4 or 6 inch lift kit

[canadianchevy]

I have a 2002 Chev 1500HD. I would like to raise it up 6 inchs and put on 33 inch tires. I am looking for some advice on the following questions.

 

1. What will a lift and 33 inch tires do for my gas mileage?

2. Does the ride quality change with a 6 inch lift and 33 inch tires?

3. What is the down side of installing a lift kit? Wheel allignment, replacement parts, voided warrenty, maintaince etc.

4. What brand of lift would you recommend?

5. Does anyone know a GM dealer that will install a lift that will not void my warrenty. I am currently living in southern Ohio.

6. What will a 6 inch lift installed cost me. I do not want to buy the cheapest brand out there.

 

Any other thoughts or comments would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Z71mudder]

1. Hurt it, but not too bad!

2. Yes, but not much, just a tad stiffer.

3. None, check with dealer first and get them to agree to keep the warranty!

4. Rancho or Superlift

5. You dont have to have a dealer install it to keep your warranty, see #3.

6. Just the install, around $600 - Superlift kit at www.ntwonline.com for $1295 - Rancho kit at www.4wheelparts.com for $1480!

 

I think 33s will be a little small!