Max Stock Height

[69supersport]

Ok, its almost time for new tires. And im sure new shocks would be nice. Here is what im curious about. I have cranked my tbars to get that level look. I want more though, and its the rear that im also concerned about. This is my plan. Ford keys, tbar crank, new shocks, and in the rear, add a leaf, not sure how many I would need to get where I want it, and bigger tires. How much taller, not wider, can I get on my tire size? I dont really wanna go wider, this truck spend 85% of its life on the pavement, with the occasional haul and tow. I know the 285s are wider, currently I have 265/70/17's, good ol revo's. The other issue is, how much can i get out of the rear? and i guess the front too. Im looking for at least 3" between the keys, crank, and tires. Any one acheive that? I hope to do this with out a pinion angle change or cv joint issue.

Thanks, I know this is a common question, but I want to push the limits

[vxaxv17]

If you want 3" in the front, you are most likely going to run into cv joint problems if you do it with the torsion bars/keys. 3" is a lot of lift as far as the front axles are concerned. As far as tire size, I'd guess you could get 33's in there if they are stock width

[diehrd]

Why use the keys to lift the truck ? After you get level leave it alone the T/B key adjustment is not meant to be a cheap lift kit !

 

If you want a lift buy a kit ,

 

As far as tire size once level 285 series will fit easily with no rub and are 33" tall tires.

[happypuppy]

Ok, its almost time for new tires. And im sure new shocks would be nice. Here is what im curious about. I have cranked my tbars to get that level look. I want more though, and its the rear that im also concerned about. This is my plan. Ford keys, tbar crank, new shocks, and in the rear, add a leaf, not sure how many I would need to get where I want it, and bigger tires. How much taller, not wider, can I get on my tire size? I dont really wanna go wider, this truck spend 85% of its life on the pavement, with the occasional haul and tow. I know the 285s are wider, currently I have 265/70/17's, good ol revo's. The other issue is, how much can i get out of the rear? and i guess the front too. Im looking for at least 3" between the keys, crank, and tires. Any one acheive that? I hope to do this with out a pinion angle change or cv joint issue.

Thanks, I know this is a common question, but I want to push the limits

 

wrong my friend wrong

[69supersport]

thanks for all the advice, id like more height but also understand there is also a down side and will take all things in to consideration. im thinking the ford keys, level torsion bar crank, and add a leaf's in the rear with new shocks all around and new tires will get me where i wanna go. Im sure that many of you share my frustration out on the trails on a stock silverado....maybe someday gm will factor a height increase in to the z71 trucks