Should I lift the hoe?

[Warrior14]

I've got a 2001 tahoe 4wd and I just bought 285 75 bf mud terrains. They fit great. I'm considering lifting her but I don't want her to look likebher shoes are too small. And I don't want to fork out another $1500 for new rubber. So pretty much how much do y'all think she should be lifted?
Thanks!

 

[01Konvict]

yup keys/spacers/shocks for $500

 

[samtman18]

What size wheel have you got? Post some pics so we can get an idea of what we think you should do.

 

[WildBill]

I wouldnt do more than keys and spacers.

If you want a 4" or 6" lift, I would sell the new rubber (while its new) to buy bigger.

 

[brucebruce45]

285/75s are small. Leave it stock

 

[Warrior14]

Cant post pics just yet. Been workin. I should have pics tomorrow. But im thinking about the keys and spacers. What brands should i be looking for? And is this something i should tackle myself? Or should i take it to a shop?

Thanks again for replying!

 

[samtman18]

i would buy off ebay, thats what i am gonna do(I buy everything off ebay). about 160 for keys, spacers, bolts and shock brackets. easy job to do with the right tools

 

[WildBill]

ebay keys are fine. spacers or longer shocks are a plus. Its easy to do yourself. get the right tool to compress the keys. Everyone uses a 7 ton puller borrowed from an autoparts store. I bought the proper tool just to be safe.

 

[Warrior14]

I attached a picture. I dont know if it worked or not. but i tried

 

[polobuds]

if you wanna go big, do as brucebruce did. If you want a mild lift, go keys and spacers. No need to drop the cash on a lift unless you go big.

Yours looks fine the way it is. For comparison, here's mine with 33s, keys, 1" spacers. I didnt want to go high with small tires, so i kept it mild.