2014+ Suspension Lifts

seansharley · April 25, 2016

4.5 may not give you the clearance. I get minimal rub on drivers side with wheels cut to the left going in some driveways when the shock is compressed & mine has a six inch lift with 35X12.50 on 20X10 inch rims.

Any chance on getting some photos? I had 20x12's shipped to me, but they were Ford bolt pattern, so I had to send them back. Now I'm on the fence again. People are telling me the 12's will rub really bad unless I lift 9+inches. I don't want the too much lift, not enough tire look, so I might go back to 10's with 7" of lift.

Vic15 · April 25, 2016

Any chance on getting some photos? I had 20x12's shipped to me, but they were Ford bolt pattern, so I had to send them back. Now I'm on the fence again. People are telling me the 12's will rub really bad unless I lift 9+inches. I don't want the too much lift, not enough tire look, so I might go back to 10's with 7" of lift.

Per your request. I get a slight rub on the inside of the wheel well on the side by the driver's door. Only enough to rub the paint off of the inside edge of the fender flare.

seansharley · April 25, 2016

Thanks, great looking truck. Such a pain in the ass trying to figure out what setup to go with. Pretty certain I'm going with Mcgauphy 7-9ss, with chrome wheels. just on the fence about wheel width/offset. Thinking I should play it safe with a 10" wheel

skallywag · April 25, 2016

Per your request. I get a slight rub on the inside of the wheel well on the side by the driver's door. Only enough to rub the paint off of the inside edge of the fender flare.

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What's the story on their bumper? I've tried until blue in the face to contact SCA and no luck. I love that bumper look but I want to fit it with a light bar and a 10-12k winch with synthetic rope. and chance for some pictures of the winch mounting location and some measurements?

Vic15 · April 25, 2016

What's the story on their bumper? I've tried until blue in the face to contact SCA and no luck. I love that bumper look but I want to fit it with a light bar and a 10-12k winch with synthetic rope. and chance for some pictures of the winch mounting location and some measurements?

Have you tried contacting SCA through Facebook? Everything they post on Twitter links you to

Facebook and I don't use Facebook. SCA has never responded to my emails or tweets.

My truck was purchased with the bumper and lights, just as you see it, from the GMC dealer. I haven't had to contact SCA Performance. I did see on their website that the newer bumper does have a winch mount and the Rigid light bar has a grill built into the bumper for additional light bar protection.

skallywag · April 25, 2016

right, I've gone to Facebook and messaged them directly can see where they read the message, but chose not to respond I guess...

Nab · April 25, 2016

Looks sharp!

Thanks man i am really enjoying it, well i was haha i got it done a couple days before i came offshore so i didnt get to play too much yet since ive been offshore 2 weeks now. I will be in wednesday but im going to talladega on thursday so the playing will have to wait till next monday or tuesday but hopefully i can get some muddy pics and post on here haha

teaman · April 25, 2016

Just installed BDS 6" with fox rear shocks and leaf springs instead of blocks.

Tires are Mickey Thompson 35x12.5x20

Wheels are Fuel Hostage 20x10 -12 offset

Hypertech Max Energy programmer.

No rubbing

Also had exhaust put on. True dual.

The front does stick out more than the back. I believe the lift pushed out the track about 1.5 inches. I did have a Rancho 2.5" leveling kit. It rode horribly. The BDS rides much nicer.

Love the look of the turned down exhaust...did you have this done custom or find a cat-back to that offers this?

sssmokin · April 25, 2016

Love the look of the turned down exhaust...did you have this done custom or find a cat-back to that offers this?

The exhaust is totally custom cat back from Kinneys Exhaust in Ft Worth. It is true dual from the manifold back. I got a custom flowmaster muffler which is custom made for that shop. I highly recommend them. The sound is awesome and both outlets are perfectly aligned. I can post some pics of it later tonight.

teaman · April 25, 2016

The exhaust is totally custom cat back from Kinneys Exhaust in Ft Worth. It is true dual from the manifold back. I got a custom flowmaster muffler which is custom made for that shop. I highly recommend them. The sound is awesome and both outlets are perfectly aligned. I can post some pics of it later tonight.

I'm in the Seattle area, so I won't make it to Kinney's, but I appreciate the info. It looks awesome. The photos would be great if you can post them. Thanks!!!

Frecks10 · April 25, 2016

Got a set of wheels ordered 20x9 fuel couplers, currently only running a 2.25" level in the front. Been digging through this thread a while just curious the max tire size i could squeeze without any rubbing issues i want to avoid any trimming!

sssmokin · April 25, 2016

The exhaust is totally custom cat back from Kinneys Exhaust in Ft Worth. It is true dual from the manifold back. I got a custom flowmaster muffler which is custom made for that shop. I highly recommend them. The sound is awesome and both outlets are perfectly aligned. I can post some pics of it later tonight.

Here you go. Let me know if there are any other angles or something else you would like to see.

The hanger was welded on twice is why you see that one break on it.

skallywag · April 26, 2016

Looks like a good setup. What (round about) did you put into it. I'm a few hundred miles from them.

15silver · April 26, 2016

just finished my 2015 RC 2" leveling kit.

Didnt go like the instructions.

Hammering the steering linkage knuckle, nor upper ball joint knuckle would release the parts.

Prying, and hammering on the parts a no-go. Even putting WD40 and waiting 20 min. - nope.

You can remove the lower shock bolts (15mm) and use a prybar to get enough gap to slip in the spacer, but one of the new bolts wont fit under the half shaft unless you drop the suspension. You could put the bolt in the bottom and the nut on top, but it leaves very little space between it and the half shaft. The bolt head is much shorter. I elected to drop the suspension to get the bolt in from the top.

Plan B was to undo the two bolts holding the lower control arm to the frame (18mm bolt head, 24mm nut). Bolts slid out easy. Had to undo the 2 bolts holding the sway bar clamp (10mm) to get the back lower control arm bolt out. Also still have to undo the sway bar link (15mm).

After that, tie wrap the spacer to the shock, drop the bolts in (new bolts are 17mm), then grab the lower control arm and lift it while aligning the lower shock bolts.

First side I had to use a clamp to squeeze the sway bar down enough to get the link nut back on.

Took an hour side 1, 20 min side 2. Beer break in between.

Looks great - perfect stance.

Bpun2016 · April 28, 2016

Looking to kind of switch things around or also doing a Plan B lol, whats the lowest lift i could do and fit 35x12.5x stock 20s in an AT? Also willing to take off the lower valence