Silverado Liftkits
I want to install a 3" liftkit on my 2000 extended
cab 2wd Silverado and still retain the factory
alloy wheels and tires.I ordered a kit from Fabtech
through Performance Products but the factory
wheels won't fit,so the kit will be returned.
Anyone know who makes a suspension liftkit for this
truck?
cab 2wd Silverado and still retain the factory
alloy wheels and tires.I ordered a kit from Fabtech
through Performance Products but the factory
wheels won't fit,so the kit will be returned.
Anyone know who makes a suspension liftkit for this
truck?
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If you find a true suspension kit for a 99 forward Silverado, let us all know please. I am looking at replacing my totalled 99 Silverado and will be looking for a suspension lift on whatever I buy. Most likely another GM.
If you can see the frame rails from a standing side view, most likely it is a body lift and not a true suspension lift. The benefit of a lift is more ground clearance. A body lift is only cosmetic and leaves the same ground clearance as before the lift. To me, it is a waste of money unless show is all you care about.
Just my opinion.
There were numerous new front suspension parts included in this particular kit.
I don't remember the manufacturer of this lift though.
I'll try to tape the episode when it is rerun again.
Thanks.
http://truckstv.com/schedule/
Click on the jan 8,9 show to see a pic of what they did. blue silverado "sinister silverado"
http://truckstv.com/showproducts/
The 6" lift is from Super Lift
www.superlift.com
This is much more work than I would do personally but it looks interesting.
Thanks for the above links and info. I will check them out.
Keep you posted.
Jeff
Thanks for keeping us informed.
I get my company bonus in March and I am looking to do the 4" Rancho.
What size and type tires are you going with?
I'm going with BFG AT/KO LT285/75R/16D on the factory alum wheels.
Don't think my off-road use will require forged wheels.
This kit does require differential and frame modification.
1. The front diff lower frame mnt is removed.
2. The upper mnt of the diff housing is removed
as is some material from the left side of the
diff to provide clearance for the lower control
arm frame pocket.
Some special tools required are:
1. Torsion Bar Unloading tool J36202-A
2. Ball Joint Separator J43631
3. Universal Steering Linkage Puller J24319-B
This one may be subd for with a Generic 2 Jaw
Universal Puller.
Looks like Great Weekend Wheather here in NWA.
Hope to post Mon/Tue.
warranty. I would love to put a lift kit on my
2000 Silverado if it doesn't void it. Otherwise,
I can wait three years.
Gary
It was certainly well worth the time and effort.
Just had it aligned today. I think my truck looks pretty decent. Haven't had time to take it off-road but there's a good weekend coming up.
I'll try to put together a post in the next couple of days.
I have a Silverado 2500 Extended Cab Short Bed 4 x 4 LT on order and due to arrive on 22 Feb at the dealer. I plan on driving it down to the tire dealer immediately and having 285's installed. I had the HD suspension package on mine and expect no problems from the tires. The total cost for the new tires will be $409.08 to exchange the stock tires for the BFG's.
Michael
Other than the tools I mentioned in my earlier post these will be needed.
1. High lift floor jack. @ least 21"
2. Large "C" clamps (9")
3. Adjustable straps
4. Reciprocating saw ( to modify frame and
differential )
5. Grinder/die grinder
6. Torque wrench 0-250 lbs
7. Bring everythig you got as far as 3/8 and
1/2 drive sockets ( metric and standard ),
extensions, swivels etc.
8. Long heavy duty nylon wire ties. ( keeping
calipers and hub/bearing assembly tied to
the upper control arms )
It is extremely important to replace torison bars, CV flanges, and front drive shaft/pinion relationships as original. Be sure to mark left/right, front/rear, and indexing of matiing parts before disassembly.
Front end:
Everything is pretty straight forward. When removing the ball joints use a hammer on the knuckle to break loose the taper lock while applying pressure with the removal tool. The bottom of the ball joint has a hex recess for intall of torque nuts.
Help support the diff assembly while cutting off the front diff lower frame mnt to keep the saw from binding.
I fabricated a cradle for the subframe that balanced on the floor jack. It was invaluable for me.
Ah, the removal of them material from the left/driver side of the diff.
This is to provide clearance for the lower control arm frame pocket.
Rancho gave absolutely no guidline for the amount of material needed to be removed.
It took me three tries of intalling the subframe before I removed enough.
The "casted fins" are almost completely removed.
Installation of subframe/diff:
Also pretty straight forward. Did have to jockey the subframe to align mnting holes/bolts.
Be careful when laying out the holes for the torsion bar drop down brackets. You will probably have to work on the holes with a dremel/die grinder. It's a pretty tight fit.
I found that the torsion bar adjustment arms almost bottom out on the nut to maintain fender to spindle distance (25.5).
Rear End:
Four jacks stands are a + here.
Support the truck so the entire axle is totally free.
Installation of the spring pack is easy if the opposite side U-bolts are loose.
The nylon straps are also neccesary for adding the new spring.
4.5" backspacing is required on the wheels.
Factory wheels are 5". They won't work. They interfer with the steering knuckles.
I went with American Racing Silver Nitro/BFG 285/75 KO combo. They look great.
Rancho is one of two, Dick Cepeck the other, suspension lifts I would recommend.
Be patient when doing this job. You will be rewarded with one helluva good looking truck.
I hope to have picturesof my truck soon.
Any suggestions for websites to post to would be appreciated. I hope to be truck of the month on Rancho's site.
I hope my ordering experience isn't as bad as others have expressed on these forums. The first day I looked two weeks ago, Sewell GMC here in Dallas, had their first 4 door truck arrive on the lot. It was exactly like I wanted with the exception of no heated mirrors. I may regret forever not buying that truck because it could take forever to order. I'm lucky enough to qualify for the GMO pricing and this will give me time to sell my '96 out right right. They wanted to give me about $3000 less trade than I really think its worth.
But anyway thanks for the info on tires and I'll let you know how it turns out. I may consider a lift kit in a few months. But this is my first 4X4 and the Z71 package will be enough for now.
it is unwieldy to manage, and difficult to use for "newbies". There is entirely TOO much topic duplication, so I will be doing some SERIOUS topic consolidation in the next few weeks, getting us down to not more than 2-3 topics per vehicle type, and ultimately down to 200 topics or less.
THIS weeks consolidation candidates are: F-150's, Silverado's, Dakota's, and Dakota Crew/Quad cabs.
In that vein, please consolidate this Silverado topic to Chevy Silverado - Continued IX and continue these discussions there.
Thanks!
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