Lifted/Leveled 2021 - Postem Up

[Morales1995]

Well the only way to get a thicker side wall is to downsize the wheel or upsize the tire.

I’m thinking going down to 18 but I haven’t seen any with that size wheel and a 3.5 suspension lift feels bad. I also haven’t seen any with the 3.5 and upsized tire for that matter. It’s all too new we are pretty much setting the foundation for a lot of folk lol.

 

[sanman28]

Wide tires isn’t my thing I prefer more or less flush to the fenders but I do like a thicker sidewall but from what I’m reading that can’t be achieved with 20s

Nitto, for example, has 50,55,60, and 65 series 20” rubber in their TGG2 tires. A 65 series is more than a little bit of sidewall

 

[sanman28]

I’m thinking going down to 18 but I haven’t seen any with that size wheel and a 3.5 suspension lift feels bad. I also haven’t seen any with the 3.5 and upsized tire for that matter. It’s all too new we are pretty much setting the foundation for a lot of folk lol.

My expy max on 3” with 17” wheels and 295/70 rubber

 

[olyelr]

My expy max on 3” with 17” wheels and 295/70 rubberView attachment 367951

Looks good for a ford!

 

[sanman28]

Looks good for a ford!

Thx. It’s been great. Transfer case sucks is the only downside. No 4H. Only 4A and 4L.

 

[olyelr]

Thx. It’s been great. Transfer case sucks is the only downside. No 4H. Only 4A and 4L.

Ooooof. Well at least there is low range.

My wife just had her ‘22 high country in for some minor body work, had a new expy limited as a loaner. She hated every second of it. Couldnt hardly stand it. I told her it is better than a prius!

 

[R32driver]

I’ve never had a ford but they sure are nice looking rigs. Them superdutys blow gm out of the water in the looks department

 

[Jgrimberg1979]

Rides great.

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Looks good

Just got my nitto ridge grapplers mounted 305-45-22 and I definitely like them. Haven’t notice any rubbing yet. It rides well too. The only con is the tire noise which was expected. Should I use the same tire pressure as the stock 285-50-22’s? Asking because obviously they are some big tires. They look really good when I have my air ride up one above normal. I will be installing edgymod links so it stays up that high all the time

Do you know the ride height increments that the air ride has stock? Like first setting 3rd setting (one up from normal) is 1” 4th is 2” or is it something different stock?

Thanks again for the help!

 

[olyelr]

Looks good

Just got my nitto ridge grapplers mounted 305-45-22 and I definitely like them. Haven’t notice any rubbing yet. It rides well too. The only con is the tire noise which was expected. Should I use the same tire pressure as the stock 285-50-22’s? Asking because obviously they are some big tires. They look really good when I have my air ride up one above normal. I will be installing edgymod links so it stays up that high all the time

Do you know the ride height increments that the air ride has stock? Like first setting 3rd setting (one up from normal) is 1” 4th is 2” or is it something different stock?

Thanks again for the help!

If you are asking me about the air suspension, i have no clue. The wifes dosnt have air ride.

How about some pics of those ridge graps!!?!

 

[Jgrimberg1979]

If you are asking me about the air suspension, i have no clue. The wifes dosnt have air ride.

How about some pics of those ridge graps!!?!

I will but it was nasty out today. I will post an update after a day of driving them tomorrow a lot with them on.

 

[Jgrimberg1979]

 

[olyelr]

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Looks good, from what i can see! Moar pix pleeeez.

What air pressure you running? Hard to tell from that pic, but looks like they might be a touch low.

 

[Jgrimberg1979]

Looks good, from what i can see! Moar pix pleeeez.

What air pressure you running? Hard to tell from that pic, but looks like they might be a touch low.

I will get more. Running 36. I just asked the folks in this thread if I should change my pressure because of the size and weight

 

[olyelr]

I will get more. Running 36. I just asked the folks in this thread if I should change my pressure because of the size and weight

Yea i saw that. Thats probably dang close. I will check what we have been running on the same size at3’s. I think it is right around there…maybe 38.

 

[Jgrimberg1979]

Yea i saw that. Thats probably dang close. I will check what we have been running on the same size at3’s. I think it is right around there…maybe 38.

I just upped it to 41 and gave it a test ride and it felt good. Tomorrows commute to and front work will give me a great opportunity to play with it

 

[CriticalThinker]

All the pics look great and are making me a little jelly. I have a couple of questions:

1. I have a 2021 Z71 Tahoe, all stock. I've never had a lift/level done on any vehicle. I'd like to level and lift the front end about 1", nothing drastic. Can anybody tell me their thoughts on the effect doing that work would have on the vehicle (any extra wear and tear, etc.) and/or fuel mileage? Mine is always high mileage because I travel a lot in the state for work (33k on my '21 already, took delivery in January '01) and I don't care about a couple miles per gallon but just curious.

2. With what I want to do, is it something an average guy can DIY? I'm decent but amateur with my mechanical skills. I have a floor jack and compressor with air tools but nothing else fancy.

 

[olyelr]

All the pics look great and are making me a little jelly. I have a couple of questions:

1. I have a 2021 Z71 Tahoe, all stock. I've never had a lift/level done on any vehicle. I'd like to level and lift the front end about 1", nothing drastic. Can anybody tell me their thoughts on the effect doing that work would have on the vehicle (any extra wear and tear, etc.) and/or fuel mileage? Mine is always high mileage because I travel a lot in the state for work (33k on my '21 already, took delivery in January '01) and I don't care about a couple miles per gallon but just curious.

2. With what I want to do, is it something an average guy can DIY? I'm decent but amateur with my mechanical skills. I have a floor jack and compressor with air tools but nothing else fancy.

Air suspension or coil springs?

 

[CriticalThinker]

It does not have the air ride suspension.

 

[olyelr]

It does not have the air ride suspension.

I am not a mechanic by any means, but have tinkered with vehicles quite a bit over the years (do oil changes, brake jobs, installed lifts on jeeps and trucks etc.). I installed the 1.5” leveling kit on my wifes ‘22 high country on the floor in my garage in a few hours or less. Not too big of a deal.

I wouldnt expect much of a hit in the mpg department, if any at all, for just a small level. If you put larger/heavier tires on it then you could see a bit worse mileage, or a tall lift.

 

[olyelr]

I will get more. Running 36. I just asked the folks in this thread if I should change my pressure because of the size and weight

Yep. Running about 38-39 in her 305/45/22 open country at3’s.