Rc Level, 3" Blocks, And 295/70r17

dave_benn · September 12, 2011

I installed the rc level kit, which was extremely easy. The rear blocks(bought from rough country) were harder only cause the rear rolled forward and kicked to the passenger side so i had to fight it back over. Other than that i was done the whole thing in 2 hrs including set-up and clean up. I installed 295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on the stock rims, they do scrub a little bit, but only on the driver side when i reverse and cut the wheel hard, but i have to hit the gas to dip the nose down so it rubs. Yes my truck is dirty but its a truck. I just wanna say thanks to all the guys on here that helped me with my choices to get my truck just how i wanted it.

bpk01 · September 13, 2011

Great looking truck!

dave_benn · September 13, 2011

Thanks

mossbum · September 13, 2011

looks good man! enjoy!

stormgray2000 · September 13, 2011

nice, i'd like to see some side shots

stormgray2000 · September 13, 2011

nice, i'd like to see some side shots

dave_benn · September 13, 2011

Ill try to get some up today for you latter today.

sic lsx · September 13, 2011

Nice. I can't wait to get some tires

dave_benn · September 13, 2011

I think tires are the one thing that make or break the look of your truck/car. I am so happy i finally did it, it sucks taking off perfectly good tires but im happy with the end result.

sab316 · September 13, 2011

Looks great!

sub450 · September 14, 2011

How well do the blocks work with factory shocks?

Knowklew · September 14, 2011

I have heard that when you install taller blocks in the rear, it is recommended to upgrade the rear shocks at least to something like a rancho 5000 or even the more expensive 9000xl series.

Now I don't have any aftermarket suspension stuff myself so I can only speak from what I have read on various boards.

But if you just think of the basics of suspension geometry and how the stock suspension was designed, anytime you deviate from stock, you would expect the stock shocks to not be able to keep up as well.

dave_benn · September 14, 2011

I have heard that when you install taller blocks in the rear, it is recommended to upgrade the rear shocks at least to something like a rancho 5000 or even the more expensive 9000xl series.

Now I don't have any aftermarket suspension stuff myself so I can only speak from what I have read on various boards.

But if you just think of the basics of suspension geometry and how the stock suspension was designed, anytime you deviate from stock, you would expect the stock shocks to not be able to keep up as well.

I have found that it rides the same until i hit a large bump i.e. train tracks and then i hear a clunk. That is my shocks extending all the way out. If you look at the pic of my rear block you will see that the shock was extended by almost 2". They do sell shock extensions but there $65 and i can buy a pair of new shocks for $100- 120, so i'll let the old shocks wear out first. When i upgrade, it just has to be a longer shock nothing fancier than that.

BlackZ71Silverado · September 14, 2011

I have heard that when you install taller blocks in the rear, it is recommended to upgrade the rear shocks at least to something like a rancho 5000 or even the more expensive 9000xl series.

Now I don't have any aftermarket suspension stuff myself so I can only speak from what I have read on various boards.

But if you just think of the basics of suspension geometry and how the stock suspension was designed, anytime you deviate from stock, you would expect the stock shocks to not be able to keep up as well.

I have found that it rides the same until i hit a large bump i.e. train tracks and then i hear a clunk. That is my shocks extending all the way out. If you look at the pic of my rear block you will see that the shock was extended by almost 2". They do sell shock extensions but there $65 and i can buy a pair of new shocks for $100- 120, so i'll let the old shocks wear out first. When i upgrade, it just has to be a longer shock nothing fancier than that.

When I did mine, I opted for the Ready Lift extension brackets. They work out great but do put your shocks at a little different angle. Haven't noticed if it makes a difference from stock ride angle or not.