4" lift questions

yfzrider · July 9, 2013

I own a 2010 1500 silverado with the 5.3 6speed. Thinking about going with a 4" lift when my current tires wear out. I've done some studying and people seem to like the Rancho 4" lift. So I'm pretty sure that is the kit I will go with. Next question is what should I do for shocks? I have the z71 package so are the stock shocks good enough or would it be a good idea to get some different ones?? Next what for tires? I already have a set of moto metal 951 18x9 wheels +18 offset and from what I have read I would go with a set of 33x12.5x18 tires they should clear fine correct? I would consider going with 34s but If at all possible I would rather not re-gear and keep my stock 3.42 gears. And also the garage that it sits in currently has a door 6'10" tall will it fit in there with the 4" lift and 33X12.5X18 tires?? Lots of questions I know but I know there is somebody out there with this exact set up that will be able to answer all my questions.

blackout07 · July 9, 2013

Good kit. You will have to get shocks...rancho's are fine. Wheels and tires will work. Your truck will sit roughly 4" higher when your done unless you keep your leveling kit, so measure to see if it will fit.

yfzrider · July 10, 2013

Good kit. You will have to get shocks...rancho's are fine. Wheels and tires will work. Your truck will sit roughly 4" higher when your done unless you keep your leveling kit, so measure to see if it will fit.

thanks for the info. Do I need to keep my leveling kit with the lift in order for my truck to sit level??

cparks555 · July 10, 2013

Mine had a good bit of rake with the aal that Rancho provides, I ended up taking it off and my truck sat pretty much level. The front end did settle some over the course of a few months though, I then added a .5" level from Fat Bob's. The 2" level would be too much for the front end IMO.

yfzrider · July 11, 2013

cparks Im guessing the picture of your truck in your signature has the rancho 4" lift?? What size of tires are you running??

cparks555 · July 11, 2013

My sig pic is with a 1.5" body lift on top of the Rancho kit and 35's.

These are just the Rancho kit and 33's to give you an idea of what it looks like.

BruceDeuce · July 11, 2013

Nice stance cparks!

yfzrider · July 14, 2013

dang that does look good!! Im kinda leaning towards 34's now think they would maybe look better than 33's but im not really set on spending the extra to re gear. decisions decisions!!!