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'17 Sierra

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Just got my 2016 all finished up a few weeks back - maintained about 3/4" of rake, but looks pretty level to the eye

 

Bilsteins 5100 all around

OEM 20" GMC A/T wheels

stock tires for now - soon to be either 33x12.5 or 295/55 (33x12) Toyo M/T

20% tint all around/50% windshield

 

Front - 2.5 inch (combination of bilstein 5100 set to 1.25 and 1.25 top spacer)

Rear - 1 inch (replaced 1.25 stock with 2.25) w/bilstein 5100

 

F - 39"

R - 39.75"

 

Picture is the day I bought it vs. how it sits today :)

Looks nice!

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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
Saleenpowr

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
FH212

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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LTZ16

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Really would like a set of those wheels

K_W Enthusiast

K_W

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2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71. RC 2.25 leveling kit on the front, stock blocks on the rear. Tires are Nitto Grappler 285/65r20. Stock rims, no offset.

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Bald1 Enthusiast

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I run Nitto Trail Grappler G2 LT285/50R22 which are 33.27" diameter on 22" Escalade rims with a RC leveling kit and have no issues. Next set of tires I would like to go with next size up LT285/55R22 which are advertised 34.37" and are cheaper.post-160076-148469778149_thumb.jpgpost-160076-148469779362_thumb.jpg

 

 

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jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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I run Nitto Trail Grappler G2 LT285/50R22 which are 33.27" diameter on 22" Escalade rims with a RC leveling kit and have no issues. Next set of tires I would like to go with next size up LT285/55R22 which are advertised 34.37" and are cheaper.attachicon.gif20161013_190029.jpgattachicon.gif20170116_164104.jpg

 

 

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those aren't trail grapps, look like Terra's. Looks good though

 

 

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wcgreen20

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Hey I just ordered a 2" Rough Country level kit for my 2014 Sierra z71, double cab. I already have 33x12.5x20 nitto ridge grapplers on the stock 20" wheels, no rub, pretty good rake. After looking at more and more pictures I am wondering if I should go with the 2.5" level kit. Is there any visible difference really between 2" and 2.5" front level kits?

Will I be happy with 2"? Or do most people with 2" and 33's wish they had 2.5"?

BSME1115 Enthusiast

BSME1115

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Hey I just ordered a 2" Rough Country level kit for my 2014 Sierra z71, double cab. I already have 33x12.5x20 nitto ridge grapplers on the stock 20" wheels, no rub, pretty good rake. After looking at more and more pictures I am wondering if I should go with the 2.5" level kit. Is there any visible difference really between 2" and 2.5" front level kits?

Will I be happy with 2"? Or do most people with 2" and 33's wish they had 2.5"?

1) If you don't have rubbing issues then you don't need to have more lift

2) How do you not have rub issues with 33x12.5x20 at stock height??

wcgreen20 Enthusiast

wcgreen20

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1) If you don't have rubbing issues then you don't need to have more lift

2) How do you not have rub issues with 33x12.5x20 at stock height??

 

1) I'm just looking to level out the rake and make the truck look better overall.

2) Not sure, these tires were on the truck at the dealership so maybe they did some fender trimming or something before I bought it. I didn't know 33's should rub on a stock truck since I bought it like this. I will look a little closer up under there and see.

JoJoSilverado Enthusiast

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1) I'm just looking to level out the rake and make the truck look better overall.

2) Not sure, these tires were on the truck at the dealership so maybe they did some fender trimming or something before I bought it. I didn't know 33's should rub on a stock truck since I bought it like this. I will look a little closer up under there and see.

When you say no rubbing, are you talking about with the wheels set perfectly straight? Because if you're never turning anywhere then I suppose it's possible to not have rub, but you probably can't get very far without ever turning... haha

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wcgreen20

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When you say no rubbing, are you talking about with the wheels set perfectly straight? Because if you're never turning anywhere then I suppose it's possible to not have rub, but you probably can't get very far without ever turning... haha

 

Well I have made a few turns to the left and to the right since I've bought the truck and have yet to rub lol. So no rubbing.

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1) I'm just looking to level out the rake and make the truck look better overall.

2) Not sure, these tires were on the truck at the dealership so maybe they did some fender trimming or something before I bought it. I didn't know 33's should rub on a stock truck since I bought it like this. I will look a little closer up under there and see.

33's on stock height is fine. The only thing that would worry me in the 12.5 width. I know that 11 width doesn't rub, but that extra 1.5 inch would be the only thing that worries me. All you would have to do is look on your wheel wells and UCA's to see if you can see any signs of rubbing. If you don't see anything, keep on rocking it.

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BSME1115 Enthusiast

BSME1115

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1) I'm just looking to level out the rake and make the truck look better overall.

2) Not sure, these tires were on the truck at the dealership so maybe they did some fender trimming or something before I bought it. I didn't know 33's should rub on a stock truck since I bought it like this. I will look a little closer up under there and see.

2" is good enough to level out the rake.

I think either it has some sort of level under there that you don't know about... or you are rubbing on your UCA's or something and you are only looking at the fenders. It is not possible to run 12.5" tires at stock haha

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