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Tuff Country 4" lift for 2008 GMC 1500

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I just became a member today and have been looking all through the forums and haven't noticed anybody mentioning this particular lift kit. If I have over looked a thread about it I apologize but I was wondering if anybody has used this kit or knows somebody that has used this kit ? I currently have a CCM 2" level kit and factory 17" wheels and tires and I am looking to upgrade to 18" wheels and tires so I am thinking about getting this particular kit so I can get more clearance for more tire. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance

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The install instructions make the kit look pretty much like the Rough Country 3.5 kit... I am sure you will read plenty about that kit...

 

Note: Looking closer, the Tuff Country has a new 3" block, where the Rough Country has a 1.5" block you stack...

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4508js

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Well i have since looked into the Rough Country 4.75" suspension/body lift combo and I am thinking I am leaning more towards that direction. Any advice, comments, likes, or dislikes with that particular lift ? Thanks in advance

ruggedlife Enthusiast

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just do the rough country 5" full suspension kit. avoid that tuff country pos, avoid the rough country 3.5 kit that is similar, they are notorious for problems

4508js Enthusiast

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I've read up on the posts about the RC kit and I believe I will be wise and take everybody's advice. Probably going to just leave the level kit on and put on a 1.5" body lift. Thanks for the help guys :thumbs:

cparks555 Senior Enthusiast

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Hey Jody here you go.....RC 2" level with RC 1.25" body lift.......with 275/60/20 Cooper LTZ's on MB gunner 6 wheels

 

 

This looks great, nicely done sir.

4508js Enthusiast

4508js

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Hey Jody here you go.....RC 2" level with RC 1.25" body lift.......with 275/60/20 Cooper LTZ's on MB gunner 6 wheels

 

 

Definitely looks good :thumbs: . Like I said I currently have a CCM 2" level kit on the front so I am going to get the 1.25" body lift so mine should look the same. I still haven't decided 100% on whether I'm going with a 18X9 wheel with 305/60/18 tire or a 20X9 wheel with 295/55/20 tire though.

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This is my old truck, 2" RC level and 1.5" Zone body lift on 285/65/18 Trail Grapplers.

 

http://www.gm-trucks...1

 

 

Thats the look I'm going for, good looking truck. Thanks for the pics :thumbs:

dirtfan21 Senior Enthusiast

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This is my old truck, 2" RC level and 1.5" Zone body lift on 285/65/18 Trail Grapplers.

 

http://www.gm-trucks...1

 

 

Thats the look I'm going for, good looking truck. Thanks for the pics :thumbs:

 

 

No problem and thank you. Good luck!

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