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That looks awesome! Going to do the same setup but with a 2" level until I can afford coilovers, and bronze NV with nitto g2s. Do you have any pics from the side? Truck looks great


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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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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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18 minutes ago, Slatemetal15 said:

This is the only pic I have at the moment. 25fdecb52844c9dbab60a15e7da5c911.jpg


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Can you get pictures of you bj angles and tie rod angle? Also what is the measurement in front center of hub to top of wherl well

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Can you get pictures of you bj angles and tie rod angle? Also what is the measurement in front center of hub to top of wherl well


Yes I will get pictures tomorrow, sorry it’s already dark outside. I did go out and measure center hub to fender though.

Before-21.25”
After-24.00”


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STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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On 4/29/2018 at 4:52 PM, MHardiman90 said:

Thanks brother! Motofab 2.5" level, rear is stock. BORA 1.25" wheel spacers. Toyo R/Ts 33x12.5. 

Man, your trucks looks awesome! Perfect setup.
How much of a power/mpg hit did you take? Any rubbing?

TX LIMO Enthusiast

TX LIMO

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So...I see people post (here and other places) shots of their trucks with 2", 2.25", or 2.5" and each will claim it sits perfectly level...sometimes I see a post of one with a 2" and I think it looks great then I'll scroll down and see one with 2.5" and think it looks great.  I do not want my '15 Silverado Crew z71 to look like the front is higher than the rear.  A buddy of mine said a 2.5" Motofab had his sitting perfectly level (by looks and measurement) but then I see Ron505's post of his 2" BDS and it almost looks like the front is slightly higher. lol 
 
All that to say...I'm not going to be disappointed with a 2.5" Motofab on the front, am I?  I.e. it'll sit level?  Stock wheels/tires for now...will go slightly bigger on tires when I replace 'em down the road.  
 
MHardiman90's looks great to me (looks level, etc.) but I guess I'm just on the fence and wanting to make sure I'm not going to show up when they finish installing it and regret something.  
 

I have the 3/2 MotoFab kit on my 15 LT. I took measurements from level ground to outer fender lip. These pics are before I went up to 285/70/17. As you can see by the measurements I still have roughly 1” rake. I still need to get measurements since I got the bigger tires.

Before 3/2 level
RF 35 3/8
LF 35 3/8
LR 38 3/8
RR 38 3/8

After 3/2 level
RF 39 1/8
LF 38 3/8
LR 40
RR 40 1/8

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I wish I had the factory 17's instead of 18's.  

You went up to a 32.6" tire which is probably all you'll need to give it that balanced look.  Pics with the 285's would be great.

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TX LIMO

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I wish I had the factory 17's instead of 18's.  
You went up to a 32.6" tire which is probably all you'll need to give it that balanced look.  Pics with the 285's would be great.

I’m actually looking for the black Police Tahoe wheels to get rid of my shiny ones. It looks more raked because it’s on my sloped driveway. a612550882444552f54b3ae905e73511.jpg


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3 hours ago, TX LIMO said:


I’m actually looking for the black Police Tahoe wheels to get rid of my shiny ones. It looks more raked because it’s on my sloped driveway. a612550882444552f54b3ae905e73511.jpg


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That right there is the look I'm going for.  Go up in tire size just enough to look right and to keep the mpgs close to stock.  Ive got stamped steel control arms so Ima go with a 3.5" lift but with new knuckles.  

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Can you get pictures of you bj angles and tie rod angle? Also what is the measurement in front center of hub to top of wherl well


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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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Everything looks perfect 

Aaron1085 Senior Enthusiast

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https://tiresize.com/comparison/
 
285/55R20 are smaller than 285/65R18 (by 1/3 inch tall)
 
check this out...that size is really close to 285/65R18...i think it would be fine...but as far as Duratracs...many people love them, I am not a fan...when I got my truck, I swapped them out for KO2s within a month...



I have 20’s, so I won’t be getting an 18” sized tire. Any one have input on 275/60/20 and the ‘look’ factor of them? Not a huge change from stock but enough from a side
Profile that I think it fills the wheel wells better than a 55 sized tire.


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MHardiman90 Enthusiast

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19 hours ago, STINSAN3 said:

Man, your trucks looks awesome! Perfect setup.
How much of a power/mpg hit did you take? Any rubbing?

Thanks bud! I lost about 2 miles per gallon. I'm averaging about 16-17 now but on highway I get up to 21mpg. Very happy! Only rubbing fender liners on full lock and a little more in reverse. No big deal though, either go to trim or pin back. 

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