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Here It Is..I would definitely recommend bilstein 5100 for the rear. and it still fits in my garage as well

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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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this is what I'm talking about, badass [emoji106]

 

 

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You guys need fender flares :pimp:

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I don't have 3:08 but do have 3:42 and I can say if there is a difference I can't tell. Drives the same to me as it did before. Maybe if towing a difference could be noticed.

I have the 3.42 gears but I was just wondering the answer to this question myself. Hopefully someone will chime in.

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Mtx kidd which 5 inch lift did you go with the bracket or the knuckle lift. Also are you running bilsteins in just the rear?

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I don't have 3:08 but do have 3:42 and I can say if there is a difference I can't tell. Drives the same to me as it did before. Maybe if towing a difference could be noticed.

 

Good point.

 

I've noticed the same thing. I've recently driven trucks with 35" tires that have 3.42 (5.3L 6 speed) gears and 3.23 (6.2L 8 speed) gears and under normal acceleration/driving there was little difference in the way they drove. When driving them under mid to hard acceleration, the difference was noticeable (as expected) but not alarming or unacceptable IMO. They still got the job done easily and were still fun to drive.

 

Let me also clarify, I don't drive trucks like a "bat-outta-hell" or "like I stole it" either. 90-95% of my driving is under normal acceleration. With that said, I wouldn't hesitate to add a lift & 35's" to a 3.42 5.3L or 3.23 6.2L and leave the gears as they are.

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You guys need fender flares :pimp:

im not a big fan of fender flares, just not my thing,

 

 

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Sorry for late response guys..It's the Knuckle kit and I'm only running the bilsteins in the rear...still have the factory ranchos up front...

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Not to thread jack, but I guess I'm in between the leveled and suspension lift threads from a height perspective. I went with the 2.5" level + 1.5" Body Lift and have a total of $240 in 4"s of lift. Install was easy, retains warranty (at least according to my dealer), and is reversible unlike cutting up the crossmember for a full suspension lift. Can't go wrong with this setup in my opinion.

 

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I still have not found a reply on the ride quality with this set up. I already have the 2.5 level on the same truck. I also wanted to keep the stock ride quality. Will the body lift make it ride like crap or should I just stay with what I have. I'll be adding some 275/60/20 Nitto terra grapplers or 295/60/20. I would love the to do the CK158 22" wheels but I cant get a Nitto terra grappler in a 285/50/22 or even a 295/50/22. I have 3.42 gears with the 5.3. Need help here.

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From what I've read, I don't believe that a body lift will have any affect on ride quality. My understanding is that ride quality falls under the suspension category.

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z71 chevy

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I still have not found a reply on the ride quality with this set up. I already have the 2.5 level on the same truck. I also wanted to keep the stock ride quality. Will the body lift make it ride like crap or should I just stay with what I have. I'll be adding some 275/60/20 Nitto terra grapplers or 295/60/20. I would love the to do the CK158 22" wheels but I cant get a Nitto terra grappler in a 285/50/22 or even a 295/50/22. I have 3.42 gears with the 5.3. Need help here.

The body lift won't change the ride I have the 1.5 zone and 2.5rc. The 2.5 made a slight difference and the E rated larger tires makes it a little more rough
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I still have not found a reply on the ride quality with this set up. I already have the 2.5 level on the same truck. I also wanted to keep the stock ride quality. Will the body lift make it ride like crap or should I just stay with what I have. I'll be adding some 275/60/20 Nitto terra grapplers or 295/60/20. I would love the to do the CK158 22" wheels but I cant get a Nitto terra grappler in a 285/50/22 or even a 295/50/22. I have 3.42 gears with the 5.3. Need help here.

The 1.5" body lift isn't going to change the ride. It will be the same as it is now with the level.

 

If you are on stock 20s go with the 295/60 if you add the body lift.

 

If you want 22s and no body lift, the terra grappler is available in 285/50/22. If you do the body lift there is also a slightly taller 285/55/22.

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The 1.5" body lift isn't going to change the ride. It will be the same as it is now with the level.

If you are on stock 20s go with the 295/60 if you add the body lift.

If you want 22s and no body lift, the terra grappler is available in 285/50/22. If you do the body lift there is also a slightly taller 285/55/22.

The 1.5" body lift isn't going to change the ride. It will be the same as it is now with the level.

If you are on stock 20s go with the 295/60 if you add the body lift.

If you want 22s and no body lift, the terra grappler is available in 285/50/22. If you do the body lift there is also a slightly taller 285/55/22.

That's perfect thanks for the help. That's what I needed to know.
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Got a question guys I've got a 5 inch lift and 34s...I am about to get a extra tire for my factory 20 so I can have a full size spare..how big of a spare can fit the spare tire location...what have you guys been able to fit in there..?..looks like ill have the room but curios as to what you guys have done in these cases

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Anyone running the Zone 4.5" that can take some pictures at different angles next to a stock height silverado? I was dead set on the Zone 6.5" and when i was passing my local dealership i saw they had a 2015 CC with a Pro Comp 6" lift.

 

I ended up test driving it and loved it. It was a lot taller in person than i thought. Pictures don't really do these trucks justice! The 6" was badass, but the dealer didn't have steps on it so it was different having to put some effort into getting up there! LOL (Im 5'-06") I loved the lift, however I'm now thinking that the 4.5" might be better suited for me, but i can't decide without seeing one in person.

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