Notices
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups The Silverado has been one of the best selling trucks in the US for decades, and is truly proven to be "like a rock".

2014 Chevy Silverado
Platform: Truck, GMT 400, 800, & 900
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

2008 Silverado 1500 LT2 with Z71. Best lift? Tire size?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old December 30th, 2013, 5:55 PM
  #1  
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
 
skanman77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 2008 Silverado 1500 LT2 with Z71. Best lift? Tire size?

So I am new to the site. I am looking to lift my truck. I don't know exactly what lift I should go with. A body lift or a suspension lift.

1st what are the pros and cons of a 4in suspension vs. a 4in body lift? I want to do the suspension lift but its a little more expensive. I don't want to spend more than 1k on the lift.
2nd what is the biggest tire size tire I could put on with a 4in lift using my factory 18in rims? I found a thread here where it says I could go up to 33 in. tires.
I now have factory tires now 265/65R18. I want to go with a more aggressive looking stance/tire. I live in Colorado and do a little bit of off roading. Nothing too crazy; mud pits, trails, and roads through pastures.
The "Falken Rocky Mountain ATS" tires have received good reviews from Discount tire, and come in several sizes.
Thoughts on these tires? I don't want to have to spend more than 1k on 4 tires. I plan on buying a used tire (of the same size of the larger tires I end up getting) on craigslist for my spare.
Old December 31st, 2013, 10:00 AM
  #2  
Super Moderator
 
country_09's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Highlands
Posts: 2,197
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Suspension all the way. They make 1.25" and 3" body lift but they raise the cab off the frame. Don't really give you and ground clearance at all. If you want a lift under 1k around 4" then do the 5" rough country suspension lift. Great lift for the price and it's not to terribly tall. On stock 18s you could probably get away with around a 34" tire with some trimming
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Smu1057
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
1
May 4th, 2015 6:49 PM
ryang1919
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
2
June 8th, 2013 12:23 AM
Smu1057
OLD - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds
0
March 5th, 2012 2:38 PM
tutt00
Tahoe & Suburban
6
July 29th, 2010 2:37 AM
cabintroll
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
0
June 16th, 2008 12:53 AM



Quick Reply: 2008 Silverado 1500 LT2 with Z71. Best lift? Tire size?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:00 PM.