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Chevync20

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I own a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Z71, and am wanting to lift it. Im not really gonna do much offroading, just a mudhole here and there. What would be the best 6" lift for me? I have been told the rough country lift that does not drop the torsion bars down is a good lift for my truck, is this true?

Do you have to buy an ext drive shaft for a 6" lift?

What all has to be extended? (brake line, steeing shaft, etc)

What is the largest tire that can be run without trimming any metal, dont mind trimming the valance?

Any have any troubles after adding 6" lift? (tranny issues, drive line issues, etc.)

Any body with any pics would be great, thanks for all the help. Any info or something about all the other kits would be great.
 
Yo,
One of those Saturday gearhead shows, awhile back, did a lift on a truck similar to yours. Don't remember the kit maker but those two guys worked their A$$ off to put it on which included cutting, drilling and possibly a small amount of welding. Six inches will require longer brake lines, longer shocks, etc... I suggest you contact one of the many local 4WD shops to discuss. Also, look online at the kits offered. The kits usually include all the parts you need less welder and sawsall power hack. Some may hint at the level of difficulty. Definitely do your research cause you could end up in the garage, 6 hours into the project, with something you can't complete. A real bummer...:confused:
 
I've installed about 12-14 6" BDS kits on 04-06 1500 GMC trucks. There was no welding required. Brake lines did not need to be changed, just repositioned for proper length. The non torsion bar drops are easier, because you don't have to drill 8 7/16's holes in the frame. Cutting the Front diff is a pain, but doable with a sawzall/hacksaw/grinder. We used to run a 315/75r16 on em with just a valance trim. Took me 8 hours to install the first kit with a lift, but after I got the hang of it, I could do it in 4-5 hours by myself. You will need to have a ball joint press/proper J-number tool to unload the torsion bars. E-brake cables need some work, as BDS (and others I'm sure) don't make any e-brake cable provisions in their kits. Bending the brackets and rerouting the cables is required. Also the factory bumpstop bracket/hanger thingy gets close the the shock bodies on some shocks, may have to grind that off too.

I probably didn't answer all of you questions, but that's a start.
 
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