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I'll give a little input...I bought a new 2008 silverado 2wd 6 years ago. It had a locker in the rear and I was happy with it. But when I started taking it off road and on trails, I did find myself getting stuck more than I liked. Especially in sand, mud, etc. Luckily my buddy had a 4wd and would pull me out. The reason I didn't buy the 4wd was because of the money. It would have cost 3-5k more I think which sounded like a lot at the time. But I did always regret it! I was always wanting it when I was off roading or saw a 4x4. I ended up selling it and buying a used z71 4wd a couple of years after. I never regretted doing that. I loved that silverado. I took it everywhere and off roaded it a lot! It was so much fun. It did so much more than the 2wd did. Have I gotten stuck in 4wd? Yeah! But it was a lot more rare and mostly my fault.

 

If I could have done it differently back thn, I would have gotten a 4wd from the beginning. 4k more would have been 65 bucks more a month on a 60 month loan and I didn't want to pay it at the time. But now when I look back, thats 30 dollars a paycheck. I could have easily afforded it. I learned a new lesson from that though. Buy once, cry once.

 

But having a 2wd is good also. Most people rarely use the 4wd and your truck is very capable. But if your looking for a truck that you want to off road a lot, in all honesty, a 4wd truck would have been a ton better. Enjoy your truck though and do whatever makes you happy!

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^ ok you didn't provide any helpful insight so stop being a tool. Anyways ordered 18x9 xd wheels will use stock tires for now after winter il get a nice set also calling shop tomorrow to see about a 3-3.5 in lift

 

I still don't see why you're so hell bent on getting a 3" lift. With a 2.5" level you can fit 33" tires on it without throwing your upper and lower control arm angles all out of whack.

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I still don't see why you're so hell bent on getting a 3" lift. With a 2.5" level you can fit 33" tires on it without throwing your upper and lower control arm angles all out of whack.

Agreed.. 3 inch blocks in the rear too.. 3 inch lift seems like a useless waste of money IMO

moto111 Enthusiast

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i ordered the 18s can someone direct me to the 2.5 ? and I've looked at the pics with the 2.5 is it still a noticeable lift? and ya like i said I'm not off roading it i realize that just need clearance for going to camp site and all . sadly 4x4 was 3-4 more double that lol

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i ordered the 18s can someone direct me to the 2.5 ? and I've looked at the pics with the 2.5 is it still a noticeable lift? and ya like i said I'm not off roading it i realize that just need clearance for going to camp site and all . sadly 4x4 was 3-4 more double that lol

If your going to do a level all you need is the 2" Rough Country. Fairly easy to install and you still get a nice stance. 2" is what I put on my 4x4 Z71 and it looks great.

 

2"

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1302-4.html

 

2.5"

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

 

Another Rough Country thread

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/158467-rough-country-leveling-issue/?p=1488236

moto111 Enthusiast

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i think il go with the 2.5 wondering what size tire i can go with on the 18s .... I'm debating if i should call and change to 20s... but then I'm adding more weight

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i think il go with the 2.5 wondering what size tire i can go with on the 18s .... I'm debating if i should call and change to 20s... but then I'm adding more weight

 

I can guarantee that 275/70/18 will fit (on stock rims) with no rubbing and no trimming. However, it is not as wide as I would have liked. Maybe someone can chime in on whether or not a 295/70/18 will fit. What is the backspacing on the wheels you purchased?

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this is my 2014 with a 2.5 inch level and 3 inch rear blocks. It is a 4x4 z71 but it should give you an idea of how high it sits. I also have pictures next to a stock 2014 in my build thread

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http://www.roughcountry.com/xd-series-xd881-xd81189067700.html

 

Says 5. Also 18x9 I should be able just to throw the stock wranglers on it right ? That's plan for now as tires will be another 800 bucks probably main reason didn't do 20s but order hasn't processed so I can still change it

 

Man, I was with you until you unti you picked out those overplayed, ugly ass rims. And they're going to look especially bad with the stock Goodyear Wranglers on them. Just save up until you can get the real tires you need and do the wheels and tires all at once. Also, they're going to be more than $800 for anything good. My Toyo Open Country AT (not AT2) were still $1100 and I got them at some cheapo tire store.

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2x4. 4x4 in my opinion doesn't matter, they all look cool lifted with bigger tires. 4x4 is less likely to get stuck, but a bigger pain in the ass to get out when it is stuck. 2x4 is usually easy to pull out with a 4x4. Congrats on the new ride

moto111 Enthusiast

moto111

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Haha we'll your entitled to your opinion everyone ethir loves or hates the xd series . Well I want to just do the 18s so I can put them on with stock tires for now after winter when I have more money il but nice tires . Not the end of the world for me but thanks .

 

 

Man, I was with you until you unti you picked out those overplayed, ugly ass rims. And they're going to look especially bad with the stock Goodyear Wranglers on them. Just save up until you can get the real tires you need and do the wheels and tires all at once. Also, they're going to be more than $800 for anything good. My Toyo Open Country AT (not AT2) were still $1100 and I got them at some cheapo tire store.

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