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Can someone direct me to a page on this forum (or elsewhere) that will clearly explain what a 1.5 inch level generated by a bottom of the shock spacer will do to my suspension? I want to raise up the front of my truck for appearance while maintaining a small rake. I want to know if I lose any suspension travel or negatively alter anything else. The Bilstein shocks make sense but the installed cost is too much for me to justify at this time. Thanks!

I have installed them on 2 trucks now and with the height you are going, you shouldn't have any negative side-effects. Suspension travel should be the same and the ride is the same on mine.

You will need an alignment after installing the leveling spacer so you don't put premature wear on your tires though...

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Hey, first post here, I've been reading for about a month thought.

 

I just ordered a 16 sierra crew cab standard box with the max trailering package and I'm looking for a leveling kit. I've heard that the max package raises the rear end up about 3/4s of an inch but I haven't gotten mine yet and there's none on any local lots to compare.

 

And anyone tell me if the rear is actually higher then a regular 4x4?

 

If it is, any suggestions for leveling kits?

 

Thanks

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I had Bilstein 5100's installed for a very reasonable price. I ordered the shocks online and had them shipped free to my door in 3 days from Richmond, BC. The shocks were $150 each. Install and Alignment was another $300 so my all in cost to level my truck was $600 including alignment. I know a guy who had a Readylift 2.25" Level installed at the dealer near me for $1100. So Bilsteins aren't really more expensive to do.

Thanks for the information. I believe as well that the prices I get quoted over the phone are higher than if I paid an hourly rate to have a pre purchased product installed. There just seems to be about $300 difference in the finished install. My truck is basically a grandpa's big car and I won't be putting much stress on the vehicle. Saying this, I don't want to do anything that will compromise the safety or ride. I am hoping to find a better understanding of what changes, other than height, might be caused by such a level.

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I have installed them on 2 trucks now and with the height you are going, you shouldn't have any negative side-effects. Suspension travel should be the same and the ride is the same on mine.

You will need an alignment after installing the leveling spacer so you don't put premature wear on your tires though...

I believe by your response and by the number of people adding this type of level that there is no noticeable difference. I did an online inquiry with GM on this question and my response was very negative to any such modification. (No surprise) I was hoping they would send me some literature explaining why or why not a small level will enhance my truck.

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Rear didn't look any higher on mine. I went with the RC 2" fron tleveling kit with the additional 1" in the rear

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Okay guys, I've been reading these posts and the posts in the suspension lift thread and need some help. I want to lift/level my truck but am not sure which way to go. I like the looks of the 3.5" lift, can't go much higher with my garage, but I do not like the idea of having to trim or cut on a brand new differential. Can I achieve a similar look with a 2.5" level in the front with a 2" rear block (like the Rough Country kit) ? Any help or thoughts would be appreciated. I want an aggressive look but the thought of cutting on a new vehicle makes me cringe a little. Thanks in advance

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2" zone level 33x12.5x20 Toyo MT's

How in the world did you fit a 33x12.50 with 2 inch level?! I don't even think I can fit a 33x12.50x18 with my 2" Motofab level.

 

Looks amazing!

 

 

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Okay guys, I've been reading these posts and the posts in the suspension lift thread and need some help. I want to lift/level my truck but am not sure which way to go. I like the looks of the 3.5" lift, can't go much higher with my garage, but I do not like the idea of having to trim or cut on a brand new differential. Can I achieve a similar look with a 2.5" level in the front with a 2" rear block (like the Rough Country kit) ? Any help or thoughts would be appreciated. I want an aggressive look but the thought of cutting on a new vehicle makes me cringe a little. Thanks in advance

From what I've read, I wouldn't go over a 2.5in level. You can get your 3.5in of height in a variety of ways. RC has a 1.25in body lift and zone has a 1.5in. Add that with 1.5in, 2in, or 2.5in level and you can get a variety of sizes of total height. The shop that I go to quoted me for either body lift kit at $550 for the kit and install. RC also sells them as a combo lift at either 3.25 or 3.75in.

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How in the world did you fit a 33x12.50 with 2 inch level?! I don't even think I can fit a 33x12.50x18 with my 2" Motofab level.

 

Looks amazing!

 

 

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The rim size doesn't matter on a flotation sized tire.

 

A 33x12.50 is actually more like a 32.5x11.5, so it's basically a 285/65/R18 or 305/60R18....both of which fit with a level. It's "usually" easier to fit a Mud Terrain than an All Terrain in the same size because the M/Ts run narrower in tread width.

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From what I've read, I wouldn't go over a 2.5in level. You can get your 3.5in of height in a variety of ways. RC has a 1.25in body lift and zone has a 1.5in. Add that with 1.5in, 2in, or 2.5in level and you can get a variety of sizes of total height. The shop that I go to quoted me for either body lift kit at $550 for the kit and install. RC also sells them as a combo lift at either 3.25 or 3.75in.

 

 

Thanks Vinny

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How in the world did you fit a 33x12.50 with 2 inch level?! I don't even think I can fit a 33x12.50x18 with my 2" Motofab level.

 

Looks amazing!

 

 

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It's not that bad..... Just a tiny but of rubbing.

 

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