Actually, the stock pitman arm is fine for a 4" lift. 6" and up is when you need a drop.

 

I'm thinking I need a 4" lift...I don't think it'll look to big on a truck this long

 

Really? Hmmm... Interesting. I was always told 4" need a drop pitman.

Since I've never seen that setup in real life in person, I would have to see the drag link and track bar angles to be sure. They need to be parallel to avoid bump steer.

 

Yeah, CC Long beds are definitely battleships LOL!!

4" wont stand out much on that long of a wheelbase. Anything less will probably just look stock.

 

CT troopers might take out a tape? Not sure whats legal, but they are harsh!

My 2in procomps have settled in to a "strong inch" over stock height (5.4l) after 2 winters...rides awesome still, but could use another bilstien per side like bbender's setup!

with a heavier motor, or looking for the clearance, the 4-6 oversized springs may be well worth considering...

 

Ill be fine in that regard, i have tons of friends on 6, 8" + lifts driving around no problems

 

i think it's a grey area. my 4" Pro Comp kit came with the drop pitman arm and track bar drop bracket. need? maybe not. but like you say keeping those angles flat will definitely help with steering geometry.

 

The worst thing with the 4" lift is the price tag...thats why im wondering if its worth it. although i do agree, if i just put new x codes and keep the leveling kit, itll probably just look "stock"

never had a problem on my old truck running 35s on just a leveling kit, but i think the diesel will make even the new springs sag more and not look quite right

 

what are they running nowadays? when i did mine it included front springs, rear add-a-leafs and 1" aluminum blocks, all u-bolts, drop pitman arm, drop track bar bracket and hardware, extended front bump stops, and four ES9000 nitrogen shocks, all for just over $700 shipped.

 

A kit with those exact components is around $950. And then id need to add $50 for drop carrier bearing kit, and i refuse to run stacked blocks, and for 5" blocks i would buy OUO blocks (u bolt actually goes through the block, cant spit it out) for $250.

Pretty much biggest reason im just thinking stay with a nice leveled stance, cheap, easy, and dont have to do anything besides springs and adjustable track bar

 

hard to tell yourself thats the right thing to do isn't ? i am in the same boat.. want to put 6" under mine with 35's on 20's but unfortunately i don't have $4500 of disposable income sitting around. i can say i do enjoy being able to pull in the garage.... well kind of anyways:

 

hahaha, thats awesome. and yeah, still should look pretty good leveled out though

 

you might be surprised what a wider wheel would do for the look too... my dad had 285's under his 1/2 ton leveled '04 chevy on stock rims, and the tires in my sig are 285's on 10" wide wheels, and i'd never guess they're the same size tire.

 

chevys are just silly...you need like a 6" lift to clear 35s lol. my buddy had an 2000 chevy 1500 (just traded for an 06 6.0 actually) with 6" lift, 3" body lift and 35s and my old truck was still the same height with a leveling kit and 35s LOL





all that was on there was F350 blocks (f250) and a 2" leveling kit...35x12.5x17 haha