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pat321 · 07-10-2011, 12:32 PM

Hey guys I just bought a 2006 Chevy 2 wheel drive pick up; its a crew cab with the 5.3 ltr. engine and only 28000 miles. It is a great truck and my wife and I both really like it but it sits a little to low (245/70/17). what is the best way to get it up a little without killing the ride?

Sillyoldman · 07-10-2011, 12:36 PM

I don't have an answer for you on that. I'll move this to "suspension" for you. Welcome to the board.

pat321 · 07-10-2011, 12:42 PM

Thanks!

6772owner · 07-10-2011, 01:56 PM

On the 06' you can purchase a front end levelling kit that consists of new torsion bar keys and longer front shocks (2" +/-), you can also use a lift block in the rear if you want to retain the factory rake at the lifted height. The other option is a complete susension lift kit (available in 4", 6" and up) or a body lift kit (usually 2" or 3") I personally dont care for the looks of the body lift on these trucks. You see a lot more of the frame and if it has a hitch this creates a gap between the hitch/bumper or bumper and bed. Just my .02

pat321 · 07-10-2011, 06:31 PM

Can I run a larger tire with the modest lift that you refere to?

6772owner · 07-10-2011, 06:57 PM

Yes, you should be able to run a 285 or 295 (roughly a 32") on the factory wheels, you would have to careful with back space/offset on aftermarket wheels (may have to trim the front air dam)
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*Shane* · 07-11-2011, 01:57 PM

2wd has torsion bars?

6772owner · 07-11-2011, 02:04 PM

WOW Shane, I didnt even notice the 2wd, I was thinking 4wd in my head, I guess I didnt read that correctly on my phone before I posted. I still think that Fabtech should have some lift components for the 2wd. I would bet there are also spacers/leveling kits for the 2wd's anyway.

Great catch Shane and I apologize to the OP for this!!

EDIT: It appears that 04-06' could have torsion bar or coil, so pat321, you will have to check and see what the truck has. Fabtech does offer lifts for both versions of the truck though.

They have a 3" spindle lift for the coil trucks and Im sure someone has levelling keys for the torsion bar trucks.

Here's the link for the Fabtech stuff.

http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pr...uct_list&c=343

55belairtim · 07-11-2011, 09:16 PM

there are 2wds with torsion bars ext cabs with 5.5 ft beds have them as well as the vho's (ss 2wd)
looks like coil spacers for you since its most likely got coils in it.

6772owner · 07-11-2011, 09:27 PM

I would rather see the use of the lift spindles if it is a coil spring truck, then there is no shock or geometry change. Just my opinion, thanks for the info as well! I didn't realize some 2wds had torsion bars too (well I knew Avalanches and HD trucks did, not 1/2 tons)
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**71swb4x4** · 07-11-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 55belairtim

there are 2wds with torsion bars ext cabs with 5.5 ft beds have them as well as the vho's (ss 2wd)
looks like coil spacers for you since its most likely got coils in it.

His sounds like a 1/2 ton and he did say CC, so it would have the 5.5' bed. I didn't know that extended cabs came with the 5.5' bed, is that true?

07-10-2011, 12:32 PM	#1
pat321 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3	2006 Stance Hey guys I just bought a 2006 Chevy 2 wheel drive pick up; its a crew cab with the 5.3 ltr. engine and only 28000 miles. It is a great truck and my wife and I both really like it but it sits a little to low (245/70/17). what is the best way to get it up a little without killing the ride?

07-10-2011, 12:36 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 2006 Stance I don't have an answer for you on that. I'll move this to "suspension" for you. Welcome to the board. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-10-2011, 12:42 PM	#3
pat321 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3	Re: 2006 Stance Thanks!

07-10-2011, 01:56 PM	#4
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: 2006 Stance On the 06' you can purchase a front end levelling kit that consists of new torsion bar keys and longer front shocks (2" +/-), you can also use a lift block in the rear if you want to retain the factory rake at the lifted height. The other option is a complete susension lift kit (available in 4", 6" and up) or a body lift kit (usually 2" or 3") I personally dont care for the looks of the body lift on these trucks. You see a lot more of the frame and if it has a hitch this creates a gap between the hitch/bumper or bumper and bed. Just my .02 __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 07-10-2011 at 01:57 PM. Reason: text

07-10-2011, 06:31 PM	#5
pat321 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3	Re: 2006 Stance Can I run a larger tire with the modest lift that you refere to?

07-10-2011, 06:57 PM	#6
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: 2006 Stance Yes, you should be able to run a 285 or 295 (roughly a 32") on the factory wheels, you would have to careful with back space/offset on aftermarket wheels (may have to trim the front air dam) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

07-11-2011, 01:57 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 2006 Stance 2wd has torsion bars?

07-11-2011, 02:04 PM	#8
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: 2006 Stance WOW Shane, I didnt even notice the 2wd, I was thinking 4wd in my head, I guess I didnt read that correctly on my phone before I posted. I still think that Fabtech should have some lift components for the 2wd. I would bet there are also spacers/leveling kits for the 2wd's anyway. Great catch Shane and I apologize to the OP for this!! EDIT: It appears that 04-06' could have torsion bar or coil, so pat321, you will have to check and see what the truck has. Fabtech does offer lifts for both versions of the truck though. They have a 3" spindle lift for the coil trucks and Im sure someone has levelling keys for the torsion bar trucks. Here's the link for the Fabtech stuff. http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pr...uct_list&c=343 __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 07-11-2011 at 02:16 PM. Reason: text

07-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#9
55belairtim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 56	Re: 2006 Stance there are 2wds with torsion bars ext cabs with 5.5 ft beds have them as well as the vho's (ss 2wd) looks like coil spacers for you since its most likely got coils in it.

07-11-2011, 09:27 PM	#10
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: 2006 Stance I would rather see the use of the lift spindles if it is a coil spring truck, then there is no shock or geometry change. Just my opinion, thanks for the info as well! I didn't realize some 2wds had torsion bars too (well I knew Avalanches and HD trucks did, not 1/2 tons) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644



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