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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?

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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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AZGMCZ71Leveled Enthusiast

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I have a 2014, I think he was talking about the brown caps above the strut that go on the strut bolts on the top of the tower

Mine just sit on top. Anyway to clean this up?
5RWill Enthusiast

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I'm looking at Bilstein 5100s or Coilover to level mine out, which i should be able to get 2.5-2.75" in the front and it should be just right. I'll let you know on the RTs it is going to be sometime before i get a new set of tires.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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The 295/55/20 toyo mt are 72 pounds each and the 295/55/20 toyo at2 are 60 pounds each, I'm planning on going with the at2 hopefully the 48 pounds less of rolling mass will help with the mpg.

 

From what I can gather, the tread difference between the MT and AT will help you most (going to the AT) for power/fuel required to turn them at constant speed (highway). The weight should help with reducing the power/fuel needed for the acceleration in city driving.

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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?

 

There's a short list of things that are downsides.

  • Lower fuel economy at high speeds (low speeds shouldn't be affected much)
  • some have reported harsher ride (due to the steeper angle of the A-arms)
  • There were many reports of upper ball joint premature wear-outs with this same suspension in the GMT900 when 2.5" levels were installed (over limiting the ball joint angle) I'm sure we'll hear more of this on this model
  • The roll center is lifted and therefore body roll is increased in cornering/evasive maneuvering
  • lower checking account balance due to need for new tires, wheels, upper control arms, bull bars, etc., which all work to lower fuel economy more and lower your checking balance even further

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Azgmc I'm picking up a set of rts next week. They don't clear on what? I have a 2014 gmc all terrain with 2.25 pro comp level with 33x12.5r20

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Azgmc I'm picking up a set of rts next week. They don't clear on what? I have a 2014 gmc all terrain with 2.25 pro comp level with 33x12.5r20

When we did a test fit of the 33x12.5x20 on fuel maverick +14 offset and at lock backing up and turning sharp into a parking spot they had a hard rub. Some other people on here can comment more we pulled them after driving around the parking lot. And to some, people don't care if it rubs or not.
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I'll be using my stock wheels don't know if the offset is the same as the fuel wheels u used. Got them ordered already hopefully they fit alright

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I'll be using my stock wheels don't know if the offset is the same as the fuel wheels u used. Got them ordered already hopefully they fit alright

Stock wheels will not work with 33x12.50x20 . They are a +25 offset that puts the rim deep in the wheel well. You would need a 2 or 3 inch spacer and spacers will have problems down the road. This isn't my experience just what I have read. Maybe someone else can put in some knowledge about oem wheels and 33s. I have seen 295s. But but 33s on oem wheels.
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i have a 4 inch lift and have a zero offset i had a set of rims (winter tires on xd rims)off my avalanche which i belive had a 24 offset and rubbed on the control arm could turn!! im running 275 70 18 on worx rims and they just slightly rub on the "carpet fender liners" when doing a sharp turn im going to drill a hole and tie the corner up to stop the rub i had the lift done in edmonton at "capital gmc" before purchase so full warranty . had anyone tried the sierra terrain rims on a 4' lift does anyone know what offset they are im looking for a winter set of rims that arent goin to cost an arm and leg .

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Some places give you a higher rate when they think you have no idea what it should cost to do certain things in automotive. This has been a trend and done to female almost all the time.

 

 

Yeap, as soon as the level is done, that is coming off. It looks funny when not level to me i think.

i had mine done at capital gmc in edmonton did the 4in lift lift costed $ 1097 plus 720 labor and 180 new wheel alignment

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i had mine done at capital gmc in edmonton did the 4in lift lift costed $ 1097 plus 720 labor and 180 new wheel alignment

What 4" did you get for $1097?

Jim31 Enthusiast

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Guys, Hello, I am new here. I have read a lot of the posts regarding the RC 2" leveling kits.

I have '14 Denali 1500 without any suspension mods yet.

I really like the truck but I am not thrilled with the ride on my rough streets. Definitely due to the 20" rims.

Would love to put more rubber between the wheel and the road.

Don't really want to add a lift since I am short and I do use the bed of my truck.

Was thinking of adding the RC 2" leveling kit.

Not sure what that will allow me to get as far a tires.

Really like the Michelin LTX/MS2 tires. Had them on my last truck and they performed nicely.

However, they don't offer a 275/65/20. And I am not sure a 275/60/20 will give me what I am looking for.

Also, not sure the 2" leveling kit will allow me to get those tires anyway.

If I added the RC 2.5" with the lift, that should allow me to go to bigger tires. But that I think will put me too high.

If I did the 2.5" with the lift, I would love to go to a 280/65/20, do they even make that size?

So my question is this, can I get the 275/65/20 to fit if I do the RC 2" level kit?

If not, what do you suggest?

Thanks,

Jim

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