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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
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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hotrodz37 Senior Enthusiast

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The tires you have are LT tires so they are most likely a 10 ply. That is what is holding me up right now on buying what would be my 3rd set of tires. I want to get at least a 33" tall set of tire, closer to 34 would be perfect for me but I haven't found any "P" series tires that would get my that height. I don't want or need the 10 ply or want the heavy weight of the LT tires.

 

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NoTyme - Nitto makes a 305-55-20XL Terra Grappler which are 33.2" tall and 12.4" wide and are extra load 4ply tire and not an LT 10 ply. These weigh in at 49lbs. Pretty happy medium, and I think this will be my next set of tires.

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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NoTyme - Nitto makes a 305-55-20XL Terra Grappler which are 33.2" tall and 12.4" wide and are extra load 4ply tire and not an LT 10 ply. These weigh in at 49lbs. Pretty happy medium, and I think this will be my next set of tires.

Thanks for the tip. I may have to look at them and see if they will fit with my stock rims.. :thumbs:

20L8TSierra24 Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for the tip. I may have to look at them and see if they will fit with my stock rims.. :thumbs:

These Terra Grapplers are just shy of 32.5. I'm happy.
Budlight20 New Member

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I know you guys get this questions all the time but I have a 2014 1500 z71 I have a 2.25 ready lift done. I'm looking to put the toyos mts on 275 70 18 on my stock rim. It measures a 33.6 I'm worried that I'll rub a lot I don't mind cutting a little but don't want to tear anything up thank you.

elviswas Enthusiast

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I have the toyos on mine in have a zero offset though and a 4 in lift just rubs the inner fender liner when doing a sharp turn I'm not sure they will fit with out an offset

Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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I have the toyos on mine in have a zero offset though and a 4 in lift just rubs the inner fender liner when doing a sharp turn I'm not sure they will fit with out an offset

 

 

what size tires do you have??

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275 70 18 on a 18 x 9 worx rims with plus 0 offset it just rubs on the inner "carpet" fender liner when backing up or super sharp turn

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5RWill Enthusiast

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If I'm sitting at 36.5" in the front and 39.5 or 39.7 in the back would the RC 2.5 front level only put the front higher than the rear? Should just 39 in the front and 39.5 in the back.

 

For those running 2.5" front level only how was your gas mileage?

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ReelDeal2012 Enthusiast

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I installed the ReadyLift 2.25" Leveling kit and I couldn't be happier. The overall ride quality doesn't feel any different than factory, the company was great to deal with and the build quality of the parts were awesome. I'm going to start with a set of 33" Terra Grapplers but if I feel the need for more tire and a larger lift I'll be calling them for the next kit as well.

20L8TSierra24 Senior Enthusiast

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What was your height of the front and rear fenders before?

Never measured before, but I'll take a measurement later

frenchsquared Enthusiast

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If I'm sitting at 36.5" in the front and 39.5 or 39.7 in the back would the RC 2.5 front level only put the front higher than the rear? Should just 39 in the front and 39.5 in the back.

 

For those running 2.5" front level only how was your gas mileage?

 

My kit has only been on two days. I did a 2.5 and a 1 in the back.

Truck sits great. I have not seen a change in gas millage. Stock wheels and tires.

 

I'm sure my new tires will kill the millage, but there a week out.

kborne Enthusiast

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If I'm sitting at 36.5" in the front and 39.5 or 39.7 in the back would the RC 2.5 front level only put the front higher than the rear? Should just 39 in the front and 39.5 in the back.

 

For those running 2.5" front level only how was your gas mileage?

Mine was the exact same measurement as yours before I installed the 2.5 RC kit. I DID NOT put on the rear block and my measurements after the lift was installed is 39.2 in the front and 39.5 in the rear. I personally love the way it looks. I've been riding with the stock tires now for about 5,000 miles and am getting about 18mph average. I also took off the front air dam, so that may have affected my gas mileage as well.

bubaloo1983 Enthusiast

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fuse36, on 26 Dec 2014 - 11:24 AM, said:

I had the same set up. Switched to rancho quicklift loaded and rides awesome now. It's a complete strut replacement with a little over 2" of lift

 

 

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Hey thank you. I just checked them out. did you do anything to the back? im going this route for sure. I cant stand the ride.

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