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[VABURB]

I know this has been brought up a bunch of times and ive looked at a bunch of threads but to cut to the chase and narrow things down i want to throw some 33's on my 20"rims, what have any of you already done or plan on doing to get them to fit without trimming anything. I have an 04 suburban z71 so i've gathered i need

keys for the front?
spacers for rear?
new 5100 bilsteins?
new ss brake lines?
wheel alignment?

would it be better to go with suspension lift and what does that involve other than the keys spacers and shocks?

If theres a sticky or thread that already contains this information feel free to post link and ill grab the info from there

ill post a lengthy write up with pics if i get solid info to work off, first time lifting with moderate mechanical knowledge and tools

 

[drakon543]

If your just going for the big mall crawler there would be no real benefit to a body lift vs suspension lift. The body lift would be cheaper and probably just as much of a pain to install. The kit itself would be cheaper but just like a suspension lift you may or will need extra stuff. Depending on your body lift height you go with you may want bumper relocating brackets as the bumper is attached to the frame. If your only going 2 inches the parts yoi mentioned will suffice to start off with. If your intention is a little better offroad capability a suspension lift is always the way to go but with your parts 2 inches is your safe max. Above that your putting excessive wear and possible binding on alot of parts.

 

[AppocAlexx]

If you have done enough reading on here you should know exactly what you need and don't for a suspension lift/level and what size tires and kinds of mods needed to fit the size you want. If not I would do a lil more research.

Body lifts are great for the guys that want lift w/ out all the added parts and bs, and have no real need for crazy off road stuff. When you add to your stock suspension w/ out doing major components, then like stated above you are pushing the limits of your stock truck. Not sure on what kind of money your wanting to spend but once you get into the 4"+ area and unless you put together a junk yard lift or find a used one you will be spending close to 1k$ then after that look at each inch as about another 1k$. Full suspension lifts will come with all components to replace the stock parts that would be needed to correct angles and what nots. If you don't correct angles you will break things and it will cost you more money down the road and it will be sooner than later. Most people don't do body lifts bc they either don't trust them or think its more work than a suspension lift. Body lifts from a reputable company are perfectly safe and they are wayyyy easier than most suspension lifts. I have only done 3 body lifts on trucks and one of those was on an SUV. Trucks being way easier bc the bed is open, SUVs having to remove seats and maybe some panels for carpet removal but even still, easier than suspension lifts. May have a few more steps.

Figure out what route you want to go and go for it. Unless you get a 4"+ lift, spacers for the wheels, or new wheels with different offset then you will most likely have to trim something, and that goes for any truck.

Good luck.

 

[VABURB]

The goal is to get the 33/12.5/20 in there with no rub or trimming so im thinking 3" lift , ide rather stay away from body lifts and if keys and spacers will only cause issues with other front end components ide rather throw a grand at suspension lift being all this is to get better off road capabilities when hitting the beach or riding the trails to shooting range or fishing holes but still keep as much street performance as possible. Ive been looking at rough country kits and will put in a call to there customer service to see if theres any surprises i should prepare for when getting into the lift, if theres any other kits to consider let me know...thanks for replies ill hopefully get all the info nailed down and do a write up once i start it be nice to have sticky's for specific lifts