Lift kit on a 2wd???

[00Silverado2WD]

I have a 2000 silverado 2wd. Do you think it would look good with a leveling kit, 3in body lift, and 33 inch buckshots all around? I have to do something in order to keep up with my buddies. Also im on a budget so a 1500$ 6in lift is out of the question. If you have any suggestions please tell me. thanks

[IThurstSObad]

i wouldnt go to crazy with the lift since its a 2wd your not gonna be goin mudding hardcore with it i assume,and its gonna be robbing gas mileage.but a leveling kit with a 2" body lift would be ok.

[kgibson181]

the leveling kit and 3 inch body lift would look good. Just maybe get some all terrain tires since your not going to be doing alot of offroading with the 2wd

[zubbiez]

to the untrained eye itll look just like any lifted truck only those in the know are going to notice!

[00Silverado2WD]

i wouldnt go to crazy with the lift since its a 2wd your not gonna be goin mudding hardcore with it i assume,and its gonna be robbing gas mileage.but a leveling kit with a 2" body lift would be ok.


Do you think if i got the 2in plus the leveling kit i would be able to run 33's?

[IThurstSObad]

if it was me putting 33s on my truck id have a 3 inch body 2 inch leveling kit,but its your truck your preferance.

[00Silverado2WD]

if it was me putting 33s on my truck id have a 3 inch body 2 inch leveling kit,but its your truck your preferance.


Do you think it would rub? Even if i was wheelin and the suspension was compressed some?

[kgibson181]

Do you think it would rub? Even if i was wheelin and the suspension was compressed some?

With the 2 inch and a level, definately, with a 3 inch and a level you should be better off.

[2wheelmudder]

I have a 2000 silverado 2wd. Do you think it would look good with a leveling kit, 3in body lift, and 33 inch buckshots all around? I have to do something in order to keep up with my buddies. Also im on a budget so a 1500$ 6in lift is out of the question. If you have any suggestions please tell me. thanks

i got a 95 silverado, i did all that, man i fully reccommend it, i love my truck now it looks so good and i get so many compliments now... i lost 1 mpg and im gaining it back, im puttin in an air intake and i just added my dual exhaust, that might even get me more than i had before, but i very ceccommend it, i put mud terrains and i can really really mud and it drops jaws

[retired2001]

You might think about 3" lift "spindles" and see how it looks. I'm not sure that you wouldn't be able to run 33" tires w/o the body lift. Just a thought!

[00Silverado2WD]

You might think about 3" lift "spindles" and see how it looks. I'm not sure that you wouldn't be able to run 33" tires w/o the body lift. Just a thought!


Yea i looked at spindles. What exactly are they? will they last?
as you can see im not exactly an expert on this stuff, im only 16 and this is my first truck.

[retired2001]

What they do is actually relocate the spindle (axle) lower. I know that Fabtech has them, along with other manufacturers. I've not heard of any bad expleriences with them, but as with everything I'm sure someone has had a problem with them. You will have to have the front end aligned and will plossibly have to have a lift block for the back to level it back out. Good luck!

[00Silverado2WD]

What they do is actually relocate the spindle (axle) lower. I know that Fabtech has them, along with other manufacturers. I've not heard of any bad expleriences with them, but as with everything I'm sure someone has had a problem with them. You will have to have the front end aligned and will plossibly have to have a lift block for the back to level it back out. Good luck!


Aight thanks for the info, im still not sure what exactly to do. if anyone has a 2wd silverado with a body lift or anything leveling kit something like that send me some pictures if you can b.lee6994@yahoo.com

[kgibson181]

I have 3 inch spindles, 2 inch leveling kit, and 2 inch blocks in the rear. I have 33 inch tires and I think it looks pretty good. I emailed some pics to you.

[only1stegall]

Im trying to figure out the deal on the spindle lifts and whither or not you have to run 17 inch wheels... Any one know for sure ?

[jordan.coquat]

I have a 2000 silverado 2wd. Do you think it would look good with a leveling kit, 3in body lift, and 33 inch buckshots all around? I have to do something in order to keep up with my buddies. Also im on a budget so a 1500$ 6in lift is out of the question. If you have any suggestions please tell me. thanks


It looks good. one of my buddies did this, but had problems with the bigger tires rubbing...had to trim the fenders...what size/brand leveling kit are you planning on buying?