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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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That sits perfect. Awesome truck. So 2.5" up front and stock in back equals pretty much level. Great info!

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

 

 

That sits perfect. Awesome truck. So 2.5" up front and stock in back equals pretty much level. Great info!

 

Not for my LTZ with the 6.5 bed. I have +2.5" up front and +1" in the rear . I'm sitting 39.5 in the front and 40 in the rear. Crazy how mine sits different. ada3utuh.jpg

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Not for my LTZ with the 6.5 bed. I have +2.5" up front and +1" in the rear . I'm sitting 39.5 in the front and 40 in the rear. Crazy how mine sits different. ada3utuh.jpg

Yep i figured out they all sit a little different. I tjought i only needed a 2" but i then figured i was wrong
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Not for my LTZ with the 6.5 bed. I have +2.5" up front and +1" in the rear . I'm sitting 39.5 in the front and 40 in the rear. Crazy how mine sits different. ada3utuh.jpg

Truck looks great.

 

The crew cabs seem to look more natural when level, maybe because of the length or the fact they are slightly more level to begin with.

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I've read through pretty much this whole thread and I have a few questions.

 

1. Does installing a front leveling kit void the factory warranty?

2. On average what are you noticing in the difference in MPG after the level with factory tires or one size up.

3. What brand would you recommend?

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I decieded to only install the lower strut spacers with my RC 2.5" lift, it looks much better.

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I've read through pretty much this whole thread and I have a few questions.

1. Does installing a front leveling kit void the factory warranty?

2. On average what are you noticing in the difference in MPG after the level with factory tires or one size up.

3. What brand would you recommend?

 

If you look back a few pages in this thread, these exact questions have been answered.

 

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If you look back a few pages in this thread, these exact questions have been answered.

 

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I must have browsed past it, I've been though all 18 pages and didn't see any specific #'s.

 

 

I just measured to see where my stock ride height was. It was 35 3/4" up front and just a hair under 39 1/2" in the rear, which seems a bit low in the front. My 2007 was 37" stock ride height in the front.

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I've read through pretty much this whole thread and I have a few questions.

 

1. Does installing a front leveling kit void the factory warranty?

2. On average what are you noticing in the difference in MPG after the level with factory tires or one size up.

3. What brand would you recommend?

When you say factory warranty, you have to realize that a level affects suspension only. Therefore the only warranty that can be voided (if possible) is suspension components - and front components at that. It is really dealer dependant because some dealers will be sticky and others won't care to put up the fight. My dealer told me there would be no issues with a level, or lift, installed by a reputable garage (which they work with). $150 for the level and $100 labour(I helped the mechanic).

 

With factory tire size, and a 2.5" rough country level, I've seen about 1L/100k increase which is about 1.35 mpg decrease.

 

I'd recommend rough country for price, warranty, and quality. There are many other good brands out there which I cannot speak to.

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When you say factory warranty, you have to realize that a level affects suspension only. Therefore the only warranty that can be voided (if possible) is suspension components - and front components at that. It is really dealer dependant because some dealers will be sticky and others won't care to put up the fight. My dealer told me there would be no issues with a level, or lift, installed by a reputable garage (which they work with). $150 for the level and $100 labour(I helped the mechanic).

 

With factory tire size, and a 2.5" rough country level, I've seen about 1L/100k increase which is about 1.35 mpg decrease.

 

I'd recommend rough country for price, warranty, and quality. There are many other good brands out there which I cannot speak to.

What kit did you buy that was $150. One I saw was $68

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What kit did you buy that was $150. One I saw was $68

 

The Rough Country kit with the front spacers and rear blocks is $149. I would think the one for $68 would be front spacers only.

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The 2" is $65 and the 2.5" which includes the 2" blocks/hardware + front strut tophat, rear blocks and u bolts is $150.

 

You could round up 4 nuts and 4 bolts for $10 and level the truck if you wanted.

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A little off topic, but can anyone help me to find the 1" rear block . I have 2" RC level front and rear stock ,but it looks like the front is little higher than the back. Just want to raise the back up a bit..

I did search, but most of them came as a kit..

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