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1 minute ago, AGMthing said:

4.5" BDS

295x55/12.5 Nitto Grappler

KMC XD "Buck" wheels

20x12 

-44 offset

 

There was just enough contact to tie the liners back.

Oohhhh it's the 20x12 with the -44 that messes with it.  I just started doing a bit more research and found that an 18x9 with a 0 offset will fit 35s with no trimming.

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LivNLo94
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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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1 minute ago, FootballCoach53 said:

Oohhhh it's the 20x12 with the -44 that messes with it.  I just started doing a bit more research and found that an 18x9 with a 0 offset will fit 35s with no trimming.

Yup

 

The BDS lift doesn't allow for stockers so ....... you go with anything else and it's a given for the trim.

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Yeah.  I figure if I stick with a 0 offset, or a 18x10 with -24 offset, I should be good.  I'm taking about an inch and a half off the lower valence soon (maybe Saturday). 

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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I have the stamped steel :/

Unfortunately you’re probably screwed


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

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Yup
 
The BDS lift doesn't allow for stockers so ....... you go with anything else and it's a given for the trim.

I’m 99% sure you can run stocks with the bds kit. They are essentially the same


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

AGMthing

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21 minutes ago, jimmyboy8301 said:


BDS lift is the ONLY lift I found would not allow for the stockers to work ..........  trust me, I didn't do this blindly.  Not that the wheels really matter but, I had wanted to stay with my OEM All Terrain shoes.   BDS rep stated such as well as a couple of the shops in the area.  I believe they all referred to the control arm not allowing.

 

 

 

 

 

I’m 99% sure you can run stocks with the bds kit. They are essentially the same


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

 

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Ghiers

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Hi everyone,

 

I recently purchased a ‘18 1500 double cab LS. My intentions were to make it a daily driver and tow rig for my crawler, but of course things change! I originally purchased a 2” level kit just to make the truck look right, but I decided to return it for something with a little more oomph. I am now in the market for a 3-5” lift, however the variations of lifts is mind blowing. Could anyone provide a link or description to help explain the differences between them? I’ve seen knuckle lifts which appear to be promising due to the fact that they offer greater strength to the overall design of the suspension geometry. However, I’ve read that thy require new control arms? Any other cons to them? Then there are bracket drop kits which retain stock geometry but create weaknesses within the overall unit due to stressing the ball joints and knuckles. Any pros or cons to these kits? They are definitely the most expensive and intrusive  kits on the market.

 

I have a set of 17x9 Method Standards on the way in -12/4.5” backspacing, I am looking to run 33x12.5s if possible. In the future, I would like to run Fox coil overs in the front with Fox shocks in the rear. Not necessary though.

 

Thanks for any and all input!

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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Yup
 
The BDS lift doesn't allow for stockers so ....... you go with anything else and it's a given for the trim.

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BDS w/stock 20s



2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
Clemsontiger88 Enthusiast

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4 hours ago, jimmyboy8301 said:


Unfortunately you’re probably screwed


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

“I gotta tell ya granny, this blows” - Texas Ranger bobby 

 

 

 

.... time to buy a new truck lol

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“I gotta tell ya granny, this blows” - Texas Ranger bobby 
 
 
 
.... time to buy a new truck lol

lol


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
Clemsontiger88 Enthusiast

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14 minutes ago, jimmyboy8301 said:


lol


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

So I guess I’ll do a rcx shit 2.5” level lift and squeeze some tires in it and roll 60,000 or so miles and then sell it cause everything will be worn ass out by then  

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jimmyboy8301

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So I guess I’ll do a rcx shit 2.5” level lift and squeeze some tires in it and roll 60,000 or so miles and then sell it cause everything will be worn ass out by then  

Oooorrrr but aftermarket uca ‘s or wheels and run the zone


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
Clemsontiger88 Enthusiast

Clemsontiger88

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Can anyone guess the setup on this truck? I saw it on google or something. I’m guessing just a leveling kit and 265/70/18. Or are they 275/70/18? Opinions?

 

thanks 

 

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Clemsontiger88 Enthusiast

Clemsontiger88

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Just now, jimmyboy8301 said:


Oooorrrr but aftermarket uca ‘s or wheels and run the zone


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

What uca’s? Some of those 4” kits I posted earlier that come with new uca’s still require new wheels cause they will still rub on factory wheels with bigger tires 

chrispassas21 Enthusiast

chrispassas21

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What uca’s? Some of those 4” kits I posted earlier that come with new uca’s still require new wheels cause they will still rub on factory wheels with bigger tires 

Cognito UCA, I have a 4.5” lift and am running stock 18’s[emoji6]


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
4.5” CST suspension lift
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