Any reason NOT to go 4" or 6" on a 2021 Z71?

[DubTahoe21]

I have a 2013 with a 4" and just like the shop told me, I should have gone 6" because I am always wondering what if. My goal is to run 35s without any rub, and hopefully very little trimming. I am now shopping 21s and because of the above, I am thinking that I want a 6" right from the jump. Your leveled pics look great, but if I am going to put the money into the work, rims, and tires, I figure I might as well go for it all. Any reason not to? Does BDS have a kit for 21s yet? I had a dealer tell me they could do an RC 6".

Thanks in advance!

 

[olyelr]

Its all personal preference. Depends what look you are after. The hard part right now is seeing pics of them to help make a decision.

 

[olyelr]

I personally like the look of factory (or maybe a slight level/lift) with meaty tires on stock wheels that fill out the wheel wells. Theres no way in hell I would lift it 6”...but thats me.

 

[Bill 1960]

If I was lifting a new truck, budget brands would not be on the menu.

 

[swathdiver]

I have a 2013 with a 4" and just like the shop told me, I should have gone 6" because I am always wondering what if. My goal is to run 35s without any rub, and hopefully very little trimming. I am now shopping 21s and because of the above, I am thinking that I want a 6" right from the jump. Your leveled pics look great, but if I am going to put the money into the work, rims, and tires, I figure I might as well go for it all. Any reason not to? Does BDS have a kit for 21s yet? I had a dealer tell me they could do an RC 6".

Thanks in advance!

Have you looked through the Custom Offsets Gallery?

 

[JR09country]

You might want to verify with rough country that they have a 6" lift available for your 21 tahoe. There is nothing listed on their site and I have seen no other lift company come out with anything except for leveling kits.

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[DubTahoe21]

Thanks for the responses. Like you, I was concerned about RC being the only option, IF they even have a '21 kit. Thanks for the gallery idea, I was not aware of that resource. Unfortunately, there aren't any '21 Tahoes or Yukons posted yet.

 

[TrucksterZ71]

I have yet to find anything other than leveling for the 21s .... fabtech claims to be working on one but it's been "coming soon" since November.

 

[DubTahoe21]

Thanks again, local dealer parts dept. has confirmed that lifts for 21s, presumably because of the new independent suspension?, are not yet available.

 

[theycallmecoyote]

Where are you located Jason? I've seen that the guys at Lewisville Autoplex here outside Dallas have done some lifts on the '21s but I have no idea what they're using.

EDIT: it's ReadyLift. I had heard somewhere that the 3.5" and 4" kits from the previous gen might be useable on the '21s, not sure if they're direct fit or need to be modified but it looks like that's an option.

 

[OR VietVet]

A brand spankin' new 2021 and you want to lift it 6"? WHY? Personal choice of course but WHY?

Drive it and enjoy it and dodge as many TSB's and RECALL's as you can. As soon as you lift it, how much warranty goes away?

 

[DubTahoe21]

My operating assumption based on initial dealer convos is that there is no loss of warranty when the dealer does it and then certifies the vehicle, used or new, hence the urgency of the post and current need for a reliable kit. I see a similar thread further down and apologize for the duplication for those following both. I will look into the Ready Lift lead, thanks. And yes, personal preference, just like color, rims, stereo, trim level, etc. I respect the look of the level, I leveled my 2004, and lifted my 2013 4 inches. I just like the look of lifted trucks. Full disclosure, only real life example of true need was getting through roads flooded by Hurricane Florence, so sure, it's overkill for a grocery getter, but I've spent $4k on dumber things before and will again. Thanks for the replies.

 

[olyelr]

Where are you located Jason? I've seen that the guys at Lewisville Autoplex here outside Dallas have done some lifts on the '21s but I have no idea what they're using.

EDIT: it's ReadyLift. I had heard somewhere that the 3.5" and 4" kits from the previous gen might be useable on the '21s, not sure if they're direct fit or need to be modified but it looks like that's an option.

with the independent rear suspension on the new ones, there is no way in hell a prior gen kit could work. Possibly up front, but the rear is all new.

 

[olyelr]

I dont see anything available from readylift for the new style suv’s.

 

[garymyman]

my personal opinion is that this solution is... not great, aesthetically.

 

[JR09country]

I am actually impressed a company is pursuing it. I'll take my Crow plucked and baked.

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[STORMIN08]

If they feel the need to drop the difference that much...I wouldn't waste my money.

I have always hated the lifter torsion bar trucks for the same reasons.

 

[olyelr]

If they feel the need to drop the difference that much...I wouldn't waste my money.

I have always hated the lifter torsion bar trucks for the same reasons.

The dif is probably dropped no further than to get it back to factory location...which by all means should be the case. Its just more noticeable when the bumper isnt hiding it as much anymore.

 

[STORMIN08]

I agree...and fully understand why.

Just not a fan of lifted IS vehicles, it just gets busy looking