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Ok, so im gonna throw a 6" suspension lift on my brand new 09 GMC sierra 1500 slt. im averageing 17 city 19 hwy.

What are yall getting with the 6" suspension and 35" tires? ...also if yall have any suggestions on wheels im searching for some 20" i like the deep dish look kinda like the mazzi hulks and xd's. Thanks guys! p.s the truck below is what im going for...i already put the new oem grille in last night

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Ok, so im gonna throw a 6" suspension lift on my brand new 09 GMC sierra 1500 slt. im averageing 17 city 19 hwy.

What are yall getting with the 6" suspension and 35" tires? ...also if yall have any suggestions on wheels im searching for some 20" i like the deep dish look kinda like the mazzi hulks and xd's. Thanks guys! p.s the truck below is what im going for...i already put the new oem grille in last night

 

 

i have a 6'' with 33's and im getting about 12-13mpg and lol dont say that 20'' word around jeff :puke:

also try doing a search for lifted trucks there is a big thread around hear.

kodybyron Enthusiast

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average 12 mpg.

 

 

Nice truck blackout!..i feel your pain my last truck was black and damn hard to keep clean but once it was it sure blinged!!

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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All highway I get 13, all city I get 11, so average 12 for me too. I still need to re-gear and get a tune though. That should help it go up some.

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what the hell is mpg????? HAHAHA!!! more like gpm

 

 

I hear ya ..this is what i use to drive! 8"lift 37" nitto mud grapplers..sounded like a freakin airplane at 70mph

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J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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OK, so you are used to it then. I was about to just say if you are worried about it, then don't lift it. I dont pay attn to mine anymore. Allows me to sleep better at night, haha. I do have a bike that I ride when its warm that gets about 45 so that makes up for it I suppose.

GaryK Enthusiast

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I got approximately 360 or so miles out of a full tank before my lift. After lift and regearing I am getting around 320 or so. I have 35's with 4.11 gears.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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average 12 mpg.

 

 

Nice truck blackout!..i feel your pain my last truck was black and damn hard to keep clean but once it was it sure blinged!!

 

 

 

Thanks man! My next truck definately will not be black. :lol:

VT_Z71 Enthusiast

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I just got back from towing my 4000lb boat to the marina to get de-winterized for the upcoming season. Trip was about 50 miles on two-lane hilly ass roads. My average mpg for the first time towing since lifted was 13.5. Truck was in tow/haul the whole time. My usual non-loaded mpg since the lift averages 18 to 18.5, which is basically no change from when I was stock.

 

And my other pleasant surprise, with the adjustable rear shocks, add-a-leaf and 5 1/2" drop tongue, I now have absolutely no rear-end squat with the boat hooked up. Me likey very very much.

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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average 12 mpg.

 

 

Nice truck blackout!..i feel your pain my last truck was black and damn hard to keep clean but once it was it sure blinged!!

 

 

 

Thanks man! My next truck definately will not be black. :D

 

 

Why do you think my truck now is NOT black.

 

 

I just got back from towing my 4000lb boat to the marina to get de-winterized for the upcoming season. Trip was about 50 miles on two-lane hilly ass roads. My average mpg for the first time towing since lifted was 13.5. Truck was in tow/haul the whole time. My usual non-loaded mpg since the lift averages 18 to 18.5, which is basically no change from when I was stock.

 

And my other pleasant surprise, with the adjustable rear shocks, add-a-leaf and 5 1/2" drop tongue, I now have absolutely no rear-end squat with the boat hooked up. Me likey very very much.

 

Very nice....now lets trade trucks!

hockeypro1411 Senior Enthusiast

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I've got the 6.0 gas pig with a 7.5" lift on 35's and right now I'm seein' 7.338 mpg.

 

Edit: Next time there's no way in hell I'm getting the 4.10 gears. Driving 45 mph the truck shifts into OD and still turns 2300 on the tach.

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i hate nittos with a passion.. lol.. wear like crap and are soo loud.

 

i got 12 inches with 38's and i get 9 in the city and about 11-12 on the highway...

 

dont ask when i pull the race truck. =)

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