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I'm guessing by looking at the kits instructions it doesn't widen the track at all, like a rough country "bracket" kit vs a knuckle lift which widens front track

it widens the front 1.5" per side

 

 

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There is one point to make and I assume for at least the 14-15 sierras that if you get a Zone kit specifically the 6.5" kit even though I'm sure it applies for the 4.5 as well, and have a crew cab, get the add a leaf. This will make your lift level. I originally was told by zone themselves that the add a leaf wasn't needed unless you wanted more payload. This is not the case and your rear will be about 1" give or take low and will have your hood nose high. I didn't know the guy I originally talked with but their kit states 6.5 in front and 5" block in back. That is supposed to be level but is not. It does actually say that on the website or so I'm told haven't had a chance to verify after I spoke with zone today. What a bummer. Something else to change

 

 

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The 4.5" kit sets level/slightly raked with the 4" block included

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

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The 4.5" kit sets level/slightly raked with the 4" block included

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

slightly raked meaning the rear is a in or so lower

?

 

 

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slightly raked meaning the rear is a in or so lower

?

 

 

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rake means the back is higher

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

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rake means the back is higher

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

I figured but sometimes people use diff words so I figured I'd ask to make sure.

 

 

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My zone 6.5 is leveled without the leafs in the rear and stock zone block.

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I have the zone 6.5 on my 16 sierra crew cab and im actuallu getting the add a leaf installed next week cause my rear end is about an inch lower with the 5 inch block. Looks wonky especially from a distance

 

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Does anyone have the BDS 6" installed? If so can you send pics, that is the one I am looking at right now.

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Well after reading 200+ pages of this thread. I didn't notice one thing, anybody towing heavy with 35s? I planned on a 6.5" on 35s but I tow 8klb every weekend in the summer. I'm being told 35s with a 5.3/3.42 gears is extremely bad. A local truck shop advised me to go smaller lift and keep my 33s.. any input?

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6.5 inch zone. I have the 6.2 8 speed. Havent towed 8000 but tow well over 5000 it handles and tows great imo. Add a leaf going in this week to prevent sag. No experience with 5.3 and lift.e21a86c6155dda7c8b90436ff3906efa.jpg

 

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He wasn't really saying the lift was the issue, more along the 35" tires being larger and changing the gear ratio essentially. Said I should regear to 373's at least if running 35s and towing my 8k boat..

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He wasn't really saying the lift was the issue, more along the 35" tires being larger and changing the gear ratio essentially. Said I should regear to 373's at least if running 35s and towing my 8k boat..

I have not towed anything, but I have a 5.3 with 3.42 gears on 35's and I have not noticed any issue with acceleration/power. I also do not believe that dealerships change gears when they lift trucks. Hopefully someone that tows often can give you some good input.

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They definetly don't regear at dealer, they'd cost to much. The point this guy made was check tow rating of a 5.3 with 3.08's cause that's roughly what a 5.3 on 35s ends up being? Has to be some type of calculator online to check this.

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