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'17 Sierra Enthusiast

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Installed. 2" RC level kit today. All I did was disconnect the bottom of the strut and loosened the ball joint and I was able to slide the level blocks in at the bottom. Took me 35 minutes a side. Anyone else install them like this vs taking everything apart?

Man I wish mine went that easy today. I could not get the upper ball joint free on the passenger side. Hammered the hell out of it and even tried a ball joint release tool (pickle fork) but never got it free. Brand new truck and I hated hammering on it like that too. Ended up putting it back together. Any ideas out there??

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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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Man I wish mine went that easy today. I could not get the upper ball joint free on the passenger side. Hammered the hell out of it and even tried a ball joint realize tool (pickle fork) but never got it free. Ended up putting it back together. Brand new truck and I hated hammering on it like that too. Ended up putting it back together. Any ideas out there??

Mine is a 2015 with 9k miles on it. 4 good hits with a 5lb hammer and it popped out. I didn't take the nut all the way off.

'17 Sierra Enthusiast

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Mine is a 2015 with 9k miles on it. 4 good hits with a 5lb hammer and it popped out. I didn't take the nut all the way off.

Tie rod popped right off and probably didn't even need it off. I also used a 5lb hammer on the ball joint knuckle. I figured being so new it would have come right off.

Sidewayz Enthusiast

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Tie rod popped right off and probably didn't even need it off. I also used a 5lb hammer on the ball joint knuckle. I figured being so new it would have come right off.

Whack that sucker..lol I hit it twice on each side and it popped out.

'17 Sierra Enthusiast

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Whack that sucker..lol I hit it twice on each side and it popped out.

Oh I whacked it good....believe me. Weird.

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Stock suspension with stock 275/55r20 Wranger SRA's:

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2" level in front with 275/60r20 Falken AT3W's

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Man I wish mine went that easy today. I could not get the upper ball joint free on the passenger side. Hammered the hell out of it and even tried a ball joint release tool (pickle fork) but never got it free. Brand new truck and I hated hammering on it like that too. Ended up putting it back together. Any ideas out there??

My '16 passenger side was very stubborn as well, almost to the point of giving up. A 5lb hammer worked, but had to alternate hitting the knuckle from the the front and back. After about a dozen hits, it came loose. Driver side popped right out.

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I have the Rough Country 2 inch level kit that will be installed sometime in a few weeks. My truck is a regular cab with 17 inch wheels and Dueler 265/70 a/t tires. I don't plan on getting any bigger tires anytime soon. Ill post pics when installed.

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Getting my 33" tires installed tomorrow. Will try and remember to take before and after pics.

'17 Sierra Enthusiast

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Thanks for advice. Got it done tonight...now gotta adjust the headlights and alignment.

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Thanks for advice. Got it done tonight...now gotta adjust the headlights and alignment.

I have to figure out how to adjust the headlights now.

 

Getting my 33" tires installed tomorrow. Will try and remember to take before and after pics.

Forgot to take before and after pics but I'll post tomorrow. It's dark out. Tires are a bit noisy so I'm hoping they wear down a bit and quiet down. No rubbing of any kind and it looks awesome.

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LTZ16 Enthusiast

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I installed front and back today, I think my alignment shop screwed me over,, they charged me an extra half hour labor to sync the steering angle,, sounds like a bunch of bs

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I have to figure out how to adjust the headlights now.

 

 

Forgot to take before and after pics but I'll post tomorrow. It's dark out. Tires are a bit noisy so I'm hoping they wear down a bit and quiet down. No rubbing of any kind and it looks awesome.

My Federal make some noise which I initially thought it was a bit to much then I either got used to it or they wore out a bit; but the noise sounds lower and no longer bothers me. Also i increased the psi from 35 to 47lbs to help diminish noise and have less roll resistance.

 

 

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My Federal make some noise which I initially thought it was a bit to much then I either got used to it or they wore out a bit; but the noise sounds lower and no longer bothers me. Also i increased the psi from 35 to 47lbs to help diminish noise and have less roll resistance.

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They put mine to the stock pressure so l'll adjust mine today and see if there's a difference.

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