Any Input On Rancho 4" Lift W/ Nitto 285/65/18 Tires

K9Blitz · February 7, 2009

2007 NBS Silverado 4x4 Crew Cab Short Bed 5.3 V8 in Greystone Metalic.

Due to some parking garage height limits, I'm looking for a 4" kit. I currently have a 2" leveling spacer in the front which does a nice job getting rid of the factory rake angle. I also went up a tire size when the truck was new, so I have Nitto Terra Grapplers that I would put on some new rims. The tires are 33's (technically 32.52 tall and 11.22 wide)

The set up I'm looking at is the Rancho 4" kit with the RS5000 shocks. 18x9 XD Rock Star rims in Matt Black with my 285/65/18 tires remounted. And last but not least, some SmittyBilt Nerf Steps in black with the 3 inch tube that mount close to the body with a drop step at each door.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

blackout07 · February 7, 2009

2007 NBS Silverado 4x4 Crew Cab Short Bed 5.3 V8 in Greystone Metalic.

Due to some parking garage height limits, I'm looking for a 4" kit. I currently have a 2" leveling spacer in the front which does a nice job getting rid of the factory rake angle. I also went up a tire size when the truck was new, so I have Nitto Terra Grapplers that I would put on some new rims. The tires are 33's (technically 32.52 tall and 11.22 wide)

The set up I'm looking at is the Rancho 4" kit with the RS5000 shocks. 18x9 XD Rock Star rims in Matt Black with my 285/65/18 tires remounted. And last but not least, some SmittyBilt Nerf Steps in black with the 3 inch tube that mount close to the body with a drop step at each door.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Do it. It will look great.

Ranger · February 7, 2009

The tires'll still fit if that's what you're asking haha...I think the Rancho 4" kits are actually 6" when you measure the height difference? The wider rims will reduce your sidewall height a tad too.

BuckFeverZ · February 7, 2009

Should look good, although I'd recommend looking for other wheels besides Rock Stars...

K9Blitz · February 7, 2009

Any particular reason you do not recommend the XD RockStars?

lvlagnum · February 7, 2009

K9Blitz and others.

Do you know if that is the same Rancho setup that's used on the OEM "All Terrain" edition GMT-900s?

Cheers, lvlagnum.

mattgob86 · February 7, 2009

The All Terrain GMC is just stock height with stock size Rancho Shocks

VT_Z71 · February 7, 2009

Well after Feb. 21st, I'll be able to show you some pics of what to expect. I bought a Rancho 4" kit this afternoon w/ the RS9000xl adjustable shocks. The 4x4 shop is so booked up, the earliest I can have mine installed is 2/21. Sucks having to wait. Anyway, I have 285/75/17 Cooper STTs (32.70 diameter so basically 33s) that are only a few months old and still look like new. Like you, I can't justify changing out tires right now due to the money I've already sunk into these, so I plan to use them with my lift, at least for the time being. Everyone keeps telling me they should look fine. Plus, I love the look of beefy tires on stock wheels with a lifted truck, so the most I'll ever go is maybe some 315s on the stock 17-inchers. I'll post pics once the lift is installed to help you out, unless, you already have your own Ranco kit by then.

eurobug60 · February 7, 2009

I just ordered the same kit but got the9000xl shocks but intend to keep the 20 inch wheels for a while i think, just dont know the best size tires to get and what they would look like. hope to install it in a couple weeks. one place here in washington pa told me 800 bucks to install it. so i guess ill do it myself.

VT_Z71 · February 7, 2009

I just ordered the same kit but got the9000xl shocks but intend to keep the 20 inch wheels for a while i think, just dont know the best size tires to get and what they would look like. hope to install it in a couple weeks. one place here in washington pa told me 800 bucks to install it. so i guess ill do it myself.

My 4x4 shop is quoting $75/hr for approx. 8 hours to intstall.....a price I'd figure I'd pay just to have their lifetime installation warranty. Plus, I'm pretty good with tools, but just not sure I want to go about cutting up structural parts of the truck or messing with critical suspension components.

K9Blitz · February 13, 2009

I am going back to the local shop that did the fab Tech lift on my 03 Tahoe. They did great work and worthy of repeat business.

Anyway, I'm scheduled for Feb 18th so I hope to have some pic's soon afterwards.

Going with the 4" Rancho kit, changed mind on the rims so I'm going with the 18" XD Monsters (matt black), Keeping the 33" Nitto's, and adding some N-fab nerf steps (www.nfabnerfsteps.com)

On a side note, I've had several of my past trucks lifted and I've learned how IMPORTANT quality installation is. If anyone is shopping around to have the work done just keep in mind it is not worth going to a lesser known shop to save a couple hundred dollars.

The Chosen One · February 13, 2009

how much did you all pay for this kit? I just went to a local shop and they are giving me a price of around $2200 with rear shocks and $600 install. sound like a lot of $$ to me, just want to konw what the bottom line is. thx

J-man67 · February 13, 2009

I just ordered the same kit but got the9000xl shocks but intend to keep the 20 inch wheels for a while i think, just dont know the best size tires to get and what they would look like. hope to install it in a couple weeks. one place here in washington pa told me 800 bucks to install it. so i guess ill do it myself.

My 4x4 shop is quoting $75/hr for approx. 8 hours to intstall.....a price I'd figure I'd pay just to have their lifetime installation warranty. Plus, I'm pretty good with tools, but just not sure I want to go about cutting up structural parts of the truck or messing with critical suspension components.

If you are pretty good with tools and have a Saturday and Sunday to burn...save the money man! Its def worth it and you will feel a lot better. Also, with your plans, I think your truck will look fuggin GREAT! It looks great now. I REALLY like those wheels with some nice rubber on them. I wish I could of re-used mine.