Okay time for a altitude adjustment

I was talking to my lady about new wheels and tires and turns out it needs new shocks too never had shocks(120,000 miles). So I mention we should drop the rear 2 in to level it out. She says I hate dropped trucks and she asks me to lift it instead. Well I figure might as well do it all at once. So its going up and needs new wheels tires shocks and some kind of lift. I am looking to stay on a budget and don't want it sky high either.

Here's what it is:
C1500 ECSB 4.8L SLE Charcoal Grey
Current Stock to the Bone with drop in K&N

So.... I am thinking 1-3in lift with some kind of Rim and tire package Budget=+/- 1350
I would like to maybe see some 16's or 18's black or Gun metal near stock tire height.

I have seen lift spacers from 40$ up and spindles for like 400ish. I would like it to sit level so I might get 1in block if it goes up in front 3in.
Thoughts? Recommendations? :thanks:

I would suggest a shackle flip in the rear or an add-a-leaf. I had a block lift in my rear, clipped a curb turning into my buddies shop and the blocks walked out from under it. Axle wrap is bad too with lift blocks.

no doubt, lift blocks should be outlawed. Recurve the springs, get an add-a-leaf or get mounts that replace the factory mounts on both ends of the springs. Lift spindles on the front should be safe.

This is basically what I had fabbed up, if you don't have sweet steel fab skillz like myself, the 4" flip kit isn't a bad way to go.

http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htm

I like that! :thumb:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-06...Q5fAccessories I like this kit but i will swap the blocks for some add a leafs

I may also go with a 1in level kit from daystar just the spacers for the front.

I know im all over the place but where is the cheapest place to get SSS wheels? Just trying to get some different ideas going. Cheapest place I have found is street dreams for 190each

ttt anyone anyone?

olo?

You're asking 72 different questions at once...pick one and get a damn answer then move to the next question. Come on chase you're smarter than that.

okay trav
i think i want to do the daystar 1in or 2 in lift spacers on front only 40$ any thoughts?

If you go the spacer route...get ones MADE for the silverado. Most offroad mags sell them in kits with longer shocks for like buck fifty. DO NOT get the universal ones...they don't fit.

I would personally recommend going with spindles or springs. Springs make it ride STIFF, but don't require popping both ball joints. Spindles are pretty straightforward and keep the ride quality the same. In the rear Add-a-leafs are good for about 1.5". I have them and some 5.5" blocks. Not a fan of the blocks, but if you tighten the ubolts correctly, they won't come out. Mine have been thru hell and back (axle wrap IS a huge problem though). If you did 3-4" up front, and a add-a-leaf with a factory 4x4 block (1.5 or 2" I forget how big they were) in the back, I think you'd be good.

Going with the correct spacers, 285/75/16s will rub like made on a c1500. Spindles clear 285s no problem. As will a truck with spacers and body lift.

Just for reference, I have 7" suspension lift and my 315/75/16s rubbed pretty bad. Put on a 3" body lift, and my 36x14.5 rub a tad bit.

I was thinking the daystar poly's off this site for 40$ I just want a little more size max like 3 in's and i really need to keep it cheap like max 300 or 400.
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/che...eling_kits.htm