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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Is everyone getting an alignment with a 2 inch level or is it fine to go without.I've seen mixed reviews but I'm just not 100% sure.

Get an alignment up front at a minimum. Costs like $50. Tires are 4 to 8 times that cost each [emoji4]

 

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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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zack89 Enthusiast

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Ok sounds good. How hard is it to install the 2 inch kit can I just take the sway bar off and take the 2bolts out of the bottom shock and pry and strap up the shock some how or will I have a really tough time doing it that way. I am a carpenter so I understand how a lot of it works but I am not 100% sure on it

fuse36 Enthusiast

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Just did the Pro Comp level 2.25 inches I believe it is and larger blocks in the rear. Ordered Toyo Open Country AT2 305/55/20 with Fuel Maverick +1 offset. Haven't seen anyone with this exact setup on here, but since I'm new to all this figured I would get some of y'all's expert help. Dealer said he thought there would be minimal rubbing if at all, do you guys think this is true? And how far do you think this setup will stick out past fender wells? I have 15 Silverado 1500 LTZ.

i did RC 2.5 level with 305 55 20 with 0 offset. Rubbed really bad on inner fender when turning sharp. Had to add zone 1.5 body lift to it

 

 

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Johnathan Williams Enthusiast

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How did you put on a leveling kit with the sensors for the shocks on the front? Did your lift kit have lowering brackets for sensors? If so what are they and where did you get them. I have a Blue Denali 15 model I want to level. Thanks!

PowderRiver Let'rBuck Enthusiast

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Rc leveling kit, 285/70/17 Mastercraft Courser mxt tires on rockstar II's, westin contour bull bar, iron cross step bars without steps on. Sorry its muddy.

Looks good! I like how the bull bar looks on it too. No need to apologize for a muddy pickup...it's a pickup haha.

JRL1164 Enthusiast

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Alright after reading the majority of this and doing some math, I'd like some opinions. I wanna raise the front of the truck and maintain the rake of the truck for hauling and towing.

 

Right now completely stock she sits at 36" up front and 38.5" in the rear. I will be putting 275/70R18 after this is all said and done which is a 33" tire. Stock is 31.5". So I'd be gaining .75" from the tires alone.

 

Well if I got with a 2" level from RC I should be 36+.75+2= 38.75" front and 38.5+.75=39.25" rear with a total of .5" of rake.

 

With 2.5" level with 2" block in the rear: 36+.75+2.5= 39.25" front with 38.5+.75+2-1.25=40" rear with .75" of rake.

 

With 2.5" level with 3" block in the rear: front is the same at 39.25" and 38.5+.75+3-1.25=41" rear with 1.75" of rake.

 

I'm thinking with the 2.5" front and 3" rear block I'll be able to achieve the height that I want. All measurements are done from ground to fender. But with a 3" block in the rear do I need to change out the rear shocks? I have no experience with level kits or anything like that, so I'm really guessing. Any thoughts? And if you got pictures of that set up that would be awesome.

jdnjo Enthusiast

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After spending days reading this thread, I went with the ReadyLift 2.25" level kit. Everything is now 39" on my new 2015 Midnight Edition. Keeping stock tires and rims (just 500 miles on them).

Thanks everyone for all the info!

Before and after pics.f43d78303523e3317b41df1badea0fd9.jpg64ab4cf3c5e8e815cb898cf532e98a10.jpg

 

 

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Jackseric Enthusiast

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After spending days reading this thread, I went with the ReadyLift 2.25" level kit. Everything is now 39" on my new 2015 Midnight Edition. Keeping stock tires and rims (just 500 miles on them).

Thanks everyone for all the info!

Looks good. What size tires/rims did yours come with? I want to lift, but also can't see throwing away tires I've already paid for. How did the ride change after your lift?

jdnjo Enthusiast

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Looks good. What size tires/rims did yours come with? I want to lift, but also can't see throwing away tires I've already paid for. How did the ride change after your lift?

Thanks. Tires are 265/65 R18.

I can't tell any difference in the ride so far. That's why I went with the RL level kit since it has a top and bottom spacer to hopefully even it out. I'll see if mpg stays the same in the next few days.

 

 

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After spending days reading this thread, I went with the ReadyLift 2.25" level kit. Everything is now 39" on my new 2015 Midnight Edition. Keeping stock tires and rims (just 500 miles on them).

Thanks everyone for all the info!

Before and after pics.f43d78303523e3317b41df1badea0fd9.jpg64ab4cf3c5e8e815cb898cf532e98a10.jpg

 

 

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what brand of tires are those?

jdnjo Enthusiast

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what brand of tires are those?

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.

 

 

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Jlm02a3094 Enthusiast

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Leveled today with Fox Coilovers. Also added rear fox shocks, 20x9 Fuel Assault +1 offset, 275/60/20 BFG KO2's, and a custom dyno tune :)

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That looks really good! I bet it rides like a dream now.

 

Leveled today with Fox Coilovers. Also added rear fox shocks, 20x9 Fuel Assault +1 offset, 275/60/20 BFG KO2's, and a custom dyno tune :)

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