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Just bought my truck last week. 2015 GMC SLE, 20" wheels 35x12.5 tires 6" fabtech lift. It doesn't happen all the time but most times while I'm turning (not turning as in changing lanes, more so turning off a street) and on the gas the traction control kicks in and the gas pedal shudders. I've been reading a lot about vibrations in the steering wheel and gas pedal when reaching a certain speed (I don't have that issue) but no so much of my issue. Anybody else have this issue with their lifted truck?

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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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Fuse it should I'm running 35-12.50 r 20 on my 2.5 and 1.5 but +12 on rims zip ty inner linner back in one spot.. tires measure 34.25 and 12 inches wide..after put on my 9 inches wide rims.

got truck back Wednesday with zone 1.5" body lift added to the 2.5 RC level. Does not rub at all now. Thanks for help guys.

 

 

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Another pic on level ground

 

 

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Robert.jean1 Enthusiast

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I told you I purchased the 1.5" spacers and because I stayed with the stock SLT 20" rims the spacers worked perfectly.

 

I measured the track difference F to B right at 4". Spoke to Lenny @ Motor Tech/Bora and he recommended 1.75" to clear factory studs with no trimming. He was spot on!

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Which spacers did you go with? Also, can you ask the shop if any trimming was required for the spacers? I mean trimming the studs at all

I asked the shop and watched them install and there was zero trimming of my studs. There are pockets in the stock rims so even if the studs stuck out a little it still wouldn't have mattered.

 

 

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Pretty dang happy with the way it turned out.

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Looks good, what all did you go with?

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Looks fantastic! Exactly the look I am going for too. Can you tell me which BDS system you ended up with? Any further comments? Also if not too much trouble,can you tell me tires and how do you like them? Fender measurements would also be helpful to me if you could. Thanks.

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I chose the BDS 6" basic kit and then the upgrade to Fox Shox. The tires I went with were Firestone Destination MT in 35/12.5R20 and added a set of 1.5" hub centric wheel spacers to correct the track width.

The lift is awesome and seems so far to ride better, of course because I did have 2.5" rough country level.

The tires are the best part though

1. They are uber aggressive looking

2. They are cheaper than any other tire I was able to find

3. They have some of the best reviews against all tires when looking for MT tire reviews.

Front fender height was 39.5 and now 43.5

Rear fender height was 40.5 and now 44.5

I am really glad I stayed with my SLT chrome 20"s cause I absolutely love how my truck turned out and I think the tires stick out just the right amount.

 

Looks fantastic! Exactly the look I am going for too. Can you tell me which BDS system you ended up with? Any further comments? Also if not too much trouble,can you tell me tires and how do you like them? Fender measurements would also be helpful to me if you could. Thanks.

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That looks great? How are your angles and do you have a straight side shot to see how it sits? I drop mine off Wednesday to have the 6.5" Zone installed.

 

I'm keeping the stock GMC 18s but opted to go with a 295/70 Cooper STT which is just over a 34. Have you had any rubbing issues? Those chrome stockers look incredible. I'm a sucker for the stock/lifted look.

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After months of searching through threads and finally settling on exactly what I wanted to do I pulled the trigger on the Zone 4.5" lift for my 2014 GMC Sierra SLE. So far I love it and the ride quality is close to stock. Wheels are Procomp 20x9 +18 with 35x12.5 Toyo AT2 Extremes. No rub that I have noticed yet but they are pretty tight! I will be putting 1.5" wheel spacers on the rear this week to even the track width. post-145963-0-53216200-1439062933_thumb.jpgpost-145963-0-74846100-1439062943_thumb.jpgpost-145963-0-22026500-1439062954_thumb.jpgpost-145963-0-46318700-1439062963_thumb.jpg

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Robert.jean1 Enthusiast

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That looks great? How are your angles and do you have a straight side shot to see how it sits? I drop mine off Wednesday to have the 6.5" Zone installed.

I'm keeping the stock GMC 18s but opted to go with a 295/70 Cooper STT which is just over a 34. Have you had any rubbing issues? Those chrome stockers look incredible. I'm a sucker for the stock/lifted look.

Haven't taken any other photos of it yet but I will find a level spot and post ASAP. My angles look good to me and with the stock wheel I have plenty of room with zero rubbing. It rained pretty heavy here this morning and plan to get it muddy tonight and will see it has full travel and no rubbing. I'm sure it won't be an issue though cause there is plenty of clearance around the tires.

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I really like how that turned out. Super sharp ride you have.

 

 

After months of searching through threads and finally settling on exactly what I wanted to do I pulled the trigger on the Zone 4.5" lift for my 2014 GMC Sierra SLE. So far I love it and the ride quality is close to stock. Wheels are Procomp 20x9 +18 with 35x12.5 Toyo AT2 Extremes. No rub that I have noticed yet but they are pretty tight! I will be putting 1.5" wheel spacers on the rear this week to even the track width. attachicon.gifimage1.JPGattachicon.gifimage2.JPGattachicon.gifimage3.JPGattachicon.gifimage4.JPG

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