Hey everyone. I have an 07 Trailblazer LT with 42k that I was looking to do some mods on to make it better in snow/mud and also for long trips. Mainly a suspension lift and also put larger tires on it in the spring when the time comes for new tires. I was looking at the BDS 2"/2" and Supreme Suspensions 3"/3" kits as possibilities but I am open to all suggestions and recommendations. Not looking to do anything crazy as this is my daily driver but was looking for a few recommendations for a setup that fits the following:
-Will not adversely affect handling and stability at high speeds on highways or on windy roads
-Will not cause suspension components to wear out much faster
-Keep stock wheels (I have the LT 18" 5 spoke models)
-Keep most of the suspension stock as possible so spare parts are easier to get as the car ages
-Avoid trimming body components
Also with the lift and tires, what other implications such as speedometer calibration would I also have to take care of?
In the long term I was looking at doing the following as part of this "project", thoughts on this?
-2" Suspension lift
-Oversize tires with wheel spacers
-Front bull bar with LED lights
-Roof rack with LED lights
-Hitch spare tire carrier (Maybe I would just get another 18" wheel and tire as the one under the truck is rusted and put that on there)
-Plastidip paint job
-Undercoating with Rust Encapsulator
-Skid plates
Thanks