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Whiskey Bent Enthusiast

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I've spent the last month looking at this forum and everything else online so I could to try to get the best information on what to do to my 2014 Silverado to level it. After all the research I went with the Bilstein adjustables and Hankook Dynapro 275/70/18. This is my first post so I'll do my best on the before and after pics. The ride is great and better than factory. It's winter and truck is dirty but I couldn't be happier with this set up.

 

What setting do you have the bilsteins set on?
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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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esexton Enthusiast

esexton

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I have them set on the top (highest) setting. It's supposed to be 1.8" on the 2014 model. The rear have no lift and are stock height.

txhunter21 Enthusiast

txhunter21

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I have had my RC 2.5" level on now for 8,000 miles and have had no issues. I love the way my truck sits. And it was extremely easy to install.

I'm thinking about getting the same on my 14' all-terrain, how long did it take you and did you need any speciality tools to help the process?

5RWill Enthusiast

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I've spent the last month looking at this forum and everything else online so I could to try to get the best information on what to do to my 2014 Silverado to level it. After all the research I went with the Bilstein adjustables and Hankook Dynapro 275/70/18. This is my first post so I'll do my best on the before and after pics. The ride is great and better than factory. It's winter and truck is dirty but I couldn't be happier with this set up.

 

 

 

Thanks for posting there are very few pics of the bilsteins on the new models. I'm waiting for my rears then going to get them installed. Did it raise the front up exactly 1.8" Hell it almost looks like it's sitting nose high.

Daina New Member

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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 husband and I just bought a 2015 Sierra Denali 2500 brand new a week ago. We previously had a 2012 Ford Lariat F-350. The Ford always had a rough ride and I hated it. We test drove the Denali and absolutely fell in love with the ride. My husband wanted the leveling kit put on it just because he didn't like the slight slant. We had it done and picked it up yesterday. The ride is now horrible (worse than the Ford was). Every little bump makes the front end bouncy. I have an appointment to have the leveling kit removed on Monday. Lesson learned. Read before I buy.

esexton Enthusiast

esexton

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I haven't measured it yet, it may look nose high in the pic because of my driveway slant, it appears level on level ground, I wouldn't want the front any higher, depending on how it looks when I tow or have a load, I may add a small block in the rear to give it some rake. I have the long box crew cab. Not sure if that makes a diff but it would be nose high if the front came up any more. The Bilsteins gave the front all the lift it would take.

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I too would like to change out the stock ranchos with the bilteins. I really dislike the ride after the 2inch RC spacer. I really need to get to around a 2.5 up front. Has anyone left the 2inch spacer on and mounted the bileins on the lowest or 1rst setting?

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I say leave it a lone and drive it ! Enjoy man beautiful truck !!

 

 

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Agreed.

 

I think the black handles/mirrors look good with the black wheels. X2 on black bowties.

kborne Enthusiast

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I'm thinking about getting the same on my 14' all-terrain, how long did it take you and did you need any speciality tools to help the process?

It took me about 3.5 hours to do it by myself. No specialty tools needed, just some wrenches and sockets. If I had an extra set of hands it probably would have shaved off 45 min. or so.

txhunter21 Enthusiast

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It took me about 3.5 hours to do it by myself. No specialty tools needed, just some wrenches and sockets. If I had an extra set of hands it probably would have shaved off 45 min. or so.

Sounds good, have any of yall tried the rancho quicklift leveling shocks, similar to the bilsteins but it comes fully assembled with coil springs and everything. Bad part is its pretty pricey at $400

jsnooks Enthusiast

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Take a side pic of your truck with that setup. Are they flush with the wheel well ? Did ya have to do any trimming for the 33x12.50-20 with 18 mm offset?

 

 

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wow... long thread and now I am more confused than ever. I am looking for pics that are running stock 18's. I am looking at either a 2 or 2.25 in level with either 275 70 18 or 285 75 18 ...I only have a 4.3 so really don't want to go much bigger, just looking to level and get a little more clearance for hunting some back woods places. thanks

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wow... long thread and now I am more confused than ever. I am looking for pics that are running stock 18's. I am looking at either a 2 or 2.25 in level with either 275 70 18 or 285 75 18 ...I only have a 4.3 so really don't want to go much bigger, just looking to level and get a little more clearance for hunting some back woods places. thanks

Me too.

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