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That's what I figured , guess I'll have to find a nice flat area and a wall . Anyone know the distance you should adjust them at and what height ?

 

 

 

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I know with the GMC projection light the advice I've seen on here is to park around 20 feet away or so and shine the light on a wall/garage door. Do this with your stock height, and make some marks on the wall where your stock "cut line" is, then when you get your kit on the truck do the same thing and adjust the light to your marks on the wall. I'm not sure if there is a distinct point (GMC's "cut line") to where you can mark the light with your Chevy, but I'm sure there has to be some sort of point you would be able to make your mark so that you can adjust your lights after.

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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
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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.  

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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I know with the GMC projection light the advice I've seen on here is to park around 20 feet away or so and shine the light on a wall/garage door. Do this with your stock height, and make some marks on the wall where your stock "cut line" is, then when you get your kit on the truck do the same thing and adjust the light to your marks on the wall. I'm not sure if there is a distinct point (GMC's "cut line") to where you can mark the light with your Chevy, but I'm sure there has to be some sort of point you would be able to make your mark so that you can adjust your lights after.

Thanks I'll have to give it a try sounds like it's pretty straight forward .

Looking forward to having the ReadyLift installed but a little nervous at the same time lol Not so much with the Head lights but everything else .

 

 

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I like the stance. If you get the chance post some pics on level ground, I want to do something with mine. I have the same truck except White Diamond and a short box.

 

Here are a few more pics on the street with the truck on level ground. Let me know if you would like more pics and I'll get them for you. I received a lot of help from this forum and I want to return the favor haha.

 

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axe124 Enthusiast

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When I measured my wheel well from ground up...I got just shy of 38" in rear and in the front I was just shy of 36". So I went with the RC 2" level kit. I have it installed and love it, But visually I thought front looked higher. So I measured today, and again got just shy of 38" in rear, however now the front is a little more than 38". Appears that my 2" was a little more than 2". Although the total difference is 1/4", visually its driving me crazy. So...what can I put in the rear that's maybe 1/2" or less?

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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When I measured my wheel well from ground up...I got just shy of 38" in rear and in the front I was just shy of 36". So I went with the RC 2" level kit. I have it installed and love it, But visually I thought front looked higher. So I measured today, and again got just shy of 38" in rear, however now the front is a little more than 38". Appears that my 2" was a little more than 2". Although the total difference is 1/4", visually its driving me crazy. So...what can I put in the rear that's maybe 1/2" or less?

How long has it settled? It will come down slightly. Give it a few days if you haven't. Then if it's still bothersome, add the difference to the rear in the form of a new spacer, ie change the rear 1" block, I believe, for a 1.5 or 1.25 if available for an additional .5 or .25 lift. Every truck is slightly different in measurements, so 100% level may not be truly attainable.
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Also was curious if those with 2 to 2 1/2 inch leveler kits feel the need or had to adjust there head lights down for better visibility and to not blind on coming traffic ?

The GMC's have a hex hole on top of the headlight housing and are very simple to adjust. I imagine the Silverados are similar.

Anyhow, the simplest way I know to adjust headlights is to find a flat driveway with a wall to shine your lights on while dark or dusk. Pull up to about 5 feet from it, and slowly back up. Watch if the horizontal line of your lights goes upward or downward. What works well is if when you back up, the light line slowly begins to go in the downward direction. This way you get as much distance ilumination as possible, without blinding oncoming traffic. Main thing is, you don't want the lights to move upward as you back away from the wall.

Another thing to consider, if you tow at night much, you may want to have your lights angle down just a little more, to keep from blinding others when you have weight on the back bumper.

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TheFactor

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I just measured My 14 Silverado 2WT and it was at a slight angle parked in my driveway since its angles down towards the bottom of driveway . Anyway 39" in the back and 36 1/2 in the front figured I should measure it before my 2.25 ReadyLift next week . It appears it should be perfect so will see . Eventually I'll probably add a different block in the back for a slight rake .

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The GMC's have a hex hole on top of the headlight housing and are very simple to adjust. I imagine the Silverados are similar.

Anyhow, the simplest way I know to adjust headlights is to find a flat driveway with a wall to shine your lights on while dark or dusk. Pull up to about 5 feet from it, and slowly back up. Watch if the horizontal line of your lights goes upward or downward. What works well is if when you back up, the light line slowly begins to go in the downward direction. This way you get as much distance ilumination as possible, without blinding oncoming traffic. Main thing is, you don't want the lights to move upward as you back away from the wall.

Another thing to consider, if you tow at night much, you may want to have your lights angle down just a little more, to keep from blinding others when you have weight on the back bumper.

Thanks much that's going to be very helpful !
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How long has it settled? It will come down slightly. Give it a few days if you haven't. Then if it's still bothersome, add the difference to the rear in the form of a new spacer, ie change the rear 1" block, I believe, for a 1.5 or 1.25 if available for an additional .5 or .25 lift. Every truck is slightly different in measurements, so 100% level may not be truly attainable.

 

Thanks Texas Husker...I guess I'm going on the second week since the install, I'll give it a few more days. Where would be the best place to find these rear blocks? At this point I'm thinking more towards the 1.25 if they make them?

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks Texas Husker...I guess I'm going on the second week since the install, I'll give it a few more days. Where would be the best place to find these rear blocks? At this point I'm thinking more towards the 1.25 if they make them?

 

After 2 weeks, it should be settled, so your measurements are probably pretty spot on by now. Not sure if they make a 1.25" block for the K2s. There are 1.25" blocks out there, but not for our truck. 1.5" is readily available though. Can't find a definitive answer on last model rear blocks. Some say 1", others 1.25". Not sure if they would work on the new trucks though. I think they were 1" though. Someone else on here may have some more insight on it though.

TheFactor Enthusiast

TheFactor

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Anyone happen to have any pictures of there truck with the stock 17" and and stock tires with a 2.25" leveler or 2 1/2 . I'm getting a little worried since I ordered the ReadyLift that my truck might look ridiculous with all that wheel well and smallers tires . I'm going to have to drive it for a few months like that so I'm getting a little concerned .

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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Anyone happen to have any pictures of there truck with the stock 17" and and stock tires with a 2.25" leveler or 2 1/2 . I'm getting a little worried since I ordered the ReadyLift that my truck might look ridiculous with all that wheel well and smallers tires . I'm going to have to drive it for a few months like that so I'm getting a little concerned .

There are some pics here with stock 20's: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/164549-pic-request-25-level-w-factory-20s-and-tires/

Rim size is obviously different, but will give you an idea on wheel well gap. If you are that worried about the look, just wait to install til you get the new tires. If you do install, don't worry about it so much. :cheers:

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Sermed

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got installed 2.5 RC

 

Before it was 36 front, 39 Rear

After it is 39 Front, 40 Rear

 

here is a difference i feel, while on driving seat i feel the hood is more straight and feeling is good, secondly yes it is slightly higher the the original, slight stiffer on the humps, which i feel is better as original are too soft, i will test the stiffness on weekend when i take it offroad( mainly Desert) and will update you accordingly

TheFactor Enthusiast

TheFactor

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Thanks that does help !

I'd really like to see some 17s and stock tires though . I hear Ya I should just get it and enjoy it but I can't lol ?

 

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