2014+ Leveling Kits

Catman HD · September 5, 2016

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I'll update Tuesday night getting new tires and gonna see if the rub still

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NIXONRIDE · September 5, 2016

I had 305/55r20 with some stock wheels at +27 and they rubbed on the sway bar on both sides...I would recommend 295 or even 285's...I have 285/55r22 now and no rub on the sway bars...little in the liners now though lol. This is with Blistein 5100 on highest setting also on rims with at +12

Edited September 6, 2016 by NIXONRIDE

bcbz71 · September 6, 2016

I had 305/55r20 with some stock wheels at +27 and they rubbed on the sway bar on both sides...I would recommend 295 or even 285's...I have 285/55r22 now and no rub on the sway bars...little in the liners now though lol. This is with Blistein 5100 on highest setting.

Good post. Too many misleading posts of "no rub" with 295s and 305s when the tires are definitely hitting the swaybar and UCAs unless the offset is changed to around 0 or spacers are installed.

Archaic2021 · September 6, 2016

What is the average loss of these trucks with levels and say 33's or something close.

I actually have my truck lowered right now even though it's a z71 4x4. I have headers, intake, and tune and I see a constant 21-22mpg highway driving.

I'm thinking of putting a 2.5 on my truck and maybe some 33's on stock wheels. I just don't wanna kill my gas mileage. I drive 70 miles a day. BTW I have 3.42 gears and do pretty much all highway driving at 70mph.

GooseCreekFarms · September 6, 2016

What is the average loss of these trucks with levels and say 33's or something close.

I actually have my truck lowered right now even though it's a z71 4x4. I have headers, intake, and tune and I see a constant 21-22mpg highway driving.

I'm thinking of putting a 2.5 on my truck and maybe some 33's on stock wheels. I just don't wanna kill my gas mileage. I drive 70 miles a day. BTW I have 3.42 gears and do pretty much all highway driving at 70mph.

I have a 2 inch level with 285 55 20 A/T's and see no loss on Hwy mpg, but about 1 mpg loss for city driving. Overall averaging 18.1 mpg over 10,800 miles so far. GMC SLT 4x4 z71 with 5.3 & 8 speed transmission.

Arussell68 · September 6, 2016

I'm thinking of getting through RCX 2-1/2" kit for my 2016 Sierra 1500, can I fit 18x10 wheels with -24 offset with 305/65/18 tires?

Aaron1085 · September 6, 2016

I have RBP Glock (20x10) (305/55/20 Toyo AT2s on the way. Just waiting for them to drill them and send them out.

Can't wait to see THESE [emoji15] mounted up

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Wazbe · September 6, 2016

I'm thinking of getting through RCX 2-1/2" kit for my 2016 Sierra 1500, can I fit 18x10 wheels with -24 offset with 305/65/18 tires?

A lot of people are doing 20x10 (-24mm Offset) with 305/55/20 and rub on the liner and that is it.

I am doing 20x10 (-12mm Offset) with 305/55/20, I will let you know if rub and where at.

Can't wait to see THESE [emoji15] mounted up

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I can't wait for them to get here. I just don't want them to stick out way too far.

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99-ls1-ss · September 7, 2016

I felt like the front looked a little too high so I put a 2" block on the rear. Here is stock, leveled and 2" block added to the rear.

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2" Blocks on Rear

Donstar · September 7, 2016

I felt like the front looked a little too high so I put a 2" block on the rear. Here is stock, leveled and 2" block added to the rear.

I like the way you lined up the pictures. (The changes in the trees are a wonderful visual!) Your truck looks very good! The difference between pictures 1 and 2 are noticeable but I am having trouble seeing the change between 2 and 3. I imagine the real advantage to the rear blocks will be significant when carrying a load because your truck will continue to look level rather than nose high. These pictures will serve as a great reference for those of us adding a leveling kit. What size was your front level?

Bryan Catrina · September 7, 2016

Ok so have finally got my rubbing issue fixed. After installing 295/55r20 Toyo open contry AT tires had rubbing on the a frame, So I installed 20 x9 XD Rockstar II with 18 offset. The tires now rubbing on Sway bar. So when back and replaced tires with 285/55r20 BFG AT K02's and all is well in the world. NO rubbing!... Satyed with just front lifted with ready lift 2.25" level kit, stock rear blocks.... Ground to fender edge in front 38 3/4" rears at 39 1/2 so only have a 3/4" rake... Here are some pics.....

MOhunter92 · September 7, 2016

Ok so have finally got my rubbing issue fixed. After installing 295/55r20 Toyo open contry AT tires had rubbing on the a frame, So I installed 20 x9 XD Rockstar II with 18 offset. The tires now rubbing on Sway bar. So when back and replaced tires with 285/55r20 BFG AT K02's and all is well in the world. NO rubbing!... Satyed with just front lifted with ready lift 2.25" level kit, stock rear blocks.... Ground to fender edge in front 38 3/4" rears at 39 1/2 so only have a 3/4" rake... Here are some pics.....

Looks good. You probably had rubbing issues because of the stamped arms. Do you notice much difference in look/size between 295/55 and 285/55? I'm gonna do a 2.5 level on +18s with 285/55 toyo at2 xtremes. I am considering 295/55 because I like the Nitto ridge grapplers but they don't come in 285/55 for some dumb reason

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99-ls1-ss · September 7, 2016

I like the way you lined up the pictures. (The changes in the trees are a wonderful visual!) Your truck looks very good! The difference between pictures 1 and 2 are noticeable but I am having trouble seeing the change between 2 and 3. I imagine the real advantage to the rear blocks will be significant when carrying a load because your truck will continue to look level rather than nose high. These pictures will serve as a great reference for those of us adding a leveling kit. What size was your front level?

Thanks. You're correct regarding the difference when towing. I felt like the nose was up too high when I pull anything with some weight to it. I don't know that a 2" block versus the stock 1" block will matter much but, I can't hurt. I believe that the front is a 2" leveling kit. It is Rough Country.

I made a animated gif of the 3 images. That might make it easier to tell the differences.

Edited September 7, 2016 by 99-ls1-ss

Donstar · September 7, 2016

Thanks. You're correct regarding the difference when towing. I felt like the nose was up too high when I pull anything with some weight to it. I don't know that a 2" block versus the stock 1" block will matter much but, I can't hurt. I believe that the front is a 2" leveling kit. It is Rough Country.

I made a animated gif of the 3 images. That might make it easier to tell the differences.

It does, thanks!

Catman HD · September 7, 2016

Looks good. You probably had rubbing issues because of the stamped arms. Do you notice much difference in look/size between 295/55 and 285/55? I'm gonna do a 2.5 level on +18s with 285/55 toyo at2 xtremes. I am considering 295/55 because I like the Nitto ridge grapplers but they don't come in 285/55 for some dumb reason

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OK so to the untrained eye not much difference in appearance. But for myself it still looks great but I can tell the difference. Besides the rubbing, going to the BFG from the Toyo open country extreme, not near the highway road noise with the BFG's. Also have better steering response and less tire sway. It might have been possible to stay in that 295/55 size, but would have to have multiple tire combination to see as every tire width spec are different. In the 295/55 r20 Toyo only made the extreme.... My friend at the Chevy dealer where I got both sets of tire is the best. He let me drive a week on the Toyo an then gave me full credit towards the BFG tire and even a little refund.....

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