looking to lift

[jeffawats]

I have had my 18 QC 4x4 for over 3 years now and most of that time has been spent with rear lowering kit but after getting back into off roading 2years ago I find it would be more practical to gain some height.I dont wheel the truck but some places I go to ride aren't friendly for a lowered truck.I plan on keeping my sport wheels and have 1 1/2" Bora wheel spacers,tires are 305/50/20 Cooper HT plus.I just put my stock rear coils back on yesterday.Dont need anything crazy just want to give her some attitude.

 

[kurek]

Just get a set of 5100s, put them at 2.1" , get an alignment and never think about it again

 

[jeffawats]

maybe Bils at 2.8 and a rear spacer or some rear lift springs.want to retain about an inch of factory rake.Also heard the stock rear coils sag badly when towing. Usually pulling about 4k-5k

 

[kurek]

maybe Bils at 2.8

Then you'll need lift specific upper control arms too or live with a half baked alignment. That's why I recommended the next notch down, seems like every truck is able to stay within alignment spec with around 2" or less on stock arms.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

I agree 2.8, you are going to want angle correcting UCA's like the Zone UCA's.

 

[jeffawats]

I guess the easiest way to descibe what I want is the stance of a 2500

 

[kurek]

That shouldn't be too hard




dig around in this thread and if you see something you like ask the owner how they got there. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/lifted-4th-gen-pics-show-em-off.50892/page-298

 

[Quick_Shifter]

I guess the easiest way to descibe what I want is the stance of a 2500

Then you want a 6” lift that is the stance of a 2500

 

[jeffawats]

Then you want a 6” lift that is the stance of a 2500

they sit that much higher than a 1500?

 

[jeffawats]

That shouldn't be too hard


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dig around in this thread and if you see something you like ask the owner how they got there. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/lifted-4th-gen-pics-show-em-off.50892/page-298

I was looking at new 2500 RC long beds but like the classic body style much better

 

[Quick_Shifter]

they sit that much higher than a 1500?

Yes.

 

[BolletuH]

I would recommend a 4" full lift or nothing at all. CVs are a little more difficult to level than SA (Solid Axles). At least if you want to do it correctly... your tie rod, sway bar, CV, UCA, and LCA angle will be raised fairly significantly at 2.5"+ which will lead to premature wear and tear. Couple this with some decent off-roading this could cause strain in places you don't want it to. A full lift will circumvent all these issues by essentially setting all angles back to factory measurements.

Of course there are thousands of individuals who level and keep on going, but I think most get rid of their vehicle when the warranty expires or starts giving them troubles. No one really fights through the issues that comes with leveling so that's why you probably don't hear much negative feedback regarding it.

 

[kurek]

I keep not having any problems. This isn't difficult.