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Yes, if you are going to put a rear block on, put it on before the alignment. Part of your alignment is checking that your rear wheels are tracking directly behind your front tires. If the rear axle U-bolts are tightened with the new blocks without checking "square", you will get rear tire wear. Measurement from center wheel front and back should be the same on both sides of the truck.

 

Thanks. Makes sense now.

 

Oaks I have previously installed sumosprings on the back of my truck. Currently it is just so they touch the rear axles. When I install a 1 inch taller spacer in the rear they will obviously be spaced out another ~inch. Has anybody ever run into this situation before? My thought is to make a spacer and get a new bolt to make up for the inch spacer for my sumosprings. But if there is already something out there I would like to know.

 

 

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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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Kerrs, I'm the same way. I probably saved over 10k in labor costs over 11 years doing everything to my srt4 myself.

 

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Only thing I'm worried about is having issues with warranty crap at beck n masten when I take it in for service.

 

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I bought my truck from them. I leveled it the day after I got it and had it aligned. I had it at the dealership for the free oil changes and some service issues. They brought up my level at one point but it was never an issue. I had a steering issue, getting a popping while turning and they replaced my ball joints and steering gear all covered under warranty. Very good service dept to deal with. Never had a bad experience with them.

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440hsp Enthusiast

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Yeah Kerrs, they do have a good service department for sure. Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll be doing that this weekend.

 

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Hey

 

just looking for a bit of help advice. I put in the rancho quick lifts and haven't been to impressed. the ride is very stiff. when going over speed bumps it just rocks you. the front end jumps like crazy. is there any way to help smooth this out? ive tried all settings of the shocks and they are just stiff. my wife isn't a fan. Im thinking about doing something different if they are going to be this stiff. Just not a fun ride.

 

aswell the dealer said they cannot properly align the front end so I have some wear on tires and my steering wheel has a slight told to the right. and doesn't return to center like it does when it is a left turn,

 

is the dealer just inexperienced? I know lots of people run these quick lifts so it must be doable to align properly. should I take to a alignment shop or are they correct that with the 2 inch lift you cant quite align it

Thank in advance

tyrich88 Enthusiast

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Hey

 

just looking for a bit of help advice. I put in the rancho quick lifts and haven't been to impressed. the ride is very stiff. when going over speed bumps it just rocks you. the front end jumps like crazy. is there any way to help smooth this out? ive tried all settings of the shocks and they are just stiff. my wife isn't a fan. Im thinking about doing something different if they are going to be this stiff. Just not a fun ride.

 

aswell the dealer said they cannot properly align the front end so I have some wear on tires and my steering wheel has a slight told to the right. and doesn't return to center like it does when it is a left turn,

 

is the dealer just inexperienced? I know lots of people run these quick lifts so it must be doable to align properly. should I take to a alignment shop or are they correct that with the 2 inch lift you cant quite align it

Thank in advance

I know someone that has these shocks and has them aligned just fine. You should be able to get them lined up. Not sure why they are so stiff though. Do you have ranchos on the back as well?

 

You could try the bilsteins... lots of people seem to like those on here.

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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

Big Whiskey

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Thanks. Makes sense now.

 

Oaks I have previously installed sumosprings on the back of my truck. Currently it is just so they touch the rear axles. When I install a 1 inch taller spacer in the rear they will obviously be spaced out another ~inch. Has anybody ever run into this situation before? My thought is to make a spacer and get a new bolt to make up for the inch spacer for my sumosprings. But if there is already something out there I would like to know.

 

 

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Check out etrailer.com. I'm running Timbren SES's on my truck, which are similar to SumoSprings, except they sit just above the axle when empty, and only make contact when loaded. Same concept as the SumoSprings though. I have a 2" block in place of my factory 1.25" block in the rear, which would have created too much distance. When I bought my Timbrens, I also purchased a 1" spacer from etrailer.com that mounts above them. A trip to the local hardware store for some longer bolts was all it took to make everything work just fine.

 

Hey

 

just looking for a bit of help advice. I put in the rancho quick lifts and haven't been to impressed. the ride is very stiff. when going over speed bumps it just rocks you. the front end jumps like crazy. is there any way to help smooth this out? ive tried all settings of the shocks and they are just stiff. my wife isn't a fan. Im thinking about doing something different if they are going to be this stiff. Just not a fun ride.

 

aswell the dealer said they cannot properly align the front end so I have some wear on tires and my steering wheel has a slight told to the right. and doesn't return to center like it does when it is a left turn,

 

is the dealer just inexperienced? I know lots of people run these quick lifts so it must be doable to align properly. should I take to a alignment shop or are they correct that with the 2 inch lift you cant quite align it

Thank in advance

As stated, my folks are running the Rancho quick lifts with good results. Do you have any other suspension modifications besides the quick lifts?

440hsp Enthusiast

440hsp

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2" Rough Country - 275/65r20 BFG AT K02

 

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Where do you live and can you take a whole picture of your home? It looks really cool from the way the garages look.

 

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K_W Enthusiast

K_W

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hey guys, i just picked up a 2" RC level. How much are shops charging to install them and then align the truck? just curious, i figured it should take an hour and a half -2 hours of labor.

K_W Enthusiast

K_W

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I paid $250 for installation. That included labor, tax and allingment.

Clocked92 Enthusiast

Clocked92

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Talked to my shop and I am going to be getting my Bilstein 5100's installed next Friday. Unfortunately they didn't have the KO2 tires in stock and they are back ordered so I will be shopping around for them for awhile.

buckeye6 Enthusiast

buckeye6

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New guy here. Picked up my 2015 Silverado in November after trading in my 2012 Sierra and am enjoying the upgrade. Just got it back from the local shop and had a 2.25" readylift level installed on front and 2" block installed in the back. Wheels are 20" Dropstar 645b +18 mounted on 33x12.5x20 Toyo M/Ts. Surprised there was zero rub issues with this setup, as I had to trim plastic with this same setup on my Sierra. Pardon my absolutely filthy truck, we got hit with some snow yesterday and the DOT went a little nuts with the salt. I'll post some more once I get her cleaned all cleaned up.

Measurements before:
Front: 37"
Rear: 39"
After:
Front: 39.50"
Rear: 40"
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bubaloo1983 Enthusiast

bubaloo1983

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tyrich88, on 12 Jan 2016 - 12:01 PM, said:

I know someone that has these shocks and has them aligned just fine. You should be able to get them lined up. Not sure why they are so stiff though. Do you have ranchos on the back as well?

 

You could try the bilsteins... lots of people seem to like those on here.

Ok, dealer may be inexperienced. I will try an alignment shop. I just didn't want to be taking it to 2-3 paying for it and in the end it cant be "perfectly" alighned.

 

Big Whiskey, on 12 Jan 2016 - 12:40 PM, said:

Check out etrailer.com. I'm running Timbren SES's on my truck, which are similar to SumoSprings, except they sit just above the axle when empty, and only make contact when loaded. Same concept as the SumoSprings though. I have a 2" block in place of my factory 1.25" block in the rear, which would have created too much distance. When I bought my Timbrens, I also purchased a 1" spacer from etrailer.com that mounts above them. A trip to the local hardware store for some longer bolts was all it took to make everything work just fine.

 

As stated, my folks are running the Rancho quick lifts with good results. Do you have any other suspension modifications besides the quick lifts?

No mods just the quick lifts. I do have the rancho rears and a block, but if you drive a speed bump on the front end that's big wow do you ever move on the front. you bounce. so to me it seems like the springs are to stiff. Ive tried all settings and they react the same.

 

 

just a bit disappointing, I don't quite remember these days what the stock ride was like but vaguely remember it being very smooth and comfortable. I avoid speed bumps because you bounce so bad!

Guru Enthusiast

Guru

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I finally got my Bilstein 5100's put on, front only. I have a 2014 double cab Z71. I got exactly a 2" increase in the front. In my opinion it seems to be a great improvement over the stock ranchos. I still have about an inch and a half of rake which I am fine with.

 

After Installation

Front driver's side = 38

Front passenger side = 38 1/4

Rear driver side = 38 1/2

Rear Passenger side = 38 1/2

 

Stock, 12 months before installation

Front driver's side = 36

Front passenger side = 36 1/4

Rear driver side = 38 3/4

Rear Passenger side = 38 3/4

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