2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71

[buellconvert]

The Zone kit definitely send like a well built and complete kit, even has bumper brackets to return everything to stock appearance...it's definitely a very involved process.

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[D45]

I wonder in theory how long if would really take for the Zone lift to install

Install sheet says 8 hours......seems very excessive

It take around 3 hours for the 2.5" suspension kit

 

[D45]

ZONC9158

Looks like 16 spacer pucks

https://www.rockridge4wd.com/i-24076892-zone-offroad-1-5-body-lift-kit-16-18-silverado-sierra-1500-c9158.html

 

[buellconvert]

I did a very similar body lift years ago, in my garage with normal hand tools, by my self and I did it after work one evening, I agree on the 8 hrs sounding a little excessive

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[D45]

Thanks

I am certain I could get both the suspension lift and body lift installed in 8 hours

Just appealing for the price and the amount of lift.......all while maintaining good cv axle angles and ball joint angles

I won't have to mess with new upper control arms, drop diff spacers or notching the crossmember.

Save money for new rear shocks and tires this way

 

[Grassland]

Do you need the extra 1.5" to fit the tires you want to run?

 

[D45]

Do you need the extra 1.5" to fit the tires you want to run?

Maybe yes.......a huge perk is running a small 2" front/3" rear kit with the 1.5" body lift

I want to keep good cv axle angles and ball joint angles

I won't have to mess with new upper control arms, drop diff spacers or notching the crossmember......something I'd have to do with a suspension kit over 3"

 

[buellconvert]

Once you start going that far with these trucks it's just opening up a can of worms and you're always chasing one thing after another...I completely agree with you on wanting to keep the suspension at 2"-2.5" max, same thing I've done with mine.

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[D45]

Once you start going that far with these trucks it's just opening up a can of worms and you're always chasing one thing after another...I completely agree with you on wanting to keep the suspension at 2"-2.5" max, same thing I've done with mine.

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What tire size are you running ?

 

[buellconvert]

What tire size are you running ?

285/75r17

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[D45]

285/75r17

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Roughly 33.80 x 11.20

I like that.......taller and wider than a traditional 33

 

[buellconvert]

I think they're about the perfect size on these trucks...but I am a little biased

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[D45]

Cap is on and looks good. The taller bulkhead gasket was too rigid and too tall. Left a decent gap. I removed it and will see how it does with just a single layer of flat gasket material

Definitely need more internal lighting

I added a stick on handle for the inside of the front sliding window

I will install the GM bed tie down hooks today

 

[D45]

Here's the gasket material

 

[buellconvert]

That's some very substantial looking material, I really like that!

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