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2" Level Vs 2.5"

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So i'm torn between a 2" and 2.5" level for my sierra. I'm looking at the rc 2" level and the Topgunz 2.5" level kit. Ive been reading around here and it seems like a 2.5" may be a a little to much stress on the ball joints. Anyone have any input on the 2.5" or experience with it? Thanks.

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I've had both (daystar 2" and currently CCM 2.5"). No issues with either one. I like the CCM better, and I could tell a difference in height vs. When I had the 2" leveling kit.

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I looked at the ccm as well but im not to into having to cut my strut bolts. How are your angles with the 2.5?

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2.5" is the max for sure, and will obviously produce harsher angles, but I don't think you will notice an increased amount of wear as directly compared to the 2" kit. The 2" kit is a little easier on the front end and much easier to install, but will likely not achieve a truely level stance. It's a toss up really based on what you like. I personally like the level stance achieved by the 2.5" kit, but prefer the angles and ease of installation of the 2" kit.

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I agree, and I didn't install it. The shop threw it in there when they were taking off that piece of shit RC 3" lift. Blackout 07 is right on the perfectly level stance and I don't think it will wear on the front end any more than a 2" will. I have had to replace 1 axle, but it was because one of the outer boots tore close to the band attaching it to the axle or I hit something. It was unrelated to having a leveling kit. I've had a leveling kit (either one) for almost 35,000 miles with no issues.

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Well sounds like it shouldn't be to bad then. I'm gonna go with the topgunz 2.5" unless someone can steer me towards a better 2.5" kit. Ill be putting 3" blocks in back but ill just get them from zone.

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Like I said, I don't have any experience installing them, buti think CCM is the favorite of the two by most people. Either way, they both do the same thing essentially, so I would just to with what's cheaper. I have the same setup just with the zone 1.5" added on top of it. You will like it a lot. And not to be too picky, but if I had it to do over again (didn't bother me enough to want to change it), but the 3" block is a little too much rake for me on some days. I almost wish I would have went with a 2.5" or 2.25" block in the rear. Again, that is just me being picky.

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I like a little bit of rake personally. I saw a couple pics of your truck and others to with a 3" block and i really like it.

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Just to note I've had a 2.5" level kit on my 08 Sierra and have had no problems with it. It has been on the truck for about 75,000 miles. It is a 4x4 truck.

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I ended up going with the Top gunz 2.5 and im very pleased with it. The angles aren't near as bad as i thought they'd be and the truck looks great.

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I ended up going with the Top gunz 2.5 and im very pleased with it. The angles aren't near as bad as i thought they'd be and the truck looks great.

 

we need pics!!

DaveH71 Enthusiast

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I know I know, i gotta find myself a nice flat level surface somewhere that i can take pics. Ill start a new thread when i get some pics.

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