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PowderRiver Let'rBuck

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2 inch fabtec level, tinted tail lights, 285/70/17s sub and amp, and muffler delete

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What brand of rubber did you go with? I can't quite tell by the pictures? I like the look of the 17's and I'm thinking about going with 285's for my next set of tires.

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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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What brand of rubber did you go with? I can't quite tell by the pictures? I like the look of the 17's and I'm thinking about going with 285's for my next set of tires.

I ended up using the Mastercraft Wildcat A/T 2s I had on my 2008 sierra. over all a very good tire. great on snow, mud, gravel, and pavement. Still havnt gotten around to painting wheel lips to match my new truck lol. But I am very happy with my tire choice, and for a cheaper tire they have done very well. If I don't go to a mud terrain, I will be putting these back on.

 

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as you can see, the only downside is they aren't very aggressive looking

 

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don't mind the dirt, its a little too cold to wash the truck this week haha

levi59912 Enthusiast

levi59912

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I ended up using the Mastercraft Wildcat A/T 2s I had on my 2008 sierra. over all a very good tire. great on snow, mud, gravel, and pavement. Still havnt gotten around to painting wheel lips to match my new truck lol. But I am very happy with my tire choice, and for a cheaper tire they have done very well. If I don't go to a mud terrain, I will be putting these back on.

 

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as you can see, the only downside is they aren't very aggressive looking

 

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don't mind the dirt, its a little too cold to wash the truck this week haha

sorry those links didn't work, I will try these ones

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here is an unedited pic after I debadged it.

 

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Really nice looking truck!

 

New to the site but I have a 2015 tungsten and I'm putting the 2" RC level on next week, thinking about going with the ProComp 32 Series 17x9 with 285/75/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers

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6D9 Matt

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Any quick recommendations for which particular brand or size of leveling kit I should go with on my new 2016 Sierra Denali?

 

I'm still unsure of any drawbacks to a leveling kit due to the magnetic suspension. Is this a concern? I just want the front brought up to where the rear is... flat and level. Thanks!!

 

I am in the same boat with my 2015 Denali. I am hearing Suspension Maxx is the only kit right now specifically made for the magnetic ride? I am wanting about 2" of lift so that I still have a little rake.

bcbz71 Enthusiast

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No clearance issues. No power issues, but I also added a CAI, exhaust, and a Diablo Tuner. My highway MPG with the BFGs and level was still at about 20mpg after the other additions. I actually no longer have these tires because the two rear ones got cut pretty badly (rocks on a trail I assume). For my new set, I chose to go with Nitto G2 285/75r18 (much better warranty with this size of tire), still have the stock wheels. For my next set, I will go wider as I liked the way the wider tires looked.

 

The Nitto G2 285/75r18 is almost a 35" tire! I don't think I have come across anyone running that size with a level. Do you have any pictures of your truck with that tire on it?

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Who do you all recommend installing the leveling kit? I imagine the dealer is going to overcharge. I'm going with the RC 2.5" and will be having 285/65/18's put on at the same time so I'm looking for an alignment and headlight adjustment as well.

DIY the level, it's easy enough.

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The Nitto G2 285/75r18 is almost a 35" tire! I don't think I have come across anyone running that size with a level. Do you have any pictures of your truck with that tire on it?

I put the the Bilstein adjustables on in addition to the level and set the Bilsteins on the highest setting and added a 3" rear block (as opposed to the 1.25" rear block). So I have about 3.75" of lift up front and 1.75" in the rear. I'll put some pics up once I get home from work.

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Posted in a different post but came across this thread so I thought I'd post here as well

 

I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 4x4 with the V6. Love the truck but it looks like a 2x4. I am planning on installing the RC 2" leveling kit and putting Nitto Terra Grappler G2 p285/70/17 on it soon.

 

The truck came with 255/70/17. I'm wondering if this is a good choice. I'm not going to do a lot of off road stuff (maybe some hunting/fishing/camping trips where 4x4 is needed) but mainly wanting to give it a beefier look.

 

With the 2" level kit will I have any issues with rubbbing? Will that tire fit my factory rims? I'd love to have new rims but can't spring for everything all at once

 

Thanks

Steeks Enthusiast

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Ok I'm sure it's been beat to death but I have a 15 GMC all terrain and want to add the 2.5 RC leveling kit. But I'm having a problem with the size of tires I want. Thinking of the KO2s but unsure of the size. Option 1- ko2s 275-65-20s or option 2- the 285-65-20s? liking the 275-65-20s but would like them a little wider. Would I have a clearance issues or rubbing issues with the 285s? From what I understand is the 275s are 34.1 and 10.8 wide and the 285s are 34.6 and 11.2 wide. Any and all advice much appreciated. (On stock AT wheels) any and all pics would be great as well Thanks again

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This has been discussed at least 1,000 times. Look in the tire/wheel section of the forum, everything you need to know about tire & wheel combinations and fitment will be there.

 

 

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Ok I'm sure it's been beat to death but I have a 15 GMC all terrain and want to add the 2.5 RC leveling kit. But I'm having a problem with the size of tires I want. Thinking of the KO2s but unsure of the size. Option 1- ko2s 275-65-20s or option 2- the 285-65-20s? liking the 275-65-20s but would like them a little wider. Would I have a clearance issues or rubbing issues with the 285s? From what I understand is the 275s are 34.1 and 10.8 wide and the 285s are 34.6 and 11.2 wide. Any and all advice much appreciated. (On stock AT wheels) any and all pics would be great as well Thanks again

 

I don't run 20s, so I can't help you, but there are hundreds of posts about those exact sizes. Look up the KO2 thread.

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Who do you all recommend installing the leveling kit? I imagine the dealer is going to overcharge. I'm going with the RC 2.5" and will be having 285/65/18's put on at the same time so I'm looking for an alignment and headlight adjustment as well.

 

I would not recommend going to the dealer. I happen to have a local shop that will do my RC 2" install for about a buck 50 including the alignment. I would just recommend doing a little research in your area. But if you have the time you can always DIY, from what I understand its a pretty straight forward install.

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Anyone recommend any shops in south Louisiana to install lifts?

 

How far south?

 

I'm in BR. Actually called two places yesterday asking for some estimates to level my truck.

AMR Automotive and Kirks.

Both are around $350 for parts, install, and tire alignment. For what it's worth, I will probably be going in the next week or so to one of these to get it done.

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