So I could use a little assistence...

RandomHero_z71 · 06-05-2008, 12:32 AM

For starters, I have a 2002 silverado reg cab 4x4.(5.3 liter vortec).

Is a leveling kit really worth it? Plus im looking into a 3 inch suspension lift. With the three inches what size tire could I run?

Just wondering if maybe someone has some advice for me.

gmctrucks · 06-05-2008, 05:05 AM

Hey to me making your truck leval makes the truck look super.

03chevy · 06-05-2008, 05:53 AM

i think 305/75/16 would be the biggest but i'm not for sure but i know 285/75/16 will fit perfect

RandomHero_z71 · 06-05-2008, 11:51 AM

Yeah i have 285/75/16s on my truck as it is. theyre pretty much bald though.

RandomHero_z71 · 06-05-2008, 08:23 PM

Kinda changed my mind... I'm gonna go with a 6 inch susp. lift( when i get the money). max size tires i could run?

03chevy · 06-06-2008, 06:56 AM

you will be much happier with a 6inch lift with your 4wd. you can run 35's if you want or i think they are 315 or something like that. just remember the bigger the tire the more you sould upgrade the drive tran

RandomHero_z71 · 06-06-2008, 01:37 PM

Yeah the three just didn't seem like enough. I appreciate it. Any possibility someone could throw some prices out there to go along with some of the stuff 03chevy was saying? And, what brands are the ones to go with?

03chevy · 06-06-2008, 04:19 PM

will you be putting it on yourself? or you going to a shop? if you are going to do it yourself go on ebay.com and you can find them there. when i got mine 3in sysp. lift i went to everyone in town and they all said yeah you can buy it but we will not let you leave with it we have to install it for you. a fabtech lift 3" was 900.00 i said ok then they said to have it installed your bill will be 1500.00

RandomHero_z71 · 06-06-2008, 06:36 PM

So i can count on that or a bit more for a 6 inch lift? I'm def. not doing it myself, im takin it to a shop.

junior3382 · 06-06-2008, 06:52 PM

installation with an IFS sytem regardless of mid sized or full is not going to be cheap. There is a lot of cutting. FYI, the 3" kit gives a nice look, but strains the front ball joints and torsion bars quite hard, you will be happier with the 6" For my Blazer, the full install of a 6" sus lift was only like 900 bucks, so I would guess arounf there for ya is reasonable. I have seen those trucks runnin' 36" tires too, though I am not sure if they have a BL or not. Meanwhile, another point to remember, the 6" kit itself will level out the truck... so you may not need to add a leveling kit. Most pf them are like 5.5 in the rear and 6 in the front, or vica versa depending on where it sags a bit. Either way, truck will look awesome... good luck with it

06-05-2008, 12:32 AM	#1
RandomHero_z71 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: guyton, GA Posts: 28	So I could use a little assistence... For starters, I have a 2002 silverado reg cab 4x4.(5.3 liter vortec). Is a leveling kit really worth it? Plus im looking into a 3 inch suspension lift. With the three inches what size tire could I run? Just wondering if maybe someone has some advice for me. __________________ 2002 Silverado 5.3 vortec.

06-05-2008, 05:53 AM	#3
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 991	i think 305/75/16 would be the biggest but i'm not for sure but i know 285/75/16 will fit perfect __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

06-05-2008, 11:51 AM	#4
RandomHero_z71 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: guyton, GA Posts: 28	Yeah i have 285/75/16s on my truck as it is. theyre pretty much bald though. __________________ 2002 Silverado 5.3 vortec.

06-05-2008, 08:23 PM	#5
RandomHero_z71 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: guyton, GA Posts: 28	Kinda changed my mind... I'm gonna go with a 6 inch susp. lift( when i get the money). max size tires i could run? __________________ 2002 Silverado 5.3 vortec.

06-06-2008, 06:56 AM	#6
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 991	you will be much happier with a 6inch lift with your 4wd. you can run 35's if you want or i think they are 315 or something like that. just remember the bigger the tire the more you sould upgrade the drive tran __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

06-05-2008, 05:05 AM	#2
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 1,714	Hey to me making your truck leval makes the truck look super.

06-06-2008, 01:37 PM	#7
RandomHero_z71 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: guyton, GA Posts: 28	Yeah the three just didn't seem like enough. I appreciate it. Any possibility someone could throw some prices out there to go along with some of the stuff 03chevy was saying? And, what brands are the ones to go with? __________________ 2002 Silverado 5.3 vortec.

06-06-2008, 04:19 PM	#8
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 991	will you be putting it on yourself? or you going to a shop? if you are going to do it yourself go on ebay.com and you can find them there. when i got mine 3in sysp. lift i went to everyone in town and they all said yeah you can buy it but we will not let you leave with it we have to install it for you. a fabtech lift 3" was 900.00 i said ok then they said to have it installed your bill will be 1500.00 __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

06-06-2008, 06:36 PM	#9
RandomHero_z71 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: guyton, GA Posts: 28	So i can count on that or a bit more for a 6 inch lift? I'm def. not doing it myself, im takin it to a shop. __________________ 2002 Silverado 5.3 vortec.

06-06-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster country, Pennsylvania. Posts: 2,970	installation with an IFS sytem regardless of mid sized or full is not going to be cheap. There is a lot of cutting. FYI, the 3" kit gives a nice look, but strains the front ball joints and torsion bars quite hard, you will be happier with the 6" For my Blazer, the full install of a 6" sus lift was only like 900 bucks, so I would guess arounf there for ya is reasonable. I have seen those trucks runnin' 36" tires too, though I am not sure if they have a BL or not. Meanwhile, another point to remember, the 6" kit itself will level out the truck... so you may not need to add a leveling kit. Most pf them are like 5.5 in the rear and 6 in the front, or vica versa depending on where it sags a bit. Either way, truck will look awesome... good luck with it __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

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