leveling kit do or don't?

[15ltzandy]

Here's my 2015 double cab ltz with a RC 2.5" leveling kit with rear blocks. Makes a ton of difference in the looks department I think. My 275/60R20 duratracs with fuel maverick 20x9 +01 offset are on the way!

 

 

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Edited July 15, 2015 by 15ltzandy

[Chadwilliam1]

how big of tires can fit on a 2" lift.

[Rawyzf]

Love this information. Z71 with 2" RC Level. Was wondering if I needed to adjust headlights, and this thread answered it for me. Thanks!

 

 

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[Chadwilliam1]

I finally got my Ranchos where I want them. 3 in front and 5 in the rear. I had put the front at 0 and it was like OEM ranchos. I jumped up to 3 and it rides great.

[BlackZ71Silverado]

 

Its true Z71 has a higher rear, I was going to do 2.5 in the front and 1 in the back, however due to the z71 I only had to do the front

Where did you come up with that information?

 

The 4x4 pickups with the Z71 suspension sit at the same height as any other GM 4x4 truck that I have ever seen. The suspension differences between Z71, Z85, Z83, NHT ect. are mainly the stiffness of the OEM shocks. Shock length are all the same, but the shocks don't adjust ride height anyway.

 

All of the pickups also come with the same size rear block on top of the rear axel. The leaf springs are also the same measurements from center pin to eye with the same arch no matter the suspension package.

 

If any of the trucks actually were going to sit higher in the rear, common sense says it would be the options like the NHT/max tow that are rated for extra weight. Even if there would be more leafs in the pack to make it stiffer and give a higher spring rate to handle a heavier load, the truck still isn't lifted with the identical spring measurements.

The arch and measurements from center pin to eye are the same on the OEM leaf packs.

 

I am going to have to get some measurements next time a 14-15 Silverado/Sierra comes into the shop. The new trucks may be a little different but I doubt it. It would be very noticeable if one were higher than the other. Only difference I have seen are between 1500 & 2500.

 

 

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[mmwest]

 

 

 

Top is leveled with RC 2.5"with toyo MTs, bottom is stock.

 

If you take care of your vehicle, you will be fine. Who cares if you need to replace ball joints in 100k miles, that's part if maintenance

 

 

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That's probably what I'm about to do. Don't you have to swap rear blocks to get this leveled. I'll be working with a 2015 All Terrain and wanted about a 1/2"-3/4" rake?

Thanks

[Redjk07]

Ok I am really thinking about doing this and running 275/65/20 with the stock 2014 Denali rims. I know the tires are a 34 inch and a load range E which I was wanting to stay with a P metric tire just due to the weight and ride!

What are we getting with Gas mileage with the 275/65/20 E rated tires and a 2.5 lift kit or even the 3 inch Motofab kit ? I am going to stay with an AT tire and haven't decided which one yet either!

Either

Toyo Open Country AT2

Nitto Terra Grapler

BFG AT2

Yokohama ATS

[Ren]

Rancho Quick Lift if your budget allows......

What about Beilstein 5100. is that better them Rancho quick lift. or not.

[Mikeysentra]

I did a 2" level, and went to 275/60/20 BFG A/T KO2's. No rub and looks good. Still has a slight rake that I like.

[ClemsonFan]

I have a 3.5" level and I'm running a 35x12.5x20 destination m/t on a stock yukon rim

 

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Who makes a 3.5" leveling kit? Are your angles alright?

[jenkins12]

 

Top is leveled with RC 2.5"with toyo MTs, bottom is stock.

 

If you take care of your vehicle, you will be fine. Who cares if you need to replace ball joints in 100k miles, that's part if maintenance

 

 

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You have probably answered this a thousand times so forgive me, but did you install the entire kit front a read? This is how I want my rig to look!!! Thanks!

[jenkins12]

rc 2.5 toyo 33x12.5x20 love it

 

Looks awesome!! Did you install the entire kit front and rear?

[JUSTINASS]

 

Looks awesome!! Did you install the entire kit front and rear?

those pics are with just the front installed...i did install the 1" taller blocks on the rear a few days later...

it looked a little nose high in person...plus i tow a camper pretty often...

[bsbard]

Before / Stock

RC 2.5 Just the front with 275/60/20 ko2

The hole kit front and rear

[bsbard]

We have the same truck. I really like the looks of yours now. What tires do you have and are you happy with them? Do you have a photo showing your truck from the front with the air deflector removed?