I have 2002 Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3L extended cab, and I want a mild lift with stock rubber for now. But I want to achieve this lift with a regular 1/2-ton (maybe Dana 44 sized) solid axle out front ...

There can only be one reason, and it should be obvious really: They break. And unfortunately, the IFS of an '08 4WD Chevrolet remains largely the same as it was in 1988. There is really no ...