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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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How tall are the back tires from ground to top of the tread when on the truck?


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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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2 hours ago, jgraves13 said:

 


How tall are the back tires from ground to top of the tread when on the truck?


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I’m gonna say about 33.5 inches 

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KOZ45 Enthusiast

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I want a lift...…….but it sounds like 2.5" is the max these trucks should have, before doing a full bracket lift?

 

I am thinking about a 2.5" front leveling kit, using the stock struts

 

1/2" bottom strut spacer and a 2" top spacer or a 2" bottom strut spacer and 1/2" top spacer? Which would be better and why?

 

Then, I would remove the stock rear block (1-1/4") and installing a 2" or 2.5" tall rear block

 

The cap and gear sagged the rear end almost 3/4"...………..so I am leaning towards the 2.5" rear block

 

I like my 18" wheels and want to try to keep them, just add larger tires

 

 

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jgraves13 Enthusiast

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I want a lift...…….but it sounds like 2.5" is the max these trucks should have, before doing a full bracket lift?
 
I am thinking about a 2.5" front leveling kit, using the stock struts
 
1/2" bottom strut spacer and a 2" top spacer or a 2" bottom strut spacer and 1/2" top spacer? Which would be better and why?
 
Then, I would remove the stock rear block (1-1/4") and installing a 2" or 2.5" tall rear block
 
The cap and gear sagged the rear end almost 3/4"...………..so I am leaning towards the 2.5" rear block
 
I like my 18" wheels and want to try to keep them, just add larger tires
 
 
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Just do a 2.5” top spacer. No point in splitting it between top and bottom


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On 3/21/2020 at 1:21 PM, KOZ45 said:

I want a lift...…….but it sounds like 2.5" is the max these trucks should have, before doing a full bracket lift?

 

I am thinking about a 2.5" front leveling kit, using the stock struts

 

1/2" bottom strut spacer and a 2" top spacer or a 2" bottom strut spacer and 1/2" top spacer? Which would be better and why?

 

Then, I would remove the stock rear block (1-1/4") and installing a 2" or 2.5" tall rear block

 

The cap and gear sagged the rear end almost 3/4"...………..so I am leaning towards the 2.5" rear block

 

I like my 18" wheels and want to try to keep them, just add larger tires

 

 

20200314_100646_zpsvqgbpmd5.jpg

 

 

20200314_100633_zpsxopbkf7n.jpg

 

What I have on my truck

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1305-10.html

spenpet Enthusiast

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On 3/21/2020 at 12:21 PM, KOZ45 said:

I want a lift...…….but it sounds like 2.5" is the max these trucks should have, before doing a full bracket lift?

 

I am thinking about a 2.5" front leveling kit, using the stock struts

 

1/2" bottom strut spacer and a 2" top spacer or a 2" bottom strut spacer and 1/2" top spacer? Which would be better and why?

 

Then, I would remove the stock rear block (1-1/4") and installing a 2" or 2.5" tall rear block

 

The cap and gear sagged the rear end almost 3/4"...………..so I am leaning towards the 2.5" rear block

 

I like my 18" wheels and want to try to keep them, just add larger tires

 

 

20200314_100646_zpsvqgbpmd5.jpg

 

 

20200314_100633_zpsxopbkf7n.jpg

 

looks a bit familiar...I only added  a RC 2" level and 285/65R18 KO2s on my stock rims... I'm please with the stance...

 

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KOZ45

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How much room do you have with the 285/65R18?

 

275/70R18 : 33.20" x 10.80" (1.6" taller and .40" wider than stock

Not much of a increase over stock......I know I could fit a 275 series easy, but also like the wider tread

285/65R18 : 32.60" x 11.20" (1" taller and 0.8" wider than stock)
285/70R18 : 33.70" x 11.20" (2.1" taller and 0.8" wider than stock)
285/75R18 : 34.80" x 11.20" (3.2" taller and 0.8" wider than stock)
 
 
jgraves13 Enthusiast

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Went with the pro comp pro runner shocks, front is leveled just under 1.8”. 
 
 
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Did you have to trim any metal to fit those tires?


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3 minutes ago, jgraves13 said:


Did you have to trim any metal to fit those tires?


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Nope just had to do the normal trimming on the plastic. I bought some trim plates just in case, but I didn’t have to use them. 

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Nope just had to do the normal trimming on the plastic. I bought some trim plates just in case, but I didn’t have to use them. 

Great thanks! Do you have any pictures of what you trimmed? I want to do the same setup


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19 minutes ago, jgraves13 said:


Great thanks! Do you have any pictures of what you trimmed? I want to do the same setup


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Not the cleanest trim, I used a dremel tool. 
 

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Quick question, I searched for hours with not too much conclusive luck...

 

Will aftermarket control arms such as Readylift work for a 2017 Denali with magneride? I have a 2.5 inch level kit waiting to go on but want to replace the stamped steel control arms as well to be safe.

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