January 25, 2015

Wow what a job to put that RCX 7" in. Started at 7 am finished at 9 pm haha. I'll get pictures up as soon as I can. Rides pretty good. Little stiff out back but not bad at all. Good quality kit, terribly vague instructions. Overall very happy.

What tire/wheel setup went with that? And definitely show some pics

matt_s · January 25, 2015

Rims are on back order so sadly it's sitting on the stock 17s and some 32s. I've got some 35s going on the 17s when I get my alignment done. Pics should be up tomorrow. Wheel tire combo is gonna be 20x12s with either 33s or 35s haven't decided yet.

Edited January 25, 2015 by matt_s