Fitting 35"s on a Silverado

[805RADO]

I don't own a Chevy but a former co-worker of mine has a newer model 2500 with 35s and 6" lift. Even with a 6" lift he still had to trim metal. His wheel offset could be a factor here though as his wheels are rather wide and definitely have a negative offset. I've heard budget lifts on the Chevys are more prone to rub also; apparently they reduce the track width and adversely affect suspension geometry.

ya I have the rough country 3.5" with the new knuckle. Then changed out the UCA for the Icon UCA with Delta joint. Wheels are 13mm offset, so the tires just barely are wider than the truck.

 

[JButtress]

Alright everyone, Finally did it! Here are the details.
3.5" lift
35" BFG KO2 12.5 wide
Replaced from bumper with Westin automotive Promod bumper
Norcal Cut the back of front wheel wells. (added about 1.5" of clearance and did it clean so it looks factory when plactic is put back on)
didn't regear as I have the tow package on my truck with 3.73 gears. Its pushing my luck but handing it fine. View attachment 104608

Mind if I ask what rack you have in the back?

 

[805RADO]

Mind if I ask what rack you have in the back?

Front runner slimline. Super solid.

 

[cashs_k5_garage]

Alright everyone, Finally did it! Here are the details.
3.5" lift
35" BFG KO2 12.5 wide
Replaced from bumper with Westin automotive Promod bumper
Norcal Cut the back of front wheel wells. (added about 1.5" of clearance and did it clean so it looks factory when plactic is put back on)
didn't regear as I have the tow package on my truck with 3.73 gears. Its pushing my luck but handing it fine. View attachment 104608

how do you like the kc lights on the cowl? Do you get any glare?

 

[joelbalderas]

ya I have the rough country 3.5" with the new knuckle. Then changed out the UCA for the Icon UCA with Delta joint. Wheels are 13mm offset, so the tires just barely are wider than the truck.

Why did you change out the Rough Country UCAs? I’m planning a similar lift for a 2011 Suburban. Want to keep it low and do 35s.

 

[Razorrc]

ya I have the rough country 3.5" with the new knuckle. Then changed out the UCA for the Icon UCA with Delta joint. Wheels are 13mm offset, so the tires just barely are wider than the truck.

Most people that have to trim are running -44 offset, but it seems if you keep the tires under the body they wont rub as bad. My 11 had +12 offset and they sat flush with the body.

 

[stone150]

Most people that have to trim are running -44 offset, but it seems if you keep the tires under the body they wont rub as bad. My 11 had +12 offset and they sat flush with the body.

What bumper are you running on your truck?

 

[Wile_Coyote]

Great looking truck.
That RC 3.5 is known to kill CV joints.
Did you install a Diff drop kit?

 

[805RADO]

Great looking truck.
That RC 3.5 is known to kill CV joints.
Did you install a Diff drop kit?

Ya I have a 1" dif drop and I no longer have the RC spacer in front. It is now a Icon 2.5 with about 3" of lift. little better on the CV angle.

 

[Razorrc]

What bumper are you running on your truck?

It's the Addictive Desert Designs lite bumper with top hoop. It gives alot of extra clearance.

 

[stone150]

It's the Addictive Desert Designs lite bumper with top hoop. It gives alot of extra clearance.

thanks!, not many great options for 16+ sierras out there.

 

[Razorrc]

thanks!, not many great options for 16+ sierras out there.

Definitely, that's why I chose the ADD lite bumper. I hate the big bulky bumpers like ranch hand. ADD does have a winch bumper but chose against it due to building a front receiver hitch so I can have a winch front or rear.

 

[xledpipex]

Dirt King Fabrication offers kits around $5500 with King 3.0's in the front and King 2.5's in the rear, that will clear 37", this does not include regearing or wheels and tires, nor installation costs. 2wd Long Travel 2015 Chevy Silverado

On another note I am running 33" tires 275/70/18 on stock suspension, removed air dam and trimmed front wheel well, slight rubbing on control arms at full turn, articulation seems pretty decent. I found it rather capable, took it off road outside of Moab.

 

[Wile_Coyote]

^^^ What is your wheel off-set. This does make a difference in how big your tires can be, relative to your lift.

 

[xledpipex]

^^^ What is your wheel off-set. This does make a difference in how big your tires can be, relative to your lift.

Stock rim size 8.5Jx18 ET24

 

[Red Stick]

Those long travel kits require glass fenders and bedsides also.

 

[xledpipex]

Those long travel kits require glass fenders and bedsides also.

Fiberwerx has just that for roughly $1500-2000, that kit is a serious build, not really an overland setup. I wanted to illustrate that excessively tall lift kits are not necessary to accommodate 35's,a carefully thought out setup can provide one with the clearance desired.

 

[Red Stick]

Fiberwerx has just that for roughly $1500-2000, that kit is a serious build, not really an overland setup. I wanted to illustrate that excessively tall lift kits are not necessary to accommodate 35's,a carefully thought out setup can provide one with the clearance desired.

I’m with you on not lifting to tall. I mistook your post implying you could stuff 37’s on a GM with 3 inches of lift alone.

Looks like the OP got it right with coil overs, UCA’s and a little diff drop to fit his 35’s. That’s the perfect setup for these trucks IMO.

For what it’s worth I’m running 18x9 -12 offset on 34x12’s with 2.25 of lift on a 2017 Sierra 1500.

 

[xledpipex]

I’m with you on not lifting to tall. I mistook your post implying you could stuff 37’s on a GM with 3 inches of lift alone.

Looks like the OP got it right with coil overs, UCA’s and a little diff drop to fit his 35’s. That’s the perfect setup for these trucks IMO.

For what it’s worth I’m running 18x9 -12 offset on 34x12’s with 2.25 of lift on a 2017 Sierra 1500.

I think I am pretty set on going with Fox shocks all around, 2.5 coilovers with external reservoirs, with new upper controls arms to correct the camber and diff drop kit, low profile bumpers, and maybe do 34's; and call it good there.

 

[805RADO]

Some Update information...
Changed my suspension to the Icon stage 5 (blew out my stock coilovers on mojave trail and broke my stock UCA)
This lowered me to a 3" lift from the 3.5" I was at. I need to now find smaller blocks for the rear as I have a decent rake in my stance now.
But I was still able to squeeze from 35x12.5 Falken Wildpeaks in there (with a little more wheel well liner trimming and a few zip ties. haha
Added a bit more light also...