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Anyone with RC 2.5" kit getting a rattle or clunking? I've checked all bolts and everything is tight. This is in a 2016 Sierra

No one? How about this question - Does it ride like the spring are compressed? Lots of rebound over bumps?

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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.  

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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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No one? How about this question - Does it ride like the spring are compressed? Lots of rebound over bumps?

No rattle or clunking here............just a rough ride therefore I'm going the Bilstein route. Rears today and fronts later.Good luck!!

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No rattle or clunking here............just a rough ride therefore I'm going the Bilstein route. Rears today and fronts later.Good luck!!

 

What bilsteins are you going with?

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I have been running 33x12.50s on mine for 50k mile now. put the 2" level and tires on when it had 900 miles. At full lock it will slightly rub the swaybar. I just ordered a set of 305/65r18 nitto G2s so we will see, but I anticipate the same results.

 

BTW... using the factory 18" wheels

 

You can't make this first post without pictures!! :nonod:33x12.50 on stocker 18s??!! Lots of us would like to see those pics. Post 'em up.

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You can't make this first post without pictures!! :nonod: 33x12.50 on stocker 18s??!! Lots of us would like to see those pics. Post 'em up.

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Edit: Nevermind

 

Just bought the front and rear 5100's. This RC kit sucks.

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You can't make this first post without pictures!! :nonod: 33x12.50 on stocker 18s??!! Lots of us would like to see those pics. Post 'em up.

 

 

Still waiting! No pics.

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I can't quite figure out how to post the pics. It says the file size is too large???

I can't quite figure out how to post the pics. It says the file size is too large???

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Still waiting! No pics.

 

Nice. Thanks for pictures. What brand tires are they? What's your lock-to-lock rubbing when you hold it against the stop look like?

 

Just bought the front and rear 5100's. This RC kit sucks.

 

What do you think you gained by spending all that extra money on Bilsteins? Ride will be just as rough and the lift less. 2.5" max spacer Leveling kit (any brand will do) or 4+ quality knuckle lift. Anything else is throwing money away.

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Nice. Thanks for pictures. What brand tires are they? What's your lock-to-lock rubbing when you hold it against the stop look like?

 

 

What do you think you gained by spending all that extra money on Bilsteins? Ride will be just as rough and the lift less. 2.5" max spacer Leveling kit (any brand will do) or 4+ quality knuckle lift. Anything else is throwing money away.

I haven't heard one complaint from anyone running the bilsteins. Also, seems everyone that upgraded from a leveling kit to the bilsteins are more than pleased with he decision

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Nice. Thanks for pictures. What brand tires are they? What's your lock-to-lock rubbing when you hold it against the stop look like?

 

 

What do you think you gained by spending all that extra money on Bilsteins? Ride will be just as rough and the lift less. 2.5" max spacer Leveling kit (any brand will do) or 4+ quality knuckle lift. Anything else is throwing money away.

I always chuckle when I see those kind of posts. They act like a longer strut is better than a spacer giving you a longer strut.. Lol angles are the same, and nothing is really better feeling than the factory set up. You pay for a so so ride and less lift than a spacer kit lol just doesn't make sense. I'm gonna go with the RCX 2.5 then when the truck is out of warranty bds 4 inch

 

 

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I always chuckle when I see those kind of posts. They act like a longer strut is better than a spacer giving you a longer strut.. Lol angles are the same, and nothing is really better feeling than the factory set up. You pay for a so so ride and less lift than a spacer kit lol just doesn't make sense. I'm gonna go with the RCX 2.5 then when the truck is out of warranty bds 4 inch

 

Me too. I hate to see the uninformed getting bad information from these forums and spending more money than is needed for a 2.5" level. Also silly is the debate about plastic versus aluminum spacers. I could almost agree about putting UCAs due to the extreme angles from a level, but I have yet to see anyone post that their stock ball joints are wearing out at 50K miles....and there are tons of leveled 2014s getting up there in mileage. And new UCAs are $800 plus install plus alignment....so you might as well let the stockers wear out first.

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