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26 dollars, and you get to reuse the u bolts, that's a great deal, when is the install, and do you have a part number,,,,btw your trucks twin is in Michigan, minus the tires... Looks great

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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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26 dollars, and you get to reuse the u bolts, that's a great deal, when is the install, and do you have a part number,,,,btw your trucks twin is in Michigan, minus the tires... Looks great

Waaazooo Senior Enthusiast

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What's the easiest way to do the rear blocks? I have 2" blocks to go in

 

 

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80k + miles on a 14 I had no problems 2.5 front and the back. 3176694b79f7fc43ea02bf41338efc8c.jpg

 

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im talking about clearance issues.........

 

 

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The Duratracs are sweet.

 

The rim protection is crazy. The tire has over a quarter inch of reveal protecting the rim which was important to me with the fragile GM chrome plating. I'll try to get a pic of that too...

 

 

 

 

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This is the rim protection I was talking about... It's actually more like a half inch, not just a quarter. Don't mind the dirt wheels... 4373328631311acb499a90e07e6f9cf0.jpg

 

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What's the easiest way to do the rear blocks? I have 2" blocks to go in

 

 

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With a lift and the proper jack stands is the easiest way... It's not difficult by any means but I found out the hard way that the truck needs to be completely level...

 

I only had my truck half way in the garage and my driveway has a slight angle on it. So the truck was twisted enough to make it a PITA to line the blocks up...

 

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Received these 1.5" lift blocks to replace the 1.25" oem. I know not a huge difference but they were only $26 and i read somewhere the 2" block provided more than the 3/4" expected. So i guess ill see if my logic is right.

 

Current front height 39 1/4

And rear at 39 5/8.

 

 

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This looks awesome Arnold! I like the rake too!

 

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26 dollars, and you get to reuse the u bolts, that's a great deal, when is the install, and do you have a part number,,,,btw your trucks twin is in Michigan, minus the tires... Looks great

Lol yup thats mainly why they are cheap since they dont come with u bolts. Here is the link.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Silverado-1500-2WD-4WD-1-5-Rear-Lift-Blocks-CH-1500-R1-5-HC-Blocks-Only-/111702789882?fits=Year%3A2016%7CModel%3ASilverado+1500&hash=item1a02014efa%3Ag%3AQWAAAOSw2xRYSD5c&_trkparms=pageci%253A2b4eae8a-c662-11e6-b5b3-005056b244ab%257Cparentrq%253A1a377edc1590a786cc4458d1ffd338a5%257Ciid%253A1

I saw your icon pic. Post a pic of my trucks twin bud. Lol

 

 

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With a lift and the proper jack stands is the easiest way... It's not difficult by any means but I found out the hard way that the truck needs to be completely level...

 

I only had my truck half way in the garage and my driveway has a slight angle on it. So the truck was twisted enough to make it a PITA to line the blocks up...

 

 

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I was planning on doing one side at a time in my garage and hoping its not that difficult. My plan was to raise one side, unbolt the bottom strut and U bolts and replace block. Guess i have to do some research and watch some youtube videos.

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This looks awesome Arnold! I like the rake too!

 

 

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Yeah i like a slight rake. Nothing crazy but the dead level just gives a squatting appearance with these trucks. So i am looking for a bit more rake to avoid the squat look

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looking forward to seeing the results, and how much of a pain it is to install the blocks

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For those of you that have already installed a leveling kit... Which did you go with and why? Do the new aluminum suspension parts impact the install? I hope to get one on my truck in the next couple weeks but want some insights first.

 

I went with Rough Country 2.5" Leveling kit, reason is because I read a lot on this forum and seemed like it was the most reliable/popular for these trucks to level it and to allow for larger tires and ground clearance. Rough country had great support when I called about questions on tire sizes. I have the steel front suspension not the aluminum, but they have 2 different kits depending on if you have aluminum or steel control arms.

 

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Toyo Open Country R/T's 285/65/R18

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Install and tires complete

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Putting truck to good use!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

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I went with Rough Country 2.5" Leveling kit, reason is because I read a lot on this forum and seemed like it was the most reliable/popular for these trucks to level it and to allow for larger tires and ground clearance. Rough country had great support when I called about questions on tire sizes. I have the steel front suspension not the aluminum, but they have 2 different kits depending on if you have aluminum or steel control arms.

 

Toyo Open Country R/T's 285/65/R18

 

I've looked at all your pics....I like the way your truck turned out with a level and stockers....I have the same stockers.

 

Couple of Qs:

- you put your truck in a lot of weird angles. Any rubbing?

- How much clearance do you have? Do you think you could have gone 295/65 or 305/65? Maybe 1" bigger?

4emeryj44 Enthusiast

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I've looked at all your pics....I like the way your truck turned out with a level and stockers....I have the same stockers.

 

Couple of Qs:

- you put your truck in a lot of weird angles. Any rubbing?

- How much clearance do you have? Do you think you could have gone 295/65 or 305/65? Maybe 1" bigger?

No rubbing whatsoever!!! Parked I did full lock to lock and I had an index finger between tire and wheel well liner. I was thinking about going with a 295 but I called rc and they said trimming would be required and also the place I took the truck to to install lift said they wouldn't recommend anything larger than a 285. I'm very happy with the end result and glad I didn't go with a 295. It's The perfect tire size for this truck

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