2014+ Suspension Lifts

[PUNHR]

Anyone here run the Fox coil overs on the front of their truck? I have a 2WD with 5" knuckle and a 1.5 spacer. I just went from a 33" to a 35 and have a little rubbing at the inside trim. I don't want o cut so thinking of going with the coil over so I can adjust to what I need for clearance.  Just curious on ride quality. Or is there any others I. The price range that are good? 

[jgraves13]

Anyone here run the Fox coil overs on the front of their truck? I have a 2WD with 5" knuckle and a 1.5 spacer. I just went from a 33" to a 35 and have a little rubbing at the inside trim. I don't want o cut so thinking of going with the coil over so I can adjust to what I need for clearance.  Just curious on ride quality. Or is there any others I. The price range that are good? 

Fox, King, and CST are your best bet


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[WesternMike]

King all the way.

[Bigrich]

Finally got a nice weekend to clean this bad boy up! Yes I know looks like I skipped leg day with those tires! There will be 35’s soon!

[Bigrich]

Fabtech Gen 2 kit is a great choice! Did not widen track width! Quality products! 

[diegosaurus]

On ‎6‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 2:49 PM, Bigrich said:

Fabtech Gen 2 kit is a great choice! Did not widen track width! Quality products! 

Any fitment/rubbing issues?  I noticed their website says cannot use OEM rim and tires. 

[Bigrich]

2 hours ago, diegosaurus said:

Any fitment/rubbing issues?  I noticed their website says cannot use OEM rim and tires. 

No fit Issues so far. Fabtech requires a 5” offset to clear the knuckle. I have oem 20” wheels and it clears. Now I may have rubbing once I install the 35” tires? Don’t look like smaller wheels will work as they wount clear the lower ball joint. I will post an update once the larger tires are installed. But so far no issues! Very happy with the install

[jballs15157]

On 6/13/2018 at 11:57 AM, diegosaurus said:

What type of lower control arms did you have?

I have the stamped steel version

[jd173706]

I tried to search the whole website several times and either can't figure out the search feature, or (would be shocking if true) nobody has discussed this before?

 

I am driving a 2014 Silverado 1500 2WD with 3.5" RC spacers up front and 2" blocks in rear, with 33" Wildpeak AT3Ws on the factory 18" LT wheels. The tires weigh about 60lbs each... and after 146,000 miles (not all lifted- lift went on at 100k) and the steep RC angles, the tie rods need replaced.

 

I ordered MOOG parts even though I've heard their quality slipped, inner and outer tie rods for both driver & passenger sides.

 

I've seen advertised those tie rod sleeves, to reinforce the 1/2" thick tie rods to keep them from bending or breaking with heavier tires or more spirited driving. 

 

My question is if they are worth putting on; now's the time since I'm replacing the tie rods anyway. But if they are like throttle body spacers and are completely pointless, I don't wanna waste $40.

 

Anybody know if this is an actual benefit, or just a money grab?

 

Thanks.

[Tyy1907]

I've never heard of these tie rod sleeves

But when tie rods wear out its typically the balljoint part of them that's worn out.  

[jd173706]

18 minutes ago, Tyy1907 said:

I've never heard of these tie rod sleeves

But when tie rods wear out its typically the balljoint part of them that's worn out.  

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-tie-rod-sleeves-11000.html?rrec=true

 

Yeah, the ball joints are definitely the reason they are getting replaced. I just have seen some websites selling thicker, "reinforced" tie rods; or selling these threaded sleeves that go over the skinny part of the factory inner tie rod and take the place of the jam nut. The idea being, adding a steel collar over the thinnest part of the tie rod would prevent it from bending if you hit a curb or take it off road, etc. 

It sounds like a money grab to me, I've never heard of someone bending a tie rod unless they crashed and then that's just one of many damaged components.

[Tyy1907]

On 30/07/2018 at 9:57 PM, jd173706 said:

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-tie-rod-sleeves-11000.html?rrec=true

 

Yeah, the ball joints are definitely the reason they are getting replaced. I just have seen some websites selling thicker, "reinforced" tie rods; or selling these threaded sleeves that go over the skinny part of the factory inner tie rod and take the place of the jam nut. The idea being, adding a steel collar over the thinnest part of the tie rod would prevent it from bending if you hit a curb or take it off road, etc. 

It sounds like a money grab to me, I've never heard of someone bending a tie rod unless they crashed and then that's just one of many damaged components.

I'd say it's a money grab as well

Doesnt help steep tie rod angles any

Only rough country lift that'll keep your factory angles is the 5" bracket lift

Edited August 1, 2018 by Tyy1907

[pewterliftedz]

On 7/30/2018 at 8:57 PM, jd173706 said:

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-tie-rod-sleeves-11000.html?rrec=true

 

Yeah, the ball joints are definitely the reason they are getting replaced. I just have seen some websites selling thicker, "reinforced" tie rods; or selling these threaded sleeves that go over the skinny part of the factory inner tie rod and take the place of the jam nut. The idea being, adding a steel collar over the thinnest part of the tie rod would prevent it from bending if you hit a curb or take it off road, etc. 

It sounds like a money grab to me, I've never heard of someone bending a tie rod unless they crashed and then that's just one of many damaged components.

 

On 7/31/2018 at 9:53 PM, Tyy1907 said:

I'd say it's a money grab as well

Doesnt help steep tie rod angles any

Only rough country lift that'll keep your factory angles is the 5" bracket lift

These are used alot in the Duramax diesel world, the torque from those engines can bend the tie rods on a 4wd launch.  They aren't really necessary for the gas engine half tons. 

[Lsjeep]

Just ordered Zone 6.5 lift, Carven Competition catback, KN intake, Black Rhino Fury wheels, 35in Tires, LC2i and sub add on for Bose system, and Diablo I3 tuner.  And my truck is an 18 with 1000 miles.  Lol.    Hopefully I’ll have it all on in a couple weeks.  

[maxpower98]

On 6/10/2018 at 2:09 AM, Barman84 said:

6”skyjacker lift kit it’s been on for a while...  but I was wanting more lately so I added rancho level it struts 70k so I figured it was time to replace anyways...   I pulled out the 1” lower strut lift I had on there so the extra inch is barely noticeable but rides fine.  Adding new UCA’s next weekend before I get a new alignment.

 

rear has 5.5” blocks rear add a leaf and lift shackles.  

I really like this, everything just works together.