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ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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It feels better than the Goodyear SRA 275/55R20's thats for sure, more tire between the wheel and the ground is always better. I wish I would have got 18" wheels when I bought the truck. I"m not really a fan of the 20" wheels. If you want a slightly more aggressive look get the michelin LTX A/T2, they are great tires also.

 

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Your truck looks sharp. I would have worked a deal with you for a rim swap! I like the 18's and 20'son these trucks. I believe the overal height/diameter between the 2 are pretty close, too.

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Saleenpowr
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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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You are going to need to stick as close to 0 offset as you can. Mine are a +1 with 33's and no real rub.

What tires are you running and what rims? Are they 20x9s? Post some pics if you have them. I just ordered fuel mavericks 20x9 with +14 offset, now I'm wondering if I should cancel and order them with the +1 offset that they also offer

14SLTZ71 Enthusiast

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Your truck looks sharp. I would have worked a deal with you for a rim swap! I like the 18's and 20'son these trucks. I believe the overal height/diameter between the 2 are pretty close, too.

Your truck looks sharp. I would have worked a deal with you for a rim swap! I like the 18's and 20'son these trucks. I believe the overal height/diameter between the 2 are pretty close, too.

The front is about 1/2 inch lower then the rear now.

 

I love this 2" level kit, the truck feels so much better now. If anyone is on the fence about putting a level kit on, do it, you won't be disappointed.

 

For the guy who just wants the front closer to level, 2" is as high as I would go, you don't want to chance premature ball joint or CV shaft wear.

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2" Rough Country Level with Michelin LTX M/S2

 

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That's the perfect look, exactly what I want.

ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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The front is about 1/2 inch lower then the rear now.

 

I love this 2" level kit, the truck feels so much better now. If anyone is on the fence about putting a level kit on, do it, you won't be disappointed.

 

For the guy who just wants the front closer to level, 2" is as high as I would go, you don't want to chance premature ball joint or CV shaft wear.

Yeah, your truck looks just like mine except for the 20s and I have the 6.5' bed. I put the RC level kit on also. Truck rides great and gets many compliments from others. Edited by ShotgunZ71
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rcmike Enthusiast

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Has anyone used the Belltech part #994 on there truck ? I'm interested in dropping the front just an inch and the rear 3 to get it closer to level. Thx

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2" level stock tires post-126625-140825176613_thumb.jpg

2.5" level, factory rear block and 295-60-20 toyo AT II

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2" level stock tires attachicon.gif20140216_120259.jpg

2.5" level, factory rear block and 295-60-20 toyo AT II

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Any rubbing with those 295/60r20s? What offset are your wheels?

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2" level stock tires attachicon.gif20140216_120259.jpg

2.5" level, factory rear block and 295-60-20 toyo AT II

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Looks like you're just a hair higher in the front. Looks good though.

 

Anyone try the 2.5 RC level with just the bottom spacers?

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Looks like you're just a hair higher in the front. Looks good though.

 

Anyone try the 2.5 RC level with just the bottom spacers?

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Jay700 Enthusiast

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Yes I did just the bottom spacer and 2 inch block in the back I like it and got lazy now I've got the half inch spacers sitting in my closet collecting dust lol

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What tires are you running and what rims? Are they 20x9s? Post some pics if you have them. I just ordered fuel mavericks 20x9 with +14 offset, now I'm wondering if I should cancel and order them with the +1 offset that they also offer

 

Sorry I have been offline for a few days. Here are my Fuels 20x9 +1 offset.

 

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14SLTZ71 Enthusiast

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Looks like you're just a hair higher in the front. Looks good though.

 

Anyone try the 2.5 RC level with just the bottom spacers?

Why do that on purpose? It's the same bottom spacer that comes with the 2" kit, correct? Plus the 2" kit is cheaper.

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