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 :lol: 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.

Re: Put a 5" lift on an '09
 

Very tastefully done! Love the blacked out factory wheels!

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

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:lol: 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.

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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. :chevy: