2022 Silverado Trail Boss with Ready Lift SST 2.0 Lift Kit and Bora Wheel Spacers

[@connorremer9240]

Thanks for the video man! Best looking rig out there in my opinion. Exactly the video I’ve been waiting for.

[@bamaknifeguy]

Thanks brother. I appreciate that. I thought I replied to your comment. Sorry man. It’s definitely coming together. I love the way the stance turned out 🤘🏼

[@adamwest3637]

I was debating on getting a 4” lift but I think I’ll be happy with a leveling kit and 35’s. A couple things I’m lookin for are rock sliders and fender flares. Hopefully you keep posting mods

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Does look good! Great video 👍

[@bamaknifeguy]

Thanks brother. It turned out nice. I am definitely happy with the stance now. I think I may put the 3” rear lift blocks in next week. Haven’t decided yet but if I do, I’ll shoot a follow up vid. 🤘🏼

[@tk9048]

My trailboss is leveled and I put 35’s on the stock 18inch wheel and it rubs on sharp turns, the only way to eliminate the rub is to add the 4 inch lift of top of the stock 2 inch if you want to run 35’s

[@bryanbrown553]

Thanks for the video my brother truck looks bad ass 🤘🏾. I have a 19 TB and this is the exact look I’m going for. I essentially wanted a 6in lift but after getting this truck now I just want to lift the front up with the sat ready lift and throw some better tires on it. I’ve been back and forth on if I wanted to run the 295x70 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss on the stock 18’ or get the Nittos in 33’s or 35’s with the 20in reps. Once again thanks for the video definitely gave me the vision I’m looking for ✊🏾

[@bamaknifeguy]

You’re welcome man. Anytime. I really like those Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tires. They look awesome. I saw another YT channel on here that had a trail boss with some of those on it. They look good. I went with the 35x11.50r20 Recon Grappler because I found a YT channel called LMFSCREW that got some and I loved the way they look. Plus my father in law was able to get me a deal on them. I only paid $1,500 which is pretty good for a 35” Nitto. I almost screwed up and drove too long after the lift before getting a front end alignment. Just went this morning. I think either way you go, you will be happy. I do love the way these trail bosses look with 35’s though. Thanks for watching man.

[@bryanbrown553]

@@bamaknifeguy I follow LMFSCREW too that guy is a beast when it comes to trucks 🤣. I’m sure we probably seen the same video too on the Baja’s. I like how the 20’s look but with the 18’s it gives it a more beefier look. They haven’t made the Recons in 18’s yet that’s why I consider the MT. But you definitely caught a steal on the Recons for that price. When will you be putting the spacers on the back? I would like your opinion on it. I was thinking going with the 2” boras

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@bryanbrown553 I ordered them yesterday so hopefully they will be in soon. I just went with 1/2” for the back too. I’m afraid of rocks kicking up and it would rub more with the 35’s if I did 2” on front. I know some guys that run the 2” with no rubbing issues on stock rims with 33’s on a Chevy but with 35’s it may be an issue because the wider the spacer the more it can cause rubbing.

[@bryanbrown553]

@@bamaknifeguy Thanks my brother I’ll be running 1/2” as well just to be on the safe side. Now the tough decision is which size tire because I’m not that blessed to get a pair of Recons for $1500 🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonmaples]

Looks badass man👊🏼

[@bamaknifeguy]

Thanks brother. It’s definitely way better now. The street tires and Nose Down look it came with, just wasn’t doing it for me. I think it looks WAY better now. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@BC_Hunter]

Looks perfect now

[@chrisholland8672]

I finally got mine setup this way. I went with 295/65/20 toyo open county at 2. My tires are just a little bit bigger. But the spacer worked great. I am going with the mudflap delete as well. I also put the 3 inch blocks in the back. I wish I could show you my set up. Maybe I will do a review video and put on YT.

[@bamaknifeguy]

Hell yea man. That’s awesome. If you have Instagram send me a pic on there. My handle is the same on there. I’d like to see it.

[@chrisholland8672]

I don’t have IG. But try to get some thing to you soon. Waiting on all this rain to pass south Alabama and get it clean up to do proper review on it

[@leir2005]

@@chrisholland8672 You got 295’s on the stock wheels? Did you need a spacer as well?

[@chrisholland8672]

@@leir2005 yes, same spacers .5 inch

[@JoseMartinez-xs2jm]

Mannnn anyone got a truck like this is winning at life awesome 👌 truck!

[@bamaknifeguy]

Haha. I’m trying man. I appreciate it. I ain’t there yet but I’m scrambling to get there.

[@watchmanexpert]

@@bamaknifeguygreat video ! Question how is the cv axle angle with the extra 2 inch leveling?? Can u made video ?

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@watchmanexpert Yes sir I will. It’s not bad at all. I should have time to do it today or tomorrow. Check back on the channel tonight or tomorrow morning and I should have a short clip uploaded for ya

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@watchmanexpert Hey bro. I put a short video up just now showing the CV angle. 🤘🏼

[@ntme9]

You can get 1/4' spacers for the rear.

[@cgdawg27]

Dang man that’s a sexy whip

[@craigevergetis3669]

Also did those 35's kill any of your power?

[@texanerection492]

That’s a sick truck man. I’d take it, but my buddy has blown his last 2 engines in his last 2 Silverados… 2019 with 50k miles, 2022 with 2k miles. If the reliability can get near Tundras, I’m buying me a TB 100%.

[@bamaknifeguy]

I’ve heard of some guys having issues with the lifters and having the dreaded engine issues. I’m hoping mine holds up. I’m at 28k now and holding strong. I bought the 22 model and mine was produced shortly after GM finally acknowledged the lifter issue and begun working to fix the issue so I’m hopeful that mine is solid. We will know soon enough and trust that if I have any mechanical failure I will absolutely be dropping the results on here. So far so good and fingers crossed 🤞🏼 that it keeps performing as it should. With a 60k power train warranty I’m not overly concerned but it’s still in the back of my mind for sure. Thanks brother.

[@MrDutch1e]

@bamaknifeguy my Sierra was built way after they acknowledged it and my lifters went before it'd 1st oil change lol. All warranty of course but I won't be putting any confidence into this thing. Might just trade it for a 23 Colorado Trail Boss.

[@joshtaylor1416]

Tundra’s are not reliable 😂😂

[@texanerection492]

@@joshtaylor1416 interesting take. My 2014 Tundra has almost 600k miles on it. All of my coworkers have Ram, Ford, and Chevys. Can’t tell you the last time one of their trucks has lasted over 250k miles 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@eazye8313]

I’d like to be able to run 12.50 wide mud grappler tires but they won’t work with a 10mm wheel spacers, I wonder if they will work with half inch spacers like you got?

[@bamaknifeguy]

If you have the stock control arms you might be good to go with 1/2” spacers. The issue I have is that I’m running the Ready Lift control arms so the ball joint is so much bigger. It might still be close though. I decided to run the 11.50 wides because I didn’t wanna have it so close. I’ll measure the old ball joint’s tomorrow and I’ll let you know what the difference is so maybe that will help. Hit me up on Instagram so I can message you some pics. 🤘🏼

[@user-bk7wu1eb4w]

How much you spend?

[@alceja3522]

TB looks sweet!! How u liking the Ready lift so far?! I want to buy one but all the shops in my area don’t recommend 🤦🏻‍♂️ they say yo add the 4inch lift

[@bamaknifeguy]

SST 2.0 is great man. The 4” is cool too I’m sure but since the Trail Boss already comes with a 2” lift you end up at a 4”-4 1/2” after the 2.0 is put on. I like where it sits. Turned out great and I can fit the 35x11.50’s now. I feel like it’s plenty tall. I’m really digging it

[@alceja3522]

@@bamaknifeguy thanks brother i appreciate it! Now I just need to find someone to help me install the SST

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@alceja3522 You can do it bro. It’s not that bad. Took me several hours but it was self explanatory. You will need a tool to compress the shocks but you can rent one at any auto parts stores. The send directions with pictures. The best instructions I found is a KZbin channel called LMFSCREW. If you search through his playlists he has a few vids on the ReadyLift kits. Specifically the SST 2.0. He did a step by step install on his white Trail Boss a couple years back and installed one on his father in laws black TB last year. It was Crazy Helpful. Very thorough. He has awesome truck content. You should check him out 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@alceja3522]

@@bamaknifeguy thx bro! Much appreciated hopefully we can get it done!

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@alceja3522 If you lived near Tuscaloosa Alabama I’d help you out bro. It really ain’t too bad. I was a bit nervous going into it but after I got going and had the LMFSCREW video playing it was a breeze. Still haven’t found time to install the 3” rear lift blocks yet but I am planning to do it next weekend.

[@adventuresofmathiasandmarie]

I know this isn't the highest concern with this build, but I'm curious, the tires from stock to this, approximately what did your lose in fuel mileage? I've got a 22 Trailboss 5.3 with the 10spd, but I've got an overland rack and roof top tent on it. Already only getting around 15mpg on the highway. Really want a 285/75/18 wildpeak but I'm concerned about losing another 2mpg. Thanks in advance!

[@bamaknifeguy]

It is WAY more of a concern than I thought it was going to be. Lol 😂. I was getting an average of around 24mpg prior to the lift and tires. Now I’m at around 16-17 mpg. It definitely kicked my ass on the mileage. Mine is a 22 Trail Boss with 5.3 and 10 speed also.

[@davidolla9148]

Oh wow

[@craigevergetis3669]

Hey buddy do those 35/11.50"s rub any? I just got a 2022 trail boss and was gonna get the 275/65/r20's which is a 34x11 but those 35's look nice! Just curious on which would look better, um going with the trail grapplers what do you think??

[@bamaknifeguy]

Hey man. They rubbed slightly before I did the lift and all. I’m running the Ready Lift SST 2.0 lift and 1/2” wheel spacers in the front. Needed the spacers because the new Ready Lift upper control arms have a larger ball joint so a bit more clearance was needed. I’m happy with it now and have no rubbing issues at all.

[@craigevergetis3669]

Awesome news man looks like that's what I'm gonna put on my brand new 22. What about speed did it slow the truck down any?

[@lsunut84]

Did you ever add the spacers to the back? If so, did you notice less thread on the studs in the back? I had only 2-3 turns on the back while I had 6 on the front. Just curious if I have an issue with stripped studs or if its factory with these trucks.

[@bamaknifeguy]

No I haven’t put them on yet. I was going to do it this weekend but I was super busy. I’m hoping I will have more time this coming weekend to mess with it and as soon as install them I’ll comment here and let you know.

[@lsunut84]

@@bamaknifeguy definitely look at it. From what I've been told the threads were reduced to stop cross threading? Doesn't make sense to me that the front would be normal and the rear would be less.

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@lsunut84 Thanks man. I appreciate the heads up on that

[@lsunut84]

Any luck w those rear spacers?

[@trokiando9565]

I’m having the same issue, rubbing on the front tires sidewall with the ball joints and want to install 1/2 inch spacers all around but not too sure if rear studs long enough.

[@craigevergetis3669]

Did the 35's kill any power of the truck? Does it still run the same and have the same good power??

[@bamaknifeguy]

I’m sure it probably robbed a little power but isn’t anything noticeable. I wouldn’t think it would be too terrible but these Recon Grapplers are pretty damn heavy.

[@bmx7596]

what's the tallest tire you think it would run with the TB stock setup?

[@bamaknifeguy]

Probably a 33 1/2” or 34”. I fit these 35’s without my lift but the runner a little on the inside when I turned all the way and backed up. Not bad though.

[@JohnD0129]

How are those Bora wheel spacers holding up ? I’m about to pull the trigger on some 1.5”

[@bamaknifeguy]

I like them. They feel solid. Didn’t change the way the truck feels or steers. I almost went with the 1.5” and apparently when you use 1.5” on the trail boss you don’t have to cut your existing studs if you’re using the stock wheels. The stock wheels have cutout pockets on the back where the stud has room. I still may do it. Haven’t decided just yet. BORA is absolutely the way to go though for sure. Best quality.

[@JohnD0129]

@@bamaknifeguy that’s what I heard. I love the idea of not having to cut my wheel studs. Going to pull the trigger on those Bora 1.5 spacers 😎

[@drewbarbre7943]

Do you think you could clear a 12.50 wide? I've ordered my .5 spacers. Just trying to decide rather to go with a 11.50 or 12.50 tire

[@bamaknifeguy]

A 12.5 wide on stock wheels with 1/2” spacers is going to be SUPER close if you run the Ready Lift upper control arms. If you run stock control arms at stock ride height it should clear with the 1/2” spacers.

[@drewbarbre7943]

@BamaKnifeGuy I appreciate it man. I'm running the ready lift upper control arms also. So sounds like I better play it safe and go with the 11.50 wide. Did you ever install the spacers on rear. Was curious if they worked out far as having enough threads

[@Johnthedagger]

Did putting the lift with the new control arms affect your drive select when it's in Auto? Was reading somewhere that it's a problem with vibration or noise but couldn't recall what site I saw it on or the specifics....

[@bamaknifeguy]

I don’t use 4 wheel auto. I never have on any truck I’ve owned 🤷🏼‍♂️. I live in the southeast so there isn’t snow and ice here very often and if I am off-road in a situation where 4x4 will be needed I usually just lock into 4x4 so I’m not sure.

[@Johnthedagger]

@bamaknifeguy Makes sense. Unfortunately, we can get weeks of ice and snow storms in a row so the roads out here in the backcountry can be snowed in for over three months so I use it a lot when it's tough but not 4 wheel drive tough

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@Johnthedagger I feel ya. I have a buddy that has a 2022 GMC Sierra with the 6.2 liter engine and the same transmission I have. He is running the exact same lift I have. I will text him and see if he has any experience running 4wheel auto in his. I’ll let you know. 🤘🏼 I have heard about what you’re talking about though. I read it on the site where I bought my lift kit. They were saying it isn’t great because it changes the angle and can put the axles in a bind. Idk that it would be an issue honestly because it doesn’t change the angle very much. I will also post a video showing the angles after my truck gets out of the body shop. Got rear ended and had to have major cosmetic work done 🤦🏼‍♂️☹️

[@Johnthedagger]

@bamaknifeguy I'm still on the fence about getting a 2" lift and am leaning towards getting Bilsteins for the front and rear and getting 1¼ inch lift up front from the 5100's so I can put 35x11.3R18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on at the same time. I'll keep the auto setting, get a much better suspension, and the lift in front, and the bigger tires

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@Johnthedagger That’s not a bad idea. I have seen a couple dudes run those and they seem to work great. I wanted the 2” to get all of the front rake out of it but now I’m going to eventually have to put the 3” riser blocks in the rear because I ended up with like 2.5” of lift in the front which made it sit a little low in the rear. I think a 1.25”-1.5” lift probably would have been the move so I bet those shocks will work out better than what I have honestly. That will be a sweet setup. The only reason I went with the 35”x11.5” Nitto Recon Grapplers is because I don’t see many people running them and they are still aggressive enough to get off-road and still be effective. It’s a really nice tire. I will definitely buy them again after I burn up this set.

[@chrisholland8672]

Did you ever have any rubbing issues?

[@bamaknifeguy]

Very mild. Only in reverse when the wheel is at full lock. I can hear a minor rub on the mud flat then. Going forward is no issue. Even deep dips in parking lots haven’t been an issue. Just reverse hard turns. And there is a mod that fixes that. I just haven’t done it yet. There is a metal bracket that can be removed behind the wheel liner in that location to prevent the rub by allowing more room.

[@markbucher6928]

What tires did you get?

[@bamaknifeguy]

35”x11.50 Nitto Recon Grappler on my stock 20” wheel

[@chrisholland8672]

I wonder if a 1/4 in spacer would be ok?

[@bamaknifeguy]

Well the guy I got the tire idea from (LMFSCREW) on KZbin tried the 1/4 and said it wasn’t quite enough. The other reason I like the 3/8” or 1/2” minimum is because they have that Hub Centric Ring that sits inside the wheel and the spacer itself has a recess in the back of it that sits on your existing hub. The 1/4” spacers wouldn’t have that. Especially the ones you buy at Advanced Auto or Auto Zone or something like that. I wouldn’t trust them. If you watch the last vid I posted before this one, I showed the spacers and explain that a bit more. Without the hub centric ring, all the weight of the truck is sitting on the lug studs and that is super sketchy and causes a lot of vibration too because it wouldn’t be perfectly centered. I would recommend a 3/8” minimum and definitely use Bora Wheel Spacers from CustomOffsets.com

[@chrisholland8672]

@@bamaknifeguy gotcha. Like the video. I got the same truck in northsky. Looking to do something similar. Thanks for the video!

[@anthony2558]

How you still liking the tires? Hows on road noise? Thanks

[@bamaknifeguy]

So far so good man. I dig them. There is definitely a touch more noise than the stock Goodyear Wrangler A/T that came on the truck (that might as well have been a street tire). These are great. I run a construction company and am constantly on muddy job sites and they have phenomenal traction. Also they balanced perfectly and there is ZERO vibration at any speed and they drive straight as an arrow. Seriously man, I have run Dozens of different mud terrains and all terrains over the past 20 years and this is by far the quietest and best all-around tire I think I’ve ever used. Nitto gets a big double Thumbs Up from me on these.

[@anthony2558]

@@bamaknifeguy thanks for the info.

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@anthony2558 anytime bro 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CavanalK5]

@@bamaknifeguy slick TB. Love the stance. You got me worried now though! At 30k I’m ready to ditch the Goodyears on our ‘22 TB with 18s. I think they’re Duratracs though. So freakin loud! Vibrates trim, dash cam, and can barely talk on the phone.

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@CavanalK5 Yea my Goodyear Wrangler A/T’s looked more like a street tire and we’re completely silent. When I say these Nittos are slightly louder I mean slightly louder than almost silent. Lol. They are great

[@joshodell6703]

Did you add the rear blocks yet?

[@bamaknifeguy]

Not yet. I am going to though. I have a friend who is going to help me with it one weekend soon. He has a better set up to install them. He has a couple floor jacks that will come in handy since I will have to Jack up the truck and rear axle separately

[@joshodell6703]

@BamaKnifeGuy share a pic when it's done brother. I just bought the kit wanna see what it's like first.

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@joshodell6703 Will do. If you follow me on Instagram …same name BamaKnifeGuy and shoot me a DM I’ll send you some pics when it’s done.

[@MrRdelaney88]

What size tires you got?

[@bamaknifeguy]

35”x11.5” with 20” rims

[@JohnD0129]

Thinking of ordering the ReadyLift 1.75 kit. Will I need spacers with the stock 18s ?

[@leir2005]

If you keep the stock 275/65 tires you won’t need them

[@JohnD0129]

@@leir2005 thanks man

[@bamaknifeguy]

If you are just doing a 1.75 kit without replacing the Upper Control Arms you can run whatever size you can squeeze in there. If you are going to be using the Ready Lift upper control arm replacements then your stock tires will clear them just fine. It’s only when you start getting to 11.50 wide like mine or 12.50 wide that you run into the issue with the sidewall of the tire contacting the upper ball joint. 👍🏼 hope that helps.

[@JohnD0129]

@@bamaknifeguy thanks brotha. Currently getting more use out of these stock Goodyears before I can make the switch to 35s later on down the road. Wanted to get rid of that ugly factory rake. Drives my brain crazy hahaha

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@JohnD0129 I hear ya. I ran my stock tires to 25k miles but just couldn’t look at them anymore and the rake was driving me insane.

[@JohnD0129]

Stock tires/wheels ?

[@bamaknifeguy]

Stock 20” wheels. Tires are not stock. 35”x11.50” Nitto Recon Grappler

[@mitchridall8168]

Were your studs still long enough with those half inch spacers and the wheels on

[@cgdawg27]

Dang man that’s a sexy whip

[@cgdawg27]

Dang man that’s a sexy whip

[@bamaknifeguy]

Thanks brotha. I appreciate that. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rickjames5611]

@@bamaknifeguyis that the dark ash metallic?

[@bamaknifeguy]

@@rickjames5611 No sir. It’s Oxford Brown Metallic. Awesome color