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**LEEVON** · 04-03-2011, 09:58 PM

This is my Brother-in-law's truck, he brought it to my house this weekend so we could install a Rough Country 5" suspension lift. He also added 1.5" lower strut spacers and we'll probably compensate in the rear with another 1". The wheels are powdercoated GMC 20's, the same wheels that are on my truck but gloss black and the tires are Nitto 35's. The install went well, although it took us about 9 hours with air tools and no lift and was tiring. The instructions just got in my way, they were aweful and it would have gone quicker without referring to them. He had to leave the truck here so I could get it aligned and he took mine back to Springfield, MO. I'm heading there for work tomorrow and will swap him out...but maybe I should "lose my phone" and keep cruising for a couple of days

It is very nice to drive, the ride is much smoother than I thought it would be and with the six speed trans, the 3:42 gears are do-able. The best part for me is now I have an indentured servant to help me with lower my truck.

Mr Pops · 04-03-2011, 10:09 PM

Very tastefully done! Love the blacked out factory wheels!

dishow · 04-03-2011, 10:11 PM

looks good.looks like you got a proud little buddy too!great work.

**LEEVON** · 04-03-2011, 10:18 PM

That's my boy Tanner, he's 6 and somewhat into cars/trucks but it he doesn't like my lowered stuff near as much as "Uncle Derik's Monster Truck". I let him drive through the field in front of my house and over some curbs, he had a blast.

Matt Man · 05-29-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

That's my boy Tanner, he's 6 and somewhat into cars/trucks but it he doesn't like my lowered stuff near as much as "Uncle Derik's Monster Truck". I let him drive through the field in front of my house and over some curbs, he had a blast.

me still being young (20) i used to be the same way when i was young, now i prefer lowered trucks, but i still like ones that are lifted.

04-03-2011, 09:58 PM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Put a 5" lift on an '09 This is my Brother-in-law's truck, he brought it to my house this weekend so we could install a Rough Country 5" suspension lift. He also added 1.5" lower strut spacers and we'll probably compensate in the rear with another 1". The wheels are powdercoated GMC 20's, the same wheels that are on my truck but gloss black and the tires are Nitto 35's. The install went well, although it took us about 9 hours with air tools and no lift and was tiring. The instructions just got in my way, they were aweful and it would have gone quicker without referring to them. He had to leave the truck here so I could get it aligned and he took mine back to Springfield, MO. I'm heading there for work tomorrow and will swap him out...but maybe I should "lose my phone" and keep cruising for a couple of days It is very nice to drive, the ride is much smoother than I thought it would be and with the six speed trans, the 3:42 gears are do-able. The best part for me is now I have an indentured servant to help me with lower my truck. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-03-2011 at 09:59 PM.

04-03-2011, 10:09 PM	#2
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Put a 5" lift on an '09 Very tastefully done! Love the blacked out factory wheels! __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

04-03-2011, 10:11 PM	#3
dishow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pa. Posts: 1,185	Re: Put a 5" lift on an '09 looks good.looks like you got a proud little buddy too!great work. __________________ 67 chevy c 10 2x4 350/700r4 short/fleet 90 Chevy 1500 4x4 350/5 spd short/fleet 90 Chevy 454 ss 93 chevy camaro z28 auto t-tops 2013 Chevy Silverado LT CCSB 4x4

04-03-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Put a 5" lift on an '09 That's my boy Tanner, he's 6 and somewhat into cars/trucks but it he doesn't like my lowered stuff near as much as "Uncle Derik's Monster Truck". I let him drive through the field in front of my house and over some curbs, he had a blast. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 04-03-2011 at 10:19 PM.



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