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On 7/14/2019 at 10:31 AM, BKGarrison said:

Just bought this 2018 and put 2" front Motofab lower spacer.

 

Tires are 275/60/R20 (33")

 

Love the new look.  Not sure on what to do with the air dam yet.

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Nothing on the rear?  Truck looks great!

 

As for the air dam, if you live in snow country, I would pull it off for sure!

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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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Daly Senior Enthusiast

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Trucks look like toothless hillbillies with out the air damn. I've never had a problem getting around them. 

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1 hour ago, Daly said:

Trucks look like toothless hillbillies with out the air damn. I've never had a problem getting around them. 

Hey now. There's people in my neck of the woods that resemble that remark.:D:cool:

STRMTRPR Enthusiast

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.. leveled with Eibach set at third notch.. gained a hair over 2" but hoping it will settle to 1.5" as I tow a camping trailer so I still want a little rake

 

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STRMTRPR Enthusiast

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.. two days of driving and the suspension is still sitting at 2".. but OMG that ride! What a difference from the Ranchos.. now this is the truck that I would've loved to have test driven at the dealer.

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Lookie,lookie! Got my whole new suspension kit today. Eibach Pro Truck Lift kit and 2" Motofab rear lift kit. Can't wait to install. Gotta wait for cooler weather. 110° this weekend...YIKES!
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spenpet Enthusiast

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On 7/21/2019 at 8:20 PM, STRMTRPR said:

.. leveled with Eibach set at third notch.. gained a hair over 2" but hoping it will settle to 1.5" as I tow a camping trailer so I still want a little rake

 

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do you mind me asking how much they ran you?  I am looking at switching...have been leaning Bilsteins...i assume you got the strut and spring package?

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5 hours ago, spenpet said:

do you mind me asking how much they ran you?  I am looking at switching...have been leaning Bilsteins...i assume you got the strut and spring package?

.. my prices are $CDN so if $USD they will be much cheaper. I paid $170ea for the front struts and $139ea for the rear shocks. I did not get the Eibach springs as I did not want to lift it the 2.5" that the springs provide. I bought these back in February and have been running the rears since then but only just installed the fronts last week due to disc/nerve issues with my back. After a week of driving they seem to be holding steady at 2" on the third of four notches. I really love the ride at this setting so I will leave it at 2" and I ordered a 1.25" lift block for the rear to gain some of my rake back for towing.

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Finally got some tires on my 18 CC. 275/60/20 BFG ATs

 

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do you mind me asking how much they ran you?  I am looking at switching...have been leaning Bilsteins...i assume you got the strut and spring package?
The whole kit with springs is $560 shipped from jegs to your door.

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On 7/27/2019 at 2:51 AM, manderson7015 said:

The whole kit with springs is $560 shipped from jegs to your door.

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thanks...I would just reuse the factory springs...I wonder how much that would help me save...I bet they would be pretty close to Bilstien cost.

STRMTRPR Enthusiast

STRMTRPR

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.. went to dealership today to have alignment done since the 2" level with Eibach struts as I'm heading out on a 10 000km cross country trip this week (4 provinces and 5 states).. all specs were almost spot on.. toe was only off by a tenth of an inch.

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Hello all

 

I have a 2017 sierra denali ultimate 4x4 with the 22" wheels.

 

My goal is to get another inch or so of tire sidewall / ride height.


It seems the easiest way to do this is to do a level kit.  Can someone please recommend a kit or parts that I should get to get that done?

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STRMTRPR

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.. the 1.25" rear lift kit  I ordered for the truck came today.. went with a company that I thought had a rep for quality - Skyjacker - only to be disappointed when the lift block kit arrived to find a short block that they wanted to be stacked underneath the oem block.. what a load of garbage!.. seems I just wasted my money with this company.. not looking to spit a block and ruin my truck.. especially when towing.

  Can someone please recommend a one piece small lift block of good quality..ie. iron with pinion angle correction?

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.. just for anyone concerned about mileage impact from leveling with oem tires..I have put around 500km since level with zero negative impact to my fuel mileage.

 

 

 

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