Cognito Stage 5 Handling Reviews

hphillips · 11-03-2012, 11:28 AM

Hey All-

Ive been searching for hours on some actual reviews on the Cognito Stage 5 leveling kit. Having a tough time finding reviews on how it handles.

This truck is my daily driver mostly in town. In the winter I tow an enclosed snowmobile trailer. I absolutely love the way this truck handles that trailer up and down grades and on the windy roads. I really don't want to lose that.

I do go offroad semi-frequently also.

I want something to lift the truck just a little bit, but I really want to retain how the truck handles. It would be nice to have a little softer ride also. Without the trailer on, it seems a little rough on the freeway.

Does the Cognito stage 5 with the bilsteins retain the way the Truck handles?

Does it help give a little softer ride?

hphillips · 11-20-2012, 04:09 PM

Bump

**Nor-Cal Nick** · 12-19-2012, 03:33 PM

This would be seen better in the suspension section for others to chime in on.

I'll see if I can get it moved for you.

hphillips · 12-20-2012, 09:10 PM

Thanks Nick- That would be helpful!

DirtyMaxLML · 01-09-2013, 06:48 PM

I can't comment on a 2011+ chassis model, but I had the Stage 5 on my 08 and was very dissapointed. The truck wandered and felt loose after the install. The ride was much worse than stock. After spending almost $2000 in parts and labor I wish I had just done a real lift. It actually ruined the truck for me, so much so, that I traded it in for my 2011.

NMdiesel · 01-11-2013, 10:42 PM

I have it on my 08 goin on 3 years. I have had no issues. I just added the sulastics and switched out Bilstein 5100's with the new Fox 2.0 from Norcal (By the way thanks Nick) and it made it even better. I have about 1500 miles since the new shocks and sulatics with no issues at all. From your post it looks like we have pretty similar driving styles. I would recomend it.

pfi572 · 01-13-2013, 10:00 AM

Had the kit on a 2012 3500 HD and with the Fox shocks on the front and Bilstiens on the rear it was as good or better than stock.
No problems with steering or anything.
Changed to a Rancho 4 inch and it is a stiffer ride than the leveling kit. I have Fox shocks on Rancho also.
Hope that helps.

11-03-2012, 11:28 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
hphillips DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NV Posts: 15	Cognito Stage 5 Handling Reviews Hey All- Ive been searching for hours on some actual reviews on the Cognito Stage 5 leveling kit. Having a tough time finding reviews on how it handles. This truck is my daily driver mostly in town. In the winter I tow an enclosed snowmobile trailer. I absolutely love the way this truck handles that trailer up and down grades and on the windy roads. I really don't want to lose that. I do go offroad semi-frequently also. I want something to lift the truck just a little bit, but I really want to retain how the truck handles. It would be nice to have a little softer ride also. Without the trailer on, it seems a little rough on the freeway. Does the Cognito stage 5 with the bilsteins retain the way the Truck handles? Does it help give a little softer ride? __________________ 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT CC SB 20" stock wheels & tires. Weather tech floor liners, DU-HA storage, Composite Bedrug.

11-20-2012, 04:09 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
hphillips DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NV Posts: 15	Bump __________________ 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT CC SB 20" stock wheels & tires. Weather tech floor liners, DU-HA storage, Composite Bedrug.

12-19-2012, 03:33 PM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
Nor-Cal Nick Suspension Consultant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Livermore Ca. Posts: 2,827	This would be seen better in the suspension section for others to chime in on. I'll see if I can get it moved for you. __________________ Chevy/GM Truck Supporting Vendor Since 2005, our team is happy to help you. Click here for CONTACT INFO Also "LIKE" us on - Facebook.com or "SUBSCRIBE" to our YouTube.com

12-20-2012, 09:10 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
hphillips DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NV Posts: 15	Thanks Nick- That would be helpful! __________________ 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT CC SB 20" stock wheels & tires. Weather tech floor liners, DU-HA storage, Composite Bedrug.

01-09-2013, 06:48 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
DirtyMaxLML Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 390	I can't comment on a 2011+ chassis model, but I had the Stage 5 on my 08 and was very dissapointed. The truck wandered and felt loose after the install. The ride was much worse than stock. After spending almost $2000 in parts and labor I wish I had just done a real lift. It actually ruined the truck for me, so much so, that I traded it in for my 2011. __________________ Onyx Black 2013 Sierra Denali HD 2500 Z71; BDS 6.5" High Clearance Lift with Fox 2.0 Shocks, 37x12.50x20 Nitto MT, 20x9 Death Metal Black BMF Novakane Wheels, Cognito Pitman Arm/Idler Arm Support, Cognito UCA, RareParts HD Tie Rods, Mag-Hytec rear diff cover, Line-X, RECON LED Tails SOLD: 2011 Sierra 2500HD CrewCab SLT Z71, BDS 6.5" High Clearance Lift, 35x12.50x20 Toyo Open Country MT, 20x10 Death Metal Black BMF Novakane Wheels

01-11-2013, 10:42 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
NMdiesel DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 20	I have it on my 08 goin on 3 years. I have had no issues. I just added the sulastics and switched out Bilstein 5100's with the new Fox 2.0 from Norcal (By the way thanks Nick) and it made it even better. I have about 1500 miles since the new shocks and sulatics with no issues at all. From your post it looks like we have pretty similar driving styles. I would recomend it. __________________ 2008 CC/SB LTZ, Ravelco, Stage 5 levling kit NorCal nick,with daystar keys, FOX 2.0 shocks, sulatics shackle, Nitto trail grappler 295/70/17 on black rhino wheels. lower rear cab mounts.

01-13-2013, 10:00 AM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
pfi572 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Grande Prairie Ab. Posts: 8	Had the kit on a 2012 3500 HD and with the Fox shocks on the front and Bilstiens on the rear it was as good or better than stock. No problems with steering or anything. Changed to a Rancho 4 inch and it is a stiffer ride than the leveling kit. I have Fox shocks on Rancho also. Hope that helps.

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