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Bare with me...I'm new here. I wanted to post a few pics since this forum has helped me figure out what I wanted to go with. Hopefully, this will help someone else out. I was looking to level my front end without giving up any ride quality, as well as get a little bit bigger tire without losing any gas mileage. I wanted to/and will eventually go with a 295/55, but going from about 42 lbs per tire to about 61 lbs per tire seemed like a big jump. I was going to get a programmer, but I read that with these newer trucks, the dealership can tell if you had programmed it, even if you programmed back to stock, and it could void the warranty. So, I decided I'll wait until my warranty is up before I go with a heavier tire and a programmer. I went with the Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Ride Height Shocks at highest setting (about 1.86) and 275/60 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 on stock 20x9 GMC Wheels. The tires are not an LT, but are an XL, which means they are a 4-ply tire with an extra load rating. They ride about the same as the tires that came on the truck and are the same weight. I do a lot of highway driving with very little off road driving or towing, so I was ok with not going to an LT tire. As far as the 5100's go, couldn't be happier. I read that the ride would be stiffer, but better. Didn't understand what that would feel like until I drove it. Much better...no more bounce. Even my wife thinks it rides better. No rub at all.

I'm digging the Pepperdust. Planning to level mine here in a few weeks after I move, so it's nice to see someone else's in that color.

 

 

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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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FYI. I just got off the phone with Jeremy at Zone and he told me that they will be coming out with a kit for the 2016 models but it is different from the 2014-2015 C9151 Zone 1.5" BL Kit. He said the bolts should be different and the parking brake bracket will be different and the new kit should be available "soon". That was the best he could offer me.

Yeah, the pass through for the E-brake cable needed to be cut out a little more than the instructions say, but it wasn't a big deal.

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I'm digging the Pepperdust. Planning to level mine here in a few weeks after I move, so it's nice to see someone else's in that color.

 

 

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Yeah, I went from Black to this and I love it!

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Sorry Bad pic quality

 

2016 Z71 Double Cab

2.5in RC Leveling Kit With 2in Rear Block

Fuel Anza's 20x9 +20 Offset

BFG KO2 275/60/20

Magnum Rack With Lights

 

No rubbing or trimming

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DanZ71 Enthusiast

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2" Monofab level kit, Fender Flares, Moto Metal 20x10 Razors, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 LT 305/55/20 sneakers.

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I hate to ask the question, but what do rear blocks do?

 

The rear blocks swap the stock 1.25" block under the leaf with a 2.25" block. Essentially lifting the rear end 1".

 

People refer to having added or not added the rear block because it's a common part in most level kits.

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2" Monofab level kit, Fender Flares, Moto Metal 20x10 Razors, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 LT 305/55/20 sneakers.

You don't have rubbing issues with that size tire ?

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2" Monofab level kit, Fender Flares, Moto Metal 20x10 Razors, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 LT 305/55/20 sneakers.

Who makes those fender flares?

 

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I went with the rough country 2" level (front only) on my 15. Mainly because it was 49$ and took me an hour to install if you can get the front up on jack stands. This kit doesn't touch the back and looks to sit perfectly level. I will be going to offset wheels and wider tires this summer so we'll see what I can stuff in there haha. But anyways. I see no difference in the ride. I did the 2.5" on my 08 and that includes blocks for the rear which seem to stiffen that up a bit more. Third lift/level I've purchased from RC and no complaints. Lifetime warranty. And again. It was only 49$ !

 

 

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Who makes those fender flares?

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You can order a new truck with them, or have them installed painted to match. I can't remember the name right now, but if you look on gm site, it is an option

You don't have rubbing issues with that size tire and?

Still working on that. Getting alignment tomorrow, then gonna check what needs to be trimmed. You ca order the 20x9's and possibly a 305/50/20 tire that is like 32", but I wanted them to come out to th flares. The offset I believe is -26

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I went with the rough country 2" level (front only) on my 15. Mainly because it was 49$ and took me an hour to install if you can get the front up on jack stands. This kit doesn't touch the back and looks to sit perfectly level. I will be going to offset wheels and wider tires this summer so we'll see what I can stuff in there haha. But anyways. I see no difference in the ride. I did the 2.5" on my 08 and that includes blocks for the rear which seem to stiffen that up a bit more. Third lift/level I've purchased from RC and no complaints. Lifetime warranty. And again. It was only 49$ !

 

 

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I'm also doing just the front but I got a 2.5" leveling kit. When I measured front and rear, I had like a 3 1/8" difference so I hope it comes out level. If not, I'll be ordering some 2" blocks. Plan on doing it this weekend if the weather is good.

 

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