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Not sure I'd let the calipers dangle like that...


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I watched the mechanic and he set them very carefully, thanks for noticing.


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Not sure I'd let the calipers dangle like that...


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They’re completely supported
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They’re completely supported
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I like how he zip tied the driveshaft for the transfer case out of the way. I'll have to use that trick on the next lift I install.

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I like how he zip tied the driveshaft for the transfer case out of the way. I'll have to use that trick on the next lift I install.

 

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Lol, seen it done that way a bunch of times

 

 

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12 hours ago, ChristopherHill2018 said:
On ‎11‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 10:36 AM, TXGREEK said:


Critics will always have something to say, mostly negative unless you follow their advice and most of the time they have absolutely no experience other than he said she said. Go with what you know. Hopefully, you know that going higher than 2” “always” affects the geometry of your suspension in a negative way, diff drops are cheap to do and help tremendously. New Knuckles will widen your track. I highly recommend CST Suspension systems. Little by little you’ll figure out what’s best for your own vehicle. Good Luck! emoji106.pngemoji2532.png


Thanks! I have decided not to go with the fabtech and now am looking into the BDS and CST kits. Can coilovers be added to the CST?


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CST offers coilovers as an option for the 4 1/2" kit, regular extended and full rezi.

I have the stage 1 kit sitting in my garage, just haven't installed it yet. I ran there 4" kit on my NNBS, quality lifts.

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CST offers coilovers as an option for the 4 1/2" kit, regular extended and full rezi.
I have the stage 1 kit sitting in my garage, just haven't installed it yet. I ran there 4" kit on my NNBS, quality lifts.


You’re correct, and better go have it installed, I’m sure you’ll very much enjoy it. Im actually leaning towards the CST coil over for the 4.5” too. Either way I’m sure I’ll have to wait a few weeks from CST hopefully not.


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10 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

 


You’re correct, and better go have it installed, I’m sure you’ll very much enjoy it. Im actually leaning towards the CST coil over for the 4.5” too. Either way I’m sure I’ll have to wait a few weeks from CST hopefully not.


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If I decide to install it, I'll be doing it myself at a friends garage that has a hoist. I'm still debating it, kind of enjoying the leveled life right now. maybe yours will sway me with lots of pics.

Call performance lifts, they have the 4 1/2" CST coilovers in stock. I plan to get those and sell my Fox 2.0's if I install this kit.

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If I decide to install it, I'll be doing it myself at a friends garage that has a hoist. I'm still debating it, kind of enjoying the leveled life right now. maybe yours will sway me with lots of pics.
Call performance lifts, they have the 4 1/2" CST coilovers in stock. I plan to get those and sell my Fox 2.0's if I install this kit.

Check out the other post I quoted [emoji3]


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25 minutes ago, chrispassas21 said:

 


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I've seen your truck when going thru this thread, looks great. It is a quality kit, and like the 4" kit  I had on my 2013 Sierra doesn't increase track width..

I bought the Stage 1 kit back in July when I bought my 2018. I was planning to install it this Winter when my work season slows down. I'm still not 100% I will install it or sell it. 

Do you have the Fox 2.0's and have them at lowest setting  ? I have the Fox 2.0'S on my truck now and if I install the CST kit I'll probably sell them and get the 4 1/2" CST coilovers to eliminate the spacer. I never cared for that spacer on my 4" CST kit I had on my 2013 Sierra.  

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Just about done, went ahead and started fresh with new Bilstein 5100’s again up front just for experimental purposes and new extended 5100’s in the rear for the CST 3” block. Talk about build in progress. Couldn’t get away from meetings today, picking it up mañana!

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Where’s the best dea on the CST 4.5 stage one kit ? I just bought a 2018 Silverado and think I wanna go that route due to not increasing track width.


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I've seen your truck when going thru this thread, looks great. It is a quality kit, and like the 4" kit  I had on my 2013 Sierra doesn't increase track width..
I bought the Stage 1 kit back in July when I bought my 2018. I was planning to install it this Winter when my work season slows down. I'm still not 100% I will install it or sell it. 
Do you have the Fox 2.0's and have them at lowest setting  ? I have the Fox 2.0'S on my truck now and if I install the CST kit I'll probably sell them and get the 4 1/2" CST coilovers to eliminate the spacer. I never cared for that spacer on my 4" CST kit I had on my 2013 Sierra.  

I have the fox 2.0’s not exactly sure what they are set too. Don’t think they are the same as bilstein to adjust like that. Sorry about that


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Where’s the best dea on the CST 4.5 stage one kit ? I just bought a 2018 Silverado and think I wanna go that route due to not increasing track width.


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I got mine from their website if I’m not mistaken I think like $1800


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Just about done, went ahead and started fresh with new Bilstein 5100’s again up front just for experimental purposes and new extended 5100’s in the rear for the CST 3” block. Talk about build in progress. Couldn’t get away from meetings today, picking it up mañana!

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Cant wait to see it. Strongly considering this lift and squeezing some 35s. Love that it doesn't increase track width

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