I just bought a 2013 Silverado 1500 4wd 2dr ext cab looking for a 4 or 6" lift kit with 35s and 18" wheels. Just trying to do it right and not break the bank. Where should I start looking? Is it too much of a headache to do on my own or where should I take it to get it done right

 

probably 9 hours of work to do yourself. You will need to remove the spindles, wheel bearing, cut a section of the frame with a reciprocating saw. You will need jackstands and a jack to lift the frame and support the rear axle. then headlamp and wheel alignments once its installed.

 

Budget? This could be expensive, or relatively cheap. Depends on what you want out of it