Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it!

Chuggernaut · 09-10-2006, 08:12 AM

Sticky by request, just because I'm a good guy

But I'm throwing a slight twist in there... Let us know how you use your rig too. I know some setups mainly see street duty while others see sand, mud, trails, etc. on a regular basis. Since this thread is to help give ideas, I figured it'd be good to know what application the setup is intended for also.

So post 'em up, guys!

2wdbeast · 09-10-2006, 09:43 AM

Whats up guys? i drive a 98 silverado 2wd with a 4" rancho suspension lift,rear add-a-leafs 33-12.50-15 BFG mud terrains, 15X8 black rock crawler rims, thrush glasspack mufflers w/turndowns, a grillguard and 2-130 watt explorer procomp lights in the front. i use this truck as a daily driver but the lift is for offroading, not just for looks. i try to do alot of trail riding with some mud holes and occasionally i have a day of extreme mudding. its hard to do any rock crawling due to the fact that gears are stock and i have no posi, plus its 2wd. i love to explore new places and make my own trails, usually to find some place to hang out. right now im savin up to get the fabtech 7.5" lift and put some 35-12.50-15 procomp at's on it, but im haveing trouble deciding what gears to get. hope everyone else out there uses their 2wd like a 4.

metalhead · 09-10-2006, 10:09 AM

I put the Rancho 4/2 lift on my truck 2 years ago, along with 32x11.50 BFG's. I still use the same 15 x 10 hurricanes that it had to begin with. I sometimes get offroad with it, but the biggest reason was because I was tired of how low the stock 2wd stance was. Starting off, the truck had 2" drop shackles in the rear and was rolling on 295/50 BFG's. After the lift, going from the low profile tires to where its at now, the total lift at the end was 7" front and 4" rear. I put the stock rear shackles back on, getting rid of the drop shackles it used to have. A year ago, I geared the it down from the stock 3.42's to 4.11's. BIG DIFFERENCE. Alot more snap now, and it also gets 2mpg better gas mileage than before the geardown, putting it back around what it was before I started the lift. I can't figure how to upload an image here, I was going to put a before & after up to show the difference, send an email if you'd like to see.

metalhead · 09-11-2006, 04:58 PM

All right here we go, a big thanks Lorado to for showing me how to put up pictures. I did this lift all in my garage. I tell you what, I don't want to do that again, those coil springs and trying to line up the subframe (using only a jack & a hammer on my back) were a b&%$#! The before pics were right before I rolled it into my garage, and the 1st after picture was right after I brought it home from getting 32x11.50's. I know this thing aint no 4x4, but you gotta admit it looks alot better now than before. I would like to have a locker or a posi one day. If any of you are selling one, let me know

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lorado · 09-12-2006, 09:55 PM

Year :02
Make :chevy
Model :silverado 1500
gear size (if not stock)
Tire Size :285/75-16 BFG A/T KO'S
Wheel Size (backspacing also) :oem 16s chrome dipped
Lift kit size and Brand (if not stock) :3" rough country spindle
spacers :none
Lift Blocks :1.5"
Add-A-Leafs :none
Body Lift :none
Aftermarket Bumpers :no
Fender Height Measurements : fl-37,fr-37 1/2,rl-38 1/4,rl-38 1/4
Any fender or body trimming needed? (If so where?) yes. inner left fender(i can live with it).

after......... Most of my driving is, to and from work. i do use it on my camping trips and when i go shooting. i probably didnt need to lift it, as i dont seek out the worst terrain. other than that, the stock stance sucks and i think its cool with spindle lift and a little bigger tire

TampaCCSB · 09-26-2006, 01:13 PM

Year: 2006
Make: Chevy
Model: Silverado 1500 LT
Gear size: 4.10
Tire Size: 325/60/18 (33)
Wheel Size: 18x10 w/ 4.5" backspacing
Lift kit size and Brand: 7" Fabtech Crossmember system
Spacers: None
Lift Blocks: 5"
Add-A-Leafs: None
Body Lift: None
Aftermarket Bumpers: None
Fender Height Measurements: 42" Front, 41.5" Rear
Any fender or body trimming needed?: Just trimmed the plastic valence under the front bumper.

I use it to intimidate little ricer cars and run over an occasional object. Good for parties.

02slvrdo86 · 10-01-2006, 08:49 AM

Year: 02
Make: Chevy
Model: Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 single cab 5 speed
Gear size: stock
Tire Size: 285/75/16
Wheel Size: 16x8 4 1/2 backspacing, -28mm offset
Lift kit size and Brand: RC 3" spindle lift
Spacers: 2 1/2 inch daystars
Lift Blocks: none
Add-A-Leafs: None
Body Lift: 3 inch.
Aftermarket Bumpers: None
Fender Height Measurements: 42 inches front, 39 inches back
Any fender or body trimming needed?: a lil bit on the bumper valance b4 spindle lift

BigBlue2wd · 10-20-2006, 12:14 PM

Hey whats up guys? Just recently joined. I have an 03 Silverado Ext. Cab w/ a 12" total Lift on it. It uses a 7" Fabtech drop down kit and a 3" Performance Acc. Body Lift and a 2" Front Coil Spacer (Dont recomend that part..stiff ride) It used to ride on 37x12.50x17 Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs with 17x8 Polished American Racing Mojave's. This was an amazing set-up of tire and rubber. I offroaded the hell out of this truck even with the body on it and it got places i never dreamed it would. Ive recently changed the wheels and tires to 37x13.50x20 Toyo Open Country M/Ts with 20x9 KMC XD Series Black Hoss.

TampaCCSB · 10-20-2006, 12:57 PM

Nice truck dude! Whole lotta tire on a 2wd.

BigBlue2wd · 10-20-2006, 05:04 PM

Thanks a lot man..your truck looks super clean. sometimes i wish i had just left mine with the 7 inch Fabtech..haha. I love my new wheels and tires though, its crazy how many looks and compliments ive gotten. I was originally worried about the black wheels with my blue truck, but im very happy with the outcome. You going to do anything else to your truck?

TampaCCSB · 10-20-2006, 07:41 PM

Thanks dude. Your rig looks California style for sure now... I lived out there a couple years ago.

As far as mine goes... I've been thinking of lifting it more but I think I will save that for the next truck I get which will be 4wd and probably diesel. How does yours do with those 37's?

kutter79 · 10-22-2006, 03:49 PM

hey big blue, truck looks sweet. what did you do to your tail lights they look blacked out. got a better pic. thanks

Cougar Rugby · 10-22-2006, 05:46 PM

Year: 2005
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Silverado 1500 4.8L
Gear size: Yukon 3.90
Tire Size: 265/70/17
Wheel Size: OEM 17" wheels and .5" wheel spacers in the front
Lift kit size and Brand: CST 4" spindle lift
Spacers: None.
Lift Blocks: 1.5 Fabtech lift blocks in the back
Add-A-Leafs: None
Body Lift: None.
Aftermarket Bumpers: None
Fender Height Measurements: I'm too lazy to check.
Any fender or body trimming needed?: None.

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I mainly use this on roads, but its nice to have the extra clearance when I go to the beach, the deer lease, or when it floods.

BigBlue2wd · 10-23-2006, 12:23 PM

yeah man, my next truck for sure 4x4 duramax with a super clean lift on it. I have no problem believe it or not clearing those tires, no rubbing at ALL. pretty lucky i guess. lol

BigBlue2wd · 10-23-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kutter79

hey big blue, truck looks sweet. what did you do to your tail lights they look blacked out. got a better pic. thanks

Hey man, whats up Its Elliott, thanks for the compliment, yeah i got them painted actually, we do it though the company i work for. We paint them with an automotive paint and then spray a clear over them. Can come in various shades from dark to light. Ill post a rear picture maybe tomorrow.

BigBlue2wd · 10-23-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kutter79

hey big blue, truck looks sweet. what did you do to your tail lights they look blacked out. got a better pic. thanks

TampaCCSB · 10-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Get that roll pan welded in Bro! Lights look good.. Bilsteins? How do you like them?

BigBlue2wd · 10-23-2006, 04:32 PM

haha yeah i know man, that on my list of things to do..get the mother welded in. I have a good body guy thats going to do it for me, just takes money..lol In regards to the bilsteins, i swear by those babies. Smoothed my ride out soo much from just those stock fabtech crap.

chevy_man2_u · 10-23-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by metalhead

All right here we go, a big thanks Lorado to for showing me how to put up pictures. I did this lift all in my garage. I tell you what, I don't want to do that again, those coil springs and trying to line up the subframe (using only a jack & a hammer on my back) were a b&%$#! The before pics were right before I rolled it into my garage, and the 1st after picture was right after I brought it home from getting 32x11.50's. I know this thing aint no 4x4, but you gotta admit it looks alot better now than before. I would like to have a locker or a posi one day. If any of you are selling one, let me know

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Good lookin truck. What backspacing are you running on your wheels and what did the rancho lift consist of? I'm looking at the AIM 4" spindle only lift for my 95 ext. cab. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

TampaCCSB · 10-24-2006, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlue2wd

haha yeah i know man, that on my list of things to do..get the mother welded in. I have a good body guy thats going to do it for me, just takes money..lol In regards to the bilsteins, i swear by those babies. Smoothed my ride out soo much from just those stock fabtech crap.

I was afraid you were going to say that.... now I need to cough of the cash for some Bilsteins.

09-10-2006, 08:12 AM	#1
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09-10-2006, 09:43 AM	#2
2wdbeast Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 54577 Pics: My Gallery Location: Texas Posts: 3	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Whats up guys? i drive a 98 silverado 2wd with a 4" rancho suspension lift,rear add-a-leafs 33-12.50-15 BFG mud terrains, 15X8 black rock crawler rims, thrush glasspack mufflers w/turndowns, a grillguard and 2-130 watt explorer procomp lights in the front. i use this truck as a daily driver but the lift is for offroading, not just for looks. i try to do alot of trail riding with some mud holes and occasionally i have a day of extreme mudding. its hard to do any rock crawling due to the fact that gears are stock and i have no posi, plus its 2wd. i love to explore new places and make my own trails, usually to find some place to hang out. right now im savin up to get the fabtech 7.5" lift and put some 35-12.50-15 procomp at's on it, but im haveing trouble deciding what gears to get. hope everyone else out there uses their 2wd like a 4. Last edited by 2wdbeast : 09-10-2006 at 10:02 AM.

09-10-2006, 10:09 AM	#3
metalhead Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2005 Member ID: 25947 Pics: My Gallery Location: Round Rock, TX Age: 28 Posts: 121	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! I put the Rancho 4/2 lift on my truck 2 years ago, along with 32x11.50 BFG's. I still use the same 15 x 10 hurricanes that it had to begin with. I sometimes get offroad with it, but the biggest reason was because I was tired of how low the stock 2wd stance was. Starting off, the truck had 2" drop shackles in the rear and was rolling on 295/50 BFG's. After the lift, going from the low profile tires to where its at now, the total lift at the end was 7" front and 4" rear. I put the stock rear shackles back on, getting rid of the drop shackles it used to have. A year ago, I geared the it down from the stock 3.42's to 4.11's. BIG DIFFERENCE. Alot more snap now, and it also gets 2mpg better gas mileage than before the geardown, putting it back around what it was before I started the lift. I can't figure how to upload an image here, I was going to put a before & after up to show the difference, send an email if you'd like to see. 97 chevy C1500 350 2wd, lifted 6" front, 4" rear, 4.11's, 15 x 10 hurricanes with 32 x 11.50 BFG all terrain, 5-chamber flo-master dumped in front of the axle. 04 Yukon XL SLT, everything except 4x4 and DVD.

09-11-2006, 04:58 PM	#4
metalhead Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2005 Member ID: 25947 Pics: My Gallery Location: Round Rock, TX Age: 28 Posts: 121	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! All right here we go, a big thanks Lorado to for showing me how to put up pictures. I did this lift all in my garage. I tell you what, I don't want to do that again, those coil springs and trying to line up the subframe (using only a jack & a hammer on my back) were a b&%$#! The before pics were right before I rolled it into my garage, and the 1st after picture was right after I brought it home from getting 32x11.50's. I know this thing aint no 4x4, but you gotta admit it looks alot better now than before. I would like to have a locker or a posi one day. If any of you are selling one, let me know [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] 97 chevy C1500 350 2wd, lifted 6" front, 4" rear, 4.11's, 15 x 10 hurricanes with 32 x 11.50 BFG all terrain, 5-chamber flo-master dumped in front of the axle. 04 Yukon XL SLT, everything except 4x4 and DVD. Last edited by metalhead : 09-11-2006 at 05:14 PM.

09-12-2006, 09:55 PM	#5
lorado bigjohn Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Member ID: 39594 Pics: My Gallery Location: ca. Age: 32 Posts: 314	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Year :02 Make :chevy Model :silverado 1500 gear size (if not stock) Tire Size :285/75-16 BFG A/T KO'S Wheel Size (backspacing also) :oem 16s chrome dipped Lift kit size and Brand (if not stock) :3" rough country spindle spacers :none Lift Blocks :1.5" Add-A-Leafs :none Body Lift :none Aftermarket Bumpers :no Fender Height Measurements : fl-37,fr-37 1/2,rl-38 1/4,rl-38 1/4 Any fender or body trimming needed? (If so where?) yes. inner left fender(i can live with it). after......... Most of my driving is, to and from work. i do use it on my camping trips and when i go shooting. i probably didnt need to lift it, as i dont seek out the worst terrain. other than that, the stock stance sucks and i think its cool with spindle lift and a little bigger tire .....SOLD Last edited by lorado : 08-24-2007 at 09:48 PM.


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09-26-2006, 01:13 PM	#6
TampaCCSB Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 55568 Pics: My Gallery Location: Tampa, FL Age: 28 Posts: 160	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Year: 2006 Make: Chevy Model: Silverado 1500 LT Gear size: 4.10 Tire Size: 325/60/18 (33) Wheel Size: 18x10 w/ 4.5" backspacing Lift kit size and Brand: 7" Fabtech Crossmember system Spacers: None Lift Blocks: 5" Add-A-Leafs: None Body Lift: None Aftermarket Bumpers: None Fender Height Measurements: 42" Front, 41.5" Rear Any fender or body trimming needed?: Just trimmed the plastic valence under the front bumper. I use it to intimidate little ricer cars and run over an occasional object. Good for parties. Last edited by TampaCCSB : 10-09-2006 at 05:57 PM.

10-01-2006, 08:49 AM	#7
02slvrdo86 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Member ID: 49758 Pics: My Gallery Location: Ocala FL Age: 22 Posts: 20	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Year: 02 Make: Chevy Model: Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 single cab 5 speed Gear size: stock Tire Size: 285/75/16 Wheel Size: 16x8 4 1/2 backspacing, -28mm offset Lift kit size and Brand: RC 3" spindle lift Spacers: 2 1/2 inch daystars Lift Blocks: none Add-A-Leafs: None Body Lift: 3 inch. Aftermarket Bumpers: None Fender Height Measurements: 42 inches front, 39 inches back Any fender or body trimming needed?: a lil bit on the bumper valance b4 spindle lift

10-20-2006, 12:14 PM	#8
BigBlue2wd LS2TBSS Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 56984 Pics: My Gallery Location: Orange, California Posts: 18	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Hey whats up guys? Just recently joined. I have an 03 Silverado Ext. Cab w/ a 12" total Lift on it. It uses a 7" Fabtech drop down kit and a 3" Performance Acc. Body Lift and a 2" Front Coil Spacer (Dont recomend that part..stiff ride) It used to ride on 37x12.50x17 Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs with 17x8 Polished American Racing Mojave's. This was an amazing set-up of tire and rubber. I offroaded the hell out of this truck even with the body on it and it got places i never dreamed it would. Ive recently changed the wheels and tires to 37x13.50x20 Toyo Open Country M/Ts with 20x9 KMC XD Series Black Hoss. BigBlue2wd 12 inch Lift,37" Toyo MTs,20" Black Hoss Last edited by BigBlue2wd : 10-20-2006 at 12:33 PM.

10-20-2006, 12:57 PM	#9
TampaCCSB Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 55568 Pics: My Gallery Location: Tampa, FL Age: 28 Posts: 160	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Nice truck dude! Whole lotta tire on a 2wd. 2006 Silverado 1500LT CrewCab 5.3L Outlaw intake, Magnaflow Catback, 4.10 gears, Street tune by Anti-Venom Fabtech 7" Crossmember lift, M/T Classic 18x10's, Nitto TG 325/60/18 (33X12.50)

10-20-2006, 05:04 PM	#10
BigBlue2wd LS2TBSS Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 56984 Pics: My Gallery Location: Orange, California Posts: 18	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Thanks a lot man..your truck looks super clean. sometimes i wish i had just left mine with the 7 inch Fabtech..haha. I love my new wheels and tires though, its crazy how many looks and compliments ive gotten. I was originally worried about the black wheels with my blue truck, but im very happy with the outcome. You going to do anything else to your truck? BigBlue2wd 12 inch Lift,37" Toyo MTs,20" Black Hoss

10-20-2006, 07:41 PM	#11
TampaCCSB Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 55568 Pics: My Gallery Location: Tampa, FL Age: 28 Posts: 160	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Thanks dude. Your rig looks California style for sure now... I lived out there a couple years ago. As far as mine goes... I've been thinking of lifting it more but I think I will save that for the next truck I get which will be 4wd and probably diesel. How does yours do with those 37's? 2006 Silverado 1500LT CrewCab 5.3L Outlaw intake, Magnaflow Catback, 4.10 gears, Street tune by Anti-Venom Fabtech 7" Crossmember lift, M/T Classic 18x10's, Nitto TG 325/60/18 (33X12.50)

10-22-2006, 03:49 PM	#12
kutter79 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 54827 Pics: My Gallery Location: st.charles MO Posts: 9	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! hey big blue, truck looks sweet. what did you do to your tail lights they look blacked out. got a better pic. thanks

10-22-2006, 05:46 PM	#13
Cougar Rugby Boobies and Pie Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2004 Member ID: 16774 Pics: My Gallery Location: Houston Posts: 336	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Year: 2005 Make: Chevrolet Model: Silverado 1500 4.8L Gear size: Yukon 3.90 Tire Size: 265/70/17 Wheel Size: OEM 17" wheels and .5" wheel spacers in the front Lift kit size and Brand: CST 4" spindle lift Spacers: None. Lift Blocks: 1.5 Fabtech lift blocks in the back Add-A-Leafs: None Body Lift: None. Aftermarket Bumpers: None Fender Height Measurements: I'm too lazy to check. Any fender or body trimming needed?: None. -edit- I mainly use this on roads, but its nice to have the extra clearance when I go to the beach, the deer lease, or when it floods. CarDomain Last edited by Cougar Rugby : 10-22-2006 at 05:49 PM.

10-23-2006, 12:23 PM	#14
BigBlue2wd LS2TBSS Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 56984 Pics: My Gallery Location: Orange, California Posts: 18	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! yeah man, my next truck for sure 4x4 duramax with a super clean lift on it. I have no problem believe it or not clearing those tires, no rubbing at ALL. pretty lucky i guess. lol BigBlue2wd 12 inch Lift,37" Toyo MTs,20" Black Hoss

10-23-2006, 03:26 PM	#17
TampaCCSB Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2006 Member ID: 55568 Pics: My Gallery Location: Tampa, FL Age: 28 Posts: 160	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! Get that roll pan welded in Bro! Lights look good.. Bilsteins? How do you like them? 2006 Silverado 1500LT CrewCab 5.3L Outlaw intake, Magnaflow Catback, 4.10 gears, Street tune by Anti-Venom Fabtech 7" Crossmember lift, M/T Classic 18x10's, Nitto TG 325/60/18 (33X12.50)

10-23-2006, 04:32 PM	#18
BigBlue2wd LS2TBSS Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Member ID: 56984 Pics: My Gallery Location: Orange, California Posts: 18	Re: Post your LIFTED 2WD setup & how you use it! haha yeah i know man, that on my list of things to do..get the mother welded in. I have a good body guy thats going to do it for me, just takes money..lol In regards to the bilsteins, i swear by those babies. Smoothed my ride out soo much from just those stock fabtech crap. BigBlue2wd 12 inch Lift,37" Toyo MTs,20" Black Hoss

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