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3 hours ago, aaronarf said:

I have a slight rake on my truck, Bilstein 5100s set on the highest lift and factory block in the rear.  It isn't excessive, 2" blocks would definitely give you a substantial rake, IMO.  

I'd like it to look close to this, my old truck, but I know it'll be a little lower in the setup, but I don't want such a stiff ride like I did with the leveling kit.

 

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I'd like it to look close to this, my old truck, but I know it'll be a little lower in the setup, but I don't want such a stiff ride like I did with the leveling kit.
 
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I'd say my truck is similar to that. It sat dead level after we first did it but over 30k miles on the 5100s now she's got a slight rake again.

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Just wanted to post this here since I couldn't find an answer when I was doing my research.

 

The Bilstein 5100's at the top setting will allow for 33x12.5 on a 20x9 -12 with very little rubbing on the plastic protector piece on the back part on the wheel well. I've currently removed the plastic protectors until I have time to work with the truck some more. Without the protectors I am just barely rubbing the cloth liner at full lock, forward and reverse. I doubt I could have gone any larger. I have no other lifts or levels on this truck.

 

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It still sits just a little lower in the front, but the rake is pretty much unnoticeable (at least to me). Rear blocks are stock. Did 5100's all around a few months ago.

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9 hours ago, peblardo said:

It still sits just a little lower in the front, but the rake is pretty much unnoticeable (at least to me). Rear blocks are stock. Did 5100's all around a few months ago.

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Great looking truck man. The small amount of bronze on the wheels coordinates perfect with your paint color. Did you add the 5100’s before you switched to new tires/wheels? I’m wondering if you noticed any improvement in ride quality with 5100’s in the rear. 

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On 2/1/2018 at 4:37 PM, peblardo said:

Just wanted to post this here since I couldn't find an answer when I was doing my research.

 

The Bilstein 5100's at the top setting will allow for 33x12.5 on a 20x9 -12 with very little rubbing on the plastic protector piece on the back part on the wheel well. I've currently removed the plastic protectors until I have time to work with the truck some more. Without the protectors I am just barely rubbing the cloth liner at full lock, forward and reverse. I doubt I could have gone any larger. I have no other lifts or levels on this truck.

 

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What bug deflector is that?

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On 2/2/2018 at 7:49 AM, peblardo said:

It still sits just a little lower in the front, but the rake is pretty much unnoticeable (at least to me). Rear blocks are stock. Did 5100's all around a few months ago.

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Do you mind measuring just how much rake you have?  Ground to fender front and back?  about to do the same set up but was hoping for about an inch of rake.

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16 hours ago, dmorrisL86 said:

Great looking truck man. The small amount of bronze on the wheels coordinates perfect with your paint color. Did you add the 5100’s before you switched to new tires/wheels? I’m wondering if you noticed any improvement in ride quality with 5100’s in the rear. 

     I put the Bilstein's on before the new wheels and tires. My stock Ranchos were beat up pretty bad, so going from those to the 5100s was a huge improvement. Can't comment much on towing anything just yet. All I've had behind it so far is a 22' bay boat. Haven't gotten the horse trailer behind it yet.

 

    With the new tires and wheels, I can't tell any differences between 275/55r20 or 33x12.5r20 riding on the bilsteins.

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12 hours ago, polarisnchevy said:

What bug deflector is that?

Weather Tech. Not sure of model number or style. It was installed by the previous owner.

23 minutes ago, 14BlackSilverado said:

Do you mind measuring just how much rake you have?  Ground to fender front and back?  about to do the same set up but was hoping for about an inch of rake.

I'll take some measurements for you later today.

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