2014+ Leveling Kits

jimbrown1 · July 14, 2020

On ‎7‎/‎12‎/‎2020 at 9:40 PM, 16silverado35 said:

I’m running a 2” under strut level. Has anyone ran Bilsteins on top of that? I want to run them on a lower setting to get it a little closer to level.

I run the Bilstein 5100s at the stock notch and use a 2" Rugged Off Road spacer at the bottom of the strut. I wanted the ride of the 5100s with but a level truck, or as close to level as I can get.

spenpet · July 15, 2020

19 hours ago, 16silverado35 said:

I did not know that, thank you. I’ll probably just swap out the spacer and run Bilsteins.

I’m 4wd it’s 2016 LT z71

check out Eibach...they are American made and also you can get some stiffer springs that can get you 1/2 closer to level than the Blistens...

MANDINGO · July 17, 2020

On 7/11/2020 at 6:02 PM, Kincer said:

You should be fine with that setup if you go with their upper control arms as well. If not the tires will rub the stamped steel stock upper control arms, any thing above stock size will rub. I have the same setup and I have their upper control arms, Stock size was 275/55/20, I wanted to run 275/60/20 which are 33s basically, just a little narrower. I did a ton of research and if you have the stamped steel upper control arms which most 2017s and 2018s have you need to change upper control arms. I have no complaints whatsoever with this set up, rides and drives great, I ran the 275/60/20s for a year no issues, just upgraded to 33x1250x20s today and no issues even with my new 20x10s. 22x9 with 33s will fit no problem with 2.25 level.

Will they rub at all? Just installed my readylift 2.25 with uca kit and going to get my tires. Ousted tomorrow hopefully. Will I have to zip tie the carpet back? Or cut any metal? Don't want to cut metal

Kincer · July 17, 2020

5 hours ago, MANDINGO said:

Will they rub at all? Just installed my readylift 2.25 with uca kit and going to get my tires. Ousted tomorrow hopefully. Will I have to zip tie the carpet back? Or cut any metal? Don't want to cut metal

If you have any rub at all it will be so minimal you won't even hear it, I was running 275/60/20 on my stock rims and there was plenty of room, that is a 33 inch tire with a width of 10.8 in, where you run into problems is with the negative offset like I have, which is -24, I've been running that setup for a week and the rub is so minimal I don't even see any marks on fender liner. I did have to trim the plastic a bit and my flaps but that was it.

Sierra Jon · July 17, 2020

I ran 275/60R20 Duratracs and they rubbed the swaybar a tiny bit. I also trimmed the carpet liner. I guess it depends on the tread.

My last truck was a 2014 with motofab 2" level.

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acinquegrana · July 17, 2020

I ran 275/60R20 Duratracs and they rubbed the swaybar a tiny bit. I also trimmed the carpet liner. I guess it depends on the tread.

My last truck was a 2014 with motofab 2" level.

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Im running 275 65 20 duratracs on +28 wheels (2019+) and no rub only because i tack welded steering stops to the lower control arms. Lost a tiny bit of turning radius but thats fine for me. Only had to trim the corners of my aftermarket mud flaps. Everything else on the truck is fine.

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Robear15 · July 18, 2020

I just installed the readylift 2.25" leveling kit and new UCA's last weekend and my 275/55/20's rub on the UCA's at full lock. I have the elevation edition which has +27mm wheels if that makes a difference.

Swapping them for 285/70/17's with a 17x9" wheel with 0 offset so hopefully that will cure the uca rubbing.

Kincer · July 18, 2020

What I think is crap, is the design of the wheel wells and front suspension on our K2s, we have to jump through hoops to just fit a 275/60/20, I've had 3 Hemi Rams and that's the stock size! Well whatever, I got my 33x12.50s on now just needed to vent lol

Edited July 18, 2020 by Kincer

Sierra Jon · July 18, 2020

Any other Denali owners running the Zone 2" leveling kit? I see good reviews on the composite spacer but was hoping to hear first hand.

Also how's the magneride after install of relocation bracket? I'm concerned there is no magneride recalibration necessary...

I love the magneride but it's been an expensive obstacle for a simple level kit...

Thanks,
Jon

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MANDINGO · July 19, 2020

I just got my leveling kit installed and my new nitto ridge grapplers. Im happy with the look

MANDINGO · July 19, 2020

Sierra Jon · July 19, 2020

That looks awesome. What brand kit and size tires did you go with?

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RJ3 · July 19, 2020

New to the truck world, been sports car guy forever. Have 2018 Centennial Edition and thinking of going with 2.5” rough country leveling kit and rough country rear shocks, but may go with Rear Bilsteins

Also I May end up towing a boat, will leveling kit affect rear squatting ? Currently running stock 22’s with stock Bridgestone. Would appreciate any insight or recommendations....

jimbrown1 · July 19, 2020

5 minutes ago, RJ3 said:

New to the truck world, been sports car guy forever. Have 2018 Centennial Edition and thinking of going with 2.5” rough country leveling kit and rough country rear shocks, but may go with Rear Bilsteins

Also I May end up towing a boat, will leveling kit affect rear squatting ? Currently running stock 22’s with stock Bridgestone. Would appreciate any insight or recommendations....

RC shocks are terrible, I wouldn't even consider them. If you plan to tow, consider replacing the rear blocks with something a little taller to keep some rake from rear to front so the back won't squat and be lower than the front when you tow.

Sierra Jon · July 19, 2020

New to the truck world, been sports car guy forever. Have 2018 Centennial Edition and thinking of going with 2.5” rough country leveling kit and rough country rear shocks, but may go with Rear Bilsteins

Also I May end up towing a boat, will leveling kit affect rear squatting ? Currently running stock 22’s with stock Bridgestone. Would appreciate any insight or recommendations....

I would suggest going Bilstein 5100 all the way around. You'll have 0-1.8" adjustability up front and 0-1" in the back... I'd run the front on the highest setting and leave the back at normal ride height. You'd be able to maintain a little bit of rake for towing.

If I didn't have magneride that's what I would do.

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