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SouthCo Senior Enthusiast

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Well for Christmas, one of the things I got from the wife and kids was a 2" Rough Country leveling kit. Installed it today, but not sure I like riding level. It is level from looking at it but it feels like I'm riding nose high. I have had the truck for about 3 months and have about 1600 miles so maybe I was just used to riding nose down. Anyway I have a 3" rear block kit coming from ReadyLift so I'll get some of that rake back. Heres what she looks like now with only the 2" front level kit.

 

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SouthCo Senior Enthusiast

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And this pic is a little deceiving. To me, it looks closer to level in person, but the pic looks like front is still a hair lower.

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Yeah that pic does make it look like there is still a rake.

Level looks better in my opinion.

SouthCo Senior Enthusiast

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I've got a crappy front shot that looks much closer to level. I'll try to get a better shot tomorrow. I'm definitely happy with the RC 2" kit so far (drove it for about 1/2 mile only). I probably just need to get used to the new feel. I do tow from time to time so I will still add the rear block, but it should still be less racked than it was straight from the factory.

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Don't forget to get an alignment.

It needs realignment after the installation of the level.

crf450 Enthusiast

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I was looking at the RC2 kit with the 3 rear blocks, would this mean that the truck is still raked 1 inch. is it more of a lift than a level? Thanx

SouthCo Senior Enthusiast

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The RC 2" kit brings the front up 2" and the 3" rear block on a GMT900 pickup brings the rear up 1.75" (OEM rear block is 1.25"). So the rake after both should be less (closer to level) but not by much. Whenever I get the rear blocks on, I'll post another pic, but somewhere on here I've already seen pics of the same combo. It's snowing pretty good here, so probably won't be posting another pic showing that the truck is very close to level now that the original pic doesn't really show (wth just the front kit on).

 

So yes to your question. RC 2" and rear 3" blocks are more of a small lift than a "level job" Net result should be .25" less rake after both. I prefer a little rake for towing purposes.

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The RC 2" kit brings the front up 2" and the 3" rear block on a GMT900 pickup brings the rear up 1.75" (OEM rear block is 1.25"). So the rake after both should be less (closer to level) but not by much. Whenever I get the rear blocks on, I'll post another pic, but somewhere on here I've already seen pics of the same combo. It's snowing pretty good here, so probably won't be posting another pic showing that the truck is very close to level now that the original pic doesn't really show (wth just the front kit on).

 

So yes to your question. RC 2" and rear 3" blocks are more of a small lift than a "level job" Net result should be .25" less rake after both. I prefer a little rake for towing purposes.

 

Never really understood the point of leveling then installing the rear block kit to get bring the rake right back.. why not just leave it alone if u like the rake and save your suspension and drivetrain the extra strain..

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The RC 2" kit brings the front up 2" and the 3" rear block on a GMT900 pickup brings the rear up 1.75" (OEM rear block is 1.25"). So the rake after both should be less (closer to level) but not by much. Whenever I get the rear blocks on, I'll post another pic, but somewhere on here I've already seen pics of the same combo. It's snowing pretty good here, so probably won't be posting another pic showing that the truck is very close to level now that the original pic doesn't really show (wth just the front kit on).

 

So yes to your question. RC 2" and rear 3" blocks are more of a small lift than a "level job" Net result should be .25" less rake after both. I prefer a little rake for towing purposes.

 

Never really understood the point of leveling then installing the rear block kit to get bring the rake right back.. why not just leave it alone if u like the rake and save your suspension and drivetrain the extra strain..

 

 

Well like I said to get a little lift. I'm not big on big lifts. What drivetrain strain?

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b/c most use the "leveling kit" as a sort of cheap "lift" kit to run slightly larger/more aggressive tires. Extra strain? Sure, maybe a bit, but unless you put much larger tires and start cutting metal you should be fine.

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Your truck looks great with the RC level kit. If you decide to go with new rear blocks, go with a 2" block. Your factory blocks are 1.25", 3" blocks may be too much. Get an alignment and give yourself time to get used to it. Add a bigger set of tires when those wear out and it will look even better.

SouthCo Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for the replies. And yes this is my cheap lift kit. When the shocks wear out I'll probably get Bilsteins all way round and get the 5100's and let that take the place of the front spacer.

 

I have an appt to get an alignment this week at the shop I do business with and was wondering if I should wait and do the alignment after I replace the rear blocks?

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I have an appt to get an alignment this week at the shop I do business with and was wondering if I should wait and do the alignment after I replace the rear blocks?

 

 

You can get your alignment now. The rear blocks won't affect the alignment in any way

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yeah you can get a rear add a leaf from rough country for 74.95 how much where the ready lift blocks?

 

 

From what I have heard the AAL spring will make the ride considerable harsher than stock vs the lift block where the ride quality should be virtually unchanged. Price is very close between the two anyway.

 

When my stockers are worn out I'm going to level mine and throw on a rear block also. I want to add larger/more aggressive tires as my new job is going to involve going thru adverse conditions going to work. I also tow and haul pretty frequently and I need the rake.

 

SouthCo, Please post some pics of your setup and impressions after you get the rear done and aligned. I plan on the same setup. Thanks Truck looks great BTW!!!!

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