The Nightmare (rc 3" Lift) Is Over - New Setup (ccm 2.5" Lev

NickS · February 27, 2011

Finally got a chance to clean up the truck today. Many of you know all of the issues I had with that piece of shit RC 3" lift. Well, long story short, they bought it back from me. The truck would never align right, and the Upper Control arms would hit the coils when the suspension flexed (and yes, I had two shops look at and try to fix this). That is why I am so opposed when people ask about the "new" RC 3.5" lift. The pictures look exactly the same as the one I had. They can tell you they re-designed it all they want, but it isn't worth the risk. Not to mention, you have to drill out the knuckles and they expect you to stack rear blocks instead of giving you a solid 3" block in the rear. It is just cheaply made and I wish I would have listened to all of the warnings people gave me before I bought it. While the shop was taking it off, I had them put the CCM 2.5" leveling kit in there and leave my 3" rear blocks.

Here are how close the UCA's are to the coils.

The install was pretty much straight forward, and i'm glad I did it my self vs. paying a shop to do it. It took me and a couple of friends about 10 hours (including beer breaks) and taking our time of course. I've never installed a body lift before, and it was pretty simple. I would really recommend this setup for anyone wanting a 4" lift or looking at that piece of shit Rough Country lift. The total investment for this (4") lift was under $500 including rear blocks and the ride isn't affected much at all.

Installing:

Cab and Right side of bed done...

This is the day I installed the Zone (Before):

And this is after:

I still have to go back and adjust the front bumper, it was just getting late. Like I said, this is the perfect setup for 32"-33" tires in my opinion. It is also good for someone on a budget or like me, don't know much about suspension lifts. Right now, the tires are worn out 285/60/18's and I plan on going up to 285/65/18's (close to a 33" pictured above) soon.

Fender Measurements are with the worn out 285/60/18's:

Front: 40.25"

Rear: 41.25"

Cleaned the wifes tahoe today also ...

KMGZ400 · February 27, 2011

looks awesome man, like the rims a lot.

is your bumper a tad off or is it just me?>

NickS · February 27, 2011

Its just you...

beave84 · February 27, 2011

Its just you...

Those are two relly nice vehicals you got. I really like the rims on both.

cparks555 · February 27, 2011

Looks great man! Sorry you had to deal with so much crap from the Rough Country 3" lift, I cant believe people are still interested in putting it on their trucks after reading your posts. Enjoy the truck.

NickS · February 27, 2011

Thanks...

jbroussard · February 27, 2011

Hey Nick,

You had advised me earlier about the RC combo kit. Your truck looks great. Love the rake, too. Pictures just in time, I bought a 2.5" front/3" block off of ebay that should be in tomorow. I was thinking about leaving in the 1" stock block and stacking but i really like how your sits. I'll probabaly take out the stock block.This ones for my 09 Silverado. Kit seems pretty straight forward, the guy has sold like 25 of them in Feb. alone.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2011-C...sQ5fAccessories

James

jbroussard · February 28, 2011

Oh and by the way, great minds think alike! This is my 2007 Sierra with the same wheels as your Hoe. And, Im gonna stack a 1.5" Zone BL after the lift kit. Prob. sometime this summer when it warms up!

James

NickS · February 28, 2011

That looks good James. The block you are buying is a 2.5" block, not a 3" it looks like. I almost wish I had one similar, sometimes I can notice the rake, and other times I can't. What ever you do, I wouldn't stack the blocks. It isn't safe, plus if you did, the U-bolts coming with your kit are probably useless (just enough for 2.5", not long enough for 3.75" of lift). The factory block on NNBS's I think is 1.25" tall. You would need larger ones right off of the bat.

I like the polaris in the background also. Here's mine.

jbroussard · February 28, 2011

your right, 2.5" block in the rear. Crap, hopefully that .5" wont make that big of a diff. I think the way the Silv. tires fit in the wells looks better with the stock rake.

James

jbroussard · February 28, 2011

Nice quad! My ATP has been super reliable, use it to plow a mile of dirt road since 04 (i believe) and the winters up here can be brutal! I think im going to retire her for the kids and jump into a side by side.

James

jarettg · February 28, 2011

Finally got a chance to clean up the truck today. Many of you know all of the issues I had with that piece of shit RC 3" lift. Well, long story short, they bought it back from me. The truck would never align right, and the Upper Control arms would hit the coils when the suspension flexed (and yes, I had two shops look at and try to fix this). That is why I am so opposed when people ask about the "new" RC 3.5" lift. The pictures look exactly the same as the one I had. They can tell you they re-designed it all they want, but it isn't worth the risk. Not to mention, you have to drill out the knuckles and they expect you to stack rear blocks instead of giving you a solid 3" block in the rear. It is just cheaply made and I wish I would have listened to all of the warnings people gave me before I bought it. While the shop was taking it off, I had them put the CCM 2.5" leveling kit in there and leave my 3" rear blocks.

Here are how close the UCA's are to the coils.

those rims on the tahoe are awesome!

The install was pretty much straight forward, and i'm glad I did it my self vs. paying a shop to do it. It took me and a couple of friends about 10 hours (including beer breaks) and taking our time of course. I've never installed a body lift before, and it was pretty simple. I would really recommend this setup for anyone wanting a 4" lift or looking at that piece of shit Rough Country lift. The total investment for this (4") lift was under $500 including rear blocks and the ride isn't affected much at all.

Installing:

Cab and Right side of bed done...

This is the day I installed the Zone (Before):

And this is after:

I still have to go back and adjust the front bumper, it was just getting late. Like I said, this is the perfect setup for 32"-33" tires in my opinion. It is also good for someone on a budget or like me, don't know much about suspension lifts. Right now, the tires are worn out 285/60/18's and I plan on going up to 285/65/18's (close to a 33" pictured above) soon.

Fender Measurements are with the worn out 285/60/18's:

Front: 40.25"

Rear: 41.25"

Cleaned the wifes tahoe today also ...

88K5 · February 28, 2011

Sucks you had all those issues. I just installed the 7.5" rc and was worried about the uca's hitting coils as well. At full droop they are close but not hitting. I don't wheel this truck so I am not worried about it.