The Stupid Lift Questions Thread

[PM18S4]

1999 K1500 Suburban, 5.7L, with GF T-bars and 4/1 Leaves.
Stupid questions:
1. If I swap from 4/1 (2200 lb) to 5/1 (2900 lb) leaves, what is the expected unladen lift as measured from the rear axle?
2. Can I level that much lift by cranking the GF (5826 Max Torque) T-Bar keys or would it be better to install GK (8615 Max Torque) T-Bars?

 

[Sean Buick 76]

1999 K1500 Suburban, 5.7L, with GF T-bars and 4/1 Leaves.
Stupid questions:
1. If I swap from 4/1 (2200 lb) to 5/1 (2900 lb) leaves, what is the expected unladen lift as measured from the rear axle?
2. Can I level that much lift by cranking the GF (5826 Max Torque) T-Bar keys or would it be better to install GK (8615 Max Torque) T-Bars?

You can always try tensioning up the T bars

 

[socal k1500]

Do any of the 4" - 6" lift kits give you any extra suspension travel in the front over stock? or are the lift kits just for more ground clearance? wondering what kind of performance increase if any you get from these lift kits like the rough country.

 

[TylerZ281500]

no. just ground clearance. travel remains, or should remain similar however it becomes reduced as you crank the keys higher on the lesser end of lifts like rough country.