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I'm in the same boat as you... just traded my 2010 FX4 f150 and this silverado 1500 feels so long and no truck like.

 

I am considering a 4" lift, but don't want to be unhappy if i feel 6" would have been ideal.

 

Truck is my daily driver (80-100miles a day 70% highway).

 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but seems "quality" is....

 

***** BDS and Pro-Comp

*** Rough Country and Zone

** Ready Lift

I think it was BDS that I seen had the $2K 4"lift. Rough Country is $679 for the one I would be getting, seen it last night. I also was curious about 4" vs 6" but I think 4" is plenty for me. The RC kit is actually a 4.75" lift

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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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I think it was BDS that I seen had the $2K 4"lift. Rough Country is $679 for the one I would be getting, seen it last night. I also was curious about 4" vs 6" but I think 4" is plenty for me. The RC kit is actually a 4.75" lift

Going to research more today....

 

my biggest concern is really impacting the highway MPG badly, I understand there will be a drop, but if 4" and 6" make a difference, need to consider. Definitely sticking with 33" max

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Going to research more today....

 

my biggest concern is really impacting the highway MPG badly, I understand there will be a drop, but if 4" and 6" make a difference, need to consider. Definitely sticking with 33" max

The lift really doesn't cause a drop in mpg. The biggest drop comes from larger/heavier tires. A way to combat this is to regear. But if you're like me and have the 6.2L then re-gearing is not an option currently.

 

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Justin Nachazel Enthusiast

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Just got my truck back yesterday. 4.5" Zone Suspension Lift with Nitro Shocks part # C27N

 

 

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n77nxc Enthusiast

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Just got my truck back yesterday. 4.5" Zone Suspension Lift with Nitro Shocks part # C27N

 

 

 

Looks great....I need to get outside and install mine.

Justin Nachazel Enthusiast

Justin Nachazel

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Looks great....I need to get outside and install mine.

 

You won't regret it. It rides way better.

n77nxc Enthusiast

n77nxc

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Are those the stock size tires in the pic?

Justin Nachazel Enthusiast

Justin Nachazel

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Are those the stock size tires in the pic?

Ya those are 275/55r20 stock Goodyears. They don't look very awkward but I do think I'm going to get new tires soon.

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Ya those are 275/55r20 stock Goodyears. They don't look very awkward but I do think I'm going to get new tires soon.

 

They don't at all. I'm glad because I'm still undecided on which tire and size I will put on my truck. That is one of the reasons I haven't installed the lift yet.

Justin Nachazel Enthusiast

Justin Nachazel

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They don't at all. I'm glad because I'm still undecided on which tire and size I will put on my truck. That is one of the reasons I haven't installed the lift yet.

I felt the same way about it and thought I'd have to save up to do the tires with the lift but I figured I'd just go for it and if it looked weird I'd spend the extra money. Turned out pretty good I think. I'll get it washed tomorrow and post a good pic.

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I'm in the same boat as you... just traded my 2010 FX4 f150 and this silverado 1500 feels so long and no truck like.

 

I am considering a 4" lift, but don't want to be unhappy if i feel 6" would have been ideal.

 

Truck is my daily driver (80-100miles a day 70% highway).

 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but seems "quality" is....

 

***** BDS and Pro-Comp

*** Rough Country and Zone

** Ready Lift

BDS is Zone, Zone is BDS

 

 

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cNate Enthusiast

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BDS is Zone, Zone is BDS

 

 

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Right. They are both owned by Fox Racing: BDS is just considered a more premium brand due to finish and offer a ridiculous warranty. The shop o got mine installed at said one of his customers rolled the truck off the road and BDS sent a new kit for the new truck...! Wow!

 

 

This article provides more details on this.

 

http://chuxtrux.com/n-10544-bds-suspension-vs-zone-off-road-lift-kits.html

 

 

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Justin Nachazel Enthusiast

Justin Nachazel

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Right. They are both owned by Fox Racing: BDS is just considered a more premium brand due to finish and offer a ridiculous warranty. The shop o got mine installed at said one of his customers rolled the truck off the road and BDS sent a new kit for the new truck...! Wow!

 

 

This article provides more details on this.

 

http://chuxtrux.com/n-10544-bds-suspension-vs-zone-off-road-lift-kits.html

 

 

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Actually the only difference between Zone and BDS IS the warranty. My shop down here in California showed me both lifts and they are identical the only difference is the block size and the warranty. To be more correct, BDS was an already established company and was a parent company to Zone. What separated them is the warranty but both are highly regarded of being equal quality. Fox only recently bought BDS in 2014.

 

More information on them here:

http://chuxtrux.com/n-10544-bds-suspension-vs-zone-off-road-lift-kits.html

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