2014+ Suspension Lifts

[Abearclaw]

I also just bought mcgaughys 7-9" black SS kit. And tires and wheels 35"nitto trail grapplers and 20/9/+18 cali offroad Americana wheels (not a fan of deep dish rims) I have a 2014 High Country all this will be going on I'll be posting pictures at the end of the month. I do have a set of blisteen shocks laying around I was thinking about putting on for the rear but not sure if they will work I gotta do some more browsing on the blisteen thread.

Looking forward to seeing this!

 

 

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[cNate]

Like wildchevys said, it is about 1/2inch high in the front, mine is right at that in the front with my 6inch bds struts and 5inch rear blocks, but the only way you notice that is if you measure. To the naked eye it looks dead level. I'm also very OCD and I can't even tell.

 

 

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I'm running this kit and also have a 1/2" higher in front. I have a crew cab. I'm told with the crew cab you can add a leaf to the block option and it levels it. I didn't do this as I've also heard from others that it compromises ride quality. Others tell you it rides better. To each their own. I have left it with a bit of a lean. It was weird going from a 2" rake to a 1/2" cali lean but I quickly adjusted. A leaf is cheap and easy to add/remove so might try it. Do you have a crew cab? Regular cab?

 

 

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[Matt9285]

Mcgaughys Lift plus 1.5BL. Running 38x15.5 Toyo M/T

 

 

 

 

Beautiful truck! Absolutely love it! Those are some big meats!

[NEMESIS-A/T]

 

Beautiful truck! Absolutely love it! Those are some big meats!

Thanks man. Lot of nice trucks in this thread.

Edited May 14, 2017 by NEMESIS-A/T

[Aboogie808]

Thanks Matt, I made this thread hoping others would show theres off too.

Halfway done with the lift. Upload picks once done. It is coming out nice.

[Schaef]

Hey guys, So I've been doing nothing but checking over these forums for the past 4 months. I am set on getting the Zone 4.5 Lift, with some 20x9 Fuel Assault +20MM wheels. I just had a few questions about tire size and rubbing.

 

I want to get the 295x65x20 Toyo MT's, just because the 35x12.5x20 would just stick out a little too far for my trucks paint job safety. I am just curious if it's mainly the height or the width of the tire that makes it rub more. I'm sure both contribute to the fact, but I am just curious if the 295x65x20 would fit better than the 35x12.5x20. They are .1 inches taller, but .9 inches thinner. I also hope they wouldn't look too thin. Anyone know which tires would be the ones rubbing and because of height or width? Thanks!

[jimmyboy8301]

Hey guys, So I've been doing nothing but checking over these forums for the past 4 months. I am set on getting the Zone 4.5 Lift, with some 20x9 Fuel Assault +20MM wheels. I just had a few questions about tire size and rubbing.

 

I want to get the 295x65x20 Toyo MT's, just because the 35x12.5x20 would just stick out a little too far for my trucks paint job safety. I am just curious if it's mainly the height or the width of the tire that makes it rub more. I'm sure both contribute to the fact, but I am just curious if the 295x65x20 would fit better than the 35x12.5x20. They are .1 inches taller, but .9 inches thinner. I also hope they wouldn't look too thin. Anyone know which tires would be the ones rubbing and because of height or width? Thanks!

its a combination of tires and wheel width. The 295s are probably more the ticket for you

 

 

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[Avinad]

Hey guys, So I've been doing nothing but checking over these forums for the past 4 months. I am set on getting the Zone 4.5 Lift, with some 20x9 Fuel Assault +20MM wheels. I just had a few questions about tire size and rubbing.

 

I want to get the 295x65x20 Toyo MT's, just because the 35x12.5x20 would just stick out a little too far for my trucks paint job safety. I am just curious if it's mainly the height or the width of the tire that makes it rub more. I'm sure both contribute to the fact, but I am just curious if the 295x65x20 would fit better than the 35x12.5x20. They are .1 inches taller, but .9 inches thinner. I also hope they wouldn't look too thin. Anyone know which tires would be the ones rubbing and because of height or width? Thanks!

 

Im running the same lift as you. I am running 20x9 +1 fuel mavericks. At first I was running Toyo Open country's in a 33" size and did not rub or need any trimming at all.

 

For my liking the truck with those 33's had the "rubber band" look to it which is not my thing. So i went with the same Toyo's but in 35's. The 35s did require very slight trimming on the inner fender mud flap area with you can't even see. I also had to zip tie and pull the front fender liner just a tad bit.

 

With the 35's and 33's the front wheels do stick out past the fender about 1" and the rears stay pretty flush with the fenders. So far i havent had any rocks thrown up and messed the paint cause of the front fenders but there's plenty of tire shine and dirt that does get on my doors and mirrors.

 

Hope this helps

[Schaef]

 

Im running the same lift as you. I am running 20x9 +1 fuel mavericks. At first I was running Toyo Open country's in a 33" size and did not rub or need any trimming at all.

 

For my liking the truck with those 33's had the "rubber band" look to it which is not my thing. So i went with the same Toyo's but in 35's. The 35s did require very slight trimming on the inner fender mud flap area with you can't even see. I also had to zip tie and pull the front fender liner just a tad bit.

 

With the 35's and 33's the front wheels do stick out past the fender about 1" and the rears stay pretty flush with the fenders. So far i havent had any rocks thrown up and messed the paint cause of the front fenders but there's plenty of tire shine and dirt that does get on my doors and mirrors.

 

Hope this helps

 

Thanks for the response man. How wide are your 35's? Also do you know the height of the truck to the onstar antenna? I have 7' garage, so I think i'll be ok.

[Avinad]

 

Thanks for the response man. How wide are your 35's? Also do you know the height of the truck to the onstar antenna? I have 7' garage, so I think i'll be ok.

 

 

I'll check in a bit and let you know. It should fit fine. When i go to my parents place the truck fits fine height wise and its 7' i think

[Levildc]

So I have a 2015 z71 silverado and I'm thinking about doing a 6 in lift and some 35s good anybody tell me what kind of gas mileage I'd be getting after I did that on a completely stock truck?

[jimmyboy8301]

So I have a 2015 z71 silverado and I'm thinking about doing a 6 in lift and some 35s good anybody tell me what kind of gas mileage I'd be getting after I did that on a completely stock truck?

12-14ish, but there are a lot of variables

 

 

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[arkenzo]

So I have a 2015 z71 silverado and I'm thinking about doing a 6 in lift and some 35s good anybody tell me what kind of gas mileage I'd be getting after I did that on a completely stock truck?

i'm getting about 18 mpg on highway, haven't gone through the tank yet but so far it isn't as bad as i thought it was. don't get me started on city, not too good lol...but highway on 3.73's not too bad.

 

zone 6.5 w/ method nv 20's and bfg ko2 35's

[Aboogie808]

If you are light on the gas, usually 65 mph. I notice it isn't so bad. But yes around 12 to 14 ish.

[Levildc]

Are yall sluggish and slow now with the 35s or is there still some power to the truck?

Are yall sluggish and slow now with the 35s or is there still some power to the truck?

Would 411 gears help any ?