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this may have been covered before but i cant find it in the search.

 

i have a 2015 and im going to do a 2 or 2.5'' level and want to put on bf goodrich all-terrain t/a ko2 tires. i know 285/65-18 will fit no problem but was wondering if 305/65-18 will fit. i dont mind working with the fender liner to make it work. but will it run the upper control arm or anything else?

 

thanks

 

This was one tire I looked at too and from my memory (not to be trusted :lol: ) that will work. But as of right now, the KO2 does not come in that size. It's the one I want to hold out for though. Some websites have that size listed, but I emailed BFG and they confirmed that it is not out yet. When I was researching I was looking at people running that size in the original ko. Some have run the 305/60/18 with no level with no problems and the 305/65 is around .6" taller, so with a level it all depends on offset.

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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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det Enthusiast

det

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thats kind of disappointing. i was hope to get a set of those tires in the next 2 or 3 months.

 

thanks for the info

PowderRiver Let'rBuck Enthusiast

PowderRiver Let'rBuck

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Whats the average/decent price for kits & installation?

 

A 1.5" level and window tinting will be the first mods I make coming up this summer/fall

 

Congrats on the new ride! Instead of using an RC leveling kit I installed the Bilstein 5100's on the front end of my '14 Silverado 1500. These allow you to choose how much lift you want on the front end. I have mine at the highest setting which brought it up to just under level, front = 38 1/4" with the stock rear at 39". They cost a touch more, $110ish/ea but after some research I found that these don't limit your suspension travel like some of the other leveling kits. Since I'm an avid hunter and outdoorsman that's the last thing I needed. I installed them myself which wasn't too bad, just had to rent a shock compressor, it took probably 3 hours. They are also coming out with the 6112 which is basically a beefed up version of the 5100. I would definitely give them some thought if you're going to be taking your truck off road a lot. Congrats again man!

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revitupfaster Enthusiast

revitupfaster

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Whats the average/decent price for kits & installation?

 

A 1.5" level and window tinting will be the first mods I make coming up this summer/fall

 

I went with the "Ready Lift 2.25" level kit. I have a 2014 Z71 pretty much like yours, and my truck was raised exactly 2.25" in the front. No change to the rear blocks. The end result is that the truck now sits 1" higher in the rear, but to my eye, it's pretty much level.

 

The "Ready Lift" costs substantially more than kits from RC, which apparently do the job fine, but in my case, my dealer sold and installed the kit, so I thought it was worthwhile to have had the "Dealer" handle the install, in case any issues come up later on. I'm from Canada, so prices are sort of ridiculous up here, but my cost for the level kit "All In" including the kit, install, taxes and front end alignment ended up around $600. Not all that bad, when you consider the level kit from the dealer was about $225. I'm not one of those "do-it-your selfers".......I'd rather pay and be sure it was done properly.

 

Here's a few shots of the truck......the first pic almost looks like the nose sits a little high......not the case, the truck looks pretty much level to me. The second pick is taken at the same location, before I had it levelled

 

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Adleeper Enthusiast

Adleeper

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Ok just got all done with the leveling kit. First picture is of the day I picked it up.

 

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Second and third picture is of it with just the front RC spacers installed.

 

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Next to my dads 2015 high country

 

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Measurements were:

39 front wheel well

38 rear wheel well

 

18 front of cab

17.25 back of cab

 

 

Here it is with the 2 in blocks in the back

 

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39 front wheel well

38.75 rear wheel well

 

18 front cab

18 rear cab

Are those stock tires?
quise2024 Enthusiast

quise2024

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Thanks for the replies. It shouldn't been too long here before I have enough to get some work done.

 

I wish it would stop raining so I could get out n give the truck a wash and snap some pics. Soon though, weekend looks promising for some sun shine.

 

Im definitely not a DIY guy, I will pay someone to do it

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nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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Silverado cabs level out with the fenders. Sierras don't. Mine needs to be 1.5 higher in the rear for the cab to be level.

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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this may have been covered before but i cant find it in the search.

 

i have a 2015 and im going to do a 2 or 2.5'' level and want to put on bf goodrich all-terrain t/a ko2 tires. i know 285/65-18 will fit no problem but was wondering if 305/65-18 will fit. i dont mind working with the fender liner to make it work. but will it run the upper control arm or anything else?

 

thanks

I have essentially the same tire size, but mine are 305/45r22 and they rubbed on the sway bar with rancho quicklifts that give about 2.25" lift. Smaller rims like 20's and 18s are known to rub on the upper control arms as well. I replaced my upper control arms with skinnier rough country control arms so I can't comment on if I would I would have rubbed or not. I got around the rubbing by installing some 1/4" spacers, I got 4 of them for around $20 on eBay. It was the only size that left some hub for the rim to sit on. The hub only sticks out 1/2" so 1/2" spacer was out of the question for me. I now clear the sway bar but can make it rub a bit while turning at full lock. Nothing to worry about really. I was also rubbing the fender liner so I zip tied it back and out of the way.
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I have essentially the same tire size, but mine are 305/45r22 and they rubbed on the sway bar with rancho quicklifts that give about 2.25" lift. Smaller rims like 20's and 18s are known to rub on the upper control arms as well. I replaced my upper control arms with skinnier rough country control arms so I can't comment on if I would I would have rubbed or not. I got around the rubbing by installing some 1/4" spacers, I got 4 of them for around $20 on eBay. It was the only size that left some hub for the rim to sit on. The hub only sticks out 1/2" so 1/2" spacer was out of the question for me. I now clear the sway bar but can make it rub a bit while turning at full lock. Nothing to worry about really. I was also rubbing the fender liner so I zip tied it back and out of the way.

how did you get the rough country uppers? the only way i see them sold on there site is with the 3.5 inch kit

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

nadrojcote

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Called them and they have part numbers for 2014+ and they're different part numbers if you have aluminum control arms. $250 + tax & shipping. They said they're not listed on their site.

det Enthusiast

det

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Called them and they have part numbers for 2014+ and they're different part numbers if you have aluminum control arms. $250 + tax & shipping. They said they're not listed on their site.

okay. thanks

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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Shocks like the Kings and Fox may have longer extension than stock. Frankly, I didn't measure my Kings against the OEM Ranchos for full extended free length when they were out of the truck. I installed the Cognito UCAs because I knew that GMT900 trucks needed them with the King shocks and these trucks use the same suspension.

 

Anyone using spacers like the RC kit, might benefit from an aftermarket UCA with the adjusted ball joint angle. I just don't sign up to the idea a dry Teflon socket with a steel ball, exposed to the dirt and elements, is going to last very long. I hear they also develop a squeak.

 

For anyone contemplating an aftermarket UCA, forget about the cheapest one on the market @ $250, the Rough Country UCA. It is designed poorly and interferes with the frame fittings. No amount of grinding on the frame as they recommend, allows for complete factory camber/caster adjustment range.

 

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I have these, I called and asked for the parts specifically for a 2014+ with factory aluminum suspension and mine fit, there was a tiny bit of rubbing in the same place you are showing, but I grinded it down a tad and after the alignment to fix toe in it doesn't touch. I'm using them with rancho quick lifts to correct the ball joint angles.

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I've also installed 1" longer sway bar linkage since then to get my sway bar back to stock angles. Probably didn't change anything in reality, but I wanted some nice poly bushings.

quise2024 Enthusiast

quise2024

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so much for wanting to get it cleaned up and take some pics .... go to the car wash and it scratches the **** out of my truck :mad:

 

owner of the place says "well thats not possible, my car wash doesnt scratch. Im not coming there tonight, we can discuss it tomorrow. I'll send one of my employees to take a look"

 

 

 

 

I opted to run thru the wash for a quick fix tonight, when all along the plan was to wash it myself tomorrow like I always do. So pissed right now

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I went to my usual full service (tunnel) car wash today and they did a terrible job.

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