bilsteins and body lift?

[kclineman]

Hey just traded my 2011 laramie qc for a 2010 crew cab. I had the 5100's on my last truck and loved them. I just wanted more. I have a set of 5100's and a 3/4" rear spacer ready to go on. I want to run a body lift on this one. Ive been eyeballing both the pa 3" and the zone 1.5". I would really like to run the 3" but i'm hesitant with having to extend the steering shaft. Would love some feedback from anyone whis installed or running a similar setup. Pictures are always appreciated too. Cant get enough of seeing these trucks lifted up. Thanks.

 

[MWeir91]

I'm running that exact set up. 3" PA body lift and Bilsteins set to 2.8". I love it, and the steering column extension, although it's a bit of a pain in the ass, wasn't too, too bad.

 

[kclineman]

Mweir91 i really like how your truck turned out. Not sure if you did the install or not but if you did any tips or tricks that might help me out when i do mine? Also how do the gaps look. I have the factory fender liners not sure if that will cover the gaps or not.

 

[WhiteExpress]

That's a really nice height.
I've been contemplating a coil space (2wd) and a 3" BL to give me the big tough look.

 

[Yo Nadz]

Got the 3" BL and Bilsteins on mine. Love it. You'll need gap guards up front. Looks hideous without them.

 

[kclineman]

yonadz your truck looks sweet. thats exactly what im going for with a few twists. thanks for the post man. might have to pick your brain when i go to install.

 

[GlOcKnRaM]

Go 3"...I did and love it!

 

[kclineman]

did you run gap gaurds glocknram?

 

[that white kid]

I ran the gap guards in the front to keep the water from splashing my headers and i have the 3 in pa system its not hard to put on just follow the instructions I mean I put mine on when I was 15 by myself in the garage

 

[GlOcKnRaM]

Naw..I opted not to..could have, but it really doesn't bother me much at all. The back is fine, but the front could use them.

 

[kclineman]

hey yonadz do you have any rubbing issues going on with that wheel and tire combo?

 

[MWeir91]

Yeah i did the install myself, it wasn't too bad. The trickiest part is the steering column extension, but there's a little cylinder under your dash that moves back and forth a little that can give you just enough play to get it in if you need it. The liners cover the back just fine, and i ordered the gap guards for the front but haven't put them in yet. I'm not sure if i'm going to or not, I don't hate it with out them! Just PM me if you need any pointers if you do the install yourself!

 

[kclineman]

thanks mwier91. yah ill probably take you up on that when i get all my parts in. anybody know whos got the best price on the pa 3" body lifts?

 

[Yo Nadz]

hey yonadz do you have any rubbing issues going on with that wheel and tire combo?

No rubbing before I installed the fender flares.

With the flares I get a little rub when turning left and hitting a big bump, such are pulling in a driveway, or half lock to the left in reverse. The rub is so minor that I'll live with it.

 

[MWeir91]

Best kind! I just bought mine from a distributor through eBay. Shouldn't be too hard to find on there. Everything you need comes together in a kit.