Need lift recommendations

[Kincer]

Hi everyone, new guy here. This is my first Chevy in a looooong time, have nothing against them just have been running Hemi Rams since 04, still actually have my 18 Hemi Ram. So anyway my dad passed away and left me everything and that included his 17 Silverado LTZ 4x4 paid in full. I wanna lift it and do a few minor things to it so it has both his influence in it and mine. My buddy has a 14 with a 6 in BDS lift on his and while it looks great I don't think I wanna go that high. I'd be happy with something that I can run a 33 BFG All-Terrains on the stock 20s without any rubbing and be level just a subtle but noticeable lift. You'll have to bear with me as I'm learning certain abbreviations on the forum as I'm used to the Ram forums. So what's some recommendations? Thanks in advance!

[bc-chris]

what kind of stuff do you anticipate doing with the truck??  hard core off roading or just a street queen? 

 

i put a 7.5" rough country kit on my truck becuz i love lifted trucks and my truck is a total street queen

 

if i was planning on using the truck off road at all i would definitely put in a heavier built lift...  but for what i do, the rough country kit has been fine

 

 

[TXGREEK]

Hi everyone, new guy here. This is my first Chevy in a looooong time, have nothing against them just have been running Hemi Rams since 04, still actually have my 18 Hemi Ram. So anyway my dad passed away and left me everything and that included his 17 Silverado LTZ 4x4 paid in full. I wanna lift it and do a few minor things to it so it has both his influence in it and mine. My buddy has a 14 with a 6 in BDS lift on his and while it looks great I don't think I wanna go that high. I'd be happy with something that I can run a 33 BFG All-Terrains on the stock 20s without any rubbing and be level just a subtle but noticeable lift. You'll have to bear with me as I'm learning certain abbreviations on the forum as I'm used to the Ram forums. So what's some recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Welcome to the GM world and my condolences. It’s tough losing a parent.

There are going to be a few great brands but easier to narrow it down to what you’re looking for and not. I chose the CST 4.5” Performance Lift mainly due to its super high quality craftsmanship, utilizing welded gusset reinforcement which immediately rises to the top and keeps stock track width which I’m sure you’ve seen lifted trucks with that ridiculous amount pushing the wheels and tires out also widening your turning radius. Perfect lift isn’t to low or high allowing excellent amount of ground clearance all while still keeping your stock like ride quality.

Here’s the actual 4.5” lift itself.

https://cstsuspension.com/cast-steel-uca/306-4-inch-lift-kit-2014-to-2018-k1500.html

Front adjustable Coil Overs give the best ride experience and allow you to soften or stiffen the ride quality.

In addition you’ll need new rear shocks which I’d highly recommend with adjustable resi’s allowing you to soften or stiffen the ride based on your preference.

There are many lift companies out there but I’d highly recommend the highest quality lift that’s going to never break down because it’s built by an American made off-road racing company not a company that just does it for looks.

Here’s my 2018 CrewCab Z71 4X4 SLT 6.2 with the CST 4.5” Lift and I absolutely LOVE IT!

There’s also King Suspension I’d highly recommend as well for front coil overs and rear shocks too.










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['17 Sierra]

12 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 

Welcome to the GM world and my condolences. It’s tough losing a parent.

There are going to be a few great brands but easier to narrow it down to what you’re looking for and not. I chose the CST 4.5” Performance Lift mainly due to its super high quality craftsmanship, utilizing welded gusset reinforcement which immediately rises to the top and keeps stock track width which I’m sure you’ve seen lifted trucks with that ridiculous amount pushing the wheels and tires out also widening your turning radius. Perfect lift isn’t to low or high allowing excellent amount of ground clearance all while still keeping your stock like ride quality.

Here’s the actual 4.5” lift itself.

https://cstsuspension.com/cast-steel-uca/306-4-inch-lift-kit-2014-to-2018-k1500.html

Front adjustable Coil Overs give the best ride experience and allow you to soften or stiffen the ride quality.

In addition you’ll need new rear shocks which I’d highly recommend with adjustable resi’s allowing you to soften or stiffen the ride based on your preference.

There are many lift companies out there but I’d highly recommend the highest quality lift that’s going to never break down because it’s built by an American made off-road racing company not a company that just does it for looks.

Here’s my 2018 CrewCab Z71 4X4 SLT 6.2 with the CST 4.5” Lift and I absolutely LOVE IT!

There’s also King Suspension I’d highly recommend as well for front coil overs and rear shocks too.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THAT is a sharp looking truck. The amount of lift is perfect with those wheels and tires too. Nice job.



 

 

[TXGREEK]

 

Appreciate it, it drives excellent and fits perfectly in a 7’ high garage with 5” to spare from the top of the shark fin antenna to the garage trim.


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['17 Sierra]

13 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 

Appreciate it, it drives excellent and fits perfectly in a 7’ high garage with 5” to spare from the top of the shark fin antenna to the garage trim.


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How are the CV angles? I see a diff drop in the kit.

[TXGREEK]

How are the CV angles? I see a diff drop in the kit.

Excellent geometry.



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['17 Sierra]

Looks really good. What offset did you go with on the wheels?

[TXGREEK]

Looks really good. What offset did you go with on the wheels?

CST Lift allows you to keep your stock wheels and tires up to 35” but mine is Fuel (forgot the model) 20x9 +1 offset, 34” 295/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Here’s another


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['17 Sierra]

So Perfect...Notice much power loss with the 34's? 3:42 rear?

[jimmyboy8301]

4.5” Zone set at 5.75” on 33/22s


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[TXGREEK]

So Perfect...Notice much power loss with the 34's? 3:42 rear?

I’ve got the 6.2 with 323 rear end. Have a SuperChips Tuner that adjusted tire size and added hp power and torque etc etc


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[Kincer]

22 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 

I’ve got the 6.2 with 323 rear end. Have a SuperChips Tuner that adjusted tire size and added hp power and torque etc etc


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I'm not exactly sure which way I'm going, yours looks great! Did you do it yourself or did you have a shop do it? I'm tossing around a level too. I want to explore all my options.

[Kincer]

This is the truck. I don't go off road anymore so pretty much a street queen. I wanna keep it for a long time so what ever I do I want it done right, I don't wanna have major issues down the road. I understand a ball joint here and there but not anything major. I don't put many miles on anymore either, I got my Ram last August and it only has 5200 miles. So I'd like to hear the input from the lift guys and the level guys. Thanks again great info so far, I'm way outta the Chevy loop, I'll catch up though I'm a quick learner.

[TXGREEK]

This is the truck. I don't go off road anymore so pretty much a street queen. I wanna keep it for a long time so what ever I do I want it done right, I don't wanna have major issues down the road. I understand a ball joint here and there but not anything major. I don't put many miles on anymore either, I got my Ram last August and it only has 5200 miles. So I'd like to hear the input from the lift guys and the level guys. Thanks again great info so far, I'm way outta the Chevy loop, I'll catch up though I'm a quick learner.

Just make sure that you realize the difference between stock front track width which keeps stock turning radius and wide track width which widens your turning radius and requires additional and controversial rear spacers in order to even out your trucks rear to front.

Also, take your time, research by going to big 4x4 stores and touch and feel the quality difference and most of all ASK QUESTIONS, lots of questions. Good luck and God Bless.


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