New 2018 Silverado 2500HD 4x4

[Running Fast]

Hey Guys, 

I am a total Newb but am picking up my new Chevy 2500HD 4x4 tomorrow or Tuesday depending on upfitters progress.

I have been looking for a solution to list my truck about 3-4" (and level)

Problem is right now I need to keep my stock wheels and tires LT265/70R17

Anyone know of a good solution that won't destroy the ball joints or other suspension components?

I am looking at the Rough Country 3.5IN GM BOLT-ON SUSPENSION LIFT KIT (11-18 2500/3500HD)

and the Zone 2011-18 Chevy/GMC 2500HD/3500HD, 3" Adventure Series UCA Lift System, Zone Offroad C37N/C38N

 

I am hearing that the zone is the preferred brand of the two due to the fact that they are the sister company of BDS but I have also heard good things about the Rough Country.

Zone is $858 and RC is $599 that's $260 left to build more truck

 

Any help for this newb would be appreciated.

Thanks

Running Fast

[Waaazooo]

Hey Guys, 

I am a total Newb but am picking up my new Chevy 2500HD 4x4 tomorrow or Tuesday depending on upfitters progress.

I have been looking for a solution to list my truck about 3-4" (and level)

Problem is right now I need to keep my stock wheels and tires LT265/70R17

Anyone know of a good solution that won't destroy the ball joints or other suspension components?

I am looking at the Rough Country 3.5IN GM BOLT-ON SUSPENSION LIFT KIT (11-18 2500/3500HD)

and the Zone 2011-18 Chevy/GMC 2500HD/3500HD, 3" Adventure Series UCA Lift System, Zone Offroad C37N/C38N

 

I am hearing that the zone is the preferred brand of the two due to the fact that they are the sister company of BDS but I have also heard good things about the Rough Country.

Zone is $858 and RC is $599 that's $260 left to build more truck

 

Any help for this newb would be appreciated.

Thanks

Running Fast

I think you get what you pay for. I have the RC 3.5” level and only went up about 2.5” (enough to clear my wheels and tires). The ride is stock... the UCA’s make the ball joints neutral. I’m sure zone has higher quality parts.. not sure. They have a great reputation.


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[Colossus]

just don't complain about crappy fuel economy!

[Running Fast]

On 5/25/2018 at 8:37 PM, Waaazooo said:

I think you get what you pay for. I have the RC 3.5” level and only went up about 2.5” (enough to clear my wheels and tires). The ride is stock... the UCA’s make the ball joints neutral. I’m sure zone has higher quality parts.. not sure. They have a great reputation.


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Thanks WaaaZooo

Did you use the rear blocks and raise the rear as well or did you just level the truck?

Any Pics of your truck?

[Waaazooo]

Thanks WaaaZooo
Did you use the rear blocks and raise the rear as well or did you just level the truck?
Any Pics of your truck?

I didn’t use the blocks right off the bat. I wanted the UCA’s, shocks and Diff drop hardware. I knew I wasn’t going up to 3.5” just needed enough to make my tires fit with my aggressive fitting wheels.

I will put the blocks in soon. I have some sag with the trailer.



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[Running Fast]

Thanks!

Nice Looking Truck!

I pick mine up tomorrow.

[gearheadesw]

On 5/27/2018 at 6:27 PM, Waaazooo said:

I didn’t use the blocks right off the bat. I wanted the UCA’s, shocks and Diff drop hardware. I knew I wasn’t going up to 3.5” just needed enough to make my tires fit with my aggressive fitting wheels.

I will put the blocks in soon. I have some sag with the trailer.



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Mr Waaazooo, air bags in the rear will eliminate  that sag, I've run them before with great results .Air up for towing, air down for daily driving.

[Waaazooo]

 
 
Mr Waaazooo, air bags in the rear will eliminate  that sag, I've run them before with great results .Air up for towing, air down for daily driving.

Hey. I’ve used them before. I actually have a set of sumo springs I’m going to give a try to as well.


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[Cowpie]

I lowered my back end as opposed to lifting and leveling.  I have Sumo's on the pickup.  Even with over a ton in the back, it sits level.   And i am old.  I need to get in and out of the back frequently and the lower height is a much better proposition for me.  

[Running Fast]

5 hours ago, Cowpie said:

I lowered my back end as opposed to lifting and leveling.  I have Sumo's on the pickup.  Even with over a ton in the back, it sits level.   And i am old.  I need to get in and out of the back frequently and the lower height is a much better proposition for me.  

Heard that, I am getting close to the same thing.

Gets harder and harder to get in the bed these days.