I want a Monster Truck!

[kdrchuck]

I recently moved to Charlotte and after purchasing and moving into my beautiful new home, I found out the Garage is too short (length) for my Beautiful, Black 2010 Silverado 1500. Now it is parked in my tree covered driveway. So I want to Jack it up.

 

Here are the issues I have.

3 local shops tell me they can't do anymore than a 6 inch lift with 35s

I've seen 10" combos and 37s, and I know the guy in my old hometown does them (I think he uses the 7inch RCX with a 3 inch Body lift). So thats no huge deal. I just take the truck back to WV for a couple days.

 

Where I need the advice: Its 4.8L so I know I should regear even for 35s. The question: Should I even consider 37s on the 4.8L.

 

Also do you have any suggestions for Charlotte or close shops that can do 10 inch lift on new 1500s?

 

I figured on cutout Fender flares. I don't really know about offset and actual tires size. I like a smaller rim and more Rubber.

 

Thanks for any feedback.

 

 

 

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[ruggedlife]

cognito 10-12" kit. if you really want to get stupid run a 3" body lift on top of that for 15" of lift. and re-gear to 5:13's with 37's and youll be fine

 

or really stupider and fullthrottle suspension has a 15" kit and then the 3" body on top of that for 18" of lift.

[Silverado4x4]

I would check with there local laws on bumper height or suspension lifts before doing anything, I believe its 6" higher or lower total on the bumpers over stock height.

[kstruckcountry]

Liftlaws.com:

 

Suspension

There are no suspension modification laws in North Carolina for trucks or multi-purpose vehicles with special features for occasional off-road use. Passenger vehicles cannot be lifted or lowered more than 6 inches without the written approval of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

 

NCGS 20-135.4

 

I'm not sure exactly what they're trying to say here... First no regs, then they say no more than 6 inches. But that's suspension lift, so I'm assuming you could get away with 6 suspension and then a BL on top of that.

 

9 inches is pretty high...

[kdrchuck]

Liftlaws.com:

 

Suspension

There are no suspension modification laws in North Carolina for trucks or multi-purpose vehicles with special features for occasional off-road use. Passenger vehicles cannot be lifted or lowered more than 6 inches without the written approval of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

 

NCGS 20-135.4

 

I'm not sure exactly what they're trying to say here... First no regs, then they say no more than 6 inches. But that's suspension lift, so I'm assuming you could get away with 6 suspension and then a BL on top of that.

 

9 inches is pretty high...

 

 

Yeah 9 inches would be plenty if I could trim it out and get 37s on it

 

It is not clear. I have a truck frme and it is occasionally off-road so I thinkI'm clear. The discussion around the internet suggests that you can lift as much as you want (because of that exemption). And we all know, everything on the internet is true. I see the trucks running around here. I might get some flack if i tried to drive it through up town everyday.

[ruggedlife]

it's north carolina you can do whatever the f*** you want ive seen lifted vehicles to high hell drive the street all the time

[KMGZ400]

i personally wouldnt go more the 6" and 35's with your truck.

[texansilverado]

Here is your monster truck.......

 

Straight from the backwoods of NC......

[kdrchuck]

Here is your monster truck.......

 

Straight from the backwoods of NC......

 

 

That's what I'm talking about. But I think I am gonna stop at 35s. Not my dream but sould still be pretty sweet.

[ruggedlife]

i'd recommend fabtech or bds if you're stopping at 35's fabtech will give you more lift and the ability to get up to ~8" of lift. bds is a great kit but is pretty much maxed out at 6". you can get away with a small spacer in the front but not much more than that

[Capt.D]

I've had good luck with my full throttle kit....

 

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