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Planning on buying the RC 2" front levelling kit for my Silverado LTZ, but it asks for aluminum or steel, which should be chosen for my truck?

Thanks in advance!

Does your truck have aluminium or steel control arms? Take a peek if they are black you have steel of they are silver in color they are aluminium.

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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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Does your truck have aluminium or steel control arms? Take a peek if they are black you have steel of they are silver in color they are aluminium.

Thanks!

 

A quick google search said they are aluminum, but I just went out there with a flashlight to check the color, and what I'm pretty sure are the control ares, are black.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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I've been thinking about leveling mine, but not sure which type. Lower or upper strut mount. I would probably pay a little extra for upper metal ones since the lower spacers I've seen are plastic.

 

I may not even level it. My old 98 was and the only bad thing wa when you put enough weight in the bed or towed a heavy enough trailer it would look like it was dragging ass. So I would probably do 2" up front and maybe just 1" on the rear.

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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it seems some trucks are differant then others ,some rub with 305s some dont ?

 

It depends on**:

Tire selection - measurements vary ever so slightly depending on who makes the tire, tread design and more. If you go on a tires website and look at specs, it will give you the specific measurements.

Wheel Offset - the closer to 0 offset and into the negative numbers, the less tire you will be able to run for a given level.

 

**If I'm off on my info... please correct me.

 

I know that's not the best answer, but hopefully gives some insight. Best bet is to find a setup you like and find someone that has that setup. Or find a nice shop that is willing to order a couple different sizes to actually try them on and test them on your truck.

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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Baldovega, on 30 Aug 2014 - 11:06 PM, said:snapback.png

2.25 pro comp leveling kit and pro comp pro runner shocks with 295-65-20

do you get alot of rubbing with this setup? did you trim like crazy? the numbers say 295/65R20 = 35.1X11.61R20 do the shocks lift it as well? this may have been covered but i didnt see it....

^^^this. As many pics as possible at turning points and contact locations.

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275 60 20 Nitto Terra Grapplers. 2.5" Rough Country level kit and 1.5 Zone Body lift. Clears by a mile. Going to trim my air deflector. Don't want to remove it because I did and just didn't like the look. I think it is because of the curved bumper bottom that is throwing me off.

 

Photo shop (on my phone, lol) of what it would look like trimmed about 1.5 inches.

 

 

 

 

What is your measurement from the ground to the wheel well front and back?

Agacmddj1 Enthusiast

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Hello everyone, I have a set of 22x10 SS6 Shield American force wheels polished with black 2" center cap. Wrapped in 305/40/22 Cooper Zeon LTZ all terrain extra load tires.both wheels and tires have 1000 highway miles on them. No scratches or dents or anything wrong with them. These are the strongest lightest offroad wheels on the market. Will deliver if needed, prefer local pick up. Custom CNC machined for any silverado or sierra 1500 07-15. Asking $3000.00. Will negotiate a little if serious. Email me for pics and more details! [email protected]

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just got a 2014 silverado 1500 4x4, what size level kit do you need to make it level? i have seen tons of different answers but i am guessing a 2 inch will do it? let me know thanks!

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just got a 2014 silverado 1500 4x4, what size level kit do you need to make it level? i have seen tons of different answers but i am guessing a 2 inch will do it? let me know thanks!

2" front, 2.5"back and you'll be leveled

Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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2" front, 2.5"back and you'll be leveled

Are you saying to add 2" to the front and 2.5" to the rear? That would keep factory rake but lift the the truck.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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2" front, 2.5"back and you'll be leveled

 

 

Are you saying to add 2" to the front and 2.5" to the rear? That would keep factory rake but lift the the truck.

 

Mike, I was thinking that too. Wouldn't it not just lift but also make the rear even more unlevel than stock? I mean I'm good at math, but maybe I'm missing something lol.

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Mike, I was thinking that too. Wouldn't it not just lift but also make the rear even more unlevel than stock? I mean I'm good at math, but maybe I'm missing something lol.

I understand where you guys are coming from and to this day it doesn't make sense to me either, but that's what I got and it leveled my truck.

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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I understand where you guys are coming from and to this day it doesn't make sense to me either, but that's what I got and it leveled my truck.

 

was it 2.5 up front and replace the rear block with a 2" block? Therefore 2.5 upfront and 1" in rear?

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Mike, I was thinking that too. Wouldn't it not just lift but also make the rear even more unlevel than stock? I mean I'm good at math, but maybe I'm missing something lol.

I understand where you guys are coming from and to this day it doesn't make sense to me either, but that's what I got and it leveled my truck.

 

was it 2.5 up front and replace the rear block with a 2" block? Therefore 2.5 upfront and 1" in rear?

All you need tolevel the K2s is a 2"-2.5" spacer in the front. I have a 2" skyjacker level kit, dealer installed. It sits perfect. I even had 2 other dealers tell me that a 2-2.5" spacer in the front levels the truck. Leaving the rear stock. If you change out the rear with a 2" block then you, atleast when we talk mathematically, get some rake. If you need 2.5" to level front with stock rear, then adding 1" to stock rear would require you to put a 3.5" spacer in the front to level.

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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All you need tolevel the K2s is a 2"-2.5" spacer in the front. I have a 2" skyjacker level kit, dealer installed. It sits perfect. I even had 2 other dealers tell me that a 2-2.5" spacer in the front levels the truck. Leaving the rear stock. If you change out the rear with a 2" block then you, atleast when we talk mathematically, get some rake. If you need 2.5" to level front with stock rear, then adding 1" to stock rear would require you to put a 3.5" spacer in the front to level.

 

Agree on that. Was just trying to figure out his setup. But it seems 2-2.5 in front is what is required. YMMV of course.

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