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Anyone try these guys out?No reviews on amazon, 50 bucks cheaper than rancho ready lift plus rear blocks? Has me leaning towards thinking of it as cheap cuz its... cheap lol http:// Freedom OffRoad 2007+ 1500 Silverado Sierra Front 3” Lift Quick Strut 2” Rear Lift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KN0SOHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_roJ8BbF5XTJ45
 
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3/1 lift using factory UCA’s...what could possibly go wrong?















You get what you pay for.


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So the general consensus on the late model pre-19s is that you HAVE to get new wheels?  Personally I've been running 275/65/20 on my 18 with no level.  I haven't checked in awhile if I'm rubbing or not.  I would love to level it but all I keep reading is it will definitely rub if I do.  I haven't felt rubbing on my current setup.
I have a 1.75 inch pro ride level up front. Running 275/ 60/20 Duratrac on stock wheels. I have an extremely minor rub on the upper control arm at full lock. And the truck drives great

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3/1 lift using factory UCA’s...what could possibly go wrong?















You get what you pay for.


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I checked out Freedom Offroad’s site. They make UCAs for cast arm ($300) and stamped/aluminum arm ($380) trucks. Says they’re for 2-4” lift

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Sorry got stuck at work a few days. Wheels are factory midnight addition from my 2017 z71 suburban. 2 in rc level, with Cooper sst pro 275/70/18. Some random shots. If you want something specific just let me know.. zero rubbing.


Can you please post more pictures of your truck. I have a white Silverado with stock z71 rims and I was trying to find them in black on a white truck. Also what size tires are you running?


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Looks damn nice... Bilstein's, intake and long tubes are my next upgrades.... Come spring



Picked it up today,
4.5” CST Lift up front, 3” added in rear with taller shocks, brand new Bilsteins all the way around. Testing out the new Bilsteins to see if maybe I had a prior faulty one.

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Random thought and of topic from this thread but what exhaust you running?

I leveled mine as soon as I bought the truck, rode somewhat rougher afterwards then all hell broke loose as soon as I added the 275/60/20 KO2’s. Bought new wheels and tires and now I’m on a lift lol. You may be able to get away with the Adjustable Bilstein 5100 struts up front raised to, I think max 1.75” but couldn’t be certain. I wish I had someone inform me all this before I did the level, lessons learned, better off saving up for a CST lift and before you know it you’ll be riding up in style! Just a thought
 
 
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Looks damn nice... Bilstein's, intake and long tubes are my next upgrades.... Come spring 

 

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Appreciate it, the Bilsteins are ok, just not what I was expecting even though I went ahead and had them replace the front ones with new 5100’s and new longer ones in the rear I just don’t like the ride quality going over a bit of a rough road. A few days ago I ordered the front CST coilovers with no resi for the 4.5” lift and just now got off the phone with my 4x4 guy ordering the rear with resi’s for only 40$ more, both with and without resi’s ride exactly same way only difference is the resi’s stay cooler longer. Everything being installed next week. In addition, spoke with CST today and they said I can use either the AAL or a replace the 3” block with the 4” block to get higher rear Incase the coilovers lift up the front but they said they shouldn’t as long as I dial them down to stock. That was exhausting lol

 

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Random thought and of topic from this thread but what exhaust you running?  

 

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Stock, with the 6.2 it already sounds like a performance exhaust especially at cold start. In addition, I was advised not to do a performance exhaust cause the 6.2 unleashes very loud uncontrollable growling sound. Aside of doing this build, having to order and wait and buildout, I absolutely love my truck even more now. Who knows, one day I may have the heads worked on and throw on a blower HA, Not! [emoji848]

 

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Understandable... I have the 5.3 with flowmaster 40 serious. Definitely sounds good very daily drivable, but once I get the long tubes I'm putting the super 10 on there.... If you think it is too loud go louder.... At least that's what my grandfather use to say... Lol

Buddy has the 6.2 and cold start definitely is deep. I'd love to have that motor. But with splurging on the suburban and the Silverado in 2017 (both new), I had to skimp on one a little.. Lol

 
Stock, with the 6.2 it already sounds like a performance exhaust especially at cold start. In addition, I was advised not to do a performance exhaust cause the 6.2 unleashes very loud uncontrollable growling sound. Aside of doing this build I absolutely love my truck even more now.


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Understandable... I have the 5.3 with flowmaster 40 serious. Definitely sounds good very daily drivable, but once I get the long tubes I'm putting the super 10 on there.... If you think it is too loud go louder.... At least that's what my grandfather use to say... Lol

Buddy has the 6.2 and cold start definitely is deep. I'd love to have that motor. But with splurging on the suburban and the Silverado in 2017 (both new), I had to skimp on one a little.. Lol


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You’ve got a great truck, enjoy it. Have a great Thanksgiving!
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Got mine taken care of this weekend.  275/60/20 Ridge Grapplers and a 2" RC leveling kit.

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I think I'm going to pick up some vinyl and black out the emblems, get an exhaust put on, and get a tonneau cover, and that's pretty much it.  I'm really happy with the truck overall and can't see getting rid of it any time soon.

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Got mine taken care of this weekend.  275/60/20 Ridge Grapplers and a 2" RC leveling kit.
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I think I'm going to pick up some vinyl and black out the emblems, get an exhaust put on, and get a tonneau cover, and that's pretty much it.  I'm really happy with the truck overall and can't see getting rid of it any time soon.


Can’t go wrong with Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I bet you’re already experiencing the difference between your stock tires and these E rated. Truck looks good.
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Can’t go wrong with Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I bet you’re already experiencing the difference between your stock tires and these E rated. Truck looks good.

Thanks!! There’s a definite difference, but I had 35x12.50/18 F rated Ridge Grapplers on my 2500 Ram, so I’m kind used to it. I didn’t like the way the Wranglers rode at all.

 

 

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