Dealer installed lift questions

[brad519]

Ok I've probably lost my mind but I'm considering a 2016 Denali Duramax from a local dealer. Salesman said they had no problem installing a lift but the shop guy said they do Pro Comp and Rough Country. Sales is checking on possibility of BDS (which is what I prefer). Depending on cost and all would ya'll recommend having the dealer install lift. And would it be fool hardy to get the RC dealer installed over the BDS if I have to get it installed else where? I had BDS on my 1500 and no issues so I am familiar with their quality but have never had any dealings with RC.

Thoughts, Opinions,

 

I want to run 35's and I believe the BDS will allow me to utilize the factory 20" wheels. So I'm only looking for 4-5" lift.

 

I'm insane I know considering I have a 2015 Chevy 2500 with 9000 miles hahaha

[blackout07]

Dealers usually charge ridiculous amounts for add ons. Combine that with having to choose RC and I'd choose BDS from anywhere else. Plus there's the dual cardan shafts to consider. The dealer likely has no clue about such things.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

I would much prefer the BDS. Plus I know the dealership here just has an aftermarket shop do their lifts so I'm sure most do the same. So might as well just go straight to a shop that you trust to do it. If the dealership does the actual install I'm not sure if it can be fully trusted. Sure they can do normal repairs, but I'd rather have a shop that does aftermarket stuff do it since they have more experience with installing lifts.

 

The only plus to go through the dealer is that it doesn't void the warranty, but I think I saw on the BDS site where it doesn't void the warranty so I don't know.

[brad519]

Yeah those are both great points. See posting questions do offer good suggestions.

 

Now to decide if I really "need" a duramax. And if it's worth driving 300 miles one way to save @2500.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Well my opinion is that you should only get a diesel, any diesel, only if you actually need it for towing. If you don't then it's your decision to spend the extra money just so you can say you have a diesel. The added cost to the truck to me isn't a big issue, at least if you will keep the truck for a long time (meaning over 10 years, some people think a long time to own a vehicle is 5 years). The cost that matters is the extra maintenance and cost. You do what you want though, it's your money.