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Nmyron,

Just trying to wrap my head around what is happening. I guess anything is possible. I guess being a tech since 1989 you would think I would have seen it all but I guess not.

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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
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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mrhonestlyinsane, on 11 Sept 2017 - 2:17 PM, said:

 

Nmyron,

Just trying to wrap my head around what is happening. I guess anything is possible. I guess being a tech since 1989 you would think I would have seen it all but I guess not.

I'm confused, I guess, by your replies. You stated my comment made no sense. A truck is manufactured to a certain specification, including the overall length of the strut at rest, length of the lower control arm, length of the upper control arm, and height of the spindle/knuckle. Combined with steering rack and tie rods these elements all work to create steering/suspension geometry. By installing the block that lengthens the strut, pushing the lower control arm down, requiring the upper to be pulled down as well (effectively creating the suspension lift), this changes the factory steering/suspension geometry by moving the knuckle "down", and induces positive camber which must now be aligned out. To remove that positive camber in my case required that so much negative camber be induced by tightening the eccentric bolts in the upper control arms to near their maximum amount of movement. The result being, at steering lock on a level surface caused my sidewall to rub the front of my upper control arm. However later I did find that in certain circumstances during suspension action while turning that rubbing would also occur on the back edge of the wheel, probably due to sidewall roll.

 

I'd be happy to send some photos when I get back to Ohio from Utah on Sunday. But I guess I'm confused by the fact that your confused.

DOUBLE TAP Enthusiast

DOUBLE TAP

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Rear lift blocks question, I ordered a "true 2" lift" for the rear, assuming u stack it with OEM block, because I received 1"block, which I've read on here and now can't find it that guys don't prefer stacking the blocks..? Am I correct?? Also no instructions, believe the smaller width of block goes towards the front? Tks in advance

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I have a new 17 Silverado LTZ 4x4. I had the dealership install a Readylift 2.25" leveling kit up front and 1" blocks in the back so the it would still retain a little rake to it and not squat over time.

 

I noticed that the steering feels "light" to me meaning it does not have as much resistance when turning. I talked to the dealership before making the suspension change and they said it would not be affected.

 

I also talked to Readylift, who said the same. I recently ran into someone at a car wash who also had a 17 Silverado with a front leveling kit, the owner of the truck said he did not notice a difference. Has anyone else noticed a difference in the steering, or am I just hyper sensitive to the feel of the truck.

 

The dealership just gave me a stock 17 model 4x4 as a loaner while my truck is having some unrelated warranty issues resolved,and I definitely can tell the difference.

 

Can I make changes to make ride and feel more like stock while keeping the lift, or is this something I have to accept with the leveling of the truck.

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I have a new 17 Silverado LTZ 4x4. I had the dealership install a Readylift 2.25" leveling kit up front and 1" blocks in the back so the it would still retain a little rake to it and not squat over time.

 

I noticed that the steering feels "light" to me meaning it does not have as much resistance when turning. I talked to the dealership before making the suspension change and they said it would not be affected.

 

I also talked to Readylift, who said the same. I recently ran into someone at a car wash who also had a 17 Silverado with a front leveling kit, the owner of the truck said he did not notice a difference. Has anyone else noticed a difference in the steering, or am I just hyper sensitive to the feel of the truck.

 

The dealership just gave me a stock 17 model 4x4 as a loaner while my truck is having some unrelated warranty issues resolved,and I definitely can tell the difference.

 

Can I make changes to make ride and feel more like stock while keeping the lift, or is this something I have to accept with the leveling of the truck.

Did you have the alignment redone when i was leveled?

Smoothbassman Enthusiast

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Stuffed some Terra Grappler G2s on my leveled 2.5" High Country. 285/50/22's.

 

No rubbing and a nice smooth ride with more tire on the road.

 

I might have been able to stuff at 285/60/22f52b41cef4935c2799a61eb40a6e25fa.jpg61eb90f2de2a9e69027c326653ac113a.jpg

 

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Is there any chance in fitting a 275/65/20 with a 2" lift? I was leaning towards a 275/60/20 and saw a post on another site by a user who said he was able to fit the 275/65/20 with no rub. I just measured they clearance with my 275/55/20 and it seems I only have about 1-1.5" to work with. Anyone have first hand experience?

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They're real molded Chevy symbols. The place I got the wheels from threw them in with the wheels.

 

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Where did you purchase your wheels from?

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Havnt posted a photo in awhile. Getting bored with it, needs a change!

 

 

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Did you have the alignment redone when i was leveled?

 

yes the factory did it? But Iam assuming that because there were not many/any that agreed with my thoughts on it, it must be normal or minimal enough that I am being overly sensitive to it.
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Stuffed some Terra Grappler G2s on my leveled 2.5" High Country. 285/50/22's.

 

No rubbing and a nice smooth ride with more tire on the road.

 

I might have been able to stuff at 285/60/22f52b41cef4935c2799a61eb40a6e25fa.jpg61eb90f2de2a9e69027c326653ac113a.jpg

 

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Looks good..I was wondering if 60's would fit in OEM 22"..I have a 1.75 on mine and playing with different ideas..same color different 22"s..

 

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tyrich88 Enthusiast

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yes the factory did it? But Iam assuming that because there were not many/any that agreed with my thoughts on it, it must be normal or minimal enough that I am being overly sensitive to it.

I would assume the dealership did it as well... but i would pay attention to the tire wear. If the alignment is off the tires will be wearing more on one side than the other.

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NEOutdoors, did you ever find out if the 275/65/20 would work with the 2" level?


or does anyone else have thoughts on this? there seem to be a lot of mixed opinions.

Smoothbassman Enthusiast

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Looks good..I was wondering if 60's would fit in OEM 22"..I have a 1.75 on mine and playing with different ideas..same color different 22"s..

 

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I think it will fit if you don't go too wide. These tires are 11.69" wide. If it was 12 wide I know it would rub the upper control arms when at full lock as well as the fenders. These are about 1/2" from rubbing the control arm, and about 1/4" from hitting the inner wheel skirts. You would need a spacer or different offset wheels to make it work on a 60. 61728b40376541486b5aa3820e981d9a.jpga924852de50f0e9566a28893422c5e9a.jpga9cf30bb1ea8fec696a2e2bf4e83d599.jpg

 

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