ZMagic97
Explorer
Before we get too far, I know lifting a 2WD truck to some people is stupid, sacrilegious, etc. I am not lifting my truck to try to be a 4x4 or expect 4x4 performance out of it. I have a Rubicon for that.
With that out of the way, I have a 2005 Silverado that is my daily driver. White, single cab, short bed, work truck model with a Leer camper shell added on with a Bedrug kit. 4.3L V6 with a 4L60E. Also, it seems like it was reverse leveled by lowering the rear.
Being that I have owned this truck for 3 years, love it very much, and it has no issues, I recently bought the center console from a Tahoe to make it a split seat and have a carpet kit on the way too.
Because of this cozy little set-up, I want to take it down more dirt roads for weekend camping trips around the area, fishing trips, etc. In order to get a little more ground clearance (I have drug the rear bumper a couple times in soft dirt) and traction I am thinking of doing a 3" lift from Rough Country, maybe adding a locker, and replacing my General Grabber HTS to an all terrain tire and going from the factory 17" rim to a 16".
So...what are your thoughts? Is this a total waste of time? Will this set-up be worthless? Or will a little lift and A/T tires (I'm not sure on a locker yet) be a great way to make my daily driver a little more rugged and useful?
All input is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
With that out of the way, I have a 2005 Silverado that is my daily driver. White, single cab, short bed, work truck model with a Leer camper shell added on with a Bedrug kit. 4.3L V6 with a 4L60E. Also, it seems like it was reverse leveled by lowering the rear.
Being that I have owned this truck for 3 years, love it very much, and it has no issues, I recently bought the center console from a Tahoe to make it a split seat and have a carpet kit on the way too.
Because of this cozy little set-up, I want to take it down more dirt roads for weekend camping trips around the area, fishing trips, etc. In order to get a little more ground clearance (I have drug the rear bumper a couple times in soft dirt) and traction I am thinking of doing a 3" lift from Rough Country, maybe adding a locker, and replacing my General Grabber HTS to an all terrain tire and going from the factory 17" rim to a 16".
So...what are your thoughts? Is this a total waste of time? Will this set-up be worthless? Or will a little lift and A/T tires (I'm not sure on a locker yet) be a great way to make my daily driver a little more rugged and useful?
All input is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!