2014+ Leveling Kits

Steeks · March 11, 2016

If anyones curious and likes a little bit of rake (im a muscle car guy so to me it looks aggressive). I used the 2.5 RC kit and left the top .5in spacer off the front. So 2in front. 1in rear(2in rear block). Im happy. Truck looks stock, just higher. Went with 275/65/20 bfg k02s... dont rub at all. Wish i went bigger but still averaging 18.5mpg overall. If i went with a wider tire i feel this would be worse. Ps. BFGs run NARROW!!

This is the stance I've been looking for. Perfect in my opinion love the look. Question is if you were to do it over would you go with the 275/65/20s or 275/60/20s? Again great stance

If anyones curious and likes a little bit of rake (im a muscle car guy so to me it looks aggressive). I used the 2.5 RC kit and left the top .5in spacer off the front. So 2in front. 1in rear(2in rear block). Im happy. Truck looks stock, just higher. Went with 275/65/20 bfg k02s... dont rub at all. Wish i went bigger but still averaging 18.5mpg overall. If i went with a wider tire i feel this would be worse. Ps. BFGs run NARROW!!

This is the stance I've been looking for. Perfect in my opinion love the look. Question is if you were to do it over would you go with the 275/65/20s or 275/60/20s? Again great stance

Steeks · March 11, 2016

If anyones curious and likes a little bit of rake (im a muscle car guy so to me it looks aggressive). I used the 2.5 RC kit and left the top .5in spacer off the front. So 2in front. 1in rear(2in rear block). Im happy. Truck looks stock, just higher. Went with 275/65/20 bfg k02s... dont rub at all. Wish i went bigger but still averaging 18.5mpg overall. If i went with a wider tire i feel this would be worse. Ps. BFGs run NARROW!!

This is the stance I've been looking for. Perfect in my opinion love the look. Question is if you were to do it over would you go with the 275/65/20s or 275/60/20s? Again great stance

Sorry for the double post guys

Patrick983 · March 11, 2016

This is the stance I've been looking for. Perfect in my opinion love the look. Question is if you were to do it over would you go with the 275/65/20s or 275/60/20s? Again great stance

Sorry for the double post guys

Thanks. I'd go 275/65 at least. Maybe bigger. The 65s don't rub at all and don't even look particularly big to me. They are kind of narrow too at least in bfg flavor. Long story short: I had more room underthere than I anticipated based on how everyone talks on this forum.

Steeks · March 11, 2016

Do you have anymore pics? Full side full front and full back?

BrightWhiteDC · March 11, 2016

I just installed the rancho quick lift and now every little bump you can hear a clunk noise. Pretty damn sure everything is tight. Rancho said it might be faulty. Anyone have some input on this?

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jmd1487 · March 11, 2016

my setup... 2016 Silverado LTZ 5.3 6 speed Just installed the Rough Country 2.5 lift/level kit along with a set of 275/65/20 Cooper Discover AT3's here is some pics...

Edited March 13, 2016 by jmd1487

aggieguy03 · March 12, 2016

First post on the forums. I have seen every post in this thread which helped tremendously as I thought about what setup to go with. Thanks for all the info!

2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado

Rough Country 2.5" leveling kit (front only)

Stock 20X9 +27 wheels

BFG A/T KO2 285/65/20

Before leveling kit:

Front - 36 1/4"

Rear - 39 3/8"

After leveling kit:

Front - 38 1/2"

Rear - 39 1/4"

After tires:

Front - 40"

Rear - 40 1/8"

I did both the leveling kit and the tires today, so I wouldn't regret my decision when I saw the MPG drop

I've driven about 40 miles and have not rubbed yet, going through tight parking lots and pulling in the driveway. I don't think I've been at full lock yet, because while not rolling, it is on the liner. Plan to use zip ties rather than cutting. Going to see what happens over the next few days.

1st Stock

2nd Leveling

3rd Tires

Bigfoot16 · March 12, 2016

First post on the forums. I have seen every post in this thread which helped tremendously as I thought about what setup to go with. Thanks for all the info!

2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado

Rough Country 2.5" leveling kit (front only)

Stock 20X9 +27 wheels

BFG A/T KO2 285/65/20

Before leveling kit:

Front - 36 1/4"

Rear - 39 3/8"

After leveling kit:

Front - 38 1/2"

Rear - 39 1/4"

After tires:

Front - 40"

Rear - 40 1/8"

I did both the leveling kit and the tires today, so I wouldn't regret my decision when I saw the MPG drop

I've driven about 40 miles and have not rubbed yet, going through tight parking lots and pulling in the driveway. I don't think I've been at full lock yet, because while not rolling, it is on the liner. Plan to use zip ties rather than cutting. Going to see what happens over the next few days.

1st Stock

2nd Leveling

3rd Tires

Looks really good... it sure changed the looks of the truck...

skallywag · March 12, 2016

Now remove the airdamn and see the real potential!

Eastonsdad · March 12, 2016

New to the forum, installed a 3 inch leveling kit on my 2015 Double Cab 4WD it has the 20" wheels. Here is a pic of the front, now I feel like the rear sits a tad bit lower. I want to pick out a good block and u bolt kit? Any suggestions? Also where can I buy spacers to just barley stick out these wheels so it looks good with factory wheels and new tires?

Donstar · March 12, 2016

New to the forum, installed a 3 inch leveling kit on my 2015 Double Cab 4WD it has the 20" wheels. Here is a pic of the front, now I feel like the rear sits a tad bit lower. I want to pick out a good block and u bolt kit? Any suggestions? Also where can I buy spacers to just barley stick out these wheels so it looks good with factory wheels and new tires?image.jpeg

Welcome to this forum. There is a lot of good reading in this particular thread and I'm sure you'll find answers to your questions and more information. What I have learned is that adding a leaf to the back is a popular way of raising the back while maintaining load carrying abilities. I have also learned that any level over 2.5 inches will be harder on front end components and make your truck appear to squat in the back. I have not read much supportive material for spacers on stock wheels. I know that you need to be knowledgeable about offsets when purchasing custom wheels for your truck. The cheap side of me suggests lowering your front level by 1/2 inch or more to regain a level look. The rich side of me suggests looking at the 4 inch lift kits for your truck!

tcdawg · March 12, 2016

First post on the forums. I have seen every post in this thread which helped tremendously as I thought about what setup to go with. Thanks for all the info!

2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado

Rough Country 2.5" leveling kit (front only)

Stock 20X9 +27 wheels

BFG A/T KO2 285/65/20

Before leveling kit:

Front - 36 1/4"

Rear - 39 3/8"

After leveling kit:

Front - 38 1/2"

Rear - 39 1/4"

After tires:

Front - 40"

Rear - 40 1/8"

I did both the leveling kit and the tires today, so I wouldn't regret my decision when I saw the MPG drop

I've driven about 40 miles and have not rubbed yet, going through tight parking lots and pulling in the driveway. I don't think I've been at full lock yet, because while not rolling, it is on the liner. Plan to use zip ties rather than cutting. Going to see what happens over the next few days.

1st Stock

2nd Leveling

3rd Tires

This post and the post by patrick983 couldn't have came at a better time for me. I'm torn between these two sizes of this same tire with this same level kit. 275/65-20 or 285/65-20?!?!?

Aggieguy, could you possibly take an front angled pic and a straight on front pic and post?

Much thanks if you could!!

bcbz71 · March 13, 2016

First post on the forums. I have seen every post in this thread which helped tremendously as I thought about what setup to go with. Thanks for all the info!

2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado

Rough Country 2.5" leveling kit (front only)

Stock 20X9 +27 wheels

BFG A/T KO2 285/65/20

Before leveling kit:

Front - 36 1/4"

Rear - 39 3/8"

After leveling kit:

Front - 38 1/2"

Rear - 39 1/4"

After tires:

Front - 40"

Rear - 40 1/8"

I did both the leveling kit and the tires today, so I wouldn't regret my decision when I saw the MPG drop

I've driven about 40 miles and have not rubbed yet, going through tight parking lots and pulling in the driveway. I don't think I've been at full lock yet, because while not rolling, it is on the liner. Plan to use zip ties rather than cutting. Going to see what happens over the next few days.

1st Stock

2nd Leveling

3rd Tires

You wanted to make sure we saw this truck, so you posted it on three different threads! J/K

Get a bungee and turn your wheel all the way in either direction. Use the bungee to hold your steering (lightly) at full lock. Now look at the spacing between the back edge of your tire to the swaybar. Is it hitting? Go to the other side of the truck, and look at the spacing between the upper control arm (UCA) and the edge of your tire. Is it hitting? You can cut and tie-strap liner, but you can't do anything for swaybar or UCA rub except move towards neutral or negative offset. New rims or spacers...and we all know about spacers.

My fear on swaybar/UCA rub is that the tire is not very thick in the sidewall, so I don't want to wear that or heat it up and lead to a blowout. I'm running a 10.83" wide (275) tire, and at full lock with a +24 stock rim, I have 1/4" of UCA clearance at full lock....I have about 1" of swaybar clearance, but the swaybar has a curve to it, so a taller tire actually makes it worse. I was all set to go 295 or 305, but with only 1/4" clearance, it just ain't gonna happen. I'm even starting to have doubts a 285 won't hit. The best way to solve this problem is 0 offset rims on these trucks. Not sure it's worth it to me.....yet.

Edited March 13, 2016 by bcbz71

Jeff5347 · March 13, 2016

New to the forum, installed a 3 inch leveling kit on my 2015 Double Cab 4WD it has the 20" wheels. Here is a pic of the front, now I feel like the rear sits a tad bit lower. I want to pick out a good block and u bolt kit? Any suggestions? Also where can I buy spacers to just barley stick out these wheels so it looks good with factory wheels and new tires?image.jpeg

I installed the motofab 3 " leveling kit with their 2"rear blocks. To the naked eye it looks just about level but measured the rear is 1/4 to .5 inches lower. If I were to do it again I would get a 3 inch block for the rear. RC has the block for 40 bucks and ready lift has the 3" block withe ubolts for 150. Seems the ubolts are what make the price higher

Eastonsdad · March 13, 2016

Does the truck retain a 1 inch factory block that you removed when you did your 2 inch block? So a three inch block would raise it 2 inches? I have to get different u bolts correct?