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4" lift allowing aftermarket and factory 18" wheels?

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I've done some searching and I dunno if my search-fu is lacking but I can't find definitive evidence but.....

 

I'm looking for a 4" system that will allow me to use aftermarket wheels in good weather, and factory wheels for winter. Fabtech uniball is out of the question due to it not having any grease boot....weather in nwpa would destroy it lol.

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CST and Rough Country.   Basically, you need to use a bracket lift instead of a knuckle lift if you want to use stock 18" rims.     If you go over 11.5" in section width, you will probably rub on your UCAs and have to run spacers on all 4 corners.    

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It seems from what Zone's description says, their 4.5" system would work too. The tires I'd LIKE to run are 295/70's so that would be 11.6" wide

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If you have stamped steel control arms zone may not work. I tried to run factory 20s on 305/55s and the nub on the UCAs around the balljoint rubbed the inside of the tire


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
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chrispassas21 Enthusiast

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I have CST 4.5” lift kit with cognito upper control arms and running stock 18” wheels 265/65/R18. I love it.


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
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10 hours ago, chrispassas21 said:

I have CST 4.5” lift kit with cognito upper control arms and running stock 18” wheels 265/65/R18. I love it.


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
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You have pics?

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On 4/2/2018 at 7:09 AM, chrispassas21 said:

I have CST 4.5” lift kit with cognito upper control arms and running stock 18” wheels 265/65/R18. I love it.


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
4.5” CST suspension lift
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Nvm, just looked at their prices, no thanks lol

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On 4/1/2018 at 9:54 PM, jimmyboy8301 said:

If you have stamped steel control arms zone may not work. I tried to run factory 20s on 305/55s and the nub on the UCAs around the balljoint rubbed the inside of the tire


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys

I have the cast arms

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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I have the cast arms

You should be fine then


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
Instagram @wildchevys
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If your factory wheels won't fit with whatever lift you do go with, you can always run spacers and that will solve your problem. Despite what some people say they aren't incredibly dangerous, just buy quality hub-centric and wheel-centric spacers and you will be good to go.

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1 minute ago, adamj2121 said:

If your factory wheels won't fit with whatever lift you do go with, you can always run spacers and that will solve your problem. Despite what some people say they aren't incredibly dangerous, just buy quality hub-centric and wheel-centric spacers and you will be good to go.

Well that's good cuz my main concern was getting a kit that keeps my ball joint and axle angles safe

Tyy1907 Enthusiast

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On 02/04/2018 at 5:09 AM, chrispassas21 said:

I have CST 4.5” lift kit with cognito upper control arms and running stock 18” wheels 265/65/R18. I love it.


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
4.5” CST suspension lift
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Pics would be great

I find these trucks don't need big tires when they're lifted in the 2 - 4" range

They still look good similar to a 2500

chrispassas21 Enthusiast

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Pics would be great
I find these trucks don't need big tires when they're lifted in the 2 - 4" range
They still look good similar to a 2500

I got you tomorrow when i got some daylight


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
4.5” CST suspension lift
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chrispassas21 Enthusiast

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Nvm, just looked at their prices, no thanks lol

Compared to the BDS kit I thought it was cheaper....maybe not! Just trying to give my opinion and share my knowledge/experience. I got pics for you tomorrow just so you can see how everything looks


2015 Silverado LT Midnight Edition
4.5” CST suspension lift
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