Too lift more than a level or not, 3 or 3.5 inch.

[lt1z]

Im happy with my Leveled AT4 on 33s using the ready lift kit. I dont think I would want it taller.

[KevinO]

I had had a few leveled with the 2-2.5" kits (RC) and was always happy.  This time around, I figured it might be my last new truck for a bit so I wanted to do a little more.  I was going to do a 3-4" lift but ran into several tech telling I'd had to change the control arm, larger rims (the stock 17 won't fit) and a few other things.  So I went to a dealer that was well known for lifting.  After talking we decided to go with a 6" lift and 35" tires on 20's.  All in all I love the outcome,  maybe 33's when I need to replace the tries??  RC 6" lift, Nitto 12.5x35 Ridge series,  XD black 20",  AMP power steps.

[Dunn]

yeah I have to work out of my truck so 6 in is too much.....and I will never need it, but everyone is different

 

still stuck on 3in front with king and 1.5 block in back and UCA's....

 

the new T1 is tough truck to get looking proportionate, seen many lifted but not many that fit my eye

 

most crucial for me is performance as stated earlier, if it doesn't perform better for what I want its useless, just looking taller or "cool" isn't enough.... truck above is one of better ones I seen @ 6in height....looks like a bigger TB

 

I mean after all I didn't buy a brand new truck to go fuk it up either with cheap lift (done that) or by beating crap out of it offroad

 

of course I want it to look good but that's preference anyhow,  only matters to one making payment every month, lol

[JoeZee]

I went with the arc 3.5 on my high country. So far it’s great not to high for the wife and not to low. I did get the upper control arms also and going into 4x4 is seamless.
 

Currently on 275/60r20 and my snow tires come summer I have the GM 22 inch wheels and tires can’t wait to see them on the truck. The kit says you can do 295/55r20

 

 

[Flatblack83]

20 minutes ago, JoeZee said:

I went with the arc 3.5 on my high country. So far it’s great not to high for the wife and not to low. I did get the upper control arms also and going into 4x4 is seamless.
 

Currently on 275/60r20 and my snow tires come summer I have the GM 22 inch wheels and tires can’t wait to see them on the truck. The kit says you can do 295/55r20

 

 

Looks great...!  You can go bigger than that, I have now with a 2 inch level 295-60-20s which is a 34.  I bet 35s fit with no problem at all.

[Flatblack83]

13 hours ago, KevinO said:

I had had a few leveled with the 2-2.5" kits (RC) and was always happy.  This time around, I figured it might be my last new truck for a bit so I wanted to do a little more.  I was going to do a 3-4" lift but ran into several tech telling I'd had to change the control arm, larger rims (the stock 17 won't fit) and a few other things.  So I went to a dealer that was well known for lifting.  After talking we decided to go with a 6" lift and 35" tires on 20's.  All in all I love the outcome,  maybe 33's when I need to replace the tries??  RC 6" lift, Nitto 12.5x35 Ridge series,  XD black 20",  AMP power steps.

Looks awesome with a 6 inch, I'd like to go that big but won't. After having a 2500hd with a 7 inch  for the last 15 years it would be too hard to use it as a truck. 

[JBski]

On 11/28/2019 at 8:52 AM, Flatblack83 said:

Please let us know how they are, I'm interested..!!

Had the CST stage 3 3.5 inch lift installed this week. Loving the ride so far. A little stiffer than I expected but that may be the new LT tires too. The body roll/boat feeling when turning, breaking and hitting speed bumps is gone. Feels much more planted to the road. With that though I can now feel every bump but I'm used to it as my daily driver is a mustang.

[Dunn]

yeah stock Silverado is pretty plush but body does move around too much, and it does not feel planted, it feels very loose, even in 4x4 model I have (but what do I expect from AC delco shocks).....love to retain suppleness but gain stability, firmer can be good thing....sure any shock cant be worse than stock, but I don't want mine super stiff as I have heard some complain about when lifting....ill keep my 18in wheels I like more sidewall.....and yeah tires and rim size can have huge effect on ride and when you lift and do new wheels might be hard to determine what causes what......suspension and ride is #1 priority

 

your truck looks great. love GMC's

 

think 3.5 is perfect, your truck looks well balanced and proportionate

Edited December 5, 2019 by Dunn

[lapoolboy]

Looks nice.  I'm preparing my tool & materials list to install my ReadyLIFT SST 4" on Saturday.  I'm hoping it doesn't look too goofy with the stock 275/60R17s for a while.  I've looked at several other trucks with same lift and they look fine on the stock tires.

[Dunn]

6 minutes ago, lapoolboy said:

Looks nice.  I'm preparing my tool & materials list to install my ReadyLIFT SST 4" on Saturday.  I'm hoping it doesn't look too goofy with the stock 275/60R17s for a while.  I've looked at several other trucks with same lift and they look fine on the stock tires.

just look like 2500 HD, not too bad

 

actually good, you will be able to tell how truck rides with just lift b4 tires and wheels, and how that effects ride as well...I probably do same even though it will need 2 alignments I am guessing for stock wheels and aftrmrkt

[lapoolboy]

6 minutes ago, Dunn said:

just look like 2500 HD, not too bad

 

actually good, you will be able to tell how truck rides with just lift b4 tires and wheels, and how that effects ride as well...I probably do same even though it will need 2 alignments I am guessing for stock wheels and aftrmrkt

I don't think it will affect the alignment.  I can't see how wheel (or tire) size would change the camber, caster, or toe.  If it's aligned, it's aligned.  Camber and caster I would for sure think wouldn't be affected.  Toe I could see being affected if they new tires are wider maybe.

Edited December 5, 2019 by lapoolboy

[Dunn]

45 minutes ago, lapoolboy said:

I don't think it will affect the alignment.  I can't see how wheel (or tire) size would change the camber, caster, or toe.  If it's aligned, it's aligned.  Camber and caster I would for sure think wouldn't be affected.  Toe I could see being affected if they new tires are wider 

Yeah I wasn't sure, that's good to know

[woodsnwater]

On 12/5/2019 at 12:55 PM, JBski said:

Had the CST stage 3 3.5 inch lift installed this week. Loving the ride so far. A little stiffer than I expected but that may be the new LT tires too. The body roll/boat feeling when turning, breaking and hitting speed bumps is gone. Feels much more planted to the road. With that though I can now feel every bump but I'm used to it as my daily driver is a mustang.

great looking truck. do you think you could have got a 295 60 r20  on it or is it tight with the 285s ?

[JBski]

great looking truck. do you think you could have got a 295 60 r20  on it or is it tight with the 285s ?

Thanks. I wanted to do 295/60 but couldn’t confirm no rubbing with anyone so went with the 285/60. CST guys recommended I stick with 285/60 or 305/55. With my setup, At full lock the outside of the tire just touches the front wheel well liner. You could probably zip tie it back but I’m not sure how much larger the 295s would be.


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[Dunn]

Think 3-3.5 is perfect for these trucks, way it should have come from factory....looks way more balanced and proportionate...