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I just bought a 17 gmc with stamped steel ucas. I want to keep my factory snowflakes. I dont really want to run wheel spacers. And i want to run 33x12.5s. Ive done a ton of reading on 2.25 level. The 3.5 and the 4" lifts. I dont want to do the full bds 4". I dont see much much about the body lifts with a level but that seems like it wouldnt be to bad. The ranchos are going to be swapped out for fox or bilstien regardless. Just looking for advice thanks

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26 minutes ago, saltgod said:

I just bought a 17 gmc with stamped steel ucas. I want to keep my factory snowflakes. I dont really want to run wheel spacers. And i want to run 33x12.5s. Ive done a ton of reading on 2.25 level. The 3.5 and the 4" lifts. I dont want to do the full bds 4". I dont see much much about the body lifts with a level but that seems like it wouldnt be to bad. The ranchos are going to be swapped out for fox or bilstien regardless. Just looking for advice thanks

As a previous user of a body lift I wouldn't recommend it. Was a hassle to install, and didn't provide true ground clearence. Helped clear 33s but that's it.

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12 minutes ago, DominatorZ71 said:

As a previous user of a body lift I wouldn't recommend it. Was a hassle to install, and didn't provide true ground clearence. Helped clear 33s but that's it.

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Thats all im really looking for is to fit 33s with a level

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Thats all im really looking for is to fit 33s with a level
I understand that but just careful what you wish for. A body lift is spacers between the body and frame. It's a bitch to do and takes out any frame modifications like certain exhaust systems, brush guards, and custom accessories

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Just now, DominatorZ71 said:

I understand that but just careful what you wish for. A body lift is spacers between the body and frame. It's a bitch to do and takes out any frame modifications like certain exhaust systems, brush guards, and custom accessories

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Yea i didnt think about that....thanks. i just see the RC 3.5 get hated on and the 4" lifts are fake except for full lifts which im not looking to do

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1 hour ago, saltgod said:

I just bought a 17 gmc with stamped steel ucas. I want to keep my factory snowflakes. I dont really want to run wheel spacers. And i want to run 33x12.5s. Ive done a ton of reading on 2.25 level. The 3.5 and the 4" lifts. I dont want to do the full bds 4". I dont see much much about the body lifts with a level but that seems like it wouldnt be to bad. The ranchos are going to be swapped out for fox or bilstien regardless. Just looking for advice thanks

I'd say it depends on what you want to do with the truck.  I currently have a 2" level with a 1 1/2" body lift and have been on what I consider mild to medium trails with my truck through snow and mud and have yet to bottom out.

I'm getting ready to install the Eibach Pro-Truck Lift which is 2.5 front with a 2" block in the back which will net around a 4" height increase over stock.  

My tires currently are Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT285/60R20 which are advertised as 33.7 Dia, but actually measure right at 33" on the truck.

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6 minutes ago, dcarl said:

I'd say it depends on what you want to do with the truck.  I currently have a 2" level with a 1 1/2" body lift and have been on what I consider mild to medium trails with my truck through snow and mud and have yet to bottom out.

I'm getting ready to install the Eibach Pro-Truck Lift which is 2.5 front with a 2" block in the back which will net around a 4" height increase over stock.  

My tires currently are Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT285/60R20 which are advertised as 33.7 Dia, but actually measure right at 33" on the truck.

I have a guy i work with that has that exact set up. And he has 33x12.50s  But i cant find a shop thatll put the body lift on.  They all want the 3.5 or 4"

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8 minutes ago, saltgod said:

I have a guy i work with that has that exact set up. And he has 33x12.50s  But i cant find a shop thatll put the body lift on.  They all want the 3.5 or 4"

Sounds like they are trying to get more money from you...  You'd probably get a better ride from a quality lift with good shocks, but you'd be looking at spending $2500+ for the components and then installation cost.

 

I installed my own body lift. It wasn't that difficult to do.  There is some cutting on the front bumper brackets but nothing major.  

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Sounds like they are trying to get more money from you...  You'd probably get a better ride from a quality lift with good shocks, but you'd be looking at spending $2500+ for the components and then installation cost.
 
I installed my own body lift. It wasn't that difficult to do.  There is some cutting on the front bumper brackets but nothing major.  

You can get the top of the line CST lift for $1500 and either have it installed or save money and self install. CST lift keeps same track width and allows you to keep oem wheels too. Suspension geometry is excellent with the CST lift not requiring UCA’s etc.


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You can get the top of the line CST lift for $1500 and either have it installed or save money and self install. CST lift keeps same track width and allows you to keep oem wheels too. Suspension geometry is excellent with the CST lift not requiring UCA’s etc.


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I visited CST, nothing was under $1500. The size I wanted was $3000. Insane pricing

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5-6 with no increase in track width

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I’ll find out for you. Mine is a 4.5” which can easily go up another 1-3” just with the front coilovers.

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48 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


I’ll find out for you. Mine is a 4.5” which can easily go up another 1-3” just with the front coilovers.

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Through all my reading you're about the only one with that cst lift. And u push it hard. Want to let me hold that discount code?

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