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1 hour ago, TXGREEK said:


I believe you have me mistaken with someone else

Dang it, yep, I was thinking of @SNAFU88 -lesson learned - don’t post while drinking at dinner.  LOL.

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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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TXGREEK

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Dang it, yep, I was thinking of [mention=169808]SNAFU88[/mention] -lesson learned - don’t post while drinking at dinner.  LOL.

I’ve picked up on a whole lot of that going on, on these forums

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BbyDgital Enthusiast

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On 11/29/2018 at 9:02 AM, SNAFU88 said:

Thanks, man.  285/70-17s on 17x9 et -6 Pro Comps:

 

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Recently added a tool box:

 

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Great pics!  I've always been a fan of white lettering on the tires.  This is definitely the route I will go if I buy black rims.  Still debating between black or bronze...

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BbyDgital

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On 11/24/2018 at 9:35 PM, TXGREEK said:

 


They may be closed for the holidays, try them back on Monday. They do have the shocks you want.

 

Unfortunately, I have had no luck getting a hold of them.  Didn't feel comfortable placing an order with a company that was this hard to get a return message from.

 

I was also curious about the color scheme of their coilovers.  The pics that you posted of your set look like they are more of a gray color, but the pics on CST's site look like they they are black with silver coils.  I actually prefer the gray, so that was another question that I wanted to clarify with them.

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TXGREEK

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Unfortunately, I have had no luck getting a hold of them.  Didn't feel comfortable placing an order with a company that was this hard to get a return message from.

 

I was also curious about the color scheme of their coilovers.  The pics that you posted of your set look like they are more of a gray color, but the pics on CST's site look like they they are black with silver coils.  I actually prefer the gray, so that was another question that I wanted to clarify with them.

 

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Unfortunately, I have had no luck getting a hold of them.  Didn't feel comfortable placing an order with a company that was this hard to get a return message from.
 
I was also curious about the color scheme of their coilovers.  The pics that you posted of your set look like they are more of a gray color, but the pics on CST's site look like they they are black with silver coils.  I actually prefer the gray, so that was another question that I wanted to clarify with them.


Not sure if I’ve already posted the finished results here.

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BbyDgital Enthusiast

BbyDgital

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2 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

 


Not sure if I’ve already posted the finished results here.



 

 

Yeah I really like the look of those front coilovers.  Hopefully I will be able to connect with them at some point.  Have a feeling they won’t honor their Black Friday pricing, but it never hurts to ask!

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TXGREEK

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Yeah I really like the look of those front coilovers.  Hopefully I will be able to connect with them at some point.  Have a feeling they won’t honor their Black Friday pricing, but it never hurts to ask!


Well, I gave you the #, try it out. I know on weekends they’re on skeleton crew.
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SilveradoMikeB

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I think I’ve read all 457 pages of this forum and I just want to clarify something. If I get the ready lift 2.25 level WITH UCA’s I should be good to run 275/60r20 on stock wheels without rubbing correct?

 

2017 Silverado crew cab with stamped UCA’s currently. 

 

Want to make sure I do this right and don’t go down a rabbit hole of lost money 

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I think I’ve read all 457 pages of this forum and I just want to clarify something. If I get the ready lift 2.25 level WITH UCA’s I should be good to run 275/60r20 on stock wheels without rubbing correct?
 
2017 Silverado crew cab with stamped UCA’s currently. 
 
Want to make sure I do this right and don’t go down a rabbit hole of lost money 


Yes. I ran 275/60/20 KO2’s and they rubbed on stock wheels. With new UCA’s you should be good but call them and discuss it with them just to give yourself added security.


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32 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


Yes. I ran 275/60/20 KO2’s and they rubbed on stock wheels. With new UCA’s you should be good but call them and discuss it with them just to give yourself added security.


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Just talked to them. No dice. Said the recommend a 1/2 inch spacer which I’m trying to avoid. Sounds like you can’t level these 2017’s and run a bigger tire on stock wheels with anything currently out there without another mod. 

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TXGREEK

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Just talked to them. No dice. Said the recommend a 1/2 inch spacer which I’m trying to avoid. Sounds like you can’t level these 2017’s and run a bigger tire on stock wheels with anything currently out there without another mod. 


I had to buy new 20x9 wheels with a plus 1 offset which fixed the issue. You’ll also need to buy new rear shocks leveled or lifted. I ran Bilstein 5100’s.

This was the finished product 2.25” level with 285/60/20’s.

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This is the current setup with a 4.5” CST lift and suspension. Rides just like stock, a ton better than the leveled setup I had. I will never level anything ever again without doing front coilovers.
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SilveradoMikeB

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30 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


I had to buy new 20x9 wheels with a plus 1 offset which fixed the issue. You’ll also need to buy new rear shocks leveled or lifted. I ran Bilstein 5100’s.

This was the finished product 2.25” level with 285/60/20’s.

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This is the current setup with a 4.5” CST lift and suspension. Rides just like stock, a ton better than the leveled setup I had. I will never level anything ever again without doing front coilovers.
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Why do you need new rear shocks in the situation? It’s already 2-3 inches higher in back 

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Why do you need new rear shocks in the situation? It’s already 2-3 inches higher in back 


That’s if you raise the rear as well when leveling.


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SilveradoMikeB Enthusiast

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That’s if you raise the rear as well when leveling.


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Got it. Thanks for the info. Great looking truck btw. 

 

Anyone know if I just put a 1.5 spacer with stock wheels and tires  if that will work out ok? 

 

Im just trying to eliminate some of the extreme rake 

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