2014+ Suspension Lifts

Mtxkidd · November 21, 2015

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

Edited November 21, 2015 by Mtxkidd

Pinnacle · November 21, 2015

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

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You guys need fender flares

Robert.jean1 · November 21, 2015

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.

mrhonestlyinsane · November 21, 2015

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?

Edited November 21, 2015 by mrhonestlyinsane

Front Runner · November 21, 2015

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.

Edited November 21, 2015 by Front Runner

ccdies · November 21, 2015

You guys need fender flares

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

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JustABlackZ71 · November 21, 2015

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

Love it. Bilsteins front and rear or just rear?

Mtxkidd · November 22, 2015

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...

l435839 · November 23, 2015

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.

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.

Front Runner · November 23, 2015

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.

z71 chevy · November 23, 2015

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

tsdrumm · November 26, 2015

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.

l435839 · November 26, 2015

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.

Mtxkidd · November 29, 2015

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

jroyston13 · November 29, 2015

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.