Looking forward to jacking up the 2001 sonoma I just acquired a few months ago this truck has serious potential. I'm in love. Love seeing what you've done as well man! They installed a posi lok which I'm happy with for sure. My brother in law doesn't mess around and has set this up nicely.
Go with a 3" body lift. I had a '99 ZR2 with a 6" suspension lift and the 2" body lift because they said a 3" wouldn't work. I later swapped to a 3" and never had a problem. I cleared 35's. Only rubbing I had was when I had it full turn in reverse. The back of the tire would rub.
Hey Walter! I love the build on your Sonoma. I have a 2002 crew cab as well, except bright red. You’re the only person I’ve found that has done this lift in this truck and I’m seriously considering of doing the same thing with the 6” rough country lift. Was hoping we could get in contact with each other to talk about it!
Thanks man I really appreciate that!!! I'm really glad I made this video I guess I need to do more I've had a lot of guys with S10 Crew cabs wanting to do a suspension lift.
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 I have a regular cab chevy colorado I've been working on. Its only a 2wd but I put a tacoma leveling kit on it with 31s and it looks just right for that truck
Wish I would've seen this before I purchased and installed the 2.5 inch lift from RC on my 2004 CrewCab! Like everyone else on here I believed RC saying that it wouldn't fit so I went with the 2.5.
When I first bought the truck, I didnt really know anything about it but i love it now lol but yeah iv notice that with my search for parts and stuff. Also, you dont see these crew cabs out in the wild off road that much ether. Rite now I'm debating wich lift kit to get but id like to do a sas tho
Nicely build truck! Just lifted my 01 gmc sonoma with RC 6 inch lift. Wanting to install nerf bars, but with the torsion drop I've read I can't install them. Which nerf bars are you using?
Absolutely no modifications needed just follow the instructions that come with a rough country kit if they're still making it. I sold that truck about a year ago I'm about to do a lift on my 19 Colorado ZR2.
How strange I believe you commented a while back but I don't see the comment any more? rough countries official website Chevrolet S10 4 x 4 6 inch lift kit 98-04 don't go out of your way to mention crew cab they won't sell to you if you do!
Hey Walter. Drew here, my dad just passed and I now have his 03 crew cab Tennessee truck. Ordered my 6in lift. Rough country says the cross members are different did you experience that?
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Sorry to bother you but I've found a good deal on tires for my truck and was wondering if the 33x11.5x15 or 33x12.50x15 would fit on this with the 6in lift. I'm being told they will not fit. Wasn't looking to add body lift either. You really seem to be the only (answer man) on this.. help is definitely appreciated.. thanks.
Yes of course they are the same trucks ZR5 is an appearance package. Nerf bars , bed rails, roof rails, different Wheels, and some had plastic fender flares. And if you had a Sonoma they came with a bull bar. Thanks for subscribing!!
Lund they actually still make them to this day but they don't look the same you can get a sun visor on eBay for about $195 the one in this video I gave it away to a co-worker who also had a crew cab S10 I now have a moon visor which has lights in it I got an amazing deal on it indigo blue!!
I've never been able to confirm the exact difference in the front of a true ZR2 so I can't say with certainty yes I haven't been able to confirm if the frame is wider in the front if it is there's not much difference I just haven't taken measurements yet!
Hey I just purchased a 4 door Sonoma and I know that many places say it won’t work. I also know that you’re swearing up and down that it would work. I’m just curious, how is it holding up? And has there been any problems? Thanks!
I have a 2002 s10 crew cab 4wd. Now did you just order your 6 inch RC lift for a ex-cab?? There web site says it wont fit a crew cab. I just wanted to make sure exactly what you ordered yours for before i order 1.... Thanks for any information.
Ive been told that the favtor lift is a 2.5" on a zr2, and if you do the 6" lift youll only gain at least 3 inches of lift. Is this true or not? Thanks!
You would gain 6 inches I have a buddy with a 97 ZR2 extended cab but it's a 6inch superlift and he's only able to run 33s and they rub! But he's running a really negative offset wheel. can't guarantee you that a rough country 6 inch lift will work on a true ZR2. They say at RC it does not fit but then again that's what they said about the crew cab LOL. I'm not positive but I think your control arms CV axle and tie rods are slightly longer than a standard 4x4 s10 and I know that the rear axle is 4 inches wider. But as long as you're crossmembers aren't wider than a standard 4x4 it should work! You will have to do some homework on that one 😉
Go with 1.5 inch spacers for the rear and it will be almost perfect I think 2, inch could be to much. I got mine from eBay bolt pattern 5 on 4.75 get the ones that have the center cone lip in the middle they are better than the flat one's.
Black d window wheels I got off eBay LOL tires I got from where I work. Toyo tires are always wider than most I should have gotten 15x10s instead I got a deal on 15x8s.
Hey man so I have the ls 4.3l crew cab. I contacted rough country and they said the 6in lift doesnt fit the crew cab? They said there was a drive line issue and it would void the warranty. Did you experience this and does the ZR2 have a different suspension than the basic crew cab? Been wanting to put on the 6in lift for awhile but the sales reps can't really tell me what the issues are. Thanks for any help you can provide.
As I've told many other commenters that kit will fit your crew cab just fine it must be a liability issue. If you sub to my channel you will see other videos my most recent one shows the lift kit in more detail.
I have the ZR2 rear axle which is 4 in wider than the crew cab OEM axle. There never was a ZR2 crew cab I Frankenstein's mine because I always wanted a ZR2 LOL.
Either order the kit online or tell them you have an extended cab. the crew cab is literally built on the extended cab frame there is absolutely no difference in the suspension.
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 very nice. It looks good with the lift. Lucky you that you moved to Florida where there is no snow and less salt depending on where you live lol.
I got an oem one off of 98 Jimmy and had it painted for 300 bucks I didn't like the fact that water got in behind there and got all over the distributor plus the fact that there was no windshield washer fluid injectors so when off-roading you could not clean the windshield off
I’m 14 and just bought a 2002 Sonoma and it came with a 2 inch lift and 32 inch tires but I have no idea what the first thing I should do as an upgrade any suggestions
Well first of all you're pretty lucky to have a truck at 14 LOL I would say one of the most useful upgrade would be to change out the front headlights and bulbs with LEDs.
I fashioned some metal brackets to hold them in place firmly. I also used Wide 3M tape I would have definitely been willing to drill the holes where the studs would go only problem is the donor vehicle all the studs were rusted out so they all snapped
Plus one thing I learned a true ZR2 wheel well is cut out slightly different to accommodate 31-inch tires. I didn't want to cut into my 4.5 ft truck bed so the back ones don't fit so great on the back side it's close but not perfect.
Axle flip for the rear gets you approximately 5.5 in. front is achieved by drop down cross members and if drop. They will send you the instruction it may take 16 to 20 hours to do by just depends on how motivated you are.
Takes about 16 to 20 hours to do by yourself just depends on how hard you want to hit it!! Just follow the instructions and take your time I did it in one weekend but I have to tell you I was extremely sore after I was done LOL 🤣
@@elgrifozepeda23 I don't know that's pretty heavy car as long as you keep it stock it should do okay the 4.3 is only have 190 hp most all S10 Crew cabs have 342 gears most all the sonomas have 373 gears which is what mine has you would definitely want the lower gears.
Okay thank you 🙏 ... would you recommend the crew cab to haul or should I look for a gmc seria....my dad got a s10 king cab stock ... I like how you did your truck looks grate....the 4 door lifted looks good
Do you know where I can get fender flares like that? I have an 01 Sonoma that I bought and both driver side front and back fender flares are cracked and I can’t seem to find any
I have done this to my crew cab Sonoma and I’m having my front drive shaft break at the u-joint near the transfer case, and I never use my 4wd I drive it daily, and it keeps having issues, have you had this problem
Sure have that's the only complaint I can come up with. I went online and bought just the new knuckle. I figured if I continue to have problems I'll get it custom-made 1 inch longer. So far the new joint has held up!! It was like 50 bucks online make sure it has the c-clip and the grease.
Also if your front drive shaft is turning while you're in 2 wheel drive your encoder motor may be stuck in 4 by 4 just pull your driveshaft off until you can get it fixed that's what I did!
Pretty fair I think 33-in tires would be more practical but I have enough lift to support 35s easily. I say that as far as power distribution and gearing.
Way better than the 2.5 as long as you don't crank your torsions up like I had to do in this video honestly I should have just purchased 33s I wouldn't have needed to crank them up plus the 35s do consume a pretty good amount of power! I really need to be running 4/56 gears to restore the power back but I'm making it work as is! Thanks for commenting 😊👍
Walter Steffens ok good, I just got a crew cab and wanted to do the 6 inch lift but got a little concerned when all I saw Rough country. And true but the 35’s look really good on there.😂
@@markcecci3557 just so you know I have a 2 inch body lift as well I would honestly not go bigger than 33's especially if you want factory ride quality! Also Mine came stock with 373 gears. more than likely you will have the gu6 RPO code that indicates that your gear ratio is 342. Mine was special order from the factory with lower gears for towing. They came stock with p 235/75r15s so a 35 is like 6inch bigger!! And yes rough country is the only lift available other than BDS and there lift runs over 2,400!!
Walter Steffens The one I just got has 3.42 but I’m going to regear it to 3.73 and I was going to do a 17 with 33’s. And does BDS still make theirs? I’ve seen it and would prefer that but anywhere I’ve looked said they stopped making it.
@@markcecci3557 well then rough country is your only option now!! I know BDS was getting low on stock! If I were you I would opt for the non torsion drop kit it's easier to install and I think it's better no torsion bars exposed
Hey so I have a 2003 zr5 and I’ve been calling rough country and they’ve been saying their 6 inch lift won’t fit my truck so I’m wondering what’s different in your truck
Absolutely nothing they do not want to sell you the lift kit for a crew cab do the liability reasons that's the best I can come up with it will fit. Do like I did tell them it is an extended cab it's the exact same frame.
Zr5 was an exterior trim package. Roof rack bed rails step bars nicer rims and the front fenders always had the plastic flares. Zr5 packages my favorite
What modifications did you have to make to get the kit to work with a crew cab? I was looking at this kit for my s10 Crew cab but the rough country site says it isn't compatible
Justin hues no not yet I have a 2003 s10 and a 2003 gmc Sonoma both crewcab I would like to lift one But I’m nervous about buying the kit and finding out it won’t work. rough county has two 6” lifts so what one do I order and what modifications are required and rough country is no help at all
@@edgar10k909 yes sir !! I gotta a valve sticking just happened today I want to cry hope its not a crank bearings. Guess it doesn't matter it's gonna cost LoL 😜
Rough country is the only one left that makes this kit you can't tell them you have a crew cab just say you have a extended cab. The whole reason I started the first video is because they said that it wouldn't fit the crew cab infact the won't sell it to you over the phone if you tell them it's a crew. 😉
@@colinlewellin7957 no modification just follow the instructions that come in the box take your time it's about a two-day job by yourself I'm talking probably like 8 hour days.
I have the exact same amount of lift on my 97 S10 Standard Cab Stepside & really like how your lower front shocks mounts have been relocated to the top of the upper control arm. Did you do that yourself or was it part of your lift kit? Also, did it effect your ride quality? Thank you in advance.
Funny you say that about the shocks I relocated them to the original mounting points almost a year ago I'm also running the RC 2.5 lift in combination with the six if you subscribe you'll see in my other videos We're I talk about it.
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 Damn.....side note....Like pretty much all of us CC owners we are all lookin for the 5+ lift that will get a little bigger tires under us. And I found a new old stock superlift 6" lift on Amazon via a parts store out here in California....supposedly lol. We'll see, I pretty much only did it because Amazon guarantees their orders.....if it's bunk I get my money back and go for the RC 6" kit. But I do like the look of the superlift on the CC.....that's not to say your CC isn't one of the baddest CCs I've seen, it is......but Ranch Saying in writing it doesn't fit is a big hurdle to overcome,not to mention mechanics out here aren't going to like it either. I know that's why you made these videos to begin with, I've seen it on your truck, I've seen it with my own eyes, I definitely believe you......but it's still a $1000+ gamble...plus installation. And I can't install my own because I'm handicapped. Anyways, the superlift kit is scheduled to show up in the next couple days, I'll let you know how it goes.....if you want of course, if you're tired of talkin about it, I totally get that too lol.
If anybody could help me it would be greatly appreciated. I have a 2002 chevy s10 crew cab 4x4, I simply want to lift it without doing an axle swap. Does anyone know which suspension lift kit will fit this truck?
Rough country is the only thing out there they make a 2.5 and a 6 inch lift. Do not tell them you are lifting a crew cab!!! But trust me there kit fits your truck it is what inspired me to do these videos in the first place 😊
I did mine myself in my driveway 😂 forget paying out the nose for somebody else to do it they just don't want the liability I ran into the same thing my friend LOL
@@mikealarcon6013 not exactly sure which crossmember your referring to l got told some junk like that from rough country and I never had any issues at all 🤣 they send you instructions with the kit the hardest part is the cutouts you just need to take your time they give you templates. Also cutting back to cooling fins on the front diff is a little tricky you'll probably have to just keep test fitting it in total it took me about 18 hours to do myself.
Looking forward to jacking up the 2001 sonoma I just acquired a few months ago this truck has serious potential. I'm in love. Love seeing what you've done as well man! They installed a posi lok which I'm happy with for sure. My brother in law doesn't mess around and has set this up nicely.
Go with a 3" body lift. I had a '99 ZR2 with a 6" suspension lift and the 2" body lift because they said a 3" wouldn't work. I later swapped to a 3" and never had a problem. I cleared 35's. Only rubbing I had was when I had it full turn in reverse. The back of the tire would rub.
I love this truck ❤
Hey Walter! I love the build on your Sonoma. I have a 2002 crew cab as well, except bright red. You’re the only person I’ve found that has done this lift in this truck and I’m seriously considering of doing the same thing with the 6” rough country lift. Was hoping we could get in contact with each other to talk about it!
Oh man I never gave you my contact info 🤦 BTW I was born and raised in northern Michigan you still have the Sonoma?
I've got a white 01 crew cab 4x4. I wouldn't trade her for any other truck. I love them too. Don't forget your flag. Happy 4th. Nice truck!
Same to you bro yeah that video was 2 years ago now I love the 4th of July 😂
I had rubbing on mine with 31” and a 2.5” lift kit I’m not surprised it rubs at 35. Love the truck! Miss mine, totaled it 😂
Yeah that's my personal vehicle and I pretty much modified it to the point where I can't take it any trips LOL what was I thinking!!!
I’m chillin with the 03 crew cab 4.3 v6 planning on doing a 3 inch lift on 31 by 10.5’s
Well that is a good combo!! Thanks for commenting.
Awesome truck, love what you've done to it!!!
Thanks man I really appreciate that!!! I'm really glad I made this video I guess I need to do more I've had a lot of guys with S10 Crew cabs wanting to do a suspension lift.
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 I have a regular cab chevy colorado I've been working on. Its only a 2wd but I put a tacoma leveling kit on it with 31s and it looks just right for that truck
My sonoma's in progress I just turned 15 yesterday and me and my dad have lots of things to fix and add accessories
I remember long ago when I got to spend time with my dad oh how I miss that!! I'm glad to hear it young man!!
Wish I would've seen this before I purchased and installed the 2.5 inch lift from RC on my 2004 CrewCab! Like everyone else on here I believed RC saying that it wouldn't fit so I went with the 2.5.
Just an FYI you can still do the 6-in all is not lost brother in fact you can combine them!!
If you subscribe to my channel you'll see other videos where I combine both lift kits.
Awesome truck! Im looking to do something like that with my 04 s10 crew cab
You're lucky to have an 04 LOL it almost seems like 2003 and 2004 they may have made less of them seems like the predominant year is 2001 and 2002
When I first bought the truck, I didnt really know anything about it but i love it now lol but yeah iv notice that with my search for parts and stuff. Also, you dont see these crew cabs out in the wild off road that much ether. Rite now I'm debating wich lift kit to get but id like to do a sas tho
Nicely build truck! Just lifted my 01 gmc sonoma with RC 6 inch lift. Wanting to install nerf bars, but with the torsion drop I've read I can't install them. Which nerf bars are you using?
@@LukeBerrymore just cheap EBay ones I sold that truck almost three years ago my friend.
Hey man love the truck, i have a blue S10 and want to do this lift and wanted to know what modifications you did to the lift. It would help out alot
Absolutely no modifications needed just follow the instructions that come with a rough country kit if they're still making it. I sold that truck about a year ago I'm about to do a lift on my 19 Colorado ZR2.
Where did you get the lift kit I've been looking for one
How strange I believe you commented a while back but I don't see the comment any more? rough countries official website Chevrolet S10 4 x 4 6 inch lift kit 98-04 don't go out of your way to mention crew cab they won't sell to you if you do!
i was just about to ask about the rub , well that answers it for me lol
Hey bro, just did the same thing. Can't seem to make the R.C. V2 shocks clear the upper gusset. Did you have to grind
Yes I think I may have commented to you on a different video took me about 45 minutes worth of grinding.
I have a 2003 ZR5 and Rough Country told me their lift kit wouldn't work with my truck . Did you need to make any modification ?
Nope fits just fine!! There has been a lot of my followers do it after my video's. Just order it online!
Hey Walter. Drew here, my dad just passed and I now have his 03 crew cab Tennessee truck. Ordered my 6in lift. Rough country says the cross members are different did you experience that?
I'm also very interested in chatting with you about this. I'm also in Michigan. Hope to hear from you soon thanks Drew
Nope not different at all!! Thanks for asking.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Sorry to bother you but I've found a good deal on tires for my truck and was wondering if the 33x11.5x15 or 33x12.50x15 would fit on this with the 6in lift. I'm being told they will not fit. Wasn't looking to add body lift either. You really seem to be the only (answer man) on this.. help is definitely appreciated.. thanks.
Full coverage or just liability? Insurance only pay 1k in a claim
Hi.. Do you think this lift would fit the ZR5 Crew Cab as well?
Yes of course they are the same trucks ZR5 is an appearance package. Nerf bars , bed rails, roof rails, different Wheels, and some had plastic fender flares. And if you had a Sonoma they came with a bull bar. Thanks for subscribing!!
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 its just funny to me that its being done and when you take it to the pros they say it cant be done.
Where did you find the lift
Rough country official website they're going to tell you it doesn't fit a crew cab don't listen!
What brand is the windshield visor ?
Lund they actually still make them to this day but they don't look the same you can get a sun visor on eBay for about $195 the one in this video I gave it away to a co-worker who also had a crew cab S10 I now have a moon visor which has lights in it I got an amazing deal on it indigo blue!!
Has to be 94 to 04 square body ones will not work!!!
Sittin decent
@@alexandermendoza-kd9qv thanks I sold that truck almost 3 years ago now ! I really like my 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 I just put 37s on it.
What size are those rims?
@@EfrenAldaco 15x8's black wagon wheels
I have a 1998 gmc sonoma 4x4 zr2 ext cab will this lift bolt right up too mine?
I've never been able to confirm the exact difference in the front of a true ZR2 so I can't say with certainty yes I haven't been able to confirm if the frame is wider in the front if it is there's not much difference I just haven't taken measurements yet!
Hey I just purchased a 4 door Sonoma and I know that many places say it won’t work. I also know that you’re swearing up and down that it would work. I’m just curious, how is it holding up? And has there been any problems? Thanks!
No problems young man I've noticed that a lot of these trucks are hand-me-downs from Grandpa or dad it crazy but I get it you will be totally fine!!
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 Thank you sir!
I got one and it is core cable and I love it it is all stock can I put 31 on it it don't have no life to it and we'll the gers be ok
30/9.50s I think is max unless you crank tortion bars but I don't recommend it gears will be fine ! Thanks for commenting I really appreciate it !
Where did you get the cab visor
@@Ex1Le08 eBay 👌
I have a 2002 s10 crew cab 4wd. Now did you just order your 6 inch RC lift for a ex-cab?? There web site says it wont fit a crew cab. I just wanted to make sure exactly what you ordered yours for before i order 1.... Thanks for any information.
Sure did my friend!! you can do either non tortion drop or tortion drop lift. They both work I have other videos showing both side by side.
Ive been told that the favtor lift is a 2.5" on a zr2, and if you do the 6" lift youll only gain at least 3 inches of lift. Is this true or not? Thanks!
You would gain 6 inches I have a buddy with a 97 ZR2 extended cab but it's a 6inch superlift and he's only able to run 33s and they rub! But he's running a really negative offset wheel. can't guarantee you that a rough country 6 inch lift will work on a true ZR2. They say at RC it does not fit but then again that's what they said about the crew cab LOL. I'm not positive but I think your control arms CV axle and tie rods are slightly longer than a standard 4x4 s10 and I know that the rear axle is 4 inches wider. But as long as you're crossmembers aren't wider than a standard 4x4 it should work! You will have to do some homework on that one 😉
I got a 2001 Chevy s10 my front wheels stick out more then the rear what can I do to fix that problem? What size spacer should I use?
Go with 1.5 inch spacers for the rear and it will be almost perfect I think 2, inch could be to much. I got mine from eBay bolt pattern 5 on 4.75 get the ones that have the center cone lip in the middle they are better than the flat one's.
Wear did you get your cab sun shade?
eBay bro
you should film your trail rides
I should it's a little hard because I'm always by myself
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 get a dash cam or a action cam and mount them on your truck
Where u get that wheels and trie?
Black d window wheels I got off eBay LOL tires I got from where I work. Toyo tires are always wider than most I should have gotten 15x10s instead I got a deal on 15x8s.
Hey man, which lift is this? I have a ZR5, 2003 and the RC website says it won’t fit mine? It’s a crew cab as well
Its the rc 6 inch it fits bro I promise they don't no what they are talking about 🤣 that's why I made the videos
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 I appreciate it man. Guess I’ll buy the idiots lift then 😂😂
@@klaycolclasure2217 your welcome man.
@@klaycolclasure2217 ps. If you call them just say you have an extended cab 😉 otherwise just order online 😎
Hey man so I have the ls 4.3l crew cab. I contacted rough country and they said the 6in lift doesnt fit the crew cab? They said there was a drive line issue and it would void the warranty. Did you experience this and does the ZR2 have a different suspension than the basic crew cab? Been wanting to put on the 6in lift for awhile but the sales reps can't really tell me what the issues are. Thanks for any help you can provide.
As I've told many other commenters that kit will fit your crew cab just fine it must be a liability issue. If you sub to my channel you will see other videos my most recent one shows the lift kit in more detail.
I have the ZR2 rear axle which is 4 in wider than the crew cab OEM axle. There never was a ZR2 crew cab I Frankenstein's mine because I always wanted a ZR2 LOL.
Either order the kit online or tell them you have an extended cab. the crew cab is literally built on the extended cab frame there is absolutely no difference in the suspension.
So is it a real zr2 bed is just the flares and stickers ?
Flares stickers ZR2 rear axle 😎
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 very nice. It looks good with the lift. Lucky you that you moved to Florida where there is no snow and less salt depending on where you live lol.
@@ToddleyProductions very true I didn't really plan to live here LOL 🤣 just the way my cards were delt I guess I miss home.
Where did you get that hood?
Now I wish I would have kept it LOL I sold it about a year ago it came with the truck I've seen them on eBay
I got an oem one off of 98 Jimmy and had it painted for 300 bucks I didn't like the fact that water got in behind there and got all over the distributor plus the fact that there was no windshield washer fluid injectors so when off-roading you could not clean the windshield off
I have a gmc Sonoma to with a 6 inch lift what’s the biggest tire I could run
Take my advice on this one 33 inch Maxx! 35s are too big plus you lose horsepower if you're still running the 4.3 V6 like I am.
Plus 35 in tires won't actually tuck inside the wheel wells without modifying them.v
My truck has a total of about 11 in lift which is honestly too much for a daily driver I went Overkill LOL
True duals or Y pipe? Any power difference with your exhaust setup?
Just dual after muffler nothing fancy.
I’m 14 and just bought a 2002 Sonoma and it came with a 2 inch lift and 32 inch tires but I have no idea what the first thing I should do as an upgrade any suggestions
Well first of all you're pretty lucky to have a truck at 14 LOL I would say one of the most useful upgrade would be to change out the front headlights and bulbs with LEDs.
Odd.....I have about 3.5" lift and my 31s rub all the time.....hence the reason I'm here to research the RC 6'' kit.
For the 6” rough country lift what one did you buy that all say they don’t fit the crew cabs
RC 6 inch non torsion drop. Works just fine 👍
I'm guessing it's a liability because the crew cab is more top heavy!
So do the non torsion 6”
Could you do a vid of under the truck so I can see it better
Text me at 8505856218 I'll send you pictures
Did the ZR2 flares bolt up easily or did you have to do any modifications for the ones on the bed?
I fashioned some metal brackets to hold them in place firmly. I also used Wide 3M tape I would have definitely been willing to drill the holes where the studs would go only problem is the donor vehicle all the studs were rusted out so they all snapped
Plus one thing I learned a true ZR2 wheel well is cut out slightly different to accommodate 31-inch tires. I didn't want to cut into my 4.5 ft truck bed so the back ones don't fit so great on the back side it's close but not perfect.
How is the lift kit doing? In the description of the rough country it says it doesnt fit crew cabs
Everything is good 👍 no problems to speak of!
They probably never tried it to be honest 😂
I want to lift my four door sonoma could you let me know how to do it in a nutshell? i have a shop to use
Axle flip for the rear gets you approximately 5.5 in. front is achieved by drop down cross members and if drop. They will send you the instruction it may take 16 to 20 hours to do by just depends on how motivated you are.
Sorry it would take too long to explain all the steps hope this helps you.
What kind fender flares are them and where did you get them. I'm getting ready to lift a ZR5.
Genuine GM ZR2 flares I got them off of a wrecked 02
If you're serious about that particular flare like I was before I found these jungle flare company has an oem replica.
They were around $300 about 4 years ago
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 I just looked them up.Thanks.
How hard is it to do the lift?
Takes about 16 to 20 hours to do by yourself just depends on how hard you want to hit it!! Just follow the instructions and take your time I did it in one weekend but I have to tell you I was extremely sore after I was done LOL 🤣
I got the lift just have to wait to get it installed also what part of Florida do you live in?
Sweet bro 👍 l live in Destin FL
Walter Steffens should hopefully be getting it on somewhat soon and oh neat! I’m stationed in a Pensacola right now.
Hey what brand sun visor is that and where did you get it? Just picked my Sonoma up yesterday 🤘
Old school Lund you can still find them on eBay. if you want one with lights in it that's going to cost about 300
Walter Steffens nice. First gen you mean like for the first gen Sonoma or first gen visor for this year model
a basic sun visor made by Lund when they first started making them for the S10 back in the mid 90s. You can get them on eBay 😉
Hey their hope you right back... I want to get one red... I want to know if it worth buying to haul like a mini truck
Not exactly sure what you're asking me what kind of vehicle??
A sanoma crew cab ??
I want to buy a s10 crew cab or a Sonoma crew cab... I want to use it to haul my 1978 el Camino... I want to know if it’s good for hauling
@@elgrifozepeda23 I don't know that's pretty heavy car as long as you keep it stock it should do okay the 4.3 is only have 190 hp most all S10 Crew cabs have 342 gears most all the sonomas have 373 gears which is what mine has you would definitely want the lower gears.
Okay thank you 🙏 ... would you recommend the crew cab to haul or should I look for a gmc seria....my dad got a s10 king cab stock ... I like how you did your truck looks grate....the 4 door lifted looks good
You should do more on it
I definitely will I just work all the time
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 ok also I have a 96 Sonoma and was wondering if you had any problems with yours
@@etheyp3341 got to be a little more specific such as what cuz I've replaced a lot of stuff on my truck just because I'm a GM nut 😂
Honestly these trucks have all kinds of problems but they're old so it's to be expected
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 rotten floor it sat for 13 years but I fixed it just need to patch the floor
Do you know where I can get fender flares like that? I have an 01 Sonoma that I bought and both driver side front and back fender flares are cracked and I can’t seem to find any
I believe you can now buy them new on RockAuto. Otherwise eBay
I have done this to my crew cab Sonoma and I’m having my front drive shaft break at the u-joint near the transfer case, and I never use my 4wd I drive it daily, and it keeps having issues, have you had this problem
Sure have that's the only complaint I can come up with. I went online and bought just the new knuckle. I figured if I continue to have problems I'll get it custom-made 1 inch longer. So far the new joint has held up!! It was like 50 bucks online make sure it has the c-clip and the grease.
Hey will you send me pictures? my phone number is 850-585-6218 I'd love to see your truck bro.
Also if your front drive shaft is turning while you're in 2 wheel drive your encoder motor may be stuck in 4 by 4 just pull your driveshaft off until you can get it fixed that's what I did!
Which lift kit is this ? do you have a link to it ?
Rough country 6inch with torsion drop. Non torsion drop will also work.
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 thanks brother
How does it drive, engine/ transmission wise
Pretty fair I think 33-in tires would be more practical but I have enough lift to support 35s easily. I say that as far as power distribution and gearing.
I m thinking about a transmission swap , 4l80e for better drive with them big wheels
@@championbwoy4938 good idea 💡
Yeah I have to go easy on mine it doesn't like 35s 😂
How is the ride quality? I had the 2.5 Rough country lift on my S10 and it got a little rough at times.
Way better than the 2.5 as long as you don't crank your torsions up like I had to do in this video honestly I should have just purchased 33s I wouldn't have needed to crank them up plus the 35s do consume a pretty good amount of power! I really need to be running 4/56 gears to restore the power back but I'm making it work as is! Thanks for commenting 😊👍
Walter Steffens ok good, I just got a crew cab and wanted to do the 6 inch lift but got a little concerned when all I saw Rough country. And true but the 35’s look really good on there.😂
@@markcecci3557 just so you know I have a 2 inch body lift as well I would honestly not go bigger than 33's especially if you want factory ride quality! Also Mine came stock with 373 gears. more than likely you will have the gu6 RPO code that indicates that your gear ratio is 342. Mine was special order from the factory with lower gears for towing. They came stock with p 235/75r15s so a 35 is like 6inch bigger!! And yes rough country is the only lift available other than BDS and there lift runs over 2,400!!
Walter Steffens The one I just got has 3.42 but I’m going to regear it to 3.73 and I was going to do a 17 with 33’s. And does BDS still make theirs? I’ve seen it and would prefer that but anywhere I’ve looked said they stopped making it.
@@markcecci3557 well then rough country is your only option now!! I know BDS was getting low on stock! If I were you I would opt for the non torsion drop kit it's easier to install and I think it's better no torsion bars exposed
Hey so I have a 2003 zr5 and I’ve been calling rough country and they’ve been saying their 6 inch lift won’t fit my truck so I’m wondering what’s different in your truck
Absolutely nothing they do not want to sell you the lift kit for a crew cab do the liability reasons that's the best I can come up with it will fit. Do like I did tell them it is an extended cab it's the exact same frame.
Zr5 was an exterior trim package. Roof rack bed rails step bars nicer rims and the front fenders always had the plastic flares. Zr5 packages my favorite
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 awesome thank you so much for the advice
@@rrespawnn576 your welcome
What modifications did you have to make to get the kit to work with a crew cab? I was looking at this kit for my s10 Crew cab but the rough country site says it isn't compatible
It's 100% perfectly compatible they don't want you to put it on a crew cab because they're top heavy that's my best guess
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 awesome, thank you
@@HCL-be1zh not a problem that's pretty much what got me started making those videos
My lift kit has been installed for almost a year and a half now with absolutely no problems.
Rough country claims the 6 inch lift will not fit on a crew cab does anyone have any information on this
Justin hues no not yet I have a 2003 s10 and a 2003 gmc Sonoma both crewcab I would like to lift one But I’m nervous about buying the kit and finding out it won’t work. rough county has two 6” lifts so what one do I order and what modifications are required and rough country is no help at all
I have the same truck except bds 6 inch and 2 inch body on 32x 11.5 ko2s . Oh ya and i have a vortec 350 and nv3500 5 spd no big deal
Heck yeah that's awesome!!
I'd love to see some pics. 850-585-6218
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 35x12.50 or 13.50?
@@edgar10k909 yes sir !! I gotta a valve sticking just happened today I want to cry hope its not a crank bearings. Guess it doesn't matter it's gonna cost LoL 😜
@@edgar10k909 12.50s is what I have now BFG km3s
where can I get the lift? do you have a link?
Rough country is the only one left that makes this kit you can't tell them you have a crew cab just say you have a extended cab. The whole reason I started the first video is because they said that it wouldn't fit the crew cab infact the won't sell it to you over the phone if you tell them it's a crew. 😉
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 okay the lift fits the same right? or do you have to modify it? thanks
@@colinlewellin7957 no modification just follow the instructions that come in the box take your time it's about a two-day job by yourself I'm talking probably like 8 hour days.
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 alrighty thanks
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 one more question would you happen to know where I can get a cheep push bar? for my truck?
I got 33s on mine it’s a dog till I put a 350 in it
I have the exact same amount of lift on my 97 S10 Standard Cab Stepside & really like how your lower front shocks mounts have been relocated to the top of the upper control arm. Did you do that yourself or was it part of your lift kit? Also, did it effect your ride quality? Thank you in advance.
Funny you say that about the shocks I relocated them to the original mounting points almost a year ago I'm also running the RC 2.5 lift in combination with the six if you subscribe you'll see in my other videos We're I talk about it.
The rc 6 inch kit came like that with those stubby little shocks🤣
I'm now running Chevy Silverado 1500 rear shocks on the front!!
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 Awesome! Thank you
Thanks for commenting bro!! Mighty mighty pleased in your pappy's corn squeeze woohwee White lightning 😂😂😂😂 that's an old one 😉
Where did you get the 6inch lift? I can't seem to find anything for the crew cab models.
Rough country give them a call don't tell them you have a crew cab tell them it is an extended cab they will gladly sell it to you 😉
And as far as I know BDS is the only other manufacturer that sells the lift kit but I want to say it's like twice the price
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 Just went on the BDS site......S10 isn't even an option anymore. Bummer
@@leopardcubpupkryky6940 that is correct they stopped making them about 3/4 years ago
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 Damn.....side note....Like pretty much all of us CC owners we are all lookin for the 5+ lift that will get a little bigger tires under us. And I found a new old stock superlift 6" lift on Amazon via a parts store out here in California....supposedly lol. We'll see, I pretty much only did it because Amazon guarantees their orders.....if it's bunk I get my money back and go for the RC 6" kit. But I do like the look of the superlift on the CC.....that's not to say your CC isn't one of the baddest CCs I've seen, it is......but Ranch Saying in writing it doesn't fit is a big hurdle to overcome,not to mention mechanics out here aren't going to like it either. I know that's why you made these videos to begin with, I've seen it on your truck, I've seen it with my own eyes, I definitely believe you......but it's still a $1000+ gamble...plus installation. And I can't install my own because I'm handicapped. Anyways, the superlift kit is scheduled to show up in the next couple days, I'll let you know how it goes.....if you want of course, if you're tired of talkin about it, I totally get that too lol.
Full size trucks dont look this offroad. Good!
If anybody could help me it would be greatly appreciated. I have a 2002 chevy s10 crew cab 4x4, I simply want to lift it without doing an axle swap. Does anyone know which suspension lift kit will fit this truck?
Also I understand people are telling me the rough country 6 in lift works but I get the opposite reaction from many mechanics. Plz help
Rough country is the only thing out there they make a 2.5 and a 6 inch lift. Do not tell them you are lifting a crew cab!!! But trust me there kit fits your truck it is what inspired me to do these videos in the first place 😊
I did mine myself in my driveway 😂 forget paying out the nose for somebody else to do it they just don't want the liability I ran into the same thing my friend LOL
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 my question about it is what did you do with the crossmember?
@@mikealarcon6013 not exactly sure which crossmember your referring to l got told some junk like that from rough country and I never had any issues at all 🤣 they send you instructions with the kit the hardest part is the cutouts you just need to take your time they give you templates. Also cutting back to cooling fins on the front diff is a little tricky you'll probably have to just keep test fitting it in total it took me about 18 hours to do myself.
Exhaust brand?
Straight pipes no cats no muffler LOL!!! Is that a crew cab I see in your profile picture??
Yeah that’s mine
Chevy s10 zr5
@@andenquibell3439 wish mine was a zr5 it was just the plain Jane LOL
Walter Steffens haha lmao yeah I want it louder but I’m trying trying to get the safety done and can’t do that without cats
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15000 no low balls i know what i have lmaooooo
I'm not sure what that means
@@waltersteffensthezr2man431 was imitating a guy trying to get 15k out of a truck only worth like 5-6
Rough country claims the 6 inch lift will not fit on a crew cab does anyone have any information on this
It fits just fine 👌 they don't want the liability I'm guessing it's on the extended cab frame. I have a few other videos on it