Rancho 4" lift wheel question

silverado327 · February 15, 2012

So I have pretty much made the decision to go ahead and get the rancho lift. I have a 2010 silver ado z71 CC 5.3 I went and got a quote for the lift with 9000xl shocks, trail grapplers and the xd spy wheels. With labor it turned out everything was going to be almost $6,000 dollars. I went to 4wheelparts in Marrietta, GA.

I do not have that much money to drop at the moment. My question is, will the look good with the stock 18" wheels from chevy? Will using the stock wheels create a problem with bigger tires with backspacing, etc?

Also, I want to run as big a tire as possible without having to regear and drop even more money. Will a 33" tire on the stock wheels work well or is it worth continuing to save up so I can get new wheels and tires? Any help is really appreciated!

berteras · February 15, 2012

I've been pricing the same lift and shocks and it seems like a high price that they gave you. I found the lift and shocks for under 2,000. So unless they are charging you 3 grand for the wheels and tires and 1 grand for the install than you could do better.

silverado327 · February 16, 2012

I've been pricing the same lift and shocks and it seems like a high price that they gave you. I found the lift and shocks for under 2,000. So unless they are charging you 3 grand for the wheels and tires and 1 grand for the install than you could do better.

Ya they are charging me about 2200 for the lift and then about 2500 for the wheels. As well as labor costs and what not. Im hoping that I can talk them down if I can find lower prices from other companies.

Have you gotten the lift yet? What tires are you thinking about going with?

MB2008LTZ · February 16, 2012

Rumor has it around the board that Rancho will be offering up $500 rebates starting in March.... We all might want to wait and see...it's only a few weeks away!

silverado327 · February 16, 2012

That would be awesome. Definitely worth the wait

Silverado4x4 · February 16, 2012

6000 Dollars for a 4" lift install and wheels,tires? Man there sticking it into you deep, ask them if that comes with a kiss before they stick it to ya.

blackout07 · February 16, 2012

That's definately a very high price. I paid less than that for my current lifts,wheels, and tires.

silverado327 · February 16, 2012

That's definately a very high price. I paid less than that for my current lifts,wheels, and tires.

I knew it sounded way to high for what I wanted.

Matt, I have seen your posts on here before, seems like you really know your stuff. In your opinion, should I keep the stock wheels and get new 33" tires, or should I get the wheels as well?

blackout07 · February 16, 2012

It's all in what you want man. The stockers look good. The only problem is that they are only 8" wide which is really a little too narrow for something in the 12.50 wide range.

silverado327 · February 16, 2012

Okay I was wondering about that. Would you reccomend a 9 or 8.5? Thanks

berteras · February 16, 2012

I've been pricing the same lift and shocks and it seems like a high price that they gave you. I found the lift and shocks for under 2,000. So unless they are charging you 3 grand for the wheels and tires and 1 grand for the install than you could do better.

Ya they are charging me about 2200 for the lift and then about 2500 for the wheels. As well as labor costs and what not. Im hoping that I can talk them down if I can find lower prices from other companies. Have you gotten the lift yet? What tires are you thinking about going with?

No, not yet. I'm waiting till next month to see if Rancho runs that promotion again. Havent decided on tires yet, probably gonna go with Toyo's or the trail grapplers, not sure what size yet

blackout07 · February 16, 2012

Okay I was wondering about that. Would you reccomend a 9 or 8.5? Thanks

You can run a 33x12.50 on your current wheels, but it's just not recommended. To fall within specs you would want at least an 8.5" wide wheel. I personally wouldn't buy a wheel narrower than a 10" wide...but that's just my preference.

cparks555 · February 17, 2012

Check out VT_Z71, I think he has 295/70/18 on stock wheels and it looks great. http://4wheelonline.com/Rancho-Suspension-Lift-Kits.20009, on sale and free shipping right now.

silverado327 · February 17, 2012

Thanks guys, I think I'll wait a few weeks to see if rancho is going to run that promotion. Looks like I'm going to get some new wheels too. Mine as well do it right