2011 Chevy silverado leveling opinion or pics

shorter347 · September 12, 2012

wanting to put a 2.5" leveling kit and maybe a small body lift on my 2011 silverado i want to run 33s with 20x9 or 18x9 fuels but not sure on the offsets looking for good brands and opioins so i do it right dont want to rub and want the right look and stance

thanks shane

blackout07 · September 13, 2012

2.5" leveling kit + 3" body lift + 33x12.50 on 20's. Keep your offset +.

blackout07 · September 14, 2012

Not if he doesn't want it to rub at all...

shorter347 · September 15, 2012

I really don't want the rub at all I was thinkin a + offset I personally like the look with a little tire stickin out If I want it to sit truley level with no rake because I hardly ever haul a load should I put rear blocks with a 2.5" kit or leave stock ones in

ruggedlife · September 15, 2012

2" level. 1.5 body, 20x9 bmf novakanes with a 0 offset wrapped with a 295/55r20 trail grappler. had to do some fender modifications to clear so i'd agree to stay possitive offset or go higher on the body lift

pics can be found here: http://s1114.photobucket.com/albums/k539/ruggedlife/

i'm too lazy to post them

shorter347 · September 16, 2012

2" level. 1.5 body, 20x9 bmf novakanes with a 0 offset wrapped with a 295/55r20 trail grappler. had to do some fender modifications to clear so i'd agree to stay possitive offset or go higher on the body lift

pics can be found here: http://s1114.photobucket.com/albums/k539/ruggedlife/

i'm too lazy to post them

The trucks is Really nice That's really close to the setup I want after some research I'm looking at 2.5 level 2 or 3 " body and 20x9 fuel offroad pumps with +18 offset with 295/55/20 Nitto trail grapplers

shorter347 · September 17, 2012

See I didn't know that I assumed + was out -was in and my buddy was trying to tell me that exact thing so I got it all backwards now lol

shorter347 · September 17, 2012

What would be a good offset to run and how much diffence is in 295/55/20 over a 33x12.50 from what Ive read the 295 is slightly smaller just to make sure I'm right

blackout07 · September 17, 2012

295/55/20 (actual conversion) = 32.78 x 11.61

305/55/20 (actual conversion) = 33.21 x 12.01

295/55/20 Nitto Trails = 32.91 x 12.52

305/55/20 Nitto Trails = 33.39 x 12.60

As you can see the Trails run a little larger, with the 305/55's representing Nitto's equivalent of a 33 x 12.50. Also keep in mind that those measurements are not mounted. We really need to know what size body lift you're going for here, because that changes everything.

Here's a pic of when I ran a 2" level + 3" body + 305/55s on 20x8.5 (+18). The tires did stick out just slightly, but for the most part they were flush with the fender. I never trimmed anything and I would get rubbing in off camber situations with the wheels turned (turning into tight parking spots, steep driveways at full lock, thick sand, etc.) For the most part it was fine for daily driving though.

shorter347 · September 17, 2012

295/55/20 (actual conversion) = 32.78 x 11.61

305/55/20 (actual conversion) = 33.21 x 12.01

295/55/20 Nitto Trails = 32.91 x 12.52

305/55/20 Nitto Trails = 33.39 x 12.60

As you can see the Trails run a little larger, with the 305/55's representing Nitto's equivalent of a 33 x 12.50. Also keep in mind that those measurements are not mounted. We really need to know what size body lift you're going for here, because that changes everything.

Here's a pic of when I ran a 2" level + 3" body + 305/55s on 20x8.5 (+18). The tires did stick out just slightly, but for the most part they were flush with the fender. I never trimmed anything and I would get rubbing in off camber situations with the wheels turned (turning into tight parking spots, steep driveways at full lock, thick sand, etc.) For the most part it was fine for daily driving though.

man that's was helpful thanks for all that info yeah I'm really leaning towards the new 2.25 ready lift i have really found any 2.5 that look as nice as the ready lift prolly just not look in the right spots then wait until I can get the rims and tires 33x12.50 nitto trails and 20x9 with +18 another guy i talked to was running + 18 and i really like both of yalls trucks fuels and 3" body lift to top it off. Jus rather do it all at once but am recently back in school which changes things but thanks for the help man really appreciate it

blackout07 · September 17, 2012

Save some money and don't buy ReadyLift. Way overpriced stuff there. Look at CCM or Top Gun Customz.

shorter347 · September 18, 2012

would you suggest one over the other and when you ran a 3'' body lift did you have any problems with gaps

shorter347 · September 18, 2012

And the fuel pumps I'm lookin at in 20x9 only seem to come in +14 and +20 1 and zero I just want the tire to stick out some

ruggedlife · September 18, 2012

rough country has a 2.5" now, it's front and rear thats what i would do

blackout07 · September 18, 2012

I still have a performance accessories 3" body lift on my truck and it's been great as have others I've owned. For gaps I have the traditional covers up front and GM wheelhouse liners out back. I have a turndown for exhaust and removed my spare, so it's very difficult to spot the body lift. If you're doing the 3" body and 2.5" leveling kit, go with the 0 offset. You MAY rub slightly occasionally, but it should be very minor. And a leveling kit is a leveling kit....period.