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Put my motofab 2" leveling kit in yesterday.  Took about 4 hrs, which included 2 trips to Home Depot for some missing sockets and combination wrenches.  I was able to torque everything back to factory specs, except for the top strut bolts (no way to get a socket over those) and the upper ball joint (again, no way to get a socket in that tight space).  Taking it in tomorrow for alignment.

 

I am VERY happy with how it turned out.  Before and after pics below (I didn't take the most flattering "before" pic...)

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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/

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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.  

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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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07 Racing

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I’ve been reading and reading before deciding what to go with on my truck.. finally got it finished.. motofab 2 inch level, 20x9 Fuel Mavericks +1 offset, 295/60/20  (34x11.75x20) Nitto Ridges.  Minor trimming, Just barely rubs at full lock on the carpet.. nothing else.. love the look and the stance! 

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On 3/3/2020 at 9:03 AM, malibu43 said:

Put my motofab 2" leveling kit in yesterday.  Took about 4 hrs, which included 2 trips to Home Depot for some missing sockets and combination wrenches.  I was able to torque everything back to factory specs, except for the top strut bolts (no way to get a socket over those) and the upper ball joint (again, no way to get a socket in that tight space).  Taking it in tomorrow for alignment.

 

I am VERY happy with how it turned out.  Before and after pics below (I didn't take the most flattering "before" pic...)

 

I was just thinking through my install from yesterday, and wanted to ask a follow up question here.  I loosened the top strut mount bolts a little, but only the bare minimum to be able to get the holes on the bottom of the strut lined up with the spacer control arm.  It took both myself and my father in law quite a bit of pushing/pulling on the bottom of the strut to get it lined up with the holes and get the bolts through.  Is there any chance doing it this way could have put some sort of off-axis load on the strut that could cause any issues?  (At least anything beyond what they will find during alignment...)  Should I have loosened the top strut nuts more?

 

Thanks!

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I’ve been reading and reading before deciding what to go with on my truck.. finally got it finished.. motofab 2 inch level, 20x9 Fuel Mavericks +1 offset, 295/60/20  (34x11.75x20) Nitto Ridges.  Minor trimming, Just barely rubs at full lock on the carpet.. nothing else.. love the look and the stance! 
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Great looking truck! glad to see no major rubbing or trimming, wanting to run a 34” tire on a 2.5” leveling kit here soon


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1 hour ago, jgraves13 said:

 


Great looking truck! glad to see no major rubbing or trimming, wanting to run a 34” tire on a 2.5” leveling kit here soon


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With my 2 inch kit it sits 1/8 higher in the back.. you might sit a little nose high with 2.5 

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With my 2 inch kit it sits 1/8 higher in the back.. you might sit a little nose high with 2.5 


I’m almost dead even with my 2.5” coilovers. Just need to get some bigger meat in there, 33s aren’t quite doing it for me aesthetically


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14 hours ago, jgraves13 said:

 


I’m almost dead even with my 2.5” coilovers. Just need to get some bigger meat in there, 33s aren’t quite doing it for me aesthetically


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295-60-20's are your friend then! 

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Finally put on my 17in methods with 285/75/17 falken wildpeak at3w on my 2015. I have a 2.5 in leveling kit and rear is stock. Didn’t really need to trim but I did for ease of mind.

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Hi everyone! I don’t post a lot but have an important question? I see a lot of ppl saying 275/60r20 works fine with a stock a suspension (no rubbing). I have an 18 with a 2.5 level and just ordered some BFG kos 275/65/20.....answers seem to vary but should I expect an type of rubbing? Wheels are stock atm. 
How did you make out? Any rubbing?

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Finally put on my 17in methods with 285/75/17 falken wildpeak at3w on my 2015. I have a 2.5 in leveling kit and rear is stock. Didn’t really need to trim but I did for ease of mind.
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What all did you trim? Just the felt liner?


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What all did you trim? Just the felt liner?


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Yeah the felt liner and plastic cap. I cut the cap right before the screw that’s there. Also there is a metal tab I cut that’s behind the felt. I didn’t know if they would fit without trimming so I did it before I put the tires on. I just used a dremmel. I’ll upload another pick of my cutting tomorrow. 

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Yeah the felt liner and plastic cap. I cut the cap right before the screw that’s there. Also there is a metal tab I cut that’s behind the felt. I didn’t know if they would fit without trimming so I did it before I put the tires on. I just used a dremmel. I’ll upload another pick of my cutting tomorrow. 

Thanks!!


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Got my alignment done yesterday, so I'm good to go now.  The toe was quite a bit off, but everything else was in spec.  Again, I'm really happy with how the 2" level turned out.  Exactly the look I was going for.

 

If anyone has input on my question from my previous post, it would still be appreciated.  I'm still curious how much pushing/pulling/prying/swearing is "ok" on this type of project and at what point it means you're not doing something right.

 

edit - or do I have it backwards?  If you not doing much pushing/pulling/prying/swearing, then it means you are not doing something right?  ?

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3 hours ago, jgraves13 said:


Thanks!!


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Idk why the pictures flip but that’s where I cut. Today I rubbed a little while backing out of my driveway and turning the whee all the way. I’m sure if I cut the felt up a little higher I would rub but I’m not. I spray painted the metal tab I cut and hit the edges up. 

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Idk why the pictures flip but that’s where I cut. Today I rubbed a little while backing out of my driveway and turning the whee all the way. I’m sure if I cut the felt up a little higher I would rub but I’m not. I spray painted the metal tab I cut and hit the edges up. 
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Thanks! Looks like a mini NorCal mod haha


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