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I've had my truck on stands for a week over a couple things that went wrong, but It's on the wheels this morning and I'm heading to the alignment shop.

 

I picked up these King shocks from a member here (plus the rears). After some thought, I bought some Rough Country upper control arms to ensure the balljoint travel was adequate.

 

Last Sunday, I started this work to install the Kings and RC UCAs. After messing around to get the RC UCAs to fit, it became apparent, the front tube of the UCA was going to rub on the frame, no matter how much I ground off the frame. Poor design. More on that later.

 

I got on the phone last Monday to Cognito up in Bakersfield and ordered their UCAs. I called RC and got a return authorization.

 

I finished up late lastnight. I was trying to install the new Hellwig front bar, but ran out of gas and tossed it in the bed to take to the alignment shop to install.

 

I'll post on the ride later.

 

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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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I've had my truck on stands for a week over a couple things that went wrong, but It's on the wheels this morning and I'm heading to the alignment shop.

 

I picked up these King shocks from a member here (plus the rears). After some thought, I bought some Rough Country upper control arms to ensure the balljoint travel was adequate.

 

Last Sunday, I started this work to install the Kings and RC UCAs. After messing around to get the RC UCAs to fit, it became apparent, the front tube of the UCA was going to rub on the frame, no matter how much I ground off the frame. Poor design. More on that later.

 

I got on the phone last Monday to Cognito up in Bakersfield and ordered their UCAs. I called RC and got a return authorization.

 

I finished up late lastnight. I was trying to install the new Hellwig front bar, but ran out of gas and tossed it in the bed to take to the alignment shop to install.

 

I'll post on the ride later.

 

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Very nice. How are those brakes working out? Better than stockers I hope. I am considering upgrading mine this summer or next.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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The brakes are great. Definitely a great benefit for large tires.

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Daly Senior Enthusiast

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It'll get you 2" of lift, but it's physically only like an inch thick…

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It'll get you 2" of lift, but it's physically only like an inch thick…

 

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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So I got my new BFG KM2's on today now if feel like im in a truck again.

What lift and what tire size please... I like it!!! :thumbs:

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So I got my new BFG KM2's on today now if feel like im in a truck again.

What lift and what tire size please... I like it!!! :thumbs:

 

2.5 RC Front only tires are 305/60r18
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Any rubbing? ?

Slight rub on the sway bar at full lock. But was nothing the a 1/4" wheel spacer couldn't solve. Now there is plenty of room.

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Slight rub on the sway bar at full lock. But was nothing the a 1/4" wheel spacer couldn't solve. Now there is plenty of room.

Put a Hellwig front swaybar on and it won't rub. Theres a slight difference for the better on the Hellwig bar. To hell with the spacer. Move forward, not backward.

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So I got my new BFG KM2's on today now if feel like im in a truck again.

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That's a knarly knobby. Way more tire than I can handle....I'm not worthy.

 

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That's a knarly knobby. Way more tire than I can handle....I'm not worthy.

 

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Yeah they are awesome come in with 20/32s of tread depth. I ran 35x12.50 on my 2008 f150 crew for 36,000 and stil had 12/32s but I did rotate religiously. They ride great. A hell of a lot smother and quiter the the nitto mud grapplers I had on my silverado and Tahoe. Edited by JASLAR12002
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