I just purchased '07 chevy colorado, crew cab, 6' bed and the stock tires are making the truck too low to the ground for me to do any 4x4 driving in my area.
please tell me what i need to do....thank you
2007-07-19 04:22:36 · 8 answers · asked by inbangur2008 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
i live in a dry area and most 4x4 roads are rock, sand,holes and no mud around....looks aren't as important to me as function of getting to where i want.... far from the maddening crowds ;)
2007-07-19 04:32:21 · update #1
oh this is a loaded question..
height is a question of money.. how high do you want to go..
There are two ways to lift a truck.. there are suspension lifts and chassis lifts..
suspension lifts are bolt on kits that lift the truck by means of making the suspension peices hold the frame up higher. and are cheaper than chassis or frame lift kits. they are also easier to install.
Chassis or frame lift kits are more comprehensive.. they are more expensive and require much mechanical ability from the installer. they work in a combination of changing suspension components, and springs to raise the vehicle.
of course you can raise any truck "a little" by installing larger diameter tires but i would not recommend it because it can sometimes cause you to rub the tires in the wheel wells when cornering.
2007-07-19 04:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jonny B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are two options available. YOu may want to go with a body lift or you may need a suspension lift.
Which option will be best will depend on how much you want to spend and how hard-core your off-road use is.
Contact a local truck accessory shop and they can advise you as to the best option for your needs.
2007-07-19 11:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew Stewart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get ready to toss any warranty you have out the window. Any repair work will probably be out of pocket unless you have the lift approved by the dealer. Guess you bought the truck with the wrong equipment.
2007-07-19 11:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the dealership and see if they can do anything. And i dont know if a colorado is the best truck to lift.
2007-07-19 11:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get like a 13" lift kit and 22" swampshredder tires. Not cheap but will definitely look real sexy
2007-07-19 11:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would check with your local dealer where you got the truck from.. see if any modifications you do will void the warranty
2007-07-19 11:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by chevyman727 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How much can you afford to spend?
2007-07-19 11:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gh
2007-07-19 11:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋