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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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bwilloby46 Enthusiast

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No rubbing on sway or control arms at all. I ran a 2" RC level in front for over a year before I moved to the bilstein 5100s. The last few months the ride was getting really rough on the spacer, plus I wanted more height front and back, and new tires because my stock GY SR-As were bald all around after 18k. Not at all saying the spacer was causing the rough ride though. Was a combination of tires, front stock shocks, etc. I was Just ready to try something new. Did 5100s all around with front on highest setting (1.88") plus added the RC .5" spacer on top of bilstein strut. In rear I removed stock 1" block and replaced it with the RC 2" block and added bilstein 5100s in rear. Then Toyo AT II Extremes 295/60/20s all around. It rides like a Cadillac now. Little bit of road noise from those tires but I love it. Nothing like an MT though.

 

I think the front 5100 bilsteins you can get for around $100 each and the rears around $80 each.

 

There is a 6112 series bilstein Shock coming out this fall I believe for the Silverado. Not out yet to my knowledge. It's a thicker bigger shock for more off-road applications is what in told. There's a bilstein shock thread in here too that covers all that stuff.

 

Hope that helps.

neil54 Enthusiast

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Helps alot, thanks for all the info bwilloby46. Im going to start with the RC 2.5 Level and maybe switch to the Bilsteins down the road! i dig your set up though nice truck man

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Helps alot, thanks for all the info bwilloby46. Im going to start with the RC 2.5 Level and maybe switch to the Bilsteins down the road! i dig your set up though nice truck man

No problem. Thanks! Glad to help others out from my experiences. Post your pics here when you get her all leveled out with new shoes! Can't wait to see.

Connor Enthusiast

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Just got mine last week had the leveling kit installed the next day. Loving it so far!

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Here is mine - 2015 AT with Rough Country 2.5 just installed today stock 20" wheels and tires. I am going to be adding new shoes soon 275/65/20 either the Nitto MT or the new Ridge Grappler which isn't available yet but looks great.

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Aldila Enthusiast

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Just got mine last week had the leveling kit installed the next day. Loving it so far!

Very nice. Which leveling did you go with?

hop 19 New Member

hop 19

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just got 2016 silverado crew z71. trying to decide what leveling kit to get. any pros and cons would help. had a 2"rough country on my 2013 truck. looked good and had no issues. was thinking about getting same one. thanks for the help

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just got 2016 silverado crew z71. trying to decide what leveling kit to get. any pros and cons would help. had a 2"rough country on my 2013 truck. looked good and had no issues. was thinking about getting same one. thanks for the help

I have the 2" rough country for my '15 z71 and have no issues.

It's affordable and looks good installed on these trucks too. Going with that one would be a good way to go.

PJF7395 Enthusiast

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My first post here on the forums.

 

This is my 2016 GMC All Terrain. It has a Traxda 2.5" leveling kit and 275/60R20 BFG AT KO2's. I think it sits pretty much perfectly.

 

 

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What is everybody still under factory warranty doing to calibrate speedo? Just clearing programmer or tune before you have service? Anybody had truck serviced with a tune on and been given any flack? Getting tires tomorrow and want my speedo to be correct but don't want to void the warranty because of the tuner or tune...

Skelly Enthusiast

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What is everybody still under factory warranty doing to calibrate speedo? Just clearing programmer or tune before you have service? Anybody had truck serviced with a tune on and been given any flack? Getting tires tomorrow and want my speedo to be correct but don't want to void the warranty because of the tuner or tune...

 

I read somewhere that with 33" tires the speedo is only off by like 3mph at ~70 mph so I haven't done anything. I don't think you can recalibrate it without a tune...

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I read somewhere that with 33" tires the speedo is only off by like 3mph at ~70 mph so I haven't done anything. I don't think you can recalibrate it without a tune...

 

Yea that's true. the 275/65 knock it off around 5mph at 75mph. I dunno I guess I just want my digital speedo to be accurate on a brand new truck and I'm a little OCD with vehicles. But you can't have your cake and eat it to apparently. Really should have asked if the dealer can tell if you had a tune or tuner and then cleared it before you went up there?

Skelly Enthusiast

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Yea that's true. the 275/65 knock it off around 5mph at 75mph. I dunno I guess I just want my digital speedo to be accurate on a brand new truck and I'm a little OCD with vehicles. But you can't have your cake and eat it to apparently. Really should have asked if the dealer can tell if you had a tune or tuner and then cleared it before you went up there?

 

Oh absolutely I'm the same way, once I realized it would cost at least 300$ plus voiding the warranty I didn't even consider it. It might be worth it for someone that does a lot of highway driving but not me. You'd think at this day in age the computer would self adjust :ninja:

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18" problems haha I read that 295/70/18 rub with RC 2.5" on stock rims. I love the Z71 rims do i went with the safe bet 275/70/18 Cooper Discoverer. Love em

 

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