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PowderRiver Let'rBuck

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I just bought a 2014 1500 and am looking at putting the RC 2.5 leveling lift kit on it but they ask if the factory control arms are aluminum or steel. From the multiple dealerships I've called they have all said that they are cast iron. I know there are a ton of ppl on here with this kit installed so any help would be appreciated.

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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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I just bought a 2014 1500 and am looking at putting the RC 2.5 leveling lift kit on it but they ask if the factory control arms are aluminum or steel. From the multiple dealerships I've called they have all said that they are cast iron. I know there are a ton of ppl on here with this kit installed so any help would be appreciated.

Black arms are steel

 

Sliver are aluminum

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5RWill Enthusiast

5RWill

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Would also be awesome if a company would make de-badged replicas of the new 17" Ram Rebel wheels. I like them.

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Yamiryder Enthusiast

Yamiryder

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Would also be awesome if a company would make de-badged replicas of the new 17" Ram Rebel wheels. I like them.

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Similar characteristics of an all terrain wheel. Only ugly.
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5RWill Enthusiast

5RWill

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I didn't realize this was leveling kits, thought it was the tire wheels thread.

 

I love the all terrain rims. Just want smaller rims. 17" is perfect.

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dollarbeernight

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Not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but I went with the 2.5" motofab (eBay) upper strut spacer. Install was straight forward and everything fit well. With the 2.5" you don't have to cut the factory strut mounting bolts - so I can put it back stock later if I decide to.

 

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Yamiryder Enthusiast

Yamiryder

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Not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but I went with the 2.5" motofab (eBay) upper strut spacer. Install was straight forward and everything fit well. With the 2.5" you don't have to cut the factory strut mounting bolts - so I can put it back stock later if I decide to.

 

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Which kit do you have to cut bolts on??
baggedlvintegra Enthusiast

baggedlvintegra

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I think I had read (maybe on here?) that the 2" upper strut spacers require you to trim down the factory mounting bolts. Heresay, obviously, but the 2.5" spacer installed without any trouble.

 

Before you speculate and cause confusion...with a 2" top spacer yes you have to trim the studs on the shock mount top hat. They aren't trimmed to the point you "can't go back to stock". There are plenty of threads left to properly secure the strut mount back after removing the spacer.

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I have a 2015 Sierra Denali and I just put the 2.5" RC level kit on the front. I didn't add the rear block because it sits almost perfectly level now. The problem I have is that it rides like a dump truck now. The front is really tight and bouncy. It has been aligned professionally and everything but the ride is definitely worse than I had anticipated. Anyone else have this problem? The truck does have the factory 22" wheels and the side wall of the tire is pretty low profile but this has me thinking of taking it off completely. Any suggestions because Rough Country said they had never heard of this before?!

 

 

My 2014 LT Crew 4X4 has the RC 2 1/2" level/lift kit with complete install and I will agree that the front end seems stiffer and that the back seems mushy. I was thinking of trying the Rancho shocks on the rear of my LT to see if that would change (stiffen) things in the rear. I know it would effect the ride quality...

I have also given some thought to pulling out the upper spacer to reduce it to a 2" level kit since it's .5" and only gives you .5" of lift. Keep us informed.

 

 

I posted this in another thread regarding issues with the Denali and it's MagneRide and a levelling kit.

 

This is the thread:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/168618-leveling-kit-for-2015-sierra-denali-magnetic-ride/

 

 

Front sensors are not relocated, no. I drew these images up to hopefully explain it better.

 

Here's the stock setup, which remains the same with my lift. In both situations, the upper control arm does not have it's angle changed, as with a full lift the spindles are changed to longer ones and the shocks are extended down.

 

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Now when you add a spacer above the coil, you cause it to reach lower, pushing the lower control arm down and bringing the front with it, as they're connecte with balljoints at the spindle. This lowering of the upper control arm negatively adjusts the magneride sensor.

 

Note the blue spacer added into the mix and the altered angles. Now the shocks are being energized, as the truck thinks its bottoming out, all the time.

 

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A correct install would lower the sensor location or lengthen the linkage rod to compensate for the altered geometry.

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Dropsix

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My update: RC 2.5, Larger rear Block from RC and just had GY Durtrac 275/65R20's installed. Not rubs just had to up back inner liner with cable tie.

Beauty. That's exactly what I want to do with my crew cab standard box.

 

How do you like the setup after all this time.

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I am surprised this hasn't been brought up to much yet but with the new bilstein adjustable and rancho loaded front shocks out, has anyone been using these at there stock height setting WITH a level of any size? Is there any limitations on doing this? I have a 2.5 rough country level with 285/60/20 LT duratracs and the ride isn't great after putting these on. Could be the 10 ply tires too. But adding these upgraded shocks should defiantly help me out, theoretically.. if it isn't going to damage the shock or anything else some how. I haven't heard of anyone doing this but it makes sense to me. Any insight on this would be great. I will also be keeping an eye open on other threads and let you guys know. Thanks!

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