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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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Ok, dealer may be inexperienced. I will try an alignment shop. I just didn't want to be taking it to 2-3 paying for it and in the end it cant be "perfectly" alighned.

 

No mods just the quick lifts. I do have the rancho rears and a block, but if you drive a speed bump on the front end that's big wow do you ever move on the front. you bounce. so to me it seems like the springs are to stiff. Ive tried all settings and they react the same.

 

 

just a bit disappointing, I don't quite remember these days what the stock ride was like but vaguely remember it being very smooth and comfortable. I avoid speed bumps because you bounce so bad!

I put the 2.5" Rancho ReadyLift on my F150. It was a horrible ride just like you are talking about. I put the 2.5 Level on my '14 Sierra and it's much better than my Ford with the ReadyLift. I would just suck it up and get rid of that lift and go to a leveling kit. Lift is too short to ride in a truck like that.

 

First of all, yes, your dealer can align it; they are choosing not to. Having a crooked steering wheel would drive me nuts.

 

Wheel alignment is a crap shoot. I went to one of our better known 4x4 places after I put my level on and they brought it into "green" specs. Only the Toe was out. But it was wearing the LF tire bad, so I took it back and they said it was a degree off. Still noticed wear on LF, so at 15K service at dealer today, I had FE alignment done. Their print out said the LF was fine but the RF was off. ?? That makes no sense to me as the RF was not wearing. I had an X rotation done, so I'll monitor treadwear and see what happens. At this rate, there is no way I'm get 65K out of my Nittos.

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39 3/4" front

40 3/4" rear

 

Details below. Will soon add 1" BORA spacers all around.

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schmolf4 Enthusiast

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if you get the leveling kit that goes on the bottom of the front struts and you only take off the bolts for the lower part of the shock and install the spacers, do you really need to get it aligned again? You are not messign with any other parts of the front suspension that would require to get it realigned....

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Really nice setup! just curious what wheels those are and where you got them?

they are factory wheels that seem to have been powder coated black

OUSux Enthusiast

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what can i do to get a bit more lift...... it has a 2" level and I am running 305/55/20s I just feel like it needs more lift.

 

Can i run a 4" lift and have it not look like it has really small tires??

 

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Has anyone seen this exact Chevy leveled but without the split chrome horizontal grill? There is a solid horizontal grill that looks sick, just saw it, wanting to see what it looks like leveled.

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if you get the leveling kit that goes on the bottom of the front struts and you only take off the bolts for the lower part of the shock and install the spacers, do you really need to get it aligned again? You are not messign with any other parts of the front suspension that would require to get it realigned....

Yes, it changes quite a bit actually. Any time you do suspension mods, even just strut replacement an alignment is recommended.

 

 

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OUSux Enthusiast

OUSux

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Saw this GMC, looks nice ff9ed6368e80702c6e0750e3a02ca779.jpg

 

And this is the solid chevy grill I am talking about ae0c4354422e358005fa1035b68f019c.jpg

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CHSRebleForLife Enthusiast

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if you get the leveling kit that goes on the bottom of the front struts and you only take off the bolts for the lower part of the shock and install the spacers, do you really need to get it aligned again? You are not messign with any other parts of the front suspension that would require to get it realigned....

I have this Rough Country kit and did need an alignment after it was installed. Truck only had 3,000 miles on it at the time.

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I recently added a 1" level and 275/60/20 Cooper AT3 tires. it raised the front end just over 2". I still wanted a little rack in the truck. Overall I am pleased. I would post pics but cant figure out how.

BulldogSilverado Enthusiast

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I recently added a 1" level and 275/60/20 Cooper AT3 tires. it raised the front end just over 2". I still wanted a little rack in the truck. Overall I am pleased. I would post pics but cant figure out how.

I take pictures with my phone, email them to myself, save the image from my email onto my computer.

From there you can click "More Reply Options" on this site. It will take you to a page that has an "Attach Files" and then "Choose Files" and browse for the picture on your computer.

 

Some others just copy and paste a link where they already uploaded the pictures to a 3rd party website.

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I take pictures with my phone, email them to myself, save the image from my email onto my computer.

From there you can click "More Reply Options" on this site. It will take you to a page that has an "Attach Files" and then "Choose Files" and browse for the picture on your computer.

 

Some others just copy and paste a link where they already uploaded the pictures to a 3rd party website.

Thanks. I will give that a try

geswek Enthusiast

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I had an issue with 4 Wheel Parts. I ordered TA KO2 on 12/30, got told I'd see them end of next month, today.

 

I called Discount Tire who had 4 in stock, they matched my price and I picked them up tonight. I hope to install level soon and the tires.

 

LT275/70R18

 

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