'14 GMC 1500 ALL TERRAIN LIFT KITS???

cthornton78 · January 18, 2015

What is everyone's thoughts on what brand is the best to lift an ALL TERRAIN(w/aluminum control arms) 3.5" to 4"?

I don't want to go any higher than 4" so I can still fit my truck in the garage since I live in Minnesota.

I want to fit either 20" or 22" wheels with TOYO OPEN COUNTRY MT's so I know I am limited to what size of tire will fit to keep from having to trim the fender wells and other things.

Rough country has a 3.5" with new upper control arms but I have seen some negative post on this kit.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

ZachManZ71 · January 18, 2015

I want the same kit! and I don't know if I can fit 33-12.50-20 mud grapplers on my stock 20in chrome rims w/o trimming

LaserBlueZ71 · January 18, 2015

The RC 3.5'' is junk. Simply changing out the upper control arms won't help you any.

You still have not lowered your differential, your lower control arm mounting points, or replaced your steering knuckles to properly correct your upper control arm angles, and your tie rod angles. That is why the 3.5'' kit is so cheap.

If you only want to go 4 inches, I suggest the BDS 4 inch kit. If you can go a bit higher, I would get the Rancho kit.

cthornton78 · January 19, 2015

I don't see s 4" kit from BDS or Rancho....unless im not looking on the right links on their sites?

Anyone ever used READY LIFT lift kits? Their kit lowers the differential.

LaserBlueZ71 · January 19, 2015

I don't see s 4" kit from BDS or Rancho....unless im not looking on the right links on their sites?

Anyone ever used READY LIFT lift kits? Their kit lowers the differential.

http://bds-suspension.com/product?ma=5&mo=1&ty=1&yr=2014-2015

http://www.gorancho.com/products/suspension-systems/chevrolet-gmc-suspension-systems/2014-chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-1500-4wd-oe-aluminum-knuckles-6-in-suspension-system-rs66302b.html

The Readylift isn't any good either. It puts huge stresses on your front end. Yes, the diff is lower, but you still have no replacement sub-frame to lower your lower control arm mounting points, and you still have no new steering knuckles to correct your tie rod and control arm angles.

When your looking at a lift kit, just remember one thing, if it does not come with a new sub frame, new knuckles, and diff drop brackets, it isn't a true lift kit. The ONLY way to lift a vehicle properly is with new steering knuckles, a new sub frame, and dropping the differential. You need all 3 of those things, not just 1 or 2 of them.

You can't go wrong with BDS or Rancho. I personally really like Rancho for a few reasons. One, look at the sub-frame they use. It is one piece, and very beefed up. Using a one piece sub-frame is always going to be stronger than a separate 2 piece sub frame. Rancho gives new tie rod ends with their kits. All other kits on the market require you to cut your factory tie rod ends and re-use them. Rancho uses 2 steel tube braces that run from the already very strong sub frame, to the truck frame. It ties everything together very nice and makes an extremely stout unit when it's done.

Honestly, I know it sucks when you look at the price tag, but when it comes to lift kits, you really are getting what you pay for. There is a reason RCX and Readylift kits are $999, while Rancho and BDS are $1,800 or more. You just spent huge money on a brand new truck, why would you put a budget lift on a 50K truck? Do it right the first time, from the beginning, and then you have no worries. If you can't afford it, save up your cash, wait a year and then go do it.

cthornton78 · January 19, 2015

Those kits are the 6" lifts

I only want to go max 4" to still fit in my garage

LaserBlueZ71 · January 20, 2015

Those kits are the 6" lifts

I only want to go max 4" to still fit in my garage

Look at the BDS product page for your truck, they have a leveling kit, and 3 different lift kits available. It is on the right hang side, each tab is an individual kit.

For your truck BDS has the 2 inch level, 4 inch lift, 6 inch lift, and the 6 inch lift with fox racing coilovers.