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For people with a zone 1.5 inch body lift. does anyone have this with a light bar mounted behind their grill? I want to add a body lift to my level to clear 295/70r18 tires but like and use my light bar a lot. wondering if there will still be clearance to mount the light bar with the radiator not moving up?

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For people with a zone 1.5 inch body lift. does anyone have this with a light bar mounted behind their grill? I want to add a body lift to my level to clear 295/70r18 tires but like and use my light bar a lot. wondering if there will still be clearance to mount the light bar with the radiator not moving up?

Radiator mount moves up with the apron. Light bar will be in the same place relative to the grille it is now. The only way it wouldn't is if the light is mounted to the frame itself.

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Radiator mount moves up with the apron. Light bar will be in the same place relative to the grille it is now. The only way it wouldn't is if the light is mounted to the frame itself.

Awesome thanks. Mine is mounted to the radiator support so sounds like it will be OK. was not sure that part moved with the body lift. This is going to me first time doing one.

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Awesome thanks. Mine is mounted to the radiator support so sounds like it will be OK. was not sure that part moved with the body lift. This is going to me first time doing one.

Good luck, It's not terrible but if it's your first time allow yourself 2 days to complete it. it took me about 10 hours by myself and I've done multiple body and suspension lifts. Tools you need for sure, floor jack cut off wheel or sawz all drill and bit set and torx set for a ratchet handle.

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well I finally finished up my zone 1.5 Bl couple days ago...been getting slammed with snow since then so haven't been able to get any quality pictures. Hopefully this weekend then I can post them up!

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got my 305/55/20 ridge grapplers on and they look huge for a 33x12.50. I feel like my truck looks perfect now. haven't got a chance for pics yet but they are coming.

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For the guys with a 1.5" or 1.25" BL and have a bull bar or brush guard... did you have to modify the bull bar to get it to fit on the truck. I currently only have the RC 2.5 level kit but want to instal the zone 1.5 BL and a bull bar but wasn't sure I could with the BL. Thanks in advance!

 

 

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got my 305/55/20 ridge grapplers on and they look huge for a 33x12.50. I feel like my truck looks perfect now. haven't got a chance for pics yet but they are coming.

 

Waiting to see some more ridge grapplers on GMs. Don't tease....post 'em up.

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FINALLY FINISHED MY ZONE 1.5 BL LAST WEEK. NEW YORKS BEEN GETTING HIT WITH SNOW BUT HERE IS A FEW PICTURES. ZONE 1.5 LIFT ON TOP OF A 2 INCH LEVEL.

 

NOT MANY RUN THIS SET UP.. 265-70-17 FOR THE TIRES HAHA...GOING TO CHANGE THAT IN SPRING TIME. BUT FOR NOW IT DOESNT LOOK TO SHABBY IN MY OPINION. LOOKS GREAT

 

RIDES EXACTLY THE SAME AND DEFINITELY CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE.

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Here you go, this is all I have for now.

 

 

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Waiting to see some more ridge grapplers on GMs. Don't tease....post 'em up.

 

just posted a few, ill get better pics later.

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Looks great 1badtie.

How do you like the Deezee boards. They're one of the boards I've been looking to get to replace the factory 4" chrome steps on mine. Can you get a shot straight down the side to give me an idea how far the boards stick out? Thanks in advance.

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Looks great 1badtie.

How do you like the Deezee boards. They're one of the boards I've been looking to get to replace the factory 4" chrome steps on mine. Can you get a shot straight down the side to give me an idea how far the boards stick out? Thanks in advance.

 

ill try in the next few days, they actually adjust inward and outward about 1.5 inches.

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Looks great 1badtie.

How do you like the Deezee boards. They're one of the boards I've been looking to get to replace the factory 4" chrome steps on mine. Can you get a shot straight down the side to give me an idea how far the boards stick out? Thanks in advance.

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I snapped a few quick ones in my garage. I have them set all the way outward and the are dead even with my tires on my factory wheels tires are 305/55/20 so they are pretty wide.

 

 

 

 

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