Lift advice

Wayne3593 · January 15, 2019

I have never done a lift before and am about to do all four shocks and was thinking what the hell? The truck could use a little more height and am looking at a 2 to 3 inch lift. My big question is, when looking at kits, what do I need to check to ensure everything is properly done to keep driving characteristics as close to possible? The truck in question is a 2001 Silverado 1500 ext cab rwd 5.3 V8. Would it being a side step truck make a difference?

NothingbutGM · January 15, 2019

Whatever you do, do not use lift keys. They are a joke and the stock keys can be adjusted plenty but wouldn’t recommend it for a lift

dustmyster · January 17, 2019

I would do my research on the lifts. The cheaper lifts wont ride as good as the more expensive ones. I would look into FabTech.

Wayne3593 · January 18, 2019

Would that be because of lower quality shocks?

Wayne3593 · January 18, 2019

Rough country has a kit similar to the Fabtech and is a little cheaper, any reason to put one over the other?

dustmyster · January 19, 2019

If I remember correctly Rough Country is a knock off of Tuff Country. We use both Tuff Country and Fabtech at my work. They just have better quality parts. My Assistant Manager has the Fabtech Dirt Logic lift kit if I remember right and his truck just glides like stock. One of a customers had the Rough Country and when he drove my Assistant Managers truck he said it was a huge difference in ride quality. Its really up to you what you go with but you get what you pay for.

Wayne3593 · January 19, 2019

Ride quality is important. I was also seeing that the ball joints get disconnected, I would presume that would be a good time to just change them since I'm in the?

Wayne3593 · January 20, 2019

After reading around I have ordered the Fabtech 3 inch lift. If I read correctly it's a 3" lift in the front and a 2" lift in the back. While I would prefer to keep the rake, I only tow once or twice a year. Thanks for yalls help and I'll be sure to post before and after pictures when I get it and install.

dustmyster · January 22, 2019

Its 3 in front cause the lift will level your truck. The ass ends are always a little higher due for towing. so when you're empty you'll be level. It will still look good