Dooflatchie
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Hey guys, I'm planning a build in the future and am tossing around ideas. I'll cut to the chase:
Vehicle I'm planning to work with is an 07-13 Silverado 1500 4x4 Crew cab
My intended purpose is what leaves me undecided. I want a truck that will be able to meet 3 criteria
--Handle well off road at speed. No extreme woops at 60mph but dirt trails through woods / mountains would require upgraded shocks at a minimum I'm sure? Not sure how durable the GMT900 front suspensions are but at a minimum upgrading to stronger components would probably be a good idea.
--Capable through slower, slicker / muddy conditions, (as why Im going with 4wd.) No 6 foot deep mud holes but deep puddles and soft muddy ground is very commonplace around here.
--Streetable enough for long car rides (say a 3-5 hour ride) This is easy as anything near stock will obviously drive and ride well, not the least of which I'm used to bouncing along in an old rusted out K2500 anyway.
I'm happy with a 33" tire and would prefer to keep the stock fenders, trimming if needed.
Also, any input on what to do for rear suspension is much appreciated.
This leads me to think, would a mid travel kit be worthwhile? Or is simply upgrading stock style components going to work well in my case? I was looking at some offerings by Baja Kits, Mazzulla, and Camburg. They all offer mid travel kits and/or upgraded stock style performance suspensions parts / kits.
Any input, advice or guidance you guys have would be much appreciated. Also any other companies you recommend looking into would help. Thanks!
TL;DR: Whats a good suspension upgrade for a 4wd GMT900 so I can beat on it through some wooded trails?
Vehicle I'm planning to work with is an 07-13 Silverado 1500 4x4 Crew cab
My intended purpose is what leaves me undecided. I want a truck that will be able to meet 3 criteria
--Handle well off road at speed. No extreme woops at 60mph but dirt trails through woods / mountains would require upgraded shocks at a minimum I'm sure? Not sure how durable the GMT900 front suspensions are but at a minimum upgrading to stronger components would probably be a good idea.
--Capable through slower, slicker / muddy conditions, (as why Im going with 4wd.) No 6 foot deep mud holes but deep puddles and soft muddy ground is very commonplace around here.
--Streetable enough for long car rides (say a 3-5 hour ride) This is easy as anything near stock will obviously drive and ride well, not the least of which I'm used to bouncing along in an old rusted out K2500 anyway.
I'm happy with a 33" tire and would prefer to keep the stock fenders, trimming if needed.
Also, any input on what to do for rear suspension is much appreciated.
This leads me to think, would a mid travel kit be worthwhile? Or is simply upgrading stock style components going to work well in my case? I was looking at some offerings by Baja Kits, Mazzulla, and Camburg. They all offer mid travel kits and/or upgraded stock style performance suspensions parts / kits.
Any input, advice or guidance you guys have would be much appreciated. Also any other companies you recommend looking into would help. Thanks!
TL;DR: Whats a good suspension upgrade for a 4wd GMT900 so I can beat on it through some wooded trails?