Lift ?'s from a new guy

Dudeirock5 · April 23, 2006

So I've had a truck for a few years, but never the extra cash to fix it up.

I have an '03 Sierra 1500 5.3L 2WD and I'm looking for a 3" body and maybe a 6" suspension lift with rims and tires. Nothing too much just for looks basically. If anyone can help me out with some names and maybe some price ranges that would be awesome.

Also, if anyone out there is in the Long Beach, CA area and knows of a decent shop, let me know.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

pm26 · April 23, 2006

So I've had a truck for a few years, but never the extra cash to fix it up.

I have an '03 Sierra 1500 5.3L 2WD and I'm looking for a 3" body and maybe a 6" suspension lift with rims and tires. Nothing too much just for looks basically. If anyone can help me out with some names and maybe some price ranges that would be awesome.

Also, if anyone out there is in the Long Beach, CA area and knows of a decent shop, let me know.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

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Before you do anything, assess what impact larger tires will have on your gearing. Ideally you should have at least 3.73 gears. 4.10s would be preferable.

cokedrvrbjw · April 23, 2006

Depends on what you really want. Looking back i would have gone with a 10" suspension lift instead of getting the six and now wanting a bodylift. Gears are also an issue...depending on what tire size you want to run. With the 9" youre talking of getting then 37's are the norm. For a 6" kit 35's are the norm and for anything over 9" there is big debate about not going over 37" tires because of increased wear on the front end. GMFullsize.com and Fullsizechevy.com are great sites to get more info. I have a 2003 GMC Sierra stepside with the 5.3, 3.73's, 6-7.5" Superlift with 35" Xterrains. Look around, there is just so much out there. Huge price differences as well.

m_specs · April 23, 2006

Depends on what you really want. Looking back i would have gone with a 10" suspension lift instead of getting the six and now wanting a bodylift. Gears are also an issue...depending on what tire size you want to run. With the 9" youre talking of getting then 37's are the norm. For a 6" kit 35's are the norm and for anything over 9" there is big debate about not going over 37" tires because of increased wear on the front end. GMFullsize.com and Fullsizechevy.com are great sites to get more info. I have a 2003 GMC Sierra stepside with the 5.3, 3.73's, 6-7.5" Superlift with 35" Xterrains. Look around, there is just so much out there. Huge price differences as well.

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is a 6" lift anything to worry about on a 4x4 front end?

opsbear7 · April 23, 2006

I have been doing a lot of research on the web for what lift i should be getting on my 2003 5.3 silverado...I have come to the conclusion that the 3" is best. I am only doing it for looks....and i have the 3.73 gears. I am not willing to regear so i cannot and do not want to go much above a 33" tire....so a 6" is eliminated because i think in my opinion that if you go 6 you MUST go 35....Just my thoughts

m_specs · April 23, 2006

I have been doing a lot of research on the web for what lift i should be getting on my 2003 5.3 silverado...I have come to the conclusion that the 3" is best. I am only doing it for looks....and i have the 3.73 gears. I am not willing to regear so i cannot and do not want to go much above a 33" tire....so a 6" is eliminated because i think in my opinion that if you go 6 you MUST go 35....Just my thoughts

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and with 35" tires you'll need a 4:10 gear ratio?

pm26 · April 23, 2006

I have been doing a lot of research on the web for what lift i should be getting on my 2003 5.3 silverado...I have come to the conclusion that the 3" is best. I am only doing it for looks....and i have the 3.73 gears. I am not willing to regear so i cannot and do not want to go much above a 33" tire....so a 6" is eliminated because i think in my opinion that if you go 6 you MUST go 35....Just my thoughts

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My thoughts: I'll leave my truck alone. I like the factory look. The original equipment 265 Bridgestones are decent quality tires and are certainly big enough for this truck. And a good match for 3.73 gears.

I'll spend my money on other accessories instead: nerf bars, bed cover, bedrug, body color door handles, etc.

opsbear7 · April 24, 2006

There are plenty of guys who have put 35" tires on a 3.73 truck...however if you do the math you will end up with about a 3.3:1 ratio...just my opinion that woudl blow....so i would not go with the 35" unless you plan to regear..

pm26 · April 24, 2006

There are plenty of guys who have put 35" tires on a 3.73 truck...however if you do the math you will end up with about a 3.3:1 ratio...just my opinion that woudl blow....so i would not go with the 35" unless you plan to regear..

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