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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: BIG JOHNSON on December 27, 2013, 05:31:25 AM
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2002 Silverado ext cab longbed 2wd. Time for new tires and I want to stuff a little bigger tires under it. Trying to decide between coil spacers new coils or spindles. I have a separate complete set of control arms upper/lower with stock spindles since the ones on the truck got boogered up in the accident a few years ago. Anyone have experience with a small lift in the front?
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I would go with the spindle lift. It keeps the stock ride, doesn't mess up the upper ball joint and the alignment stays within factory specs. I have done this to a lot of trucks. Just my two cents.
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Using the stock aluminum wheels 16x7 I think. I know using bigger tires on stock wheels might cause them to wear funky but I don't drive it unless taking the stand up to the lake less than a mile away or going to homo depot. They'll rot before they wear.
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I agree on the spindle lift it keeps all of the oem geometry in place.
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I would go with the spindle lift. It keeps the stock ride, doesn't mess up the upper ball joint and the alignment stays within factory specs. I have done this to a lot of trucks. Just my two cents.
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X2... Spindle on the truck you have looks really good and like Baker said, no geometry issues. I'll try and get a picture of my buddies and post it for you. He's got 17" Gordon's with 33s.
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I have the spindle lift done on my 06 Silverado the ride up front is a little stiffer bit I was able to put 33" bfg under it. The rear just gets new shocks not a bad kit and I like the extra little lift gives the truck a nice stance. If the rear is extremely stiff then the rear shocks were installed upside down it makes a difference.
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Thanks for the input, sounds like the spindle is the way to go.
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Bag it....
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