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Could you? Yes.
Do I think it’s a good idea? Definitely not.


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
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What issues may arise?

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Question for you guys with 4.5”+ lifts do you have any play in steering wheel? I have around 1/2” of free play in my steering wheel. Not that big of deal, truck still drives straight but want to know if I should take back to shop who installed it and ask if they could fix this. Or if someone could tell me the cause of this I’d appreciate it.

 

 

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Question for you guys with 4.5”+ lifts do you have any play in steering wheel? I have around 1/2” of free play in my steering wheel. Not that big of deal, truck still drives straight but want to know if I should take back to shop who installed it and ask if they could fix this. Or if someone could tell me the cause of this I’d appreciate it.
 
 
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I don’t, everything is right


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
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What issues may arise?

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Torn cv , bj, and tr boots. Pre-mature wear out of cv, bj, tre, and binding of cv’s


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
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On 9/7/2017 at 9:50 AM, Irby1757 said:

I know there has been a lot of discussion about what lift size to buy. I have a newborn, and a wife that is just 5 foot tall. So when we decided it was time to lift we both thought that going with the 4.5" lift was the way to go. After many hours of research and driving around to dealerships to crawl in and out of lifted trucks, we went with the Zone 6.5" (w/ Fox 2.0 shocks). To me, it is perfect. Even without steps (waiting to by Amp steps) it is manageable to get in and out, and putting my son in his a seat is actually in a better location than when just leveled. My truck could never fit in the garage due to length anyways, so that was never a concern.

 

Tires are 35x12.50 Toyo Open Country MT

 

I know that seeing all the trucks on here, and reading opinions helped me a ton. Hopefully this will help someone out at some point as well.

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That is one nice looking truck. 

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2 hours ago, 1fast ss said:

That is one nice looking truck. 

I appreciate! Now it’s time to meticulously finish off the exterior. 

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23 hours ago, Irby1757 said:

I appreciate! Now it’s time to meticulously finish off the exterior. 

What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the lift and tire set up?

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1 hour ago, 1fast ss said:

What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the lift and tire set up?

My last two tanks I have been getting 15.5, that is hand calculating. I usually get around 17 mpg according to the trucks mpg calculation. It took me a few tanks to figure it all out after getting the lift. I also starting using 89 octane when I lifted it, and the truck responded really well to it. I do mostly city driving/country roads with minimal traffic. My worst tank was 13.5 and it was my first full tank after the lift. My hope is that after a CAI and tune I can get to 16.5 mpg or so.

 

Side note, I drive like a grandpa. My wife makes fun of me. 

 

Photos I attached are from yesterday. I’ve been able to get closer to those numbers on my round trip to work. That was driving 55 for the majority of the trip. 

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Alright, guys... here’s my question. I’ve read through quite a few pages and talked with multiple people. I’ve gotten mixed reviews. If I lift my truck, 4-6” not sure what yet, will it completely void the warranty? 

 

 

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Alright, guys... here’s my question. I’ve read through quite a few pages and talked with multiple people. I’ve gotten mixed reviews. If I lift my truck, 4-6” not sure what yet, will it completely void the warranty? 
 
 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
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No don’t do it? Or no it won’t void the warranty? Lol

It should not void the warranty.......unless the dealer is shady and is trying to screw you.


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
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1 hour ago, jimmyboy8301 said:


It should not void the warranty.......unless the dealer is shady and is trying to screw you.


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys

Really? I had a guy tell me that because it changes the stock geometry that it will void it. I also come from the land of Ford (been waiting to buy a Chevy or GMC all of my life and finally picked up a ‘15 Sierra), so I don’t know how much cutting needs to be done with these lifts. F150s had to have the crossmembers cut and new ones welded on and stuff. So I’m new to lifting a GM truck. 

 

I may call/text my buddy atthe dealership and find out. If I can lift this beast and still keep my warranty I’m going to be jacked.

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Really? I had a guy tell me that because it changes the stock geometry that it will void it. I also come from the land of Ford (been waiting to buy a Chevy or GMC all of my life and finally picked up a ‘15 Sierra), so I don’t know how much cutting needs to be done with these lifts. F150s had to have the crossmembers cut and new ones welded on and stuff. So I’m new to lifting a GM truck. 
 
I may call/text my buddy atthe dealership and find out. If I can lift this beast and still keep my warranty I’m going to be jacked.

Obviously the suspension portion of the warranty will most likely be void, however nothing else should be affected


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 AF Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys

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