Lift Kit

[Bondvillain83]

I’m looking to see if anyone else has lifted their 1500 AT4 to 3” (or 1” above factory lift). Thoughts on this, how does it look, impact to drive, it’s there any lift kit even available? I’m seeing nothing. Would love to get input from those who went higher than factory 2”.

 

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[Johnv76]

Have you looked at Peak Suspension, or Carli?

 

[Bondvillain83]

Haven’t looked at them yet but will do. Most have disclaimers that their kits are not compatible with the 3.0L diesel trim.

 

[Johnv76]

Peak is a good one, and the one I'm going to order. Will be just a 1inch lift, as I don't want to change the ride, replace UCA, and shocks.

 

[Ranger Rick]

I had 2020 SLT 1500 with the 6.2 motor (awesome motor) that I had put on a Redi Lift 4 inch lift kit with 295 65 20 Toyo's! The ride was excellent no difference in ride to me than stock! Keep the Rancho's but did add air bags because I wanted them because I towed a travel trailer! Now I have a AT4 2500 all I can say is amazing and towing my 5th wheel is effortless! Love my 2500!

 

[Cocoabean]

I’m looking to see if anyone else has lifted their 1500 AT4 to 3” (or 1” above factory lift). Thoughts on this, how does it look, impact to drive, it’s there any lift kit even available? I’m seeing nothing. Would love to get input from those who went higher than factory 2”.

If you are looking to only add 1" to the factory lift, you don't need a full lift. You can just get a 1" puck to add to the strut. Not sure if the stock UCA's will support a 1" lift though.

I have a 2" leveling kit which has upgraded UCA's. Upgraded UCA's are required with a 2" level.

 

[Bondvillain83]

If you are looking to only add 1" to the factory lift, you don't need a full lift. You can just get a 1" puck to add to the strut. Not sure if the stock UCA's will support a 1" lift though.

I have a 2" leveling kit which has upgraded UCA's. Upgraded UCA's are required with a 2" level.

Thanks for the info. Can you send a few photos?

 

[Cocoabean]

Thanks for the info. Can you send a few photos?

Here are a few:

 

[Joe98]

Have a look at " Nothing But Lifts " . YouTube channel. They are out of Jasper,Alabama. Some really nice looking rigs. He does mention on several videos that the 3.0 Duramax engine is quite heavier than the 6.2, so height achieved will vary with different kits.
Good luck...

 

[RockCrawlin]

Regardless of the thousands of satisfied owners of spacer lift kits out there, my suspension guys told me to avoid them. And because I didn't want to have to do any cutting/welding or dropping the diff, I went with a suspension lift with a new UCA. I did the Bilstein 5100s. That gave me a 1.1" lift in the front. I still have a .875" rake. Because of the offset of my wheels, I couldn't quite stuff the tires I wanted in there. But I like the resulting stance.

 

[Azgasser]

Regardless of the thousands of satisfied owners of spacer lift kits out there, my suspension guys told me to avoid them. And because I didn't want to have to do any cutting/welding or dropping the diff, I went with a suspension lift with a new UCA. I did the Bilstein 5100s. That gave me a 1.1" lift in the front. I still have a .875" rake. Because of the offset of my wheels, I couldn't quite stuff the tires I wanted in there. But I like the resulting stance.

What UCAs did you go with? Did you consider the 5160s as part of your choice for strut upgrades?

 

[RockCrawlin]

What UCAs did you go with? Did you consider the 5160s as part of your choice for strut upgrades?

I went with the Bilstein UCAs. My suspension guy recommended them to go with the 5100s. I wanted a ball joint instead of a uniball design. And I didn't really consider the 5160s because I don't do a ton of off-roading and thought they'd be overkill for what I do.

 

[Bondvillain83]

Here are a few:
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Awesome look! So the ready lift leveling kit came with new UCAs?

 

[Cocoabean]

Awesome look! So the ready lift leveling kit came with new UCAs?

Yes.

 

[Bondvillain83]

Yes.

Great. Any issues?