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Will 275/70/17 fit on my 2016 with a 1.5 level and the stock 17 inch aluminum rims? Still might buy some 18 inch take offs but for now I will be running the 17's

These tires would probably fit without a level.

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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
Saleenpowr

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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MaineChevy Enthusiast

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Thanks, truck looks good, I think I am going to stay with 275/70/17's for mileage and I also have a plow and do not want any rubbing issues when I am carrying the plow

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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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Yes. That will fit stock. These are 285/70-17 on a stock offset wheel with 1.5" lift.

 

This is an ideal combination of lift and tire size in my opinion! Nice truck!

MaineChevy Enthusiast

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Yes. That will fit stock. These are 285/70-17 on a stock offset wheel with 1.5" lift.

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With the stock offset how close to rubbing are you with the 1.5 level? I love the look of that size and wonder with timbrens upfront if I could run my plow with that size and not rub

Thanks

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Haven't had them on long enough to notice as they're just temporary and a possible winter setup, but I have zero doubt it would be an issue, plenty of room.

 

Had those on my stock height '11 All Terrain with no rub. Actual specs are 17x8.5, +25.

Kamkaze Enthusiast

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Just installed the Readylift 2.25" level and I'm curious what the largest tire I can run is on my stock 18" wheels?

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zback Enthusiast

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So I put a rough country 2.5" on my 2016 AT up front, nothing in the back. I also have 295/60/20 on stock wheels. I was looking at the angle of my control arms at the end and it seems pretty steep. I was wondering yalls opinion? Would new control arms fix this or what? What are the long term consequences of this?

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So I put a rough country 2.5" on my 2016 AT up front, nothing in the back. I also have 295/60/20 on stock wheels. I was looking at the angle of my control arms at the end and it seems pretty steep. I was wondering yalls opinion? Would new control arms fix this or what? What are the long term consequences of this?

 

Rest in peace control arms. Should of just put a lift. By the time you go back in and add aftermarket control arms you'll spend just as much as a lift.

 

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Rest in peace control arms. Should of just put a lift. By the time you go back in and add aftermarket control arms you'll spend just as much as a lift.

 

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So what are you saying I should do? Will new control arms fix this? I was under the impression that the aftermarket UCAs were made for lifts and had different angles for the ball joints etc.

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bwilloby46 Enthusiast

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Search for the Cognito UCAs on the interwebs. These address the exact Issue you are describing. It's only a matter of time before your ball joints wear out, depending on the abuse obviously. Cognitos are ideal for those of us who only want to level.

 

Edit: I did it for you. [emoji106]. http://www.cognitomotorsports.com/boxed-upper-control-arm-kit-1572.html

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zback Enthusiast

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Search for the Cognito UCAs on the interwebs. These address the exact Issue you are describing. It's only a matter of time before your ball joints wear out, depending on the abuse obviously. Cognitos are ideal for those of us who only want to level.

 

Edit: I did it for you. [emoji106]. http://www.cognitomotorsports.com/boxed-upper-control-arm-kit-1572.html

I only have 1000 miles on this setup and the truck itself. Is this something I should go ahead and get now or wait for these ball joints to wear out? I'm worried by waiting, I could cause some other problems to my truck?

 

 

Thanks for the link BTW!

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jrob56 Enthusiast

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I only have 1000 miles on this setup and the truck itself. Is this something I should go ahead and get now or wait for these ball joints to wear out? I'm worried by waiting, I could cause some other problems to my truck?

 

 

Thanks for the link BTW!

I'd just wait till you see some play in the ball joints.

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kylercochran361 Enthusiast

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How many miles are you guys going before replacing ball joints with just a level up front? I have the 2 inch RC front level only.

Here is where I get confused. I had a 2010 gmc sierra and I got it with 64k miles. I put a leveling kit as soon as I got it and I really put the word mudding to use and sold the truck at 112k miles and never ran into the ball joints issue

 

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Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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So I put a rough country 2.5" on my 2016 AT up front, nothing in the back. I also have 295/60/20 on stock wheels. I was looking at the angle of my control arms at the end and it seems pretty steep. I was wondering yalls opinion? Would new control arms fix this or what? What are the long term consequences of this?

This is a great picture. I was under the impression that a level up to 2.5 inches was safe. Your picture shows a very unnatural angle from your UCLA to your knuckle. This is what you would expect it to look like while your wheel is falling into a deep pothole! I would like to see before and after pictures of various level/lift modifications. Would a 1.5 inch look "more natural" and a 3 inch look worse?

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