How would I add a couple inches to my 2005 silverado Z71 with a 6 inch

TechnoTucker · September 16, 2013

Getting extra lift after already having a lift kit

TechnoTucker · September 16, 2013

Sorry if I misplaced the topic I am new to the site and wasn't sure where to put this question. I have a 6 inch rough country lift kit for silverado Z71 2005 5.3L 1500. I wanna add a couple more inches for just a bit more height and a little better clearence so my 35s dontrub when im out bouncing around mudding. Id like to do it cheep but I need to do it right. I love my truck and need it for years to come. Would cranking the torsion bars up a bit and adding a leaf in the back do the job for me? I dont wanna start having stuff wear and need replaced up front so im really unsure of what to do. Any help is appreciated

TooTall1 · September 16, 2013

Body lift would be the best way to go.

blackout07 · September 16, 2013

If you're not already cranked then crank. If you are add a body lift.

TechnoTucker · September 17, 2013

How far can I safely crank them I have done it before I the lift so I know how to do it but how far can I actually safely do it?

TechnoTucker · September 17, 2013

And remember I need my truck to last so I don't wannt to cause any significant wear any parts

blackout07 · September 17, 2013

No more than 2". I'm pretty sure the RC kit is a 4" kit that requires you to crank to achieve 6". So it depends in what your angles look like now. If they're flat then add a couple of inches. If not you'll have to make a judgement call.

TechnoTucker · September 17, 2013

No rough country also carries a 6 inch kit NTD for the same price as the 4 inch kit. Moytorsion bars are in the stock position right.

gmtech4 · September 17, 2013

ya dont mess with the torsion keys ,,,,,ya have to align it anyways even if ya do ,so just take it somewhere and spend more money ,,,,,,

"Z" height is the first thing to adjust ,,,then an alignment is done ,,,,,or do what ya want ,,,just be carefull ,,,hang the front tires before any "cranking

TechnoTucker · September 17, 2013

Can you really crank 2 inches without any significant wear even after years and occasionally id like to mud so it needs to be able to handle a occasional rough ride not that I care if its rough but don't want to tear anything up

kstruckcountry · September 17, 2013

More height means more wear, period. But it depends on how it's used as to how fast it wears out.

TechnoTucker · September 17, 2013

I drive my truck atleast 30 miles a day usually more but most of those are highway or driving around town on the weekend. Would that really cause much wear? I never take gravel roads and rarely am to rough. Could I crank and get atleast 5 years out of it

gmtech4 · September 17, 2013

I drive my truck atleast 30 miles a day usually more but most of those are highway or driving around town on the weekend. Would that really cause much wear? I never take gravel roads and rarely am to rough. Could I crank and get atleast 5 years out of it

your not reading very good ,,,,,ALIGN IT AFTER MESSING WITH 'Z' HEIGHT !!!!! lord tunderin jebus !!!!

lol of course !!!!

TechnoTucker · September 17, 2013

Haha thanks guys and should I add a leaf to the back to raise the back? My truck sets perfectly level right now and I want it level or the front higher.

Chris · September 17, 2013

Well I don't like the nose up look and if you decide to tow or use the bed then it will look stupid as hell. a leaf or larger block will be needed for the rear