Slick66 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks for the tip. I will look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Scott Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I just ordered readylift UCAs and 2" spacer level. I'm taking a shot that I can do this an keep my stock wheels. Hopefully it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGreen1911 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 11:06 AM, Chasenfins said: When the shop did your leveling kit, did you have a 1" diff drop added as well? If not, the CV's are probably causing the vib. Simple install, takes about an 1.5hr my yourself and that well get you back close to factory angles while still maintaining the leveling kit. The diff drop spacer kits run about $40. Just my 2 cents. It is recommended to install a diff drop when installing a 2" under-strut (Motofab) leveling block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSchup Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 No it's not recommended when doing just a 2" level. A 2" under strut level is just a 1" spacer between the lca and strut. A diff drop would be a good idea if your going over a 2 1/2" level, but I would advise against anything over a 2 1/2" level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wepiii Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I just ordered readylift UCAs and 2" spacer level. I'm taking a shot that I can do this an keep my stock wheels. Hopefully it worksPlease update, I’m thinking of going the same route. Are you running factory 20’s? And if so what tire sizeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Scott Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 7 hours ago, wepiii said: Please update, I’m thinking of going the same route. Are you running factory 20’s? And if so what tire size Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 275/65/20 on stock 20s. As of right now the only rub that I had was on the inner liner...which I have ziptied out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wepiii Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 32 minutes ago, Scooter Scott said: 275/65/20 on stock 20s. As of right now the only rub that I had was on the inner liner...which I have ziptied out of the way. Thank you! Do you have the aluminum control arms or stamped steel? What size level? Also, any way you could post a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langston1726 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I’m not sure why so many are against that extra 0.5” in going with a 3” level. I’ve seen guys say they’ve had no issues and some say they’ve “heard” horror stories. I wonder how much of this is first hand experience and how much is just people repeating what the internet experts or local tire shops are saying. My CV angles are at 11 degrees with a Crown Suspension 3” top mount spacer. No vibrations, no noises, etc. I plan on upgrading to some coilovers and adding a diff drop but I’m happy with it for now. I have RC Forged uppers and honestly this thing doesn’t ride any worse than stock. I’ve ran 2”, 2.5” kits and Bilsteins on previous trucks and really couldn’t tell a drastic difference in ride quality for any of the set ups. Regardless of what you go with, get an alignment once installed and regularly check your front end. Yes I know the Cali lean is not a popular look around here. I’m running 315/70/17 KO2s. My front fenders are just shy of 41” This is a Mcgaughys lift. Not sure what it is set to but my angles aren’t this bad. I know there are better lifts out there that give nearly stock angles but thought this was interesting being a “real” suspension lift. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Scott Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 10:20 PM, Scooter Scott said: I just ordered readylift UCAs and 2" spacer level. I'm taking a shot that I can do this an keep my stock wheels. Hopefully it works Definitely rubs the UCAs....damn. Now to decide how to remediate it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgraves13 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I’m not sure why so many are against that extra 0.5” in going with a 3” level. I’ve seen guys say they’ve had no issues and some say they’ve “heard” horror stories. I wonder how much of this is first hand experience and how much is just people repeating what the internet experts or local tire shops are saying. My CV angles are at 11 degrees with a Crown Suspension 3” top mount spacer. No vibrations, no noises, etc. I plan on upgrading to some coilovers and adding a diff drop but I’m happy with it for now. I have RC Forged uppers and honestly this thing doesn’t ride any worse than stock. I’ve ran 2”, 2.5” kits and Bilsteins on previous trucks and really couldn’t tell a drastic difference in ride quality for any of the set ups. Regardless of what you go with, get an alignment once installed and regularly check your front end. Yes I know the Cali lean is not a popular look around here. I’m running 315/70/17 KO2s. My front fenders are just shy of 41” This is a Mcgaughys lift. Not sure what it is set to but my angles aren’t this bad. I know there are better lifts out there that give nearly stock angles but thought this was interesting being a “real” suspension lift.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mind putting up a pic of how much you trimmed to get those tires to fit in there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techsan15 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 20 hours ago, langston1726 said: I’m not sure why so many are against that extra 0.5” in going with a 3” level. I’ve seen guys say they’ve had no issues and some say they’ve “heard” horror stories. I wonder how much of this is first hand experience and how much is just people repeating what the internet experts or local tire shops are saying. My CV angles are at 11 degrees with a Crown Suspension 3” top mount spacer. No vibrations, no noises, etc. I plan on upgrading to some coilovers and adding a diff drop but I’m happy with it for now. I have RC Forged uppers and honestly this thing doesn’t ride any worse than stock. I’ve ran 2”, 2.5” kits and Bilsteins on previous trucks and really couldn’t tell a drastic difference in ride quality for any of the set ups. Regardless of what you go with, get an alignment once installed and regularly check your front end. Yes I know the Cali lean is not a popular look around here. I’m running 315/70/17 KO2s. My front fenders are just shy of 41” This is a Mcgaughys lift. Not sure what it is set to but my angles aren’t this bad. I know there are better lifts out there that give nearly stock angles but thought this was interesting being a “real” suspension lift. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk your sig says 2" level and 1.5" BL. Did you keep the BL on? If you did then that means you have 4.5" of lift in the front to clear those 35s, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langston1726 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 your sig says 2" level and 1.5" BL. Did you keep the BL on? If you did then that means you have 4.5" of lift in the front to clear those 35s, correct?Sig is from a previous truck. I don’t even see it using Tapatalk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langston1726 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Mind putting up a pic of how much you trimmed to get those tires to fit in there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I originally trimmed the plastic protectors and massaged the fenders back. I ended up doing the Zone trim plates to get a little more clearance. I think I could put new plastic protectors on and it would clear now. Only rub is at full lock in reverse on the carpet liner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgraves13 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I originally trimmed the plastic protectors and massaged the fenders back. I ended up doing the Zone trim plates to get a little more clearance. I think I could put new plastic protectors on and it would clear now. Only rub is at full lock in reverse on the carpet liner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That looks like pretty minimal cutting, I like it. What are the zone trim plates? Never heard of those Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langston1726 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 That looks like pretty minimal cutting, I like it. What are the zone trim plates? Never heard of those Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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