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Okay so I want to throw a level kit on as soon as my truck is delivered. I found a 2" Rough Country kit and the reviews look amazing. Any objections to this? I should need an alignment I'm sure?!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Front-End-Leveling/dp/B006R7AW6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1462990304&vehicle=2015-48-548-296-126-53-6-8-18671--8-1-2676-236-5-0&sr=1-1&ymm=2015%3Agmc%3Asierra+1500&keywords=rc+leveling+kit

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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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Okay so I want to throw a level kit on as soon as my truck is delivered. I found a 2" Rough Country kit and the reviews look amazing. Any objections to this? I should need an alignment I'm sure?!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Front-End-Leveling/dp/B006R7AW6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1462990304&vehicle=2015-48-548-296-126-53-6-8-18671--8-1-2676-236-5-0&sr=1-1&ymm=2015%3Agmc%3Asierra+1500&keywords=rc+leveling+kit

 

I got one and alot of other on here do as well. I have had no issue, and yes an alignment is necessary to keep everything straight and tire wearing correctly.

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Pigster Enthusiast

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Any pics down the side?? The other pics make it look like they are sucked in a little when they should be flush or a little outside the finder. Thanks

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thearizonacowboy

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For anyone that's interested I installed Fox 2.0 Coilovers up front at the factory set position (about 20 threads up from the bottom/ see photo)

 

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With factory steel suspension and LT285/70R17 BFGoodrich KO2s tires (at 38PSI), the distance between ground and fender is approximately 39.75"(after driving about 500 miles).

Here's a couple photos showing the angles:

 

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My next step is to install the Cognito UCAs sometime in the next couple of weeks once they come in.

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I got one and alot of other on here do as well. I have had no issue, and yes an alignment is necessary to keep everything straight and tire wearing correctly.

 

I just ordered that kit.

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2016 Silverado LTZ Z71.

OEM GM 20x9 +24 offset wheels. Clear coated PVD Black Chrome.

Nitto Terra Grappler G2 285/55-20.

Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable shocks on highest setting. No rubbing. No trimming.

 

With the 5100s on the highest setting and 20" wheels, how harsh is the ride?

RackAtak Enthusiast

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With the 5100s on the highest setting and 20" wheels, how harsh is the ride?

Not harsh at all but definitely firmer than the stock Rancho's. No more "floaty" feel.

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Okay so I want to throw a level kit on as soon as my truck is delivered. I found a 2" Rough Country kit and the reviews look amazing. Any objections to this? I should need an alignment I'm sure?!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Front-End-Leveling/dp/B006R7AW6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1462990304&vehicle=2015-48-548-296-126-53-6-8-18671--8-1-2676-236-5-0&sr=1-1&ymm=2015%3Agmc%3Asierra+1500&keywords=rc+leveling+kit

That's what a level kit costs, $50?! Wow... Cheap.

The Mad Veteran Enthusiast

The Mad Veteran

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True or false...

 

Someone said I would need to get my speedo fixed to account for the lift, I call bullshit.

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Front-End-Leveling/dp/B006R7AW6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1462990304&vehicle=2015-48-548-296-126-53-6-8-18671--8-1-2676-236-5-0&sr=1-1&ymm=2015%3Agmc%3Asierra+1500&keywords=rc+leveling+kit

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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The lift will not affect your speedo. If you put on larger diameter tires as a result of the lift, then your speedo will be affected.

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The Mad Veteran Enthusiast

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The lift will not affect your speedo. If you put on larger diameter tires as a result of the lift, then your speedo will be affected.

 

That's what I thought. I had to do just that with my Jeep when I had it but not because of the lift.

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Last night I installed the Rough Country 2.5" lift on the front only and today put the MM 20x9 -12 with 305/50/20 Zeon LTZ on and could not be happier the the look or the ride

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I was wondering if you can install the ProComp kit with just the top spacer? And if so around how much lift that would provide?

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