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Definitely. I'm thinking 0.5-1.25" top hat with the 5100s. I have the shocks ordered. It's just a matter of adjustment w/ installation now.

 

I have to get a front and rear spacer as well, considering the rough country kit and selling the 2" lower spacer.

Exactly the kit I used and sold lower spacer. Good luck! Well worth it.

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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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Exactly the kit I used and sold lower spacer. Good luck! Well worth it.

 

Just contacted Rough Country and they sell these parts individually but you have to call. Therefore there is no need to ditch the 2" spacer. Just an FYI for everyone.

 

Part # 1306 is the top hat (0.5" spacer) only. $29.99USD

Part # 6532 is the 2.25" rear block and u-bolts. $59.99USD

trik396 Enthusiast

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I was planning on running bilsteins with lower spacer. Was looking for 2.25 inches or so. Not 2.5. Plus cognito uppers. Why do you suggest top spacer instead of bottom? Still getting schooled on IFS front suspension. All other trucks I had were solid front axels

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I'm running similar setup on my '14 HC. Except my 5100s are set to highest setting (1.8") with a .5 in spacer on top in front. And swapped out stock block (1.25") for 2.25" block in rear also with 5100s. Running 295/60/20 on stock high country rims. Barely rubs, and I mean barely, inner liner at full lock. Sits about 1/4"-3/8" higher in rear. As Big Whiskey stated, you can run bigger Timbrens or Firestone Airbags in rear to help with squat while towing. 02f7e2da525089a64b292072e95730c9.jpg

Your truck sits exactly how I want mine. Nice ride. Those tires measure out at around 34" tall correct? I would do the same height but on 18" rims

amxguy1970 Senior Enthusiast

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I did try the 2nd setting before the top. A little stiffer ride on top setting that I noticed but that's expected as I added 10ply tires at the same time. My opinion avoid the lower spacer with the 5100s if you can since they are designed for height adjustment. Anything over 2.5" your at higher risk for premature ball joint issues. All depends on how much clearance you want Really.

 

2.5 isn't the magic cutoff where nothing happens, anything over stock adds wear, the higher you go the worse it can become. A 1.5 inch is adding some wear, a 2.0 is worse and so on. Some people never experience anything, others wear out in 40k miles. Depends on what the truck does, many are just street queens and don't have a failure so they say 2.5 is safe but at 2.5 it can cause premature ball joint wear among other things.

 

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2.5 level front 2inch block in the rear. 20x10 -24 on 33s. Only slight rub on full lock reverse.

 

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I'm running similar setup on my '14 HC. Except my 5100s are set to highest setting (1.8") with a .5 in spacer on top in front. And swapped out stock block (1.25") for 2.25" block in rear also with 5100s. Running 295/60/20 on stock high country rims. Barely rubs, and I mean barely, inner liner at full lock. Sits about 1/4"-3/8" higher in rear. As Big Whiskey stated, you can run bigger Timbrens or Firestone Airbags in rear to help with squat while towing.

 

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Great info , I appreciate your help. I am looking for a moderate level/lift utilizing the bilsteins and a small block. I like the look you created, I will do something very similar.

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2.5 isn't the magic cutoff where nothing happens, anything over stock adds wear, the higher you go the worse it can become. A 1.5 inch is adding some wear, a 2.0 is worse and so on. Some people never experience anything, others wear out in 40k miles. Depends on what the truck does, many are just street queens and don't have a failure so they say 2.5 is safe but at 2.5 it can cause premature ball joint wear among other things.

 

Tyler

Don't disagree with anything you state here but I didn't say it was a magic cutoff. Simply stating due to angles of ball joints, typically anything over 2.5" level substantially adds greater risk for premature wear due to suspension geometry. Nothing is "safe"

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2.5 level front 2inch block in the rear. 20x10 -24 on 33s. Only slight rub on full lock reverse.

 

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Can you post a pic of it at full crank where it rubs? I want to run a 2.5 rough country on -24 20x10 and 295/55 instead, hoping with being half inch less it will not rub much if at all. Truck looks great

 

 

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Your truck sits exactly how I want mine. Nice ride. Those tires measure out at around 34" tall correct? I would do the same height but on 18" rims

Thanks. Correct, I believe the finished height on the AT2s in that size was like 33.9" on Toyo website. Ive got over 11k miles on them, still look brand new.

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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Big Whiskey, Thanks for your help, lots of information I just wasn't sure I was reading it correctly. My wheels are stock 18" with p265/65r18 goodyears. thanks again for your help.

No problem. With a level kit and your stock 18" rims, you have a lot of tire options. 275/70/18, 285/65/18, or 305/60/18 will fit easily (and will actually fit on a stock truck). You should also be able to run 285/70/18, 295/65/18, or 305/65/18 without much trouble. And, 295/70/18, 285/75/18, or 33x12.50x18 might clear, but could require some trimming (or might rub the sway bar at full lock).

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No problem. With a level kit and your stock 18" rims, you have a lot of tire options. 275/70/18, 285/65/18, or 305/60/18 will fit easily (and will actually fit on a stock truck). You should also be able to run 285/70/18, 295/65/18, or 305/65/18 without much trouble. And, 295/70/18, 285/75/18, or 33x12.50x18 might clear, but could require some trimming (or might rub the sway bar at full lock).

 

I have 285/75r18s on my stock wheels. No rub on sway bar or anything. Very minor rub on the carpet (at full lock) at first, but not an issue. Measures out to a 34.8 x 11.50.

 

 

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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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I have 285/75r18s on my stock wheels. No rub on sway bar or anything. Very minor rub on the carpet (at full lock) at first, but not an issue. Measures out to a 34.8 x 11.50.

 

 

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That's pretty sweet. Those are big tires! I didn't think that size would rub the sway bar, since they're not much wider than stock...but thought they could rub the fender liner or mud flaps.

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That's pretty sweet. Those are big tires! I didn't think that size would rub the sway bar, since they're not much wider than stock...but thought they could rub the fender liner or mud flaps.

They are definitely beefy looking for sure! Lol. I love it though. Looking at it from the side you would think it would rub the flaps or fender liners pretty good but it doesn't.

 

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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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They are definitely beefy looking for sure! Lol. I love it though. Looking at it from the side you would think it would rub the flaps or fender liners pretty good but it doesn't.

 

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Yeah, those look gigantic, haha. They look like they'd rub for sure!

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