Lifting a 2wd

Yooperbug · October 3, 2021

I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 2wd 5.3L step side, it’s a split year I guess as well. I’m wanting to lift it. I know, I know it’s 2wd but we can’t afford another truck right now and we already have a 1996 K1500 that’s already a 4x4 lifted, trust me she’s had a lot of time, money and love put into her. What can I say I’m a country girl that likes a lifted truck. Anyway I’m wanting to do a 6” lift on it and do it RIGHT. I see so many people lift their trucks and it’s the half ass way and I’m not doing that to my girl. Can anyone give me some suggestions? Also is there any possible way i can keep my factory rims? I just like them. I’m sure I’ll be frowned upon for this but at least I’m not swatting it.

swathdiver · October 7, 2021

On 10/3/2021 at 12:48 PM, Yooperbug said:

I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 2wd 5.3L step side, it’s a split year I guess as well. I’m wanting to lift it. I know, I know it’s 2wd but we can’t afford another truck right now and we already have a 1996 K1500 that’s already a 4x4 lifted, trust me she’s had a lot of time, money and love put into her. What can I say I’m a country girl that likes a lifted truck. Anyway I’m wanting to do a 6” lift on it and do it RIGHT. I see so many people lift their trucks and it’s the half ass way and I’m not doing that to my girl. Can anyone give me some suggestions? Also is there any possible way i can keep my factory rims? I just like them. I’m sure I’ll be frowned upon for this but at least I’m not swatting it.

My daughter has had a Zone lift on her truck for eight or nine years now and it's been rock solid. Might want to give them a call as I don't see a complete kit on their website right now but that doesn't mean they can't put something together for you. I know they make 35s to fit on 17 inch wheels, not sure if anyone still makes them for sixteen inch wheels if that is what you have. Check out Tire Rack or your favorite tire brand's website.

Trucks look great!

What part of Florida? She's on the Treasure Coast.

Edited October 7, 2021 by swathdiver

KARNUT · October 7, 2021

I can dig a lifted 2WD why not. I bought a Avalanche years ago that had Z-71 on it. It was factory and a 2WD.

Yooperbug · October 7, 2021

I’m actually by Panama City Beach. I want to more or less lift it for more clearance and we’ll I like how it looks. I’ve seen crazier things done to vehicles, haha.