Anybody Lift theirs yet?

Mad Dog · September 17, 2001

I've got a 2001 2500HD LT crew cab short box, 8.1L and the 5spd Allison tranny. I am going up 6" and will be running 35/12.5/R16 Swamper SSR's - Still deciding on what wheels to use.

As far as I can tell Superlift and RCD are the only two companies that currently make lifts for this truck.

I had a 4-6" Superlift on my '95 Z71 ext cab with 33" BFG's and never had a problem with it (over 100K lifted mi on it) so I am leaning towards the Superlift.

Anybody have any first hand experience with either ?

NeXuS1 · September 17, 2001

i was thinking about lifting my 95, but debating about it. i'd really like a 5th wheel sport hauler, and lifting it would cause problems. with that style of trailer. have to see where my long range goals fall, if i stick with my current sport hauler then i might lift it and run 33s. not sure if i want 35s, have those on my 89, its nice, but i dont know.

Mad Dog · September 17, 2001

Yes, I will definately lose the 5th wheel capability, but I am willing.

I used to have a '79 Chevy 1/2 ton long bed on 35's. I eventually went to 40's but should have stayed with the 35's. Best combination of ground clearance/driveability that I ever had.

I'm driving a stock truck for the first time in over 15 years and I'm itchin' to do some tweakin'..............

Stepside Z · September 17, 2001

Mad Dog,

Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted on the progress with your truck. It is good information to have since the HDs are so new. Post some befor and after when you get them.

mlucas3 · September 21, 2001

http://www.californiasupertrucks.com/html/index-2.htm

Here is another company that sells a 6"ift for the new GM HD`s. But they are very costly. But then it comes complete with new drive shaft and the works.

Kansas Kid · September 25, 2001

Hmmmm, will this work?

http://www.fullthrottlesuspension.com/rides/index.htm

chevy4x4trucks · September 27, 2001

I personally like the Superlift, that's what I'm going to go with on my truck (1/2 ton). Eventually I'll run 35's like you but I'll need to regear the back end and give the engine some more power.

mxracer · October 16, 2001

I just ordered a new 2002 2500HD crewcab w/ the Duramax and I plan on lifting it also. I currently have 99 Silverado 1500 w/ 4" and 34" BFG's. I have been doing some research on lifts for the HD and have found a company called Full Throttle that makes lifts also the fore mentioned RCD and Superlift. I looked at the offroadunlimited.com web site and am considering a solid axle swap and running 37" BFG's on 17" Welds. I was wondering if you have a preference or any comment on an axle swap. I'm still jugling the option myself as to which will be best for me.

chevy4x4trucks · October 17, 2001

axle swap would be the way to go if you've got the time and the $$$

Just out of curiousity do you have any pics of your 99

little_wiley · October 23, 2001

Currently have 285/75R16's on Weld 16x8's. They look GREAT but are rubbing real bad. Finally Cranked Torsion bar's today as a short term fix . I'm debating to get a superlift 6" kit for installation. What can you say good or bad about superlift. How did the dealers work with you regarding warranty?