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Most people will agree that a bilstein 5100 is the best all around shock for these trucks. The rcx nitro shocks that come with the kit aren't too terrible.

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LivNLo94
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Did the BDS 6" with Fox shocks. 22x12 Sprockets on 33" Toyo MT's. Rides like stock, no rub no trimming.

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Crappy pic, but this was right after it pulled out of the garage last night. 4.5 zone with fox in the rear, 35x12.50r20 nitto ridge grapplers on stock elevation rims. Ride seems better then stock, i

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Here is my submission to this thread. Its my 2016 GMC All/Terrain 4x4 6.5" Zone with AAL, 35.4" Duratracs on stock 20" Denali wheels.          

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Well my RCX came in the mail today, such an exciting day haha. Going to I stall it and the 35s this Saturday oh so very excited!

 

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scdrj Enthusiast

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Most people will agree that a bilstein 5100 is the best all around shock for these trucks. The rcx nitro shocks that come with the kit aren't too terrible.

I could only find the 5100s for 2014s with a 1-2" lift...??

 

Are the RCX 2.2s worth the extra money, and are either of the RCX shocks smoother than the stock shocks? I have to say that my stock truck rides like a damn stagecoach.

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The rcx shocks are not as smooth as stock. I don't have experience with the 2.2s but they might just be worth it. One tip I can provide.... when installing the rear lift blocks and yiu have everything apart, grease in between the leaf springs. The design of the rcx fabricated blocks makes the leaf springs squeak if they're not greased. I just used a thick coat of white lithium

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The rcx shocks are not as smooth as stock. I don't have experience with the 2.2s but they might just be worth it. One tip I can provide.... when installing the rear lift blocks and yiu have everything apart, grease in between the leaf springs. The design of the rcx fabricated blocks makes the leaf springs squeak if they're not greased. I just used a thick coat of white lithium

 

good to know i never would have thought of that and the constant squeaking would have driven me nuts!

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good to know i never would have thought of that and the constant squeaking would have driven me nuts!

 

yeah. with the u-bolts moved out it makes them rub each other more than normal. I learned the hard way and took it back apart. It's been good for months now though

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My dealer had a sick looking ltz today... I don't think I could ever do it lol. I also couldn't justify laying 69k for a pickup

69k?!? I got my 5.3 sierra denali for 44k before my trade in. My 6" BDS lift was $1700, wheels and tires were $2200, lift install $1100. So idk where they're getting 69k from.

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I am in the process of getting a 6" BDS coilover lift and 35" toyo mt's on 2015 silverado. I was wondering if anyone has had any issues with gearing or more specifically needing to re-gear after swapping up to a 35" tire? Anyone with this set, is the 5.3 beefy enough for that size. I am used to diesels and this is my first gas truck so I'm just not sure what expect.

I've got that exact setup and after the diablosport intune it runs a lot better. It's a little more sluggish from stock because the tires are so big and heavy but I doubt I'd ever regear. I'm putting a volant cai on this weekend too and lastly having diablew do a custom tune and then on to my headlights. Hope this helps.

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The rcx shocks are not as smooth as stock. I don't have experience with the 2.2s but they might just be worth it. One tip I can provide.... when installing the rear lift blocks and yiu have everything apart, grease in between the leaf springs. The design of the rcx fabricated blocks makes the leaf springs squeak if they're not greased. I just used a thick coat of white lithium

+1, I got this with the stock block and it scared the hell out of me thinking it was drivetrain noise. Put the rcx in and greased it, no issues since!

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I have a question i might be doing a 3.5 lift from rough country in the next few weeks... wondering if i can do 33x12.50r22 with some 22x12 wheels offset -44 ...is this possible with out rubbing or at least minor cutting...any pics of a set up like this

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I have a question i might be doing a 3.5 lift from rough country in the next few weeks... wondering if i can do 33x12.50r22 with some 22x12 wheels offset -44 ...is this possible with out rubbing or at least minor cutting...any pics of a set up like this

This is well documented if you'd search but I had 5"lift x12 wide wheels 33/12.50/22 and I rubbed pretty good, would have required metal trimming to get rid of. You probably won't be able to turn at 3.5"s of lift

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Wow what a job to put that RCX 7" in. Started at 7 am finished at 9 pm haha. I'll get pictures up as soon as I can. Rides pretty good. Little stiff out back but not bad at all. Good quality kit, terribly vague instructions. Overall very happy.

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Wow what a job to put that RCX 7" in. Started at 7 am finished at 9 pm haha. I'll get pictures up as soon as I can. Rides pretty good. Little stiff out back but not bad at all. Good quality kit, terribly vague instructions. Overall very happy.

What tire/wheel setup went with that? And definitely show some pics

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Rims are on back order so sadly it's sitting on the stock 17s and some 32s. I've got some 35s going on the 17s when I get my alignment done. Pics should be up tomorrow. Wheel tire combo is gonna be 20x12s with either 33s or 35s haven't decided yet.

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