2014+ Suspension Lifts

jimmyboy8301 · July 12, 2017

yeah thats true. I guess at this point I am just debating whether there use the oem type coils with the top front spacer or just replace the full shock and spacer. I am assuming a full replacement of the shock and spacer would be idea. that and with my 35's all i will see is the top spacer lol

decisions decisions lol

lol pretty much lol

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Wolfangovich · July 14, 2017

2-3" of clearance you're looking for a leveling kit, not full on suspension kit (those will be 4-7"+).

$150 for 2.5 Rough Country spacer kit. Raises the front 2.5" and the rear 1". You can easily fit a 275/70/18 on your stock wheels with this kit as well.

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1305-10.html

You will need to check and see if you have aluminum or steel upper control arms. Take a magnet to it and if it sticks, it's steel. Others have posted pictures of that theirs looks like.

New coilovers/rear shocks/UCAs - you're looking at $ 2500+

So, here in my town, they give the option of front or front and back. Do I need to do both or will front be good enough. Will it look weird if I just do the front?

bcbz71 · July 14, 2017

So, here in my town, they give the option of front or front and back. Do I need to do both or will front be good enough. Will it look weird if I just do the front?

Depends on the look you are going for and how you plan to use your truck.

2.5" in the front will get you leveled if you look at the top of your tires in relation to the openings in your front and rear fender wells. If you focus your attention on the massive front end and the amount of sheet metal that goes into your raised hood, a leveled truck tends to look nose high. Most of the "leveled" trucks that didn't put in a taller rear block look nose high to me....a look that is exacerbated when you put any weight in the bed. These trucks have really weak rear springs and even a 200# toolbox in the bed of the truck will push the bed down and nose higher.

If you like that Cali look with the nose high, then leave the rear block stock.

If you don't mind a little rake when unloaded, and a more level appearance when you have something in the bed, put the taller block in the rear.

I never minded the factory rake....it was just the overall 2WD appearance of the truck that had me install a front and rear level immediately.

Edited July 14, 2017 by bcbz71

ChevyRoofer · July 17, 2017

Depends on the look you are going for and how you plan to use your truck.

If you like that Cali look with the nose high, then leave the rear block stock.

If you don't mind a little rake when unloaded, and a more level appearance when you have something in the bed, put the taller block in the rear.

^ This

Iceman22 · July 17, 2017

Is there a list somewhere of the different manufacturers that's produce a bracket style lift? So far all I see is rough country but I thought there was more?

After going to a aftermarket performance truck shop and seeing multiple setups in person, I'm realizing the knuckle lifts push the wheels out way further than I thought relative to the fender :/

1.5" a side didn't seem like much in my head but there is a noticeable amount of tread outboard of the stock fender

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Edited July 17, 2017 by Iceman22

bcbz71 · July 18, 2017

Is there a list somewhere of the different manufacturers that's produce a bracket style lift? So far all I see is rough country but I thought there was more?

After going to a aftermarket performance truck shop and seeing multiple setups in person, I'm realizing the knuckle lifts push the wheels out way further than I thought relative to the fender :/

1.5" a side didn't seem like much in my head but there is a noticeable amount of tread outboard of the stock fender

RCX is the only bracket lift I have seen. Here's a good list:

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/lift-kits/suspension/chevy-gmc/4wd/1500-pickup/2014-silverado-sierra.html

Remember that knuckle lifts need more negative offset than stock rims to clear the knuckle, so in addition to the 1.5" they stick out just from the knuckle, they will still out more from the offset. 1.5" is 38mm, so if you run a 0 offset rim, you have moved your tire out an additional .95". So 2.5" total out from stock

And, you have to run spacers on the rear to even out the track width or else it looks like your truck is broke and needs a front end alignment when it goes down the road.

Iceman22 · July 18, 2017

RCX is the only bracket lift I have seen. Here's a good list:

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/lift-kits/suspension/chevy-gmc/4wd/1500-pickup/2014-silverado-sierra.html

Remember that knuckle lifts need more negative offset than stock rims to clear the knuckle, so in addition to the 1.5" they stick out just from the knuckle, they will still out more from the offset. 1.5" is 38mm, so if you run a 0 offset rim, you have moved your tire out an additional .95". So 2.5" total out from stock

And, you have to run spacers on the rear to even out the track width or else it looks like your truck is broke and needs a front end alignment when it goes down the road.

Interesting... thanks for the intel on RCX being the only bracket lift.

Had all but decided on zone or BDS but I just don't like how far things poke out after everything is said and done. Do not want to get into fender flares and prefer the look of the tires under the truck . I guess I thought a bunch of guys were just pushing things out even further with different offset wheels.

Getting to see a truck in person that was running "the most sucked in" setup possible on a zone 6.5. Knuckle lift (in terms of wheel width/offset/tire width) really showed me I still don't like how much of the tire is outboard of the stock fenders when looking down the side of the truck from head on :/

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Zero_182 · July 18, 2017

I have the Zone 6.5" lift on my Sierra and have been looking into the same thing, if you want to replace your spacer with Kings you'll have to contact them directly and they will make you a custom length set.

AgDoctor · July 18, 2017

I have a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain Crew Cab 4x4 with the short bed and 6.2 engine. It also has the stamped steel control arms. It also has the stock 20 snowflake wheels.

I want to lift the truck mildly and run the stock rims. I also would like to lift it and not have to run wheel spacers. Really hoping I can run a 4.5 inch Zone. Can you tell me if this will work. The tires that interest me most are Nitro Ridge Grappler in a 35x11.50R20 to stay a little more narrow and run an E range.

I have seen several trucks online running a similar setup but I need assurance that this will work. Most of these seem to be BDS 4 inch kits doing this but a few Zones.

Thanks, Luke.

Edited July 18, 2017 by AgDoctor

jimmyboy8301 · July 18, 2017

I have a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain Crew Cab 4x4 with the short bed and 6.2 engine. It also has the stamped steel control arms. It also has the stock 20 snowflake wheels.

I want to lift the truck mildly and run the stock rims. I also would like to lift it and not have to run wheel spacers. Really hoping I can run a 4.5 inch Zone. Can you tell me if this will work. The tires that interest me most are Nitro Ridge Grappler in a 35x11.50R20 to stay a little more narrow and run an E range.

I have seen several trucks online running a similar setup but I need assurance that this will work. Most of these seem to be BDS 4 inch kits doing this but a few Zones.

Thanks, Luke.

im 99% sure you won't be able to run stock wheels because of the SS control arms.

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AgDoctor · July 18, 2017

Thanks Wild Chevys. I should have asked the question better as well. I was wondering which UCA to change to if I went this route. I called the guys at Zone and they told me it would not matter if I changed them, that they would still hit.

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jimmyboy8301 · July 18, 2017

Thanks Wild Chevys. I should have asked the question better as well. I was wondering which UCA to change to if I went this route. I called the guys at Zone and they told me it would not matter if I changed them, that they would still hit.

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other guys with Zone kits are running stock wheels so the UCAs definitely matter imo.

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Avinad · July 19, 2017

I have the Zone 6.5" lift on my Sierra and have been looking into the same thing, if you want to replace your spacer with Kings you'll have to contact them directly and they will make you a custom length set.

Yes if you have zone easiest thing to do is order the fox coilovers with reservoirs that work for their 4.5/6.5 kits. Other than that King will do the custom length ones you want but will cost a lot. Only other option is buying a 8" lift that comes with King coils for about $3.5K