Cv Shaft/Axle question

[Alfredo Sanchez]

Hello all,

I have a base 2019 Sierra 5.3 4x4 and bought the front / rear shocks and rear blocks of a AT4 owner who upgraded his suspension

Does anyone know if it's necessary to replace the CV axle when installing the 2" lift?

Thanks

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[redwngr]

The kit that is available from GM includes longer shafts. 

 

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/lift-suspension-upgrade-system-for-4wd-vehicles-84993582?model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&bodyId=22&body=Crew Cab Pickup&wheelId=651&wheel=Short Box&trimId=478&trim=LTZ&driveId=8&drive=4WD&engineId=2059&engine=5.3L V8 GAS&bodyNumDoors=5&year=2019&make=Chevrolet&categoryId=98004

 

 

 

 

[Alfredo Sanchez]

do people usually change out the CV axle with other 2" lifts?

[Gangly]

It is not necessary to change out the CV's, and 99% of people lifting their base 4x4's or Z71's by 2" don't.  If you go above 3" and actually off road your truck, I would start looking into getting the CV's.  But again, for a 2" lift it is absolutely not necessary, there is nothing to gain.

[Snakes709]

Funny, i have a AT4 and just installed bilstein shocks front and rear and removed the life kit. I installed base sierra cv axles in the front. The length is the same but the housing part that goes into the diff is slightly smaller.

[Alfredo Sanchez]

thanks for the info. much appreciated.