2014+ Leveling Kits

Big Whiskey · November 8, 2016

No, they are different and both for GMC but Mineral is only available in a Denali.

Roger that. Thanks for the clarification!

EaZ8 · November 9, 2016

Just got done installing tge RC 2.5 leveling lift kit. Question for the 2016 owners, the bottom struts spacers screw kit that y'all get, were they long enough??? Mines came kinda short for my liking. The YouTube video installation / probably a 2014/2015 modal are long enough

@7:39 but on my 2016 truck they are too short. Did I get the wrong screw sets?

do you really have to do all that to put the lower spacer in??

i could have sworn back in 2014 guys were just unbolting the 2 lower shock bolts then putting in the spacer and bolting it back in.

Amuro · November 9, 2016

Yup, for the 2016 you have to take the strut out, unless you have a spring compresor like the shops due then you have to take it to brake check or any brake shop to get the damn preload spacer installed under the spring. I didn't know that till I read the instruction. The 2014 and 15 models you just install the spacers under the shock and on top of the strut which I thought was the same form my truck but no. It was a pain in the a** process but once all done and said with I'm happy with the way the truck looks.

The only issue I'm having with the kit is the length of the bolts they sent me. I called RC and one of them said it's the correct length which I do not agree. It should be longer, not so flush with the nut lock internal plastic in the picture I posted. Another parson via email said I need to order a different 10mm bolt/ call them. That's the only issue i have with this kit. Honestly if I knew about the spring preoalod spacer then no, I would not have order the kit but it's on and it is what it is.

Edited November 9, 2016 by Amuro

Amuro · November 9, 2016

No, you don't have to remove the upper control arm nut. Just the outer tie rod and the link bushing on both sides. Taking the upper control arm but off makes things much easier I believe then get the truck aligned after your done with everything.

LSUtiger869 · November 10, 2016

Tires: 285/65r18 Nitto Exo Grapplers

Front: Fox 2.5" Non-Resi Coilovers & Cognito UCAs

Rear: Fox 2.0" Non-Resi Shocks

Front Ground-Fender: 40"

Rear Ground-Fender: 39.5" (Plan to replace stock block with Zone add-a-leaf)

Stock:

Fox/Cognito Set-up:

Leveled w/ Coilovers:

Crafty34 · November 11, 2016

Tires: 285/65r18 Nitto Exo Grapplers

Front: Fox 2.5" Non-Resi Coilovers & Cognito UCAs

Rear: Fox 2.0" Non-Resi Shocks

Front Ground-Fender: 40"

Rear Ground-Fender: 39.5" (Plan to replace stock block with Zone add-a-leaf)

Stock:

Fox/Cognito Set-up:

Leveled w/ Coilovers:

Nice set up! Any rubbing with the Cognitos?

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LSUtiger869 · November 11, 2016

No rubbing on the control arms. The coilovers did give me a little more lift causing a little rubbing on my sway bar at full lock though.

dubwise · November 11, 2016

Tires: 285/65r18 Nitto Exo Grapplers

Front: Fox 2.5" Non-Resi Coilovers & Cognito UCAs

Rear: Fox 2.0" Non-Resi Shocks

Front Ground-Fender: 40"

Rear Ground-Fender: 39.5" (Plan to replace stock block with Zone add-a-leaf)

Stock:

Fox/Cognito Set-up:

Leveled w/ Coilovers:

How is the ride w/this setup compared to stock?

I was thinking of running a similar setup as I'm not too happy with the stock ride. I think there's only a handful of guys on here that are running the same thing, so any feedback you can give would be helpful. Thanks!

ChevyRoofer · November 11, 2016

No rubbing on the control arms. The coilovers did give me a little more lift causing a little rubbing on my sway bar at full lock though.

How is the ride w/this setup compared to stock?

I was thinking of running a similar setup as I'm not too happy with the stock ride. I think there's only a handful of guys on here that are running the same thing, so any feedback you can give would be helpful. Thanks!

X2 on his question and response.

Would a skinnier tire clear the sway bar then? Like a 275 ILO 285? Planning on a 275/70/18.

Also what did you set your coilovers on? Max/2.5" lift? 2" lift?

Curious if this is because of the UCAs or the coilover/tire combo.

LSUtiger869 · November 11, 2016

How is the ride w/this setup compared to stock?

I was thinking of running a similar setup as I'm not too happy with the stock ride. I think there's only a handful of guys on here that are running the same thing, so any feedback you can give would be helpful. Thanks!

I am very pleased with the ride. It's definitely more firm than stock, but that's also what I was looking for. Much less body roll around curves and a lot less rebound bounce from the suspension over uneven asphalt.

X2 on his question and response.

Would a skinnier tire clear the sway bar then? Like a 275 ILO 285? Planning on a 275/70/18.

Also what did you set your coilovers on? Max/2.5" lift? 2" lift?

Curious if this is because of the UCAs or the coilover/tire combo.

A skinnier tire should clear no problem. My rub is extremely minimal with the 285/65R18 - like barely scuffing the sway bar enough to notice.

As for the lift, I'm not 100% sure how much I ended up with because I had a Rough Country leveling spacer on before installing these coilovers and don't remember my stock measurements. With the Rough Country spacer I was sitting about 39" from ground to fender in the front and out of the box my Fox coilovers had it sitting at about 40.5". I'm in the process of playing with the preload to find a height I want to stick with, but I'll more than likely end up around 39.5" to 40" in the front once I'm done.

Right now I'm actually sitting a little nose high with my front measurement being 40" and my rear at 39-39.5", but I do also plan on going with an add-a-leaf in the rear to help with sag and keep things level when hauling a load.

Waaazooo · November 12, 2016

How hard are the blocks to do in the rear? I did the 2" front now when I tow I'm about 2" low in the rear and blind everyone with my headlights..

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Jeff5347 · November 12, 2016

And from what I saw in my months of looking before and after I bought a truck, those people never seem to report back with long term reports on how ball joints and TRE's handle the extra stresses of those "successful" kits. It's the ones that say "I put this 3"+ leveling or budget lift on my truck and realize I effed up" then come looking for the advice that already litters this board and can be found with a simple search. Those of us that actually heed the great advice on the board should at least get to have a little fun at someone's expense while we correct their issues.

Figure I'll be that guy with the update. Some background on me ...my father is a mechanic so I learned everything from brake jobs to clutch replacements to engine re(building) to just about anything between the bumpers. Anyway, I run a motofab 3 inch front, 3 inch rear. Still on stock tires and rims. I have full lock to lock without any incidents. No clicking, knocking, screeching, wobbles, ....nothing. I have an angled driveway that puts my truck at an awkward Angle backing out and no popping or such. The ride is fantastic. For me the ride actually feels softer than stock...and no I do remember the stock ride which is still great but was pleasantly surprised at the better feel. The truck has been driven from Ma to Fl and back again with no inckling of a problem. The truck is driven on back roads highways and dirt roads ,..still no problems. I've had it on since January. I do agree that the angles are obviously not close to something of a thousand dollar lift but that will come with a better lift down the road.

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Cldhanso · November 13, 2016

Stock

Bilstein 5100 top setting

Fuel Maverick 20x9 +1 Toyo Open Country RT 33x12.5

TT32VGT · November 13, 2016

ive got the rc 2" front kit on my '15 z71 gmc. right now i have the 22" gmc wheels but Id like to go with 20s and maybe the toyo open country 33x12.5 at2 tires? these wont rub huh?

thx

Amuro · November 14, 2016

I have the RC 2.5 leveling lift kit, for some strange reason on stock tires/ 20 rims it's rubbing on the sway bar just the driver side tire. I love the look but I will be taking it off and going back to stock due to warranty and don't want any issues when taking it in. 6k miles also noticed it pulls to the right when braking, not a hard pull but my cousins 2016 Chevy truck with about 300miles does not pull to the right or at all when braking. I don't believe it's the lift kit but still taking it off.