13 tahoe little lift question

dont want everyone getting mad because im sure its been asked many times buttttttt, and thats a big but.....

Im just(after owning it 4yrs) starting to look at going up alittle more on my 4 wheel drive '13 tahoe lt. as of now it has a 2 rc level 2857017s on stock rims but i think i wanna go a little higher and now i think i also want a little rake (for my trailers), not much just a little and maybe some wheel spacers to get the tires out a little more......see just a little question......

So barring uca's and other then an alignment what do you guys think i should do, easiest, cheapest, best looking level lift? Wheel Spacers? I think Ccm has a 2.5 and rear spacer or what is it, bilstein 5100's or moog z71 springs, i know i saw this in a post somewhere just not sure im right? And dont go up to 3" because of angles? Whadda ya think?

Also what about a steel or aluminum splashshield? For under front bumper frame cross rail to rad support? And while im at it anyone know a good place to get a blacked grill and front and rear blacked out bowties????

Thanks for your help, i know im new here and prob being a pia but any help would be appreciated......

K thanks

You have a lot of questions....

You can't go higher than 2.5 without a full lift. Get 5100s, UCAs, z71 springs, and 1" rear coil spacer.

Skid plates are hard to find and add no value as the entire bumper covers from seeing them.

Black grill can come from lt model or z71 unless you want powder coated black street scene. Bow tie just cover in black vinyl.

Thanks for answering me

01Konvict said:

You have a lot of questions....

Not really...

You can't go higher than 2.5 without a full lift. Get 5100s, UCAs, z71 springs, and 1" rear coil spacer.

What i asked is if ccm 2.5/1 l/l is any good and should i do 5100's and springs too. Also asked if i really need uca's....

Skid plates are hard to find and add no value as the entire bumper covers from seeing them.

Didnt say i wanted it for looks, i have a plow and want to "protect" so it does "add value" for me

Black grill can come from lt model or z71 unless you want powder coated black street scene. Bow tie just cover in black vinyl.

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I asked about a good place to buy them from because you guys have been on the forum for a while and im sure there are places that you know of.....

Thanks for your extremely helpful info tho, I appreciate it.

Pete Galante said:

Thanks for answering me

I asked about a good place to buy them from because you guys have been on the forum for a while and im sure there are places that you know of.....

Thanks for your extremely helpful info tho, I appreciate it.

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Anytime to help the forum members.

Either way I would run the 5100 and personally I wouldn't do a 2.5 unless I had UCAs. I think 2" is max for stock arms and not constantly hitting droop stops. I also like the z71 springs because it handles better with the higher spring rate. The rear coil spacers depends on how much rake you want and what are your current fender heights.

Ok I will see who makes a skid plate. I think CST and maybe Pro Comp or Rancho might sell some.

Yup CST has aluminum skid plate
http://cstsuspension.com/07-2013-ne...-skid-plate-2007-2013-1500-gmc-and-chevy.html

You can always search ebay for black bow ties, but I found the easiest thing to do is just order the smallest size of vinyl you can get in what ever color you want and do it yourself. To do both front and back it takes maybe 15 mins. Plus the kit I bought that came with the wrap, a razor blade, and a squeegee to flatten it out for like $7.

01Konvict said:

Yup CST has aluminum skid plate
http://cstsuspension.com/07-2013-ne...-skid-plate-2007-2013-1500-gmc-and-chevy.html

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Thanks, i did look that up, i could prob make something like that though, wouldnt be that hard. Its just cost of material, time, is it really worth it.....hmmmmmmmm

Pete Galante said:

Thanks, i did look that up, i could prob make something like that though, wouldnt be that hard. Its just cost of material, time, is it really worth it.....hmmmmmmmm

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Yup now you get what I was saying as they do nothing but cost money as you cant even see them because the front bumper hides it. If you had a truck and did a prerunner front end then yes

01Konvict said:

Yup now you get what I was saying as they do nothing but cost money as you cant even see them because the front bumper hides it. If you had a truck and did a prerunner front end then yes

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I understand u cant see it, i look at my truck daily, i get that.....9x already....i dont think u understand im not going for looks, i have a plow on my truck and im want something more then a plastic splash guard under my radiator.....thank you 01konvict, I appreciate ur help