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Hey everyone, i am trying to get some info on doing a lift for my 06 silverado. After talking with some people they kind of talked me in to the Fab Tech 3.5" spendal drop kit.

 

 

This will be for an 06 silverado Crew Cab with 2wd.

 

I was told that i can run my stock 17" rims for the time being till i save up for the rims and tire i want. Is this true?

 

Now i have a 2" levling kit (not installed yet), is it possible to do both the levinging kit and the spendal drop? I don't see why not. And then just use a bigger block in the back.

 

If i did both would i have issue with parking garage's and home garages. I am looking at running 285/50R20.

 

Or could i run a bigger tire without any clearance issues?

 

Thanks for the help guys.

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Hey everyone, i am trying to get some info on doing a lift for my 06 silverado. After talking with some people they kind of talked me in to the Fab Tech 3.5" spendal drop kit.

 

 

This will be for an 06 silverado Crew Cab with 2wd.

 

I was told that i can run my stock 17" rims for the time being till i save up for the rims and tire i want. Is this true?

 

Now i have a 2" levling kit (not installed yet), is it possible to do both the levinging kit and the spendal drop? I don't see why not. And then just use a bigger block in the back.

 

If i did both would i have issue with parking garage's and home garages. I am looking at running 285/50R20.

 

Or could i run a bigger tire without any clearance issues?

 

Thanks for the help guys.

 

Well it should work, with just getting larger blocks.

The only thing is that with larger rear blocks some more play in the rear axle. Good luck with

alaska511 Senior Enthusiast

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3 more inches and mine would hit the garage door opening, I measured. The sunroof guard clears by one inch. Mine is 4wd, 2 inch leveling kit and 33 inch tires.

j.roffel Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 99 2wd and already have the 2" lift in the front, and am (finally) putting in my 2" add-a-leafs next week, and even with just the front level, I was close to hitting the roof at the parking garage at my old work. The extra 3" would put you very close if not too high. As for the lift your looking at if I were to lift this truck any higher I would definatly go with the fabtech spindles. Best out there for 2wd IMO.

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3 more inches and mine would hit the garage door opening, I measured. The sunroof guard clears by one inch. Mine is 4wd, 2 inch leveling kit and 33 inch tires.

 

 

Isn't the NBS higher than the classic body style?

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I have a 99 2wd and already have the 2" lift in the front, and am (finally) putting in my 2" add-a-leafs next week, and even with just the front level, I was close to hitting the roof at the parking garage at my old work. The extra 3" would put you very close if not too high. As for the lift your looking at if I were to lift this truck any higher I would definatly go with the fabtech spindles. Best out there for 2wd IMO.

 

 

What wheels and tires are you running?

 

So would just doing the 3.5" lift on 33" tires fit. Or do you think i can squeeze the 2" leveling kit and the 3.5" spendal kit, then use a bigger block in the back on 33" and still fit in the parking garages?

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I've got 32's, and have absolutely no rubbing, and could probably go a little bigger. In fact I could probably go quite a bit bigger seeing as when I'm off road I don't have any rubbing problems. Keep in mind I have stiffer shocks.

 

The NBS are higher, but not that much higher (5") You can fit 33's on with just the Daystars (I'm assuming thats what you've got) but If you've got your heart set on the spindle lift you might be cutting it close to the roof. When I say I was getting close up there I meant my antenna hits every beam in the garage.

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I've got 32's, and have absolutely no rubbing, and could probably go a little bigger. In fact I could probably go quite a bit bigger seeing as when I'm off road I don't have any rubbing problems. Keep in mind I have stiffer shocks.

 

The NBS are higher, but not that much higher (5") You can fit 33's on with just the Daystars (I'm assuming thats what you've got) but If you've got your heart set on the spindle lift you might be cutting it close to the roof. When I say I was getting close up there I meant my antenna hits every beam in the garage.

 

 

What are daystars????

 

I have a 06 silverado crewcab LT. 2wd, with coils in the front.

 

Ok so if you did the 2" leveling kit on 32" wheel, then i should just go with the 3.5 spindal kit on 33" and that should still be good? Also do you have any pics of your truck?

 

 

And what tires are you running? Brand wise?

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I've got 32's, and have absolutely no rubbing, and could probably go a little bigger. In fact I could probably go quite a bit bigger seeing as when I'm off road I don't have any rubbing problems. Keep in mind I have stiffer shocks.

 

The NBS are higher, but not that much higher (5") You can fit 33's on with just the Daystars (I'm assuming thats what you've got) but If you've got your heart set on the spindle lift you might be cutting it close to the roof. When I say I was getting close up there I meant my antenna hits every beam in the garage.

 

 

What are daystars????

 

I have a 06 silverado crewcab LT. 2wd, with coils in the front.

 

Ok so if you did the 2" leveling kit on 32" wheel, then i should just go with the 3.5 spindal kit on 33" and that should still be good? Also do you have any pics of your truck?

 

 

And what tires are you running? Brand wise?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does anyone know?

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Isn't the NBS higher than the classic body style?

 

They are a little higher. My truck would just so fit into parking garages, but that little black antanea makes it not fit.

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Isn't the NBS higher than the classic body style?

 

They are a little higher. My truck would just so fit into parking garages, but that little black antanea makes it not fit.

 

 

 

I am getting a shorter antenna. So do you think i wouldn't have any issues?

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your height should be fine, i scrape my roof in some parking garages.. thank goodness that i dont have onstar or that little antenna would go bye bye!

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your height should be fine, i scrape my roof in some parking garages.. thank goodness that i dont have onstar or that little antenna would go bye bye!

 

 

That is what i am talking about, i love your truck. What size lift is on it and what kind? Also size size tires are you running? Thanks for the help.

j.roffel Senior Enthusiast

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your height should be fine, i scrape my roof in some parking garages.. thank goodness that i dont have onstar or that little antenna would go bye bye!

 

 

That is what i am talking about, i love your truck. What size lift is on it and what kind? Also size size tires are you running? Thanks for the help.

 

 

Daystar is a brand, the only one I'm aware of, that makes coilspring spacers. Justins lift wouldn't work for you since the front end componenents are different between the 2 and 4wds. You can just use the spacers and fit 33's, but it won't look "lifted" necessarily, more leveled. If you want a lifted look, and not just to fit those tires, then you will want to go with the spindle lift. And again, I would recommend getting an add-a-leaf for the back, theyre about the same price, and you increase your capacity's with the AAL too.

 

I'm using Dueller A/T Revo's right now, but would go with an MT next time.

 

This is before the spacers:

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This is after:

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I'll try and take some more pictures tomorrow.

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