Help deciding between 2 lifts (CST or Readylift)

[huntr1117]

My truck is a 2017 Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 6.2.

My current setup is a readylift 2.25" level with Cognito UCAs, Bilstein 5100 on the stock setting,  3" rear blocks with shock extensions and 295/55R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

 

I'm trying to decide between these 2 kits and I'd like to hear some opinions on both. I've narrowed it down to these for a couple of reasons. I'm installing the kit on my own.

 

Both require minimal cutting.

The track width stays the same with CST and only gets pushed out 1/2 an inch with the Readylift. I know that ZONE, BDS, Pro comp, etc make good kits, but I don't want to run spacers in the rear to match the front track width being pushed out. I'll be running 35s on either kit.

 

The CST lift will allow me to add coilovers later on if I don't buy them to begin with. CST says they can add a higher rear lift to the kit because I would like to keep some rake. This will add additional cost to the lift but I can't stand the front higher than the rear. My main concern is that I'll regret not going with a higher lift kit. http://cstsuspension.com/cast-steel-uca/307-4-inch-lift-kit-2014-to-2018-k1500-stage-2.html

 

The Readylift 7 inch lift is pretty new and I haven't seen any reviews so far. According to Readylift I wont be able to upgrade to coilovers because the lift is specifically designed to work around the clam shell mount for the shocks. I can still use my Bilstein 5100s for the front though and the kit comes with new Bilsteins for the rear. Readylift also says that I cant use an add a leaf to this kit because the rear lift blocks taper isn't setup for an add a leaf which will cause the driveshaft to have a bad angle. So I'll pretty much be sitting level instead of having rake. Which is still better that having the front higher than the rear. https://www.readylift.com/7-0-lift-kit-w-sst3000-shock-2.html

 

Let me know what lift you'd go with and why? I've searched around and have seen a few trucks with the CST kit installed, but I don't think the pics do the lift justice. If you have the CST lift let me know what you think. I'll also be towing a Travel trailer so I know I'm going to end up with a WDH with sway and possibly airbags. So if you tow with a lifted truck 'd appreciate any advise.

[jimmyboy8301]

CST and RCX are two different worlds lol. CST is far superior in every way


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone w/ Bilstein and Fox
22x10 American Force Grips
33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers
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[huntr1117]

I wasn't talking about Rough Country. Ready Lift.

CST and RCX are two different worlds lol. CST is far superior in every way


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

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[jimmyboy8301]

I wasn't talking about Rough Country. Ready Lift.


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CST is still much better. RCX and Ready lift are similiar


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

[huntr1117]

I agree about the cst lift being top of the line. Rcx is bottom of the line just to get the job done. Readylift is actually pretty decent with the lifts I've done. This new 7 inch kit looks pretty stout and I've heard some good reviews from a distributor we use that has installed it on 2 of their trucks.

CST is still much better. RCX and Ready lift are similiar


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

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