yes i know there there is a bunch of threads about lifting. but i read a lot of different opinions about it. i wouldn't mind a 3" lift. from what i have read is to do a 3" lift its mostly a leveling kit. which is fine. BUT i dont want issues down the road.
have read that a 3 inch lift with getting 2500 5" blocks in the back to replace the stock 3"1500 blocks will work, instead of getting the leveling kit with the blocks (2") to add to the 3" existing. but i worry about the axle moving back and to the left issue i have been reading.
i would like a nice set of 32" tires on the truck. good for street and snow and some play.
the CFO(wife) has allowed me about $500 for a lift.
still need to be a good weekend/daily(during winter) driver

 

2500 front springs will realistically get you about 2.5 inches. More than enough to clear 32 inch tires. It will also put your truck pretty close to level, depending on the condition of your rear springs. You may like the look, and just do nothing to the rear..... The front axle won't move over very far at all, and probably won't even be noticeable.

Or.... you could do front springs, be they the 2500 springs (cheaper) or, some 'real' lift springs from the manufacturer of your choice, (better ride quality) and an add-a-leaf for the rear. 2500 blocks won't work, as they are wider than the 1500 blocks. I am NOT a fan of stacking blocks. Ever. Don't care what anyone says, or how many people 'get away with it'. From everything I have ever learned about off-roading, stacking blocks was NEVER recommended. Not sure why/how lift companies do it/get away with it.

Another alternative for the rear would be.... replace the springs entirely, with new "lift" springs. Keep in mind, you will probably get more than the advertised lift, as you would be replacing your old springs.... that were notorious for sagging in any event. This would be the best option, and probably still keep you within your budget.

 

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/339103.html
been eyeballing this.

 

i have just seen SOOOO many options and i want to do this right.

 

That seems like a lot of money for what you are getting. (doesn't include shocks for the 375 dollar pricetag.)

Also, with only three inches of lift, don't really need the controls arms, or the trackbar bracket.......

 

If you gonna spend that much money then at least get something with actual coil springs. You can get spacers for under 100 bucks.

 

Buy lift springs, an adjustable track bar, appropriate control arms and 3" AAL's and youll be good to go. That would be doing it "right".

 

For 3", don't think control arms are necessary. Beyond that... yeah.

 

Yep +1 on this info.

 

ok cool, so that kit as good as it may seem its over priced. so a good 3" spacer and either an add a leaf or 5" block with will be sufficient?
i will be doing shocks anyways.
with the 3" any other mods need to be done?