Lift for max trailering package

swampsnyper · June 18, 2014

Got a crew cab Sierra 4x4 on order and want to do a small lift around 3 in. I've read info on z71 packages using different lifts. The max trailering package has a different suspension than the z71 so I'm not sure what I need???? Help please?

swampsnyper · June 18, 2014

What do I need to put 35s? I'll have 18in wheels and bushwackers so I need to know what offset also?

KUUG · June 18, 2014

What do I need to put 35s? I'll have 18in wheels and bushwackers so I need to know what offset also?

Minimum of a 4" lift and you'll probably want to stay in the positive on offset or a 0. How wide are you thinking about going with the tires?

swampsnyper · June 18, 2014

Well decided I'll go with the 33 instead. BFG KM2s LT285/70R18/E 127 Q

swampsnyper · June 18, 2014

My truck was built mainly for towing a small tractor or boat. Not a mud ridder but get in sloppy fields all hunting season, just nothing deep. I have no experience with lifts. My last truck was a z71 that I left stock and did all I needed it to do. I'd like to dress this one up a little and would like a small lift, don't care about having rake, actually like some so it doesn't look weak while towing.

fondupot · June 18, 2014

You're suspension is different with regards to spring rates and shocks, but its same overall design. You can use any lift kit you would normally use on a regular 4x4 or Z71.

KUUG · June 18, 2014

My truck was built mainly for towing a small tractor or boat. Not a mud ridder but get in sloppy fields all hunting season, just nothing deep. I have no experience with lifts. My last truck was a z71 that I left stock and did all I needed it to do. I'd like to dress this one up a little and would like a small lift, don't care about having rake, actually like some so it doesn't look weak while towing.

2.5" Rough Country lift should do the job for you. Most people are happy with that around here and it very inexpensive.

swampsnyper · June 18, 2014

I've been looking at the rough country kits and everyone's pics on here. But I don't see on RC site a 2.5 front and back? I'm I not looking for the right thing? Will my truck already have blocks in place like a 1.5 block and if I replace it with a 2.5 lift, that will only give me1in of lift? Does those kits already take into consideration what is stock and I can expect to see a 2.5in RC lift add 2.5in lift from stock? Or is there more to it than that?

KUUG · June 18, 2014

I've been looking at the rough country kits and everyone's pics on here. But I don't see on RC site a 2.5 front and back? I'm I not looking for the right thing? Will my truck already have blocks in place like a 1.5 block and if I replace it with a 2.5 lift, that will only give me1in of lift? Does those kits already take into consideration what is stock and I can expect to see a 2.5in RC lift add 2.5in lift from stock? Or is there more to it than that?

This is the kit:

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-1303.html

The rear will only be 1" higher. It comes with a 2" block to be put in place of the factory 1". This will put the front and the rear even after