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10 hours ago, 1Silverado9 said:

So it looks like the 2inch GM lift is not recommended if your vehicle is equipped with the rear “composite” leaf springs...

Ive read this before on another thread and it was the first I had heard about the different kind of leaf springs. But do you (or anyone else) know why it’s not recommended? What parts comprise the rear part of the lift, I thought it was just a block?

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James Eberhart
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Here she is... Rough Country 3.5" lift with Fuel Vandal Wheels and Toyo Open Country A/T  305/55/20s    

pewterliftedz
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I’ve got a 3.0 diesel, and I used Eibach leveling struts and set them at 1.5” of lift.  Also added a 2” rear block from a Trail Boss.  I’m not a fan of leveling spacers on the front 

Lucas Derry
Lucas Derry

So it's not lift, but rather a level kit, 2.5" front, 1.5" rear all from Suspension Maxx.  It is however a 3.0 Duramax.  I liked the stock rims but changed the stock tires to a Ridge Grappler 305/45/2

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2 hours ago, Duramax3oh said:

Ive read this before on another thread and it was the first I had heard about the different kind of leaf springs. But do you (or anyone else) know why it’s not recommended? What parts comprise the rear part of the lift, I thought it was just a block?

The composite springs have a shim between the axle and the spring that needs to be removed in order to safely run a block. 
there was talks of GM offering a overload spring option so people could swap out their composite spring.

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On 11/12/2020 at 9:46 AM, 1Silverado9 said:

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Yup...looks great.  Have plans for wheels and tires?

 

I have a local shop ready to put on the 3.5" lift from Rough Country.  Now I just need to confirm wheel / tire combo.  Too many options....

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19 hours ago, James Eberhart said:

Yup...looks great.  Have plans for wheels and tires?

 

I have a local shop ready to put on the 3.5" lift from Rough Country.  Now I just need to confirm wheel / tire combo.  Too many options....

Yes definitely need some new wheels and tires but I am stuck on what I want lol your right too many options lol

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If you have a standard, instead of short bed, the GM website indicates you can use this:

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/lift-suspension-upgrade-system-for-4wd-vehicles-84768243?year=2020&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&body=Crew Cab Pickup&bodyId=22&wheel=Standard Box&wheelId=652&trim=LTZ&trimId=478&drive=4WD&driveId=8&engine=3.0L L6 DIESEL&engineId=17881&bodyNumDoors=5

"2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with composite rear leaf springs (Chevrolet LT Trim with 5.3L V8 engine (L84) - Chevrolet LT Trim, Short Bed with 3.0L Turbo Diesel engine (LM2)"

My dealership will be adding this to my truck shortly.  They did not indicate any compliance issues 

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sorry about the delayed reply - lost my job last week....grrr....

 

funny...or maybe not...got crap canned about 2 hours after I pulled the trigger on the lift / tires / wheels....wish I had waited a day

 

anyway, pulled the trigger on the 3.5" Rough Country lift kit, Fuel Vandal Wheels, and Toyo Open Country A/T 305/55/20

 

will post pics as soon as it is done (scheduled Dec 7)

 

is there a market for my stock wheels?

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On 11/9/2020 at 4:37 PM, Lucas Derry said:

So it's not lift, but rather a level kit, 2.5" front, 1.5" rear all from Suspension Maxx.  It is however a 3.0 Duramax.  I liked the stock rims but changed the stock tires to a Ridge Grappler 305/45/22.  I'm happy with the way that it turned out, ride is same as stock, appearance is better IMO.  Good luck on your search and congrats on the truck.   

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Any issues w/ your lift yet and the Denali ARC?  I've read a few horror stories but I'd like to do a similar set up as you did.  Your truck looks great! 

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On 11/28/2020 at 9:22 PM, Airball50 said:

Any issues w/ your lift yet and the Denali ARC?  I've read a few horror stories but I'd like to do a similar set up as you did.  Your truck looks great! 

I haven't had any issues with the ARC, ride is the same as stock.  The kit has relocation brackets for the sensors.  I also kept a P rated tire. I read that stiffer sidewalls can be part of the issue with the ARC, not sure if that is true or not.  I wanted the ride as close to stock as possible and this set up did just that.  Good luck.  

 

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On 11/23/2020 at 1:43 PM, James Eberhart said:

 

is there a market for my stock wheels?

Yes. For sure.

 

Here there are tire and wheel shops that have them available in sets or singles.

Wheels can get damaged and need replaced ..

Some want a second set of rims for a second set of tires.

Some prefer the wheels that were offered on a different trim, or as an option -- but want a factory style.

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On 11/23/2020 at 1:43 PM, James Eberhart said:

sorry about the delayed reply - lost my job last week....grrr....

 

funny...or maybe not...got crap canned about 2 hours after I pulled the trigger on the lift / tires / wheels....wish I had waited a day

 

anyway, pulled the trigger on the 3.5" Rough Country lift kit, Fuel Vandal Wheels, and Toyo Open Country A/T 305/55/20

 

will post pics as soon as it is done (scheduled Dec 7)

 

is there a market for my stock wheels?

Which wheels did you have?

 

Sorry about your job, hope you find a new one quickly.

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Like the look of your truck, I want to the same to my GMC Elevation. What is the Rough Country 3.5" part #? Thanks in advanced 

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3 hours ago, James Eberhart said:

Here she is... Rough Country 3.5" lift with Fuel Vandal Wheels and Toyo Open Country A/T  305/55/20s

 

 

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Did u get the kit with the upgraded extended struts or did u use the spacers? 
 

how is the drive?

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