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Hmmmm...... I’ll have to look into it further. I was thinking that everything would eventually be void because of you lift you’re putting on bigger tires, which could effect drivetrain as well. 

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Did the BDS 6" with Fox shocks. 22x12 Sprockets on 33" Toyo MT's. Rides like stock, no rub no trimming.

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Crappy pic, but this was right after it pulled out of the garage last night. 4.5 zone with fox in the rear, 35x12.50r20 nitto ridge grapplers on stock elevation rims. Ride seems better then stock, i

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Here is my submission to this thread. Its my 2016 GMC All/Terrain 4x4 6.5" Zone with AAL, 35.4" Duratracs on stock 20" Denali wheels.          

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Hmmmm...... I’ll have to look into it further. I was thinking that everything would eventually be void because of you lift you’re putting on bigger tires, which could effect drivetrain as well. 

With that mode of thinking towing would void it too


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
FootballCoach53 Enthusiast

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That’s a good point. I’ve got my buddy looking into it for me. Suspension components shouldn’t be an issue since they’re being replaced with the lift anyway. Nahmsayin? Lol

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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That’s a good point. I’ve got my buddy looking into it for me. Suspension components shouldn’t be an issue since they’re being replaced with the lift anyway. Nahmsayin? Lol

Exactly, good luck


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks, brother. Plus BDS has that 60,000 mike powerfrain warranty.

BDS and Zone are top notch bro


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
FootballCoach53 Enthusiast

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2 minutes ago, jimmyboy8301 said:


BDS and Zone are top notch bro


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys

Does Zone come with that powertrain too? I see you’ve got the 4.5” kit.

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jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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Does Zone come with that powertrain too? I see you’ve got the 4.5” kit.

It does have a similar warranty bit not sure what exactly it is. Zone and BDS are the same company


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
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Solid. I did a lot of research on both companies when I had my F150. I’m almost positive I’ll be going with either one. I know BDS has a better warranty than Zone, but it’s similar. That powertrain warranty will be huge though. I’ll have to research that and see how much it runs.

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20 hours ago, Irby1757 said:

My last two tanks I have been getting 15.5, that is hand calculating. I usually get around 17 mpg according to the trucks mpg calculation. It took me a few tanks to figure it all out after getting the lift. I also starting using 89 octane when I lifted it, and the truck responded really well to it. I do mostly city driving/country roads with minimal traffic. My worst tank was 13.5 and it was my first full tank after the lift. My hope is that after a CAI and tune I can get to 16.5 mpg or so.

 

Side note, I drive like a grandpa. My wife makes fun of me. 

 

Photos I attached are from yesterday. I’ve been able to get closer to those numbers on my round trip to work. That was driving 55 for the majority of the trip. 

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Thanks for the info. Your set up is probably what I am going with so good to get some info.

Rock1500 Senior Enthusiast

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So i need some help, i just don't fully understand it all and I don't want to mess this up.  

 

I want and will be getting the 4 inch BDS suspension list at the end of next month.   But I know what the optimal wheel / rim combo i need to get for a 33inch tire to fit within the truck wheel well and have minimum trimming.

 

So i know i want to get Grid Off Road GD -7.  The 18 inch rims offer offsets of -20 to +15.  So from reading around and talking to shops, I would want to have a positive offset if anything.   Do I want to have a full +15 offset to keep things inside, what would be the best offset so the tire stays inside with minimum rubbing? 

 

Now I am trying to figure out what tires i can get and use.   I want at least a 33 inch tire if not possible a 34 inch.  Can i get away with a 34 inch with little trimming?    I am thinking of TOYO Tires - Open Country A/T II (LT 295/70r18 (34 inch) or should i just go with the 33x12.50r18LT tires instead? Or the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 (LT305/65r18 which is 33.58 high 61 lbs each) or WILDPEAK A/T3W TIRE ( LT275/70R18  which is 33.4 inches, 61 lbs each).  They all look like sweet tires, i just want it all fit. 

 

If this combo doesn't work, then what would work as a good tired for the rim and suspension setup?   I could really use some help with this, thanks.

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So i need some help, i just don't fully understand it all and I don't want to mess this up.  
 
I want and will be getting the 4 inch BDS suspension list at the end of next month.   But I know what the optimal wheel / rim combo i need to get for a 33inch tire to fit within the truck wheel well and have minimum trimming.
 
So i know i want to get Grid Off Road GD -7.  The 18 inch rims offer offsets of -20 to +15.  So from reading around and talking to shops, I would want to have a positive offset if anything.   Do I want to have a full +15 offset to keep things inside, what would be the best offset so the tire stays inside with minimum rubbing? 
 
Now I am trying to figure out what tires i can get and use.   I want at least a 33 inch tire if not possible a 34 inch.  Can i get away with a 34 inch with little trimming?    I am thinking of TOYO Tires - Open Country A/T II (LT 295/70r18 (34 inch) or should i just go with the 33x12.50r18LT tires instead? Or the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 (LT305/65r18 which is 33.58 high 61 lbs each) or WILDPEAK A/T3W TIRE ( LT275/70R18  which is 33.4 inches, 61 lbs each).  They all look like sweet tires, i just want it all fit. 
 
If this combo doesn't work, then what would work as a good tired for the rim and suspension setup?   I could really use some help with this, thanks.

CST 4.5” kit with factory wheels?? Just throwing it out there


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Rock1500 Senior Enthusiast

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CST 4.5” kit with factory wheels?? Just throwing it out there


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I'll into them. Getting new rims is not to much of an issue. Though I do like these rims.

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I'll into them. Getting new rims is not to much of an issue. Though I do like these rims.

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Understandable..... just thought I’d give you another option/something else to look at. Not only you can use the factory rims but the factory width is the same so it would save your paint too. But do what you want. Any questions you have about the CST kit please don’t hesitate to ask me. I have close to 1,000 miles with it on my truck with no complaints so far.


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Irby1757 Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, 1fast ss said:

Thanks for the info. Your set up is probably what I am going with so good to get some info.

Awesome! I don’t have one negative thing to say at this point about it. Love the ride, love the look. I was concerned about going to a MT tire, but the Toyo is so quiet and runs so smooth. If you do have any further questions let me know, and I’ll do my best to help out. 

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