adding lift to level kit

[kpachastings]

I currently have a 2011 Chevy Tahoe with a 3 inch spacer in the front and a 2 inch spacer in the rear. It Has 305/55/20 on it. I also installed a diff. Drop. It still rides very nice but I need two to three more inches. What can I add- on to get this for the best price. I can not afford a 2g lift kit righ. Now but don't think i want to put a 3 inch body lift. Please help?

 

[01Konvict]

Well with that info, best option would be a RC 4" kit. No way to really get 3" out of what you have now without a body lift. Save some cash and get a 6-7" lift

 

[kpachastings]

The four inch would replace the 3/2 I have now wouldn't it? Seems like I'd be spending a lot of $$ for 1-2 inches right?

 

[yates ™]

Pictures would help to determine what can or can't be done. What kind of diff drop are you using? To properly lift the truck you would need around a 3-4" diff drop with what you currently have to keep the angles in spec. I know you said the truck rides good but on these newer strut truck it isn't hard to get a smooth ride while still putting a ton of stress on every component.

 

[kpachastings]

it came with the leveling kit I purchased off ebay fRom lift option. I believe it was only one or 1.5 inch drop it was not specified.

 

[yates ™]

Pics.

 

[kpachastings]

I will try and get pictures of angles after work

 

[kpachastings]

When tires were New and without wheel spacers

 

[Bigmac18]

Would lift spindles be an option? or are they only for 2wd? I am guessing you're 4wd because of the diff drop issues.

 

[kpachastings]

I am 4wd . are spindles an option on top of the already installed leveling kits?

 

[yates ™]

This is my opinion but an opinion based on facts. You really need to step back and decide what your end goal is, if you want to end up with a 6" lift then buy a 6" lift. You have so many different components going on that you're going to end up spending more replacing damaged parts from extreme angles and parts being stretched out. The reason quality lift kits are expensive is that they're designed to operate at that certain height, give you correct angles, and be safe. Leveling kits and stacking this with that are going to give you more trouble in the end.

 

[jdpber]

^^^ this

 

[Jonah52]

Yeah I agree. You can't go any higher than you are now without buying a full lift kit which would replace your existing kit. Atleast you dropped your diff a little to help with the 3" kit or your CV's would be screaming. I have been thinking about replacing my 2.5/1.5 with the 3/2 but with a 1" diff drop bracket like you have.

 

[kpachastings]

My angels. So anybody have any advice?

 

[kpachastings]

Ok. Yetes I'm deffinitly with you. however my biggest problem is that most of the expensive lift kits that I have seen have drop brackets or spacers of some sort included in them. What's your opinion on a quality lift brand?

 

[yates ™]

The angles right now are not great but they're not terrible either but I wouldn't push it any further. The problem isn't using spacers per say but more that if the differential is not dropped proportionally with the hubs then you're essentially putting your CV joints in a bind. There is more to most lift kits than just this one point but it is the most looked over. If you did not have the drop bracket installed on the diff your angles would be much worse, probably already would have noticed damaged parts, if you want three more inches you're going to need to have more of a diff drop (I would suggest a 5-6" diff drop to give you flatter angles).

Honestly I have never lifted a 1/2 ton so I am not an expert on the different brands but research them, find what is in your price range and look at the reviews, if you're seeing bad reviews you may need to adjust your price range. A little savings now can end up costing you more in the end with parts replacements.

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As an example if you keep just trying to lift without a proper diff drop then you will look like this...

 

[jdpber]

My angels. So anybody have any advice?

You need a real lift. Your upper A-Arm has next to no down travel as it is now. And will slam the bracket at a slightest pot hole if you lift more.

 

[yates ™]

You need a real lift. Your upper A-Arm has next to no down travel as it is now. And will slam the bracket at a slightest pot hole if you lift more.

Didn't even look at that Want to be able to at least get a finger between the upper control arm and droop stop.

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Can't find a good pic of the droop stop but here is the cognito kit on my old Chevy set to essentially its highest setting, notice the angles are still relatively flat.