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Dropsix

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The easiest and cheapest is an aluminum 3/4" thick lower front shock spacer from ebay. That'll get about 1 1/2" front lift. I've been running that since about May.

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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
Saleenpowr

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
FH212

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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langston1726 Enthusiast

langston1726

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Just put some 20x9 Gear Alloy 726s and 305/50/20 TG. No rubbing with a 2" level.

 

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JASLAR12002 Enthusiast

JASLAR12002

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I just purched a new 2014 and have been following for a while. I put on my Rough Country 2.5 without the rear block change and here is what I found. The ride is noticably stiffer but better than my 11 with 7.5 and 35s

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Ride Hieght From ground to top of inner wheel well

 

Front

Before 36.25"

After 38.75

 

Back

39.5 no change

 

Gas milage Slight change if any

Made the exact same trip pre level and after used cruise both time at each speed zone to stay consistant. Second run after level had more trafic conjestion. Both where 13 miles highway 65mph, 4 miles 55mph backroad and 2 miles city stop and go 35mph

 

Before.

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After.

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JASLAR12002 Enthusiast

JASLAR12002

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The side shot does not do it justice since it is parked 1/2 on a curb will get better picks tomorrow and will also post when I put on my 305/50r18 BFG KM2s

Ratt_NC1 Enthusiast

Ratt_NC1

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Awesome looking truck. How is the negative offset with the rubbing? Is it only in reverse at full lock? I am really close to pulling the trigger on some new rims and the Fuel Mavericks and the Fuel Kranks are the 2 that I am looking at in that same -12 or possibly -24 with the 33 x 12.5 x 20 tires.

 

yes its at full lock. Im still debating on lifting though.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

Spurshot

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I started to install my King shocks, RC UCAs, and Hellwig sway bars today. Right off the bat I ran into the dreaded "aftermarket interference" The Rough Country UCAs interfered with the frame flange. At first it looked like I could grind away a bit and it'd be fine. After grinding 1/2" off the flange and down to where the camber/caster cam is, I stopped. Still interference as you can see in the pix. Anyone thinking of buying the RC UCA for their 2014 should reconsider. I used their live chat and their guy said it fit. Frankly, these wouldn't fit any truck. No-mo RC anything for me.

 

Before, with stock UCA.

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RC UCA with max grinding.

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My Cognito UCAs came in. I assembled the bushing, zerks, and balljoints. I'll get back to putting the truck together with the Kings and Hellwig bars. The pointer says they pass the smell test.

 

BTW, Cognito says in their instructions they want you to cut that down stop piece out of the frame so the downward travel is free to go to the limit of the shocks.

 

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SilverBullet14 Enthusiast

SilverBullet14

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I recently added a level to the front of my 2014 GMC Sierra and I feel like the bag kinda sags a little , is that why I see a lot of people talk about a 1inch block in the rear or that has nothing to do with it? I'm new at all this so not sure.

Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

Mike1220

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http://zoneoffroad.com/bad-to-the-bone?id=825

 

If you have not seen this I was looking at the 72 pages and found this on the zone site.

 

14 1500 with 2in level 35/12.5/20's

 

Would love to know if this works in the real world.

 

It's all a matter of how much trimming you are willing to do

Newm Enthusiast

Newm

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My Cognito UCAs came in. I assembled the bushing, zerks, and balljoints. I'll get back to putting the truck together with the Kings and Hellwig bars. The pointer says they pass the smell test.

 

BTW, Cognito says in their instructions they want you to cut that down stop piece out of the frame so the downward travel is free to go to the limit of the shocks.

 

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Very nice.....I am living vicariously through you right now so keep the updates coming and let us know how it rides/handles.

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5RWill Enthusiast

5RWill

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They stick out maybe a quarter inch. I have fuel maverick 20 wheels with +14 offset. No wheel spacers. Lift is a 2.5 Rough Country front only . 1af906e391628974ab1c87be8ebc056f.jpg50a7536706c5c480a8ab67877c9aa116.jpg7c2e731cb990e9a6ac802a842f366df4.jpg

 

 

Is there any downside to getting the 2.5 kit and doing a front only level? Because it looks phenomenal. My plan is a 2.5" RC kit, Toyo Open Country RT 33X12.5X20, replacement bumpers, and some other things but i love the look of your truck. Also what tint did you get?

usafwern05 Enthusiast

usafwern05

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Well I am having an issue with the height (left to right). I did the rc 2.5" with the rear blocks and I am sitting 1/4 inch low on the left side from the right. I have a thread going in the trouble shooting section. anyone having the same measurements with the truck and the 2.5.

 

Please check the thread in the troubleshooting section but for quick reference here are my measurements

 

LF: 39 RF: 39 1/4

LR: 39 1/4 RR: 39 1/2

 

This is with the rear blocks installed. My bed cover is pretty heavy and with the long bed I am guessing this is why I am not at the normal 40 inches in the rear.

 

It may be me being way to anal about this but it doesn't seem right. Also these measurements were with 1/4 tank of fuel. measured multiple times after rocking the truck to settle it and also completely jacking it up and letting it back down on the ground. Every time I had the same measurements as above.

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JASLAR12002 Enthusiast

JASLAR12002

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Well I am having an issue with the height (left to right). I did the rc 2.5" with the rear blocks and I am sitting 1/4 inch low on the left side from the right. I have a thread going in the trouble shooting section. anyone having the same measurements with the truck and the 2.5.

 

Please check the thread in the troubleshooting section but for quick reference here are my measurements

 

LF: 39 RF: 39 1/4

LR: 39 1/4 RR: 39 1/2

 

This is with the rear blocks installed. My bed cover is pretty heavy and with the long bed I am guessing this is why I am not at the normal 40 inches in the rear.

 

It may be me being way to anal about this but it doesn't seem right. Also these measurements were with 1/4 tank of fuel. measured multiple times after rocking the truck to settle it and also completely jacking it up and letting it back down on the ground. Every time I had the same measurements as above.

Did you take some pre level measurements to compare them against each other?

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