2014+ Leveling Kits

[MOhunter92]

 

Me too. I hate to see the uninformed getting bad information from these forums and spending more money than is needed for a 2.5" level. Also silly is the debate about plastic versus aluminum spacers. I could almost agree about putting UCAs due to the extreme angles from a level, but I have yet to see anyone post that their stock ball joints are wearing out at 50K miles....and there are tons of leveled 2014s getting up there in mileage. And new UCAs are $800 plus install plus alignment....so you might as well let the stockers wear out first.

Exactly. Even so though as long as you spray silicone on your cv boots so they don't dry and tear and don't go on trail rides every day they will last plenty long, might have to replace ball joints at 50K miles vs 80K with a stock set up. Not a big deal to me. At that point I'll stick new UCAs on and it'll be good for a long time.

 

Yeah that composite material used in level and spacer kits honestly is better. It's less money, more durable, can't corrode, absorbs shocks and impact a bit better. There's only benefit to it, but hey it's their money. They'll find out when they crank a strut at its maximum height and get 1.7 inches of lift it will ride like shit.

 

Plus half the time they over look that they stuck an aggressive 10 ply E rated tire on the truck. That alone will make your ride more rough than any spacer lol

 

 

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[Bryan Catrina]

You can run a spindle lift. CST suspension has them.
Socal Supertrucks has been installing quite a few on 2wd trucks.

Well talked with Socal today and they are changing lower arms on New trucks with the 2piece steel arms, to the older lower steel cast and replacing upper arms to make a Spindle CST spindle lift to work.....FYI

[mmwest]

Not believing everything I hear or read it is my understanding the Bilsteins are a better shock (better ride) than the Ranchos. I just replaced my rears yesterday with 5100's and the ride it noticeably better.

My truck had a 2" level and I added the top spacer to get that ever so important (sarcasism) 1/2" extra and the ride suffered to me. I'm going to go back to the Bilsteins ( 2012 F-150) for a better ride and have talked with other forum members and read that that ride is better. I'm no longer worried about that 1/2" which I believe worsened my ride.

I am the first to admit my knowledge on this is minimal but that's why come on here to hopefully teach my old ass something and just check out what others are doing.

Peace out!!

Edited August 13, 2016 by mmwest

[sensinitas]

All of these arguments are good and make complete sense to me. However, I have yet to hear from someone who doesn't like their bilsteins. Is anyone out there?

[tanner709]

 

Me too. I hate to see the uninformed getting bad information from these forums and spending more money than is needed for a 2.5" level. Also silly is the debate about plastic versus aluminum spacers. I could almost agree about putting UCAs due to the extreme angles from a level, but I have yet to see anyone post that their stock ball joints are wearing out at 50K miles....and there are tons of leveled 2014s getting up there in mileage. And new UCAs are $800 plus install plus alignment....so you might as well let the stockers wear out first.

 

I had 100k KM (~60k miles) on my '14 double cab with LTs from day one and didn't have any wear shown when I sold it. GM inspected and passed - only thing was needed was some rear brake pads which was impressive enough. I agree the 2" has little to no impact for a daily driver...

[Wazbe]

Thinking of picking up a 2.5" RC kit and was wanting to run RBP HK-5 20x9 wheels. Any suggestions as far tire size looking at Toyo or Nitto Terra Grapplers. For some reason I have always liked the look of tires sticking out just a bit past the fender and saw someone with 20x9 with +14 offset with 320/50 and they stuck out about 1" outside the fender, he was also running the 2.5" RC kit.

[Bully.207]

Just and update down about 2 MPG with RC 2.5 level and 305/55/20 toyo xtremes 10 plys. You do notice the power to weight ratio but man I love the look, ride, ride height. You don't buy a truck like this if your worried about mpg. My wife drives a Nissan Altima 4 banger what she saves i'll burn.

[Houseopayne]

Ok so I have tapatalk now and don't like it but it is what it is. Here is my 2016 Silverado LT-Z71. It doesn't have all the technology like my old Dodge Charger rt Max AWD but it can haul my dirtbike and I love everything about it. I plan on putting a 2.25" level on the front. Those stock 22" wheels and the tires make for an already bumpy ride but I could care less. I like bouncing around and I like em loud. I currently have the tonneau soft cover, window shades, tinted windows, side steps,'black emblems, front good clear protectant film, line-x bed, spintech 6000 single in single out muffler in stock location, and my favorite mod of all is my QTP electronic cutout. It makes it roar. In V4 mode it sounds like a Harley Davidson, and shakes my teeth out of my face. Best mod ever!!!!!

 

https://vimeo.com/178796578 that is the spintech 6000 at idle and revving

 

This next video is the cutout open https://vimeo.com/178796661

If anyone has any questions just let me know.

 

 

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[Olgrey93]

Anybody running a 305-55-20 on a 20x10 -24? With 2.5 in level

 

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[Jeff5347]

 

 

Ok so I have tapatalk now and don't like it but it is what it is. Here is my 2016 Silverado LT-Z71. It doesn't have all the technology like my old Dodge Charger rt Max AWD but it can haul my dirtbike and I love everything about it. I plan on putting a 2.25" level on the front. Those stock 22" wheels and the tires make for an already bumpy ride but I could care less. I like bouncing around and I like em loud. I currently have the tonneau soft cover, window shades, tinted windows, side steps,'black emblems, front good clear protectant film, line-x bed, spintech 6000 single in single out muffler in stock location, and my favorite mod of all is my QTP electronic cutout. It makes it roar. In V4 mode it sounds like a Harley Davidson, and shakes my teeth out of my face. Best mod ever!!!!!

 

https://vimeo.com/178796578 that is the spintech 6000 at idle and revving

 

This next video is the cutout open https://vimeo.com/178796661

If anyone has any questions just let me know.

 

 

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Videos won't load. Are the 6000 series obnoxious loud or just enough. Would you compare it to a fm 10 or 40?

 

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[bdm62987]

I know this has been beat to death. I have a 2016 Silverado with a 2 1/4" front level only. Looking at All Terrain rims 20x9 +27mm offset, replicas. Mounted on BF Goodrich K02's 275/65/20.

 

Im assuming no rubbing or maybe a slight potential on full lock turn in the front. Also is it a better bet to go with 275/60's

 

Need to be more assured before i pull the trigger

[Houseopayne]

Videos won't load. Are the 6000 series obnoxious loud or just enough. Would you compare it to a fm 10 or 40?

 

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The spintech 6000 was actually much more quiet than I anticipated. Then again I only have one in one out, but not loud enough for me. The tone is second to none. It sounds the best out of any I've heard. I am used to flowmaster original 40's. I liked the drone and the volume. The spintech 6000 seems about 25% more quiet and that's taking into consideration that it's only a single and my flowmasters were all duals. Overall it's a great sound but I wanted ridiculousness so I added the QTP cutout and now she screams at the push of a switch. I've got the best of both worlds.

 

 

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[Houseopayne]

If anyone wants to hear the spintech 6000 or the qtp cutout and the videos won't loud I can't email them to you. Just let me know

 

A quick side note...... Either I was still half asleep or having a wet road with my cutout open made it 50% louder than when it's dry. I am an audio engineer by trade so it does make sense that the water on the road fills in the gaps in the concrete or asphalt creating a more flat surface for the sound to reflect evenly. Call me crazy but it definetly woke me up pretty good. God I love that thing!!

 

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Edited August 16, 2016 by Houseopayne

[TheSchmincke8814]

 

Since it was time for new tires figured it was time to put on the level too.

 

Readylift 2.25"

285/70/17 Toyo Open Country AT2

 

 

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[Donstar]

 

Since it was time for new tires figured it was time to put on the level too.

 

Readylift 2.25"

285/70/17 Toyo Open Country AT2

 

 

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Nice combination! I am considering a similar setup. Is the difference in handling or gas mileage significant?