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That is what my truck had on its DIC.

Oh I would try hand calculating it the next time you go fill up, some members have said that their DICs are off by a MPG or 2

 

 

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That is what my truck had on its DIC.

Was your foot off the gas and coasting down hill. ;-) I'm stretching just to get that with 20's and a leveling kit.

 

 

 

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I am considering the RC 2.5" kit but also have the 22" wheels on order. Has anyone done this combination with the stock tire size? Any pictures would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

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Hello guys.. i have just bought a new GMC 2014 1500 regular cab Z71 and I'm going crazy..!! I just can't find the right lift and wheel size and I'm worried about the rubbing issue and car/wheel size ratio.

 

Find below some of the options that I'm looking at.. if you know some better options I don't mind considering, this car will be my daily driver and I'm not much of an off-roader but I need something with high quality comfort ride.

 

Bilstein 5100 adjustable leveling shocks with the rear shocks

RC leveling kit 2.5'' front & 1'' in the back

Fox 2.0 Front Coil-Over Shock 0-3'' Lift combined with Fox Rear Shock 0-1'' Lift

 

285/65/R18

285/70/R17

305/70/R16

 

so please help me biuld my car, pictures are highly appriciated.

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that 13-16mpg on the highway is abysmal. i get 20mpg without trying commuting to work at 65 mph on cruise, going through about 10 miles of 30-50mph towns and stoplights. can get 22mpg without cruise and working the gas. 70 mile round trip. 2wd, all factory. almost 33% decrease doesnt seem right

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I installed the Supersprings. Took about 2hrs. Removed tires and mounted. Having power tools would of made the install faster, I used socket wrenches. After install I got about 1 1/2" of lift. The rear end is a tad bit stiffer, not bad at all. I believe as the leafs get some miles on them they will soften a tad. Over all a good purchase. Got some rake back with the 2" level up front and the addition of a even and more stabile ride when towing. To note I used the upper mounting holes for additional lift and went with the medium duty bringing payload to 3000lbs. Not that I would load to that but its there.

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The only thing you can see is the bottom of that bracket in front of the rear (front) mud flap.

 

 

 

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Does anyone have a pic of the 2.5 lfront leveling kit and the added 1" block in the back. Just want to see how it looks with a bit of rake

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I installed the Supersprings. Took about 2hrs. Removed tires and mounted. Having power tools would of made the install faster, I used socket wrenches. After install I got about 1 1/2" of lift. The rear end is a tad bit stiffer, not bad at all. I believe as the leafs get some miles on them they will soften a tad. Over all a good purchase. Got some rake back with the 2" level up front and the addition of a even and more stabile ride when towing. To note I used the upper mounting holes for additional lift and went with the medium duty bringing payload to 3000lbs. Not that I would load to that but its there.

uzu9yden.jpg

y5epedy3.jpg

a4yjyhur.jpg

zajepesy.jpg

azyju4u8.jpg

ytehugyz.jpg

The only thing you can see is the bottom of that bracket in front of the rear (front) mud flap.

 

 

 

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Well I'm jealous, want to buy me a set? Looks great. Got any pics of them under load by chance?

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Well I'm jealous, want to buy me a set? Looks great. Got any pics of them under load by chance?

I'll see what I can do. Its been raining like crazy here and don't plan in using the travel trailer till June.

 

 

 

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Not to thread jack, but I guess I'm in between the leveled and suspension lift threads from a height perspective. I went with the 2.5" level + 1.5" Body Lift and have a total of $240 in 4"s of lift. Install was easy, retains warranty (at least according to my dealer), and is reversible unlike cutting up the crossmember for a full suspension lift. Can't go wrong with this setup in my opinion.

 

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What Kind of mpgs you seeing?

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I am considering the RC 2.5" kit but also have the 22" wheels on order. Has anyone done this combination with the stock tire size? Any pictures would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

The pics of my truck with 2.25 readylift level on stock 22's are in the level kit section.. :chevy:

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