Questions about lifting 2018 Silverado 1500 CC

[18LonestarZ71]

Starting off I am sure there are threads that answer these questions but I had trouble finding answers, and it’s my first time lifting a truck so trying to be thorough.

 

So I have my 2018 1500 Z71 CCSB that once my warranty runs out I plan to lift it, leaving stock till that day, I’ve been looking at BDS lifts and Zone, the 6” and 6.5” is the height I want to go with. Zone’s 6.5” kit from what I’ve learned is a maxed out 4.5” kit basically. BDS 6” has either the coil over package or the strut spacer package I believe, I have stamped steel control arms for UCA, LCA I can’t remember exactly and will check when I get home. My questions are based toward the BDS option as I do not want to use the zone unless I have to

 

My questions are is it worth it to get the coil over system vs the kit without coil overs, because that’s almost 1700$ more?

 

What kind of installation costs is it typically for a installation?

 

Has anyone had issues since they installed their kit?

 

if I go with the coil overs, should I do the base set  of coilovers or the ones with DSC?

 

Id like to have 4WP install the kit so I could have their warranty on the install along with the BDS lifetime warranty, but not sure if they would do the install (I haven’t called them to see about this yet) 

 

I’m going to use the custom offsets site to see what wheel/tire combos I can run but if y’all have pictures that would be awesome to see to get a ballpark

[Jglew82]

These kits are everywhere, as are the trucks, so you shouldn't have a problem getting a quick and straightforward quote to do the install. Call around a few reputable shops, 4WP is usually pretty good. 

 

What are your intentions with the lift? Just looks and ground clearance? Do the coil spacers. The full coilover kits are best suited for lots of heavy off-road use. I thought BDS also offered the taller lifted factory style strut assemblies as well? I haven't looked in a while, but personally I would go that route if available. My K2 truck isn't lifted, but my 900 was and I never had any issues out of it. I did my own install, so I can't really recommend a place to do the work.

Edited July 26, 2019 by Jglew82

[18LonestarZ71]

5 minutes ago, Jglew82 said:

These kits are everywhere, as are the trucks, so you shouldn't have a problem getting a quick and straightforward quote to do the install. Call around a few reputable shops, 4WP is usually pretty good. 

 

What are your intentions with the lift? Just looks and ground clearance? Do the coil spacers. The full coilover kits are best suited for lots of heavy off-road use. I thought BDS also offered the taller lifted factory style strut assemblies as well? I haven't looked in a while, but personally I would go that route if available. My K2 truck isn't lifted, but my 900 was and I never had any issues out of it. I did my own install, so I can't really recommend a place to do the work.

My intentions are just looks and mild off-roading for fishing, hunting, working at property. I didn’t know if it would have been worth the extra money but that cleared it up some, I know I can install myself, but if I can have the warranty from 4WP if something goes wrong at install. I am pretty sure they offer the larger factory style struts, i have to look again to be sure. I’ve been thinking about getting while still under warranty, just have to do some pricing on it, and check into if warranty will not be affected. 

Also gonna look at regearing for 35s

[Jglew82]

Sounds like a plan.

 

Side note, if you have 3.42s (I'm assuming so since it appears we have twin trucks) then adding 35's will be the equivalent of having 3.08 gearing, which some K2's came with. Might try rolling with that ratio for a while since re-gearing both front and rear is super expensive! Unless you tow a lot of course, then re-gearing might be worth it. 

[18LonestarZ71]

4 minutes ago, Jglew82 said:

Sounds like a plan.

 

Side note, if you have 3.42s (I'm assuming so since it appears we have twin trucks) then adding 35's will be the equivalent of having 3.08 gearing, which some K2's came with. Might try rolling with that ratio for a while since re-gearing both front and rear is super expensive! Unless you tow a lot of course, then re-gearing might be worth it. 

Yea it sure does look like we have twin trucks, mine is the LT2 Z71 (don’t remember full specs but pretty sure it’s 3.42s) and all the other gizmos which I’m betting is same across the board. Towing isn’t full time but on occasion I pull a boat and a trailer with small projects on it

[Jglew82]

Yep, same exact trim level and packages. I caught mine on an end-of-second-quarter deal from a high volume dealer in 2017. Love this truck. 

Edited July 26, 2019 by Jglew82

[18LonestarZ71]

1 minute ago, Jglew82 said:

Yep, same exact trim level and packages. I caught mine on an end-of-second-quarter deal from a high volume dealer in 2017. Love this truck. 

Got mine at beginning of this year from a dealer trying to clear out their inventory, total of 12,000$ in deals almost

[dab86]

I have the BDS with Fox coilover 2.5 DSC. I love them and the ride is fantastic. If you got the funds, go for it. I also got the BDS rear leaf springs. Cost me 1,000 for install and had to get an alignment. 

[18LonestarZ71]

1 hour ago, dab86 said:

I have the BDS with Fox coilover 2.5 DSC. I love them and the ride is fantastic. If you got the funds, go for it. I also got the BDS rear leaf springs. Cost me 1,000 for install and had to get an alignment. 

Okay so entertain me if you could, I'd like to know what setup you have wheels/tires and any issues with rubbing or trimming. if you have some pictures that would be awesome, I can get the funds for the base kit with leaf springs, but would take some time to do the full coilover kit (which I would love to do for ride quality but I could maybe swap over at a later time maybe?) Im trying to be super thorough before I pull any plugs. I am looking at the base kit w/o coilovers and running 18x9 with 0 offset Fuel Assaults on some 35" nitto trail graps. just trying to see what everyone else has to say about it all.

 

Thanks

[dab86]

17 hours ago, 18LonestarZ71 said:

Okay so entertain me if you could, I'd like to know what setup you have wheels/tires and any issues with rubbing or trimming. if you have some pictures that would be awesome, I can get the funds for the base kit with leaf springs, but would take some time to do the full coilover kit (which I would love to do for ride quality but I could maybe swap over at a later time maybe?) Im trying to be super thorough before I pull any plugs. I am looking at the base kit w/o coilovers and running 18x9 with 0 offset Fuel Assaults on some 35" nitto trail graps. just trying to see what everyone else has to say about it all.

 

Thanks

I run 18x9 fuel wheels +1 offset. Tires are Ridge grappler 275/70/18. Zero rub and no trimming. I ran that on a 2 inch level as well with no rub.

 

My Fox DSC settings are set at 5/10 for low speed compression and 5/12 for high speed.

[dab86]

[lapoolboy]

OP, where in East Texas are you?  I'm in Shreveport and I have the Zone 6.5" with Fox 2.5 DSC coilovers.  I am running stock 20" wheels with 35" Toyos - no rubbing or trimming.  

[dab86]

11 minutes ago, lapoolboy said:

OP, where in East Texas are you?  I'm in Shreveport and I have the Zone 6.5" with Fox 2.5 DSC coilovers.  I am running stock 20" wheels with 35" Toyos - no rubbing or trimming.  

Whats your current dsc setting for daily driving?

[lapoolboy]

8 minutes ago, dab86 said:

Whats your current dsc setting for daily driving?

I run both low and high speed at midway.  I've experimented with them both all the way to both extremes and to be honest, I can't really tell much of a difference in the feel.  

[dab86]

11 minutes ago, lapoolboy said:

I run both low and high speed at midway.  I've experimented with them both all the way to both extremes and to be honest, I can't really tell much of a difference in the feel.  

The biggest thing ive noticed is the steering is way more firm with low speed cranked up which i like.