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To be honest if the front was on par, based on fender measurements, the truck will be looking like a pre-runner and the rear end will look like it's squatting. I'd never want this for any reason, aesthetics or function - it wouldn't make sense. Therefore 1" of "rake" when measured by fenders should be considered level IMO. I'll try to get some measurements on angle of the box to help out as well.

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So i put my RC 2" level kit and Toyo 295/55/20's on this weekend. Install was simple, just like on my 2011. It definitely helps to have an extra set of hands when wedging that spacer in there. 295/

Saleenpowr
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Thanks. Here is one more from yesterday. Considering we're getting 8-10 inches of rain the next two days, I won't be taking any better pics soon.  

FH212
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Mine is finally done! After months of research I went with the RC 2.5" level kit front only, stock rear block. 20"x9" Fuel Nutz w/ +1 offset, 33x12.50x20 Toyo M/T tires. No rubbing, No trimming, yet a

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2014 sierra double cab SLE allterrain 4x4 5.3

2" rough country level

 

All measurements from ground to lowest point at the center of the wheel well.

 

Before

Front 36"

Rear 39.5"

 

After

Front 38.25"

Rear 39.5"

 

I'm assuming the .25 extra was because of unsprung weight after coming down off the jacks.

 

I'm installing the 2.5" level soon enough I'll record the same info.

 

I'm thinking tire size is going to factor into this equation as well because there is definitely a difference in height between mine and yours and mine is a smaller lift size.

 

1.5" Pro-Comp lift - front spacers only

275/70R18 Toyo Open Country AT (33")

 

Before:

 

Front = 36.5"

Rear = 39.5"

 

After:

 

Front = 38.5"

Rear = 40"

 

This was measured after driving for a few days and after alignment to correct toe.

 

Looking at a side profile, I can definitely tell there is a rake from back to front and it is not level. This is why I am planning on adding a 1" spacer for the bottom strut mount that should put it much closer to the rear measurement.

tanner709 Enthusiast

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Of course tire size will have an impact as well. I'm still on 265/65/18 I should of mentioned that. So 31.5" stock tire height as opposed to your 33"s. You would be .75" higher at each fender to begin with. Any pics on level ground? I'll grab a couple today

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Of course tire size will have an impact as well. I'm still on 265/65/18 I should of mentioned that. So 31.5" stock tire height as opposed to your 33"s. You would be .75" higher at each fender to begin with. Any pics on level ground? I'll grab a couple today

 

My pics are a few pages back in this thread.

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Been trying to read through the entire thread and notice many of you have 20s and say you can run 305/55/20s no problem with a 2" level.

I'm getting tires next week and am not sure what size to go. I've got the 18 inch rims and am thinking about trying 325/60/18 which is 33.4x12.8" will I fot those on stock rims with a 2.5 inch level? Or should I play it safe and get a 295/65?

 

The difference between a 305/55/20 and 325/60/18 is just about .8 inches wider.

 

Any suggestions would be great.

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Has anyone tried to fit 295/70R18? on a 2.5 inch level. I have the TGC 2.5 inch level and want to run that but worried ill have too much rubbing. 295/70 is a 34.3x11.8

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On the stock 18" wheel with a 2.5" level and a 12.5 wide tire, it rubs the sway bar slightly so no 325 is not going to fit well bboyce.

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On the stock 18" wheel with a 2.5" level and a 12.5 wide tire, it rubs the sway bar slightly so no 325 is not going to fit well bboyce.

Alright good to know. Wonder what a small wheel spacer would do. Wonder how large in diameter we can go. A guy over on another forum claims hes running 35s with just a 3 inch level.

tanner709 Enthusiast

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2WD

Looks good I wouldn't be able to tell the difference from the exterior. Maybe this had weight and height impact stock for stock vs a 4wd too.

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That's a good looking truck. Definitely going to get that extra 1" spacer for mine to get it level like yours. Love the wheels also.

 

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I added .5" up front so now it sits 39.5 with 2.5 up front and 40 in the back stock.

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Looks great with the level, rims and toyo ATs

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