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It's my daily too. But I don't really so much work out of the bed I tow a 6x14 enclosed cargo trailer for all my tools and whatever I need for the job. Never weighs more than #3500.

I first said to myself I'll just level it and put some 33s on and call it good. But then I'm thinking if I do that and it still looks stock like a lot of them do what a waste of time and money. Would a 4" lift be enough for 35s? Not without major surgery. And I'm keeping the 22" factory chrome snowflake wheels no matter what.

I kind of decided to go with the 6.5" so I wouldn't second guess myself later. I hate that ?.

The 6.5" lift w/35s is all the bigger I want for a daily too. It starts to get to be too much of a hassle to go any bigger IMO.

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It's my daily too. But I don't really so much work out of the bed I tow a 6x14 enclosed cargo trailer for all my tools and whatever I need for the job. Never weighs more than #3500.
I first said to myself I'll just level it and put some 33s on and call it good. But then I'm thinking if I do that and it still looks stock like a lot of them do what a waste of time and money. Would a 4" lift be enough for 35s? Not without major surgery. And I'm keeping the 22" factory chrome snowflake wheels no matter what.
I kind of decided to go with the 6.5" so I wouldn't second guess myself later. I hate that [emoji34].
The 6.5" lift w/35s is all the bigger I want for a daily too. It starts to get to be too much of a hassle to go any bigger IMO.

You can run 35’s on the CST 4.5” with stock wheels. You may get a little rub on the sway bar due to the positive offset. But you would clear them otherwise.


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On 11/28/2019 at 10:24 AM, dieselfan1 said:

 

I kind of decided to go with the 6.5" so I wouldn't second guess myself later. I hate that ?.

The 6.5" lift w/35s is all the bigger I want for a daily too. It starts to get to be too much of a hassle to go any bigger IMO.

Well after much debate between me myself and I, I think I want go with the 8" Superlift. There is some trucks that have a little rubbing with the 6.5" with 35's on the Custom Offsets gallery.

The ones with 8" and 35's don't rub.

I'm not feeling cutting it up nor Cal style to make it fit.

I can see pulling the felt back that's it . I like a little clearance Clarence. Plus the 8" w/35's just looks badass if you ask me. 

Superlift has a 20% off sale thru the end of the month too so I'm looking for this under the ?

 

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1 hour ago, dieselfan1 said:

Well after much debate between me myself and I, I think I want go with the 8" Superlift. There is some trucks that have a little rubbing with the 6.5" with 35's on the Custom Offsets gallery.

The ones with 8" and 35's don't rub.

I'm not feeling cutting it up nor Cal style to make it fit.

I can see pulling the felt back that's it . I like a little clearance Clarence. Plus the 8" w/35's just looks badass if you ask me. 

Superlift has a 20% off sale thru the end of the month too so I'm looking for this under the ?

 

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That's going to be a tall SOB for a daily. You also realize that is a spacer lift, you will be using 8" strut spacers on top of your stock struts. Also keep in mind this lift will increase your front track width 1 1/2", so you will need to run rear spacers to line up front and rear. Not a bad thing since you plan to run your stock wheels, that will help with a wider stance. Your going to need that going that high. The truck pictured looks to be running a 12" wide wheel which is typically a -44 offset. With a wheel like that and 35" tires an 8" lift is required to clear them.

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For the jobs I do these

days,( I'm a semi retired Carpenter and only work on the gravy big buck jobs 4-5 days a month. I turn down an average of 3-4 jobs a month, I don't need the money),

I'm pretty much in mall crawler mode these days anyways so the spacer part don't really bother me. 

I might drive 100 miles Monday and not drive again until Thursday 40 miles so it's not like I have a set commute.

I'll probably replace the spacer with some King coil overs when my struts are shot down the road.

 

Here's the stats on the truck in the picture...

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I can't believe I was thinking 4" lift then 6.5" and 8".?

If I would have went with anything less than the McGaughys 7"-9" running at 9" w/37's?

I would have always regretted it.

 All I can regret now is not going with a 12" lift and 40's. That's getting carried away though so I know I'm good with this 

Now that I layed down the $$$$ I'm so glad I went this route. Now just waiting to get install in March.

I can't wait to see the build  CovetedStyle has going right now. Same lift but extremely blingy?.

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On 1/2/2020 at 6:14 PM, dieselfan1 said:

I can't believe I was thinking 4" lift then 6.5" and 8".?

If I would have went with anything less than the McGaughys 7"-9" running at 9" w/37's?

I would have always regretted it.

 All I can regret now is not going with a 12" lift and 40's. That's getting carried away though so I know I'm good with this 

Now that I layed down the $$$$ I'm so glad I went this route. Now just waiting to get install in March.

I can't wait to see the build  CovetedStyle has going right now. Same lift but extremely blingy?.

Is a 12” and 40’s really getting carried away though!? I’d say more like a hydraulic coil over 18-24” and 47’s Hahaha I really think you’re gonna love your truck brother and I can’t wait to see it! The aftermarket world is the embodiment of the term “to each their own“ And it’s only down side is the pathetic few a.k.a the have nots that try and put someone down for doing exactly that and building their own vision. You definitely can’t go wrong with the McGaughys lift because it has  actual 7 inch drop crossmembers so you’re going to keep good angles on the CV joints! If I had one piece of advice to offer because you already have your tires (but your wheel offset is different than the guys I’m comparing you to) is that I added a Zone 1.5” body lift because I know a few different guys running 37’s and they say they don’t clear without hacking into your bumper unless you’re over 10 inches. As we talked about I also will be doing 37’s or 38’s and definitely need that room but your wheel offset might change that because your wheel won’t be turning as wide, still just something to keep in mind my friend.

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Is a 12” and 40’s really getting carried away though!? Hahaha I really think you’re gonna love your truck brother and I can’t wait to see it! The aftermarket world is the embodiment of the term “to each their own“ And it’s only down side is the pathetic few a.k.a the have nots that try and put someone down for doing exactly that and building their own vision. You definitely can’t go wrong with the McGaughys lift because it has  actual 7 inch drop crossmembers so you’re going to keep good angles on the CV joints! If I had one piece of advice to offer because you already have your tires (but your wheel offset is different than the guys I’m comparing you to) is that I added a Zone 1.5” body lift because I know a few different guys running 37’s and they say they don’t clear without hacking into your bumper unless you’re over 10 inches. As we talked about I also will be doing 37’s or 38’s and definitely need that room but your wheel offset might change that because your wheel won’t be turning as wide, still just something to keep in mind my friend.
Most the trucks on Custom Offsets gallery that ran a 37x12.50 with a 9" McGaughys ran a 20x12 -44 offset. I didn't want my tires sticking out that far so I went with 20x10 -19 offset hoping they won't rub like a -44. Most trucks setup like this only had minor rubbing at full turn.
My truck will never be off road so we'll see if it rubs real bad Ill have deal with it
I'm cool with trimming the plastic and I was actually planning on taking the lower portion of the valance off altogether. Nor Cal mod is a possibility too but it looks brutal watching them hack the shit out of it.

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1 hour ago, dieselfan1 said:

Most the trucks on Custom Offsets gallery that ran a 37x12.50 with a 9" McGaughys ran a 20x12 -44 offset. I didn't want my tires sticking out that far so I went with 20x10 -19 offset hoping they won't rub like a -44. Most trucks setup like this only had minor rubbing at full turn.
My truck will never be off road so we'll see if it rubs real bad Ill have deal with it
I'm cool with trimming the plastic and I was actually planning on taking the lower portion of the valance off altogether. Nor Cal mod is a possibility too but it looks brutal watching them hack the shit out of it.

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Oh perfect, I just figured I’d mention it. And I definitely took the lower valance off just because I think it looks better. And plastic trimming I’m fine with I just don’t want to cut a big corner chunk out of the steel bumper! The ol bumper beaver mod is something I’m try’n to avoid! Lol

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After a year of reading this forum got the 6” gen2 Fabtech lift. Thanks everyone for all the info and great pics that got posted.
2015 Silverado 1500
18x9 -12 offset Raceline Defender
Open Range 35x12.5 
 
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Love the gold on blue. My wife was making fun of me for wanting gold rims haha. Unfortunately the styles I wanted didn't have the right backspacing..
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5 hours ago, m3n00b said:
On 10/21/2019 at 3:20 PM, Hutch72 said:
After a year of reading this forum got the 6” gen2 Fabtech lift. Thanks everyone for all the info and great pics that got posted.
2015 Silverado 1500
18x9 -12 offset Raceline Defender
Open Range 35x12.5 
 
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Love the gold on blue. My wife was making fun of me for wanting gold rims haha. Unfortunately the styles I wanted didn't have the right backspacing..

That’s what powder coating is for my friend! Find your wheels and get them coated!

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Looking at the ReadyLift 2.5 in. front and 3 in rear blocks for my Silverado. Running stock P275/55R20 wheels. 

 

Anything I should know or be concerned of with that setup as a novice in the lift/level world?

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Looking at the ReadyLift 2.5 in. front and 3 in rear blocks for my Silverado. Running stock P275/55R20 wheels. 
 
Anything I should know or be concerned of with that setup as a novice in the lift/level world?
Lots of guys run that setup .
Go to https://www.customwheeloffset.com/
Go to the gallery enter your truck , lift size, and see what fits.


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16 hours ago, bkesting said:

Looking at the ReadyLift 2.5 in. front and 3 in rear blocks for my Silverado. Running stock P275/55R20 wheels. 

 

Anything I should know or be concerned of with that setup as a novice in the lift/level world?

Spend the money for the kit with their Upper Control Arm replacements. These spacers kits leave the UCA at safe but also undesirable angles. The kits with UCA will correct this. Without it guys claim to be blowing out the upper ball joints prematurely. If you go off road I wouldn’t recommend it without them. I didn’t like the ride with just the spacer. I get that budget drives a lot of us . If you want a great ride and stance without valor of height. Go for a BDS or Zone counterpart in a 4” lift. I’d went for the Fabtech 4” but wanted more lift. All three of these kits give great angles and a smooth ride.

i went fabtech because of the zero front track width increase. But bds and zone are great. In closing if 2.5” is your thing , sting for the UCA upgrade. Hope this helps.

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