Hey guys, a few months ago we had a new addition to the family; a 2011 silverado 1500 ccbs z71. It's been an amazing truck so far, but stock just isn't cutting it anymore and I have begun my search for a leveling kit/smaller lift kit for it. I am looking to fit 33's (305/55/20 maybe), want a high quality kit, but don't want to break the bank doing it either. This truck is a dd but it sees offroad quite a bit and was thinking about upgrading shocks while I was at it.

I spoke with Kris from Top Gun Customz and he recommended a 2" Bilstein kit that came with 5100 shocks. He said that the front shocks have a spring seat setting that can be adjusted, which sounds good, but has anyone heard of this kit? On my 96 I have 4600's and love them, so I thought this might be a good place to start.

I have been looking at a few other companies such as procomp, rough country, and ready lift, but also wanted to know your guys' thoughts on all of them before I make a purchase. My friends have all recommended cognito, but it seems comparable in price to some lift kits that are out there. I am also open to a 3-4" lift kit, I just want to stay away from getting too big. Any suggestions?

 

I just saw an ad from ReadyLift for their 4"/3" NNBS kits. Full bolt in, no cutting or welding. I think it was about $1400.

 

On the newer trucks just go with who you want really..Almost all the suspension companys sell spacers for them

 

top gun customz has a nice 2.5" kit.

 

The Ready lift is junk. It pushes everything without moving anything. There are guys buying the a 4in Rancho in the 1400 range and its closer to a 5 in kit. For 995, you can go with a RCX 5 and do alot better than the RL.

Back to the original question, most common are the 2 in kits like RC and pretty hard to beat for around $70 just dont forget the alignment afterward.

 

Thanks guys. I don't need anything too big. I'll be able to order something in the next couple weeks so if you have any more suggestions before then I'm all ears.

 

I would do a 2" myself but thats just me I'm a cheap ba$tard! I've put a couple of the spacer types on on the NNBS and everyone has been satisified with them. Just my 2 cents

 

I got the Top Gun 2.5 kit, nice, its top and bottom spacers = no cutting studs. If you want bigger go a full lift.

The bilstiens is a nice option if you want spend more $$$ and if you want to go bigger later they are a nice compliment to some of the lifts