2.5 VS 2.0 Rc leveling kit

HD2014 · December 24, 2013

I am looking into a leveling kit for my new 2014 silverado 4X4 . I was looking at doing the RC 2.5 kit with the 1 inch bigger blocks in the back and 275-60-20 tires. (33 inch tire) i am going from the 18 to 20 inch wheels. I know there are some old post out there about this topic but i was wondering if anyone found the perfect setup yet. here are some questions....

I see some of you just do the 2 inch kit is the 2.5 lift ok for 2014 trucks?

the wheels i am looking at are 20x9 with+18 offset will they be ok? i dont want them sticking out past the fender opening. i think the stock offset is +31 with going with a 1 inch wider wheel how much further out will the wheel be then the stock?

i was going with the 275-60-20 to try and keep the hit on mpg to a min.

my overall goal is to have some lift and taller tires with out running into problems with parts or a major hit to MPG.

I am new to the site so thanks in adavnce for the help

GMCTruck87 · December 26, 2013

I have a 2013 sierra, my understanding is that the RC kit will work for 2014 models. (See other threads) I didn't use the RC kit simply because it is a plastic spacer. I used the top gunn customs 2 inch spacer because its a powder coated solid piece of metal. People use the RC without problems, which ever one you choose do yourself a favor and get an alignment. anytime you raise suspension parts you suffer MPG believe me with 2 or 2.5 you'll hardly notice. As for your tires and wheels I believe that will work as your wheel wells are cut a bit bigger than the previous generation truck. take pics when it's all done!

Goodluck and Happy trucking!