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Hello all, I currently have a 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 4x4 that I recently put new Firestone Destination XT LT265/70R17 tires on. With new tires I wanted to get an alignment and the shop found that my lower ball joints had quite a bit of play. Plus they pointed out the rack and pinion/tie rods/steering was worse for wear. So obviously all this needs to be fixed as it will affect drivability and safety and I am tool capable but I haven't done something this large at the same time.
This is the family hauler so it can't be down for a long time but a Friday - Sunday or broken into 2 weekends is fine. We do a few camping trips each year and go out with extended family wheeling usually hauling the short trailer with gear. I had been debating about upgrading to LT285/70R17 but didn't want to have the tires rub while I figured out what lift kit I want to put on. So I am looking to do a 3-4" kit with new upper control arms and will need new rims I know.
So what I'm asking is ... (Looking to spend no more than 5K)
Is the time worth the effort or let a shop handle it?
Anyone have a recommendation for a good lift kit? Should I add shocks?
Anything I'm not thinking about?
Thanks for the help and insight.
This is the family hauler so it can't be down for a long time but a Friday - Sunday or broken into 2 weekends is fine. We do a few camping trips each year and go out with extended family wheeling usually hauling the short trailer with gear. I had been debating about upgrading to LT285/70R17 but didn't want to have the tires rub while I figured out what lift kit I want to put on. So I am looking to do a 3-4" kit with new upper control arms and will need new rims I know.
So what I'm asking is ... (Looking to spend no more than 5K)
Is the time worth the effort or let a shop handle it?
Anyone have a recommendation for a good lift kit? Should I add shocks?
Anything I'm not thinking about?
Thanks for the help and insight.
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