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Haha no you dont, I definitely didnt take the axle out. The instructions that come with the motofab kit tell you how to install it. The bolt head is shorter than the nut so it makes sense that nut goes on bottom to maximize clearance. If the nut backs off the bolt is just gonna drop out as well.

HaHa. I see your point. I read another post from a guy that said he pulled his axle to get the the bolt in from the top so I guess I assumed that was the way. The RC instructions say and show a picture of the one bolt going in from the bottom and there is no clearance issue that way.

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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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RaginCajun337

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Well done. Not many people try that size tire with just a level. My buddy put them on his Tundra with just Bilsteins and they look so good. I've heard on stock rims that you're going to get a little swaybar and UCA rub without some negative offset (or spacers). Looks like 1/4" spacers does the trick. At full lock how much clearance do you have on the swaybars and UCAs. I'm guessing it's pretty tight.

It actually does rub slightly on the sway bar, but none on the UCA. I checked today after a few days of pushing it pretty hard and I can tell where it has rubbed a little.

tyrich88 Enthusiast

tyrich88

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Ok boys ....... What's the correct way to level this 2500?

Th 2500's use different leveling kits than the 1500's. You may be better off popping over into the 2500 forum and asking.

I would help, but i've never looked into leveling a 2500 since i've never owned one.

Justin Nachazel Enthusiast

Justin Nachazel

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I'm thinking of selling my 3" Maxtrac Leveling kit that's just sitting in my garage. Anyone know what I should put it up for or anyone interested?

 

I've also got a 6" Pro Comp lift for a 2WD.

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rawalters117 Enthusiast

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you happen to have any of your truck? not many on this thread so far of new body style w/ 2" level

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This is really all I have at the moment. No changes except painted emblems. Tires and possibly wheels coming soon...

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Criscone Enthusiast

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This is really all I have at the moment. No changes except painted emblems. Tires and possibly wheels coming soon...

 

thats just a 2" front level? nothing else in rear?

mnm99 Enthusiast

mnm99

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Hi guys. I just ordered a 2017 Sierra. Can you post what your CV angles look like with a 2 inch lift? I'm curious to see how off they are.

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Sierra Jon Enthusiast

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It makes no difference top or bottom. You would need to pull the axle to get the bolt in from the top.

Not if you drop the ball joint as the instructions on the motofab website tell you.

 

Edit: didn't mean to dwell, just saw someone already posted about this as well. Apparently there is a slight difference between the Motofab and RC kits.

 

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Not if you drop the ball joint as the instructions on the motofab website tell you.

 

Edit: didn't mean to dwell, just saw someone already posted about this as well. Apparently there is a slight difference between the Motofab and RC kits.

 

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Can you clarify: 'slight difference between the Motofab and RC kits'? both are lower strut spacers with new bolts. What is different?

Klappy New Member

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This is a 2" Motofab. Well worth it.

 

Nice truck. It's the look I've been looking for.

 

Do you have any rubbing with that setup or did you need to pull back the liner?

 

Did you add the moto-fab 2inch rear block? I assume that's the 1 inch lift to stock?

 

If you have time, what's the height at your front and rear wheel-wells.

 

Once again, very nice truck and thanks for any info you can give.

 

Klappy

 

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Sierra Jon Enthusiast

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Nice truck. It's the look I've been looking for.

 

Do you have any rubbing with that setup or did you need to pull back the liner?

 

Did you add a taller block in the rear or is it stock height?

 

If you have time, what's the height at your front and rear whee-lwells.

 

Once again, very nice truck and thanks for any info you can give.

 

Klappy

 

 

Thanks!

 

It's a Motofab 2" level kit in the front with the 2" block in the rear. Also have Hellwig 987 helper springs which lifted the rear about a half inch.

 

I don't have measurements at the moment but in the end it raised the front by 2¼" and the rear by 1½ so I lost ¾" of rake which seems perfect to me. Tires are 275/60R20 Duratracs. They did rub the carpet and I was shocked because I read that this size was safe even at the stock height so I can only attribute it to the aggressive tread of the Duratrac tires. There's a pic I posted yesterday of the trimmed carpet liner - I did not want to use zip ties. Thanks again for the compliment!

 

I need some new pics but...

 

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Can you clarify: 'slight difference between the Motofab and RC kits'? both are lower strut spacers with new bolts. What is different?

I was specifically referring to the installation instructions. Motofab is a top down bolt installation and requires you to drop your ball joints to clear the CV axle during install. it sounds like RC is bottom up. Also RC is cast steel and Motofab is machined aluminum.

 

I can only speak to the accuracy of the Motofab info I'm posting as I don't have the RC.

 

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Klappy New Member

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Thanks!

 

It's a Motofab 2" level kit in the front with the 2" block in the rear. Also have Hellwig 987 helper springs which lifted the rear about a half inch.

 

I don't have measurements at the moment but in the end it raised the front by 2¼" and the rear by 1½ so I lost ¾" of rake which seems perfect to me. Tires are 275/60R20 Duratracs. They did rub the carpet and I was shocked because I read that this size was safe even at the stock height so I can only attribute it to the aggressive tread of the Duratrac tires. There's a pic I posted yesterday of the trimmed carpet liner - I did not want to use zip ties. Thanks again for the compliment!

 

I need some new pics but...

 

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Sorry to keep asking questions. I don't see any pics of the trimmed carpet on this forum from yesterday, or the past few days. I even searched your name. Sorry if I sound like a stalker. Are they posted somewhere else?

 

I agree, I'm shocked too to hear it rubs, even if just a little. Not what I've been reading about 275 60 20's. With the trimming, would you do the same size tire again, or go down to stock 20's in a Duratrac?

 

Thanks again,

 

Klappy

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