2014+ Leveling Kits

MOhunter92 · April 6, 2016

RC 2.5 comes with 2" block for back so it won't be nose high. And I had a previous 2010 gmc and ran a 2" lift and had little rubbing on 33/12.5r20 so you should be fine. Can't personally show you pictures cause I am letting my tires wear out before I blow money on new ones.

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I know the 2.5 does come with a block but I would rather just keep the back stock, and would feel more comfortable with ball joints and cv axle at 2 inches max vs 2.5. Just curious if there's any merit in what the shop and also another wheel dealer told me about the 295s. Here's the difference, doesn't seem like much to me.

Edited April 6, 2016 by MOhunter92

kylercochran361 · April 6, 2016

You are changing it by .5 inch I think if it is going to mess up the ball joints it'll do it either way

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MOhunter92 · April 6, 2016

You are changing it by .5 inch I think if it is going to mess up the ball joints it'll do it either way

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yeah and a 1 inch spacer provides 2 inches of lift, I would rather play it safe and go no more than 2 inches and keep the back stock. 2.5 will put it nose high

kylercochran361 · April 6, 2016

The point I am proving is with the 2.5" with the block you are lifting the front end 1.5" higher than compared to the back. Which means the ball joints will be more close to stock than just lifting the front end by 2" because it cause a greater difference in the original angles.

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MOhunter92 · April 6, 2016

The point I am proving is with the 2.5" with the block you are lifting the front end 1.5" higher than compared to the back. Which means the ball joints will be more close to stock than just lifting the front end by 2" because it cause a greater difference in the original angles.

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I don't see that, that seems like a flawed logic. the arms are still being pushed down by a bigger spacer, the back is irrelevant. that would be like saying rough countrys 3.5 inch kit is okay without new UCAs because the back gets lifted too. Everyone knows that kit destroys ball joints like no tomorrow, Ive seen it first hand.

Tungsten14 · April 6, 2016

The point I am proving is with the 2.5" with the block you are lifting the front end 1.5" higher than compared to the back. Which means the ball joints will be more close to stock than just lifting the front end by 2" because it cause a greater difference in the original angles.

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absolutely NOT.

your logic is flawed. a 2.5" spacer kit will put the front 2.5" above STOCK ANGLES no matter how high or low the rear is. front suspension ball joints have no relativity to how the rear of the truck sits. a 2" kit will put it 2" above stock angles. theres no debating this.

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kylercochran361 · April 6, 2016

absolutely NOT.

your logic is flawed. a 2.5" spacer kit will put the front 2.5" above STOCK ANGLES no matter how high or low the rear is. front suspension ball joints have no relativity to how the rear of the truck sits. a 2" kit will put it 2" above stock angles. theres no debating this.

Alright chill the **** out. Didn't mean to put your panties in a wad.

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amxguy1970 · April 7, 2016

Alright chill the **** out. Didn't mean to put your panties in a wad.

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It is you that needs to chill out, he was just correcting you. He didn't insult you or yell by typing in all caps (just the two words to provide emphasis), so no need to get all rowdy because you were 100% incorrect and didn't want anyone else to mess up their truck following that logic. Do you need a tamp?

Tyler

kylercochran361 · April 7, 2016

It is you that needs to chill out, he was just correcting you. He didn't insult you or yell by typing in all caps (just the two words to provide emphasis), so no need to get all rowdy because you were 100% incorrect and didn't want anyone else to mess up their truck following that logic. Do you need a tamp?

Tyler

What do you mean either way you are messing your truck up?

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zback · April 7, 2016

I'm still waiting for more people to give me some feedback about the 2.5" RC lift giving them issues. I'm leaning towards this kit, but still looking at reasons not to.

jsouth · April 7, 2016

I'm still waiting for more people to give me some feedback about the 2.5" RC lift giving them issues. I'm leaning towards this kit, but still looking at reasons not to.

I installed the 2.5" rough country level. I didnt use the rear blocks though because i have a ranch hand on my truck. It still has 1/2" rake. Looks good and havent had any issues in 500 miles. I searched through every leveling kit i could find. I only went this route to be cheap and save for either a set of king shocks or maybe go with a fab tech suspension lift with fox shocks. You might look into bilstiens 5100 height adjustable shocks. They look like a good deal for all 4 corners for just under $400. I think these silverados ride like crap so i dont think you can make it any worse. I havent actually noticed a difference in ride quality.

bwilloby46 · April 7, 2016

Speaking of that, jsouth..... And to answer your questions, zback...

I had the 2.5" RC kit on my truck for about 15k miles. No issues and the lift was exactly what I wanted. Over time though, the ride got rougher. Pretty damn jarring over a good bump or RR tracks (I'm sure the stock Wrangler SR-As don't help either as they are garbage). Did a little research and thought I'd save a little $$$ by just replacing my rear shocks with the Bilstein 5100s to help. (I have the rear block form the kit installed as well). I couldn't believe the difference in ride just by changing the rears. Drove to work the next day, got online, and immediately ordered the 5100 front adjustables. I just put them on, on the highest setting, last weekend. Basically removed the front lower strut spacer and left the 3/8" upper spacer from the RC kit on top of the Bilsteins. Gave me right at 2.6". The ride is incredible... Feels like a Cadillac. Very responsive and smooth, yet stiff and soaks up the bumps so nicely. If that makes sense. Here's a few pics of how they look. Tires this weekend!

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MOhunter92 · April 7, 2016

Speaking of that, jsouth..... And to answer your questions, zback...

I had the 2.5" RC kit on my truck for about 15k miles. No issues and the lift was exactly what I wanted. Over time though, the ride got rougher. Pretty damn jarring over a good bump or RR tracks (I'm sure the stock Wrangler SR-As don't help either as they are garbage). Did a little research and thought I'd save a little $$$ by just replacing my rear shocks with the Bilstein 5100s to help. (I have the rear block form the kit installed as well). I couldn't believe the difference in ride just by changing the rears. Drove to work the next day, got online, and immediately ordered the 5100 front adjustables. I just put them on, on the highest setting, last weekend. Basically removed the front lower strut spacer and left the 3/8" upper spacer from the RC kit on top of the Bilsteins. Gave me right at 2.6". The ride is incredible... Feels like a Cadillac. Very responsive and smooth, yet stiff and soaks up the bumps so nicely. If that makes sense. Here's a few pics of how they look. Tires this weekend!

I'm interested in the bilsteins, I hear mixed reviews about them particularly if you use them maxed out to get 2 inches of lift up front. If I want around 2 inches should I go with these or a spacer or a combo of both?

bwilloby46 · April 7, 2016

I'm interested in the bilsteins, I hear mixed reviews about them particularly if you use them maxed out to get 2 inches of lift up front. If I want around 2 inches should I go with these or a spacer or a combo of both?

My opinion only.... I have ran both....... The Bilstein's ride way better than the lower spacer kit I had on stock struts. Just depends on what you want really. 2" kits are around $65 from RC, I believe. (Installs in 2 hours for the novice). However, 5100 Bilstein adjustables are anywhere from $105 - $130 ea. + costs to install on stock spring. (Installation we'll say 3-4 hours counting taking the struts to a shop to have them swapped out). Either way you'll also have to pay for an alignment as any level will knock toe out of wack. Bilstein's say 1.88" at top level, but I got over 2" with them. No need for spacer with them if you just want 2".

Others may have a different experience than mine though. I just thought the spacer rode rougher as time went on. Hope that helps.

MOhunter92 · April 7, 2016

My opinion only.... I have ran both....... The Bilstein's ride way better than the lower spacer kit I had on stock struts. Just depends on what you want really. 2" kits are around $65 from RC, I believe. (Installs in 2 hours for the novice). However, 5100 Bilstein adjustables are anywhere from $105 - $130 ea. + costs to install on stock spring. (Installation we'll say 3-4 hours counting taking the struts to a shop to have them swapped out). Either way you'll also have to pay for an alignment as any level will knock toe out of wack. Bilstein's say 1.88" at top level, but I got over 2" with them. No need for spacer with them if you just want 2".

Others may have a different experience than mine though. I just thought the spacer rode rougher as time went on. Hope that helps.

For sure man, thanks.