POST PICTURES OF YOUR BODY LIFTS (2014+)

[abominable z71]

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Just went down and looked at my truck, everything is on and painted just right. body lift is on and looks great still somewhat of a gap above the front bumper they said they tightened everything as high as it would go it may just be the kit.




Last pic is of the small gap above the front bumper. Does it look normal?


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Yours looks about the same as mine. These kits use some of the existing holes then you drill a couple to reattach part of the factory bracket to the new front bumper brackets, If you want the bumper to go up a little you'll have to slot the holes. I've considered doing mine to get the bumper up a 1/4" or so. I've also looked at the factory gap on multiple sierras and it seems to vary from truck to truck even seen a few that were crooked right from the factory. Planning on a full rx350 retro for the headlights, when I have the front end apart I'm going to see what can be done to raise the bumper a bit, I know mine is a bit lower than it was before adding the body lift.

[Travis Whitmore]

The bumper looks fine in the center. Looks low on the sides and that can be adjusted up or down a little bit.

 

 

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[Jbutts1986]

Just got it back today. Already had the RC 2.5 level and just got the 1.5 body kit installed. Any ideas for tires. Size/brand? Thanks

[abominable z71]

Just got it back today. Already had the RC 2.5 level and just got the 1.5 body kit installed. Any ideas for tires. Size/brand? Thanks

All depends on the wheel offset, diameter and type of tire you want to run. If you keep a factory offset I've seen trucks running 35's with this setup. My wheels are -12 and I have 285/65 18 and they clear fine. I want to go 305 65 18 BFG KO2 but I'm not sure they will clear. 305 60 18 should clear OK but tire choices are limited in that size and BFG doesn't offer it.

[Jbutts1986]

All depends on the wheel offset, diameter and type of tire you want to run. If you keep a factory offset I've seen trucks running 35's with this setup. My wheels are -12 and I have 285/65 18 and they clear fine. I want to go 305 65 18 BFG KO2 but I'm not sure they will clear. 305 60 18 should clear OK but tire choices are limited in that size and BFG doesn't offer it.

 

Yea I'll keep the factory offset. I've looked at some 35's and leaning towards a 295/70/18 trail grappler. I had the 285/65 on my 07 Chevy and liked them. I talked to a guy in town that actually ran 305/65 BFG on just a level. Looked awesome I just like the aggressiveness of the trail grapplers. Thanks I appreciate the input!

[bcbz71]

Yea I'll keep the factory offset. I've looked at some 35's and leaning towards a 295/70/18 trail grappler. I had the 285/65 on my 07 Chevy and liked them. I talked to a guy in town that actually ran 305/65 BFG on just a level. Looked awesome I just like the aggressiveness of the trail grapplers. Thanks I appreciate the input!

 

Make sure you post your TGs here when you get 'em!

 

And some pics of the truck with the 305/65R18s. I've been searching the net and can't find anyone running them on 2014+ with a level. Seems like the perfect tire for 4" of total lift.

Edited February 17, 2016 by bcbz71

[z71 chevy]

 

I still haven't taken the plunge with the BL. Could you measure the overall height of your truck on level ground all the way to the tip of the ONSTAR antenna? I really want the 295/70r18 setup with stockers like you, but it HAS to fit in my garage!!!

Sorry took so long to get back with you its about 75.5 inches to the onstar antenna

[z71 chevy]

RC 2.5" front only level

RC 1.25" body lift

275/60/20 nitto G2

 

 

 

I'll get better pictures when I have her all cleaned up

 

 

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Truck lookin good! I had to loosen the outer mounts on front bumper to adjust the gap a little tighter after I got done maybe try that if it's off to bad, doesn't look bad in the pics

[z71 chevy]

Yea I'll keep the factory offset. I've looked at some 35's and leaning towards a 295/70/18 trail grappler. I had the 285/65 on my 07 Chevy and liked them. I talked to a guy in town that actually ran 305/65 BFG on just a level. Looked awesome I just like the aggressiveness of the trail grapplers. Thanks I appreciate the input!

I'm running 295/70r18 on stock z71 wheel, size is great fills wheel well but rubs liner slightly and sway bar at full lock reverse but not enough to worry about your truck looks good post pics when u get tires on!

[abominable z71]

 

Make sure you post your TGs here when you get 'em!

 

And some pics of the truck with the 205/65R18s. I've been searching the net and can't find anyone running them on 2014+ with a level. Seems like the perfect tire for 4" of total lift.

I've taken all the measurements and it's going to be close, however from what I've read BFG's tend to run small especially after being mounted spec says 33.5 but if its anything like I've read on other forms they'll probably be about 32.75 to 33 after being mounted. I called tire buyer to ask what could be done if they don't clear and they said as long as you have them shipped to a preferred installer you can send them back regardless of the fact they have been mounted your just out the installers mounting fee which is 17 dollars for the firestone by me. So pretty low risk might cost me 35 bucks to do a tire fitment if they don't work. I tried my buddys KO2's on my truck 275/70/17 on stock wheels and they rode better and were quieter than my AT2's although a 305 might be a different story I'm guessing the wider foot print is going to generate more noise and a squirmier feel.

[bcbz71]

Sorry took so long to get back with you its about 75.5 inches to the onstar antenna

 

That's interesting. I just measured mine in the garage, and I'm coming up with 75.5 but I've only got a level with 32" tires. They are really about 30.5 with the weight of the truck on them. I wonder if GMCs are taller??...doesn't seem to make much sense though. Once I go to a 33"+ tire and a 1.5" BL, I'll be at 78.5" total height. I think I will still have clearance though.

 

I've taken all the measurements and it's going to be close, however from what I've read BFG's tend to run small especially after being mounted spec says 33.5 but if its anything like I've read on other forms they'll probably be about 32.75 to 33 after being mounted. I called tire buyer to ask what could be done if they don't clear and they said as long as you have them shipped to a preferred installer you can send them back regardless of the fact they have been mounted your just out the installers mounting fee which is 17 dollars for the firestone by me. So pretty low risk might cost me 35 bucks to do a tire fitment if they don't work. I tried my buddys KO2's on my truck 275/70/17 on stock wheels and they rode better and were quieter than my AT2's although a 305 might be a different story I'm guessing the wider foot print is going to generate more noise and a squirmier feel.

 

Are you talking about BFG KO2 305/65R18? If so, can't wait to see the pictures!

[z71 chevy]

 

That's interesting. I just measured mine in the garage, and I'm coming up with 75.5 but I've only got a level with 32" tires. They are really about 30.5 with the weight of the truck on them. I wonder if GMCs are taller??...doesn't seem to make much sense though. Once I go to a 33"+ tire and a 1.5" BL, I'll be at 78.5" total height. I think I will still have clearance though.

 

 

Are you talking about BFG KO2 305/65R18? If so, can't wait to see the pictures!

Hey I checked again I parked in a couple spots and used a level off the antenna this time I got one more inch out of it 76.5 to onstar antenna you must have had a tall stock truck lol unless I'm measuring wrong my fender heights are 41 front and 41.5 rear what are yours Edited February 17, 2016 by z71 chevy

[bcbz71]

Hey I checked again I parked in a couple spots and used a level off the antenna this time I got one more inch out of it 76.5 to onstar antenna you must have had a tall stock truck lol unless I'm measuring wrong my fender heights are 41 front and 41.5 rear what are yours

39 front (with 2.5 RC level....1" bottom strut spacer and 1/4" top strut spacer)

41 rear (with RC rear block and Firestone RideRite Airbags at 5 psi on the rear)

53.5 to the bottom of my mirror

 

So, if I add a 1.5" BL, I'll be 40.5 (front). If I go 34" tire (net 33"), I should go up to ~42" front.

 

That's all adding up properly, so maybe the GMC cab is taller than the Silvy cab??? I know my hood is taller and different than my buddy's Silvy.

[abominable z71]

 

That's interesting. I just measured mine in the garage, and I'm coming up with 75.5 but I've only got a level with 32" tires. They are really about 30.5 with the weight of the truck on them. I wonder if GMCs are taller??...doesn't seem to make much sense though. Once I go to a 33"+ tire and a 1.5" BL, I'll be at 78.5" total height. I think I will still have clearance though.

 

 

Are you talking about BFG KO2 305/65R18? If so, can't wait to see the pictures!

Yeah those would be the ones, probably give them a try sometime in March.

[abominable z71]

 

Make sure you post your TGs here when you get 'em!

 

And some pics of the truck with the 305/65R18s. I've been searching the net and can't find anyone running them on 2014+ with a level. Seems like the perfect tire for 4" of total lift.

One guy on here I believe full lock is his handle had 305/65/18 I think they were falkens on with just a level, however he had them on a -12 offset wheel and had to cut out a significant amount of metal to get them to clear. I think it was him that replaced them with 33x12.50 Toyo RT's, that set-up looked real nice on his truck.