Jump to content

2" level to 2.5" level info

MHPrior80

Recommended Posts

Rkaroll953 Enthusiast

Rkaroll953

Posted
Posted

debating to scrap my 2 inch lower spacer get the 5100's and do that top spacer. should get me a little over 2 inches and ride a hell of a lot better

1badtie Enthusiast

1badtie

Posted
Posted

Currently I have a 2" level on my truck and I kinda regret not doing the 2.5 level. Does anyone know if I can buy just the top spacer and rear blocks from rough country or would I need to buy the whole kit? If not anyone have part numbers? Thanks all

 

exactly what I did. Went with the RC 2" after I saw it, realized it was not enough, called RC and they sent me the top .5" spacer with the taller rear blocks. went ahead and added the RC 1.25 body lift as well now its perfect.

but the 2.5" looks way better than just a 2" IMO. mine still had .25" of rake with the stock rear blocks with the 2.5" kit also.

1badtie Enthusiast

1badtie

Posted
Posted

debating to scrap my 2 inch lower spacer get the 5100's and do that top spacer. should get me a little over 2 inches and ride a hell of a lot better

 

what if you scraped the top .5" spacer, left the bottom 2" spacer and added the 5100s on the lowest setting? how much lift if on the lowest setting?

MHPrior80 Enthusiast

MHPrior80

Posted
  • Author
Posted

 

exactly what I did. Went with the RC 2" after I saw it, realized it was not enough, called RC and they sent me the top .5" spacer with the taller rear blocks. went ahead and added the RC 1.25 body lift as well now its perfect.

but the 2.5" looks way better than just a 2" IMO. mine still had .25" of rake with the stock rear blocks with the 2.5" kit also.

Any chance you had part numbers or would they just know what to add for the lift? Any idea what you remember paying?

MHPrior80 Enthusiast

MHPrior80

Posted
  • Author
Posted

 

what if you scraped the top .5" spacer, left the bottom 2" spacer and added the 5100s on the lowest setting? how much lift if on the lowest setting?

Already replaced my shocks and struts with bilstein 4600 series. Don't wanna mess with another set now

1badtie Enthusiast

1badtie

Posted
Posted

Any chance you had part numbers or would they just know what to add for the lift? Any idea what you remember paying?

 

 

Just call RC, they will know exactly what you need. Also the parts are relatively cheap, its the labor and alignment that runs the total cost up.

MHPrior80 Enthusiast

MHPrior80

Posted
  • Author
Posted

 

 

Just call RC, they will know exactly what you need. Also the parts are relatively cheap, its the labor and alignment that runs the total cost up.

Thanks. Honestly I did the 2in level myself. I can do the rest too. Luckily I paid and have a 5 year warranty on front end alignments now so it wouldn't cost me a dime to have it done

Waaazooo Senior Enthusiast

Waaazooo

Posted
Posted

Well my new wheels I'm getting have a 20mm offset. Really would prefer the extra clearance just incase

259fd919cb86ac8f166742a4bb2375d1.jpg

345dd466a1bf480bda875aaa6ed3e468.jpg

 

Just grazes at full lock. 34" tire 275/65-20

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

mmwest Enthusiast

mmwest

Posted
Posted

Already replaced my shocks and struts with bilstein 4600 series. Don't wanna mess with another set now

How are these shocks compared to stock? I have the ranchos (All Terrain) with a RC 2.5" and the ride is not as smooth as I'd like. Was thinking about switching to 5100's but I went thru a lot of crap to finally get the dealer to install my RC correctly. Basically looking to maintain my level but smooth that sucker out some.

Thanks

MHPrior80 Enthusiast

MHPrior80

Posted
  • Author
Posted

How are these shocks compared to stock? I have the ranchos (All Terrain) with a RC 2.5" and the ride is not as smooth as I'd like. Was thinking about switching to 5100's but I went thru a lot of crap to finally get the dealer to install my RC correctly. Basically looking to maintain my level but smooth that sucker out some.

Thanks

 

much smoother ride!! once I swap out the stock tires it should ride even better!

Rkaroll953 Enthusiast

Rkaroll953

Posted
Posted

 

what if you scraped the top .5" spacer, left the bottom 2" spacer and added the 5100s on the lowest setting? how much lift if on the lowest setting?

iv read some stories on here that that combination just doesn't work. but i have seen plenty of positive storied about the small top spacer as well as a 5100

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • unit731
      Aftermath of Repair of Leaking Brake Line

      By unit731 · Posted

      Thanks for response. Leak was right under drivers seat or thereabout.   Had checked by other mechanics and have read other information.   The solution can be a tad complicated and replacing multiple parts And with some.  The issue was still the same.   The brakes do work.   Just that the pedal is softer and goes further down.  But the brakes do work. 
    • Grumpy Bear
      The Peckish Synapse

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Breaking News!    I'm going to tell you that I'm going to tell you.  Then I'm going to tell you what I'm going to tell you.  Then I'm going to tell you.  Then I'm going to tell you what I told  you.  Then I'm going to tell you what I'm about to tell you on the other side of the break.  Then we're going to break. Then I'm not going to tell you what I told you I was going to tell you.  But I'll tell you something else that is Breaking News just coming to the desk that everyone reported on yesterday.  Then I'll tease a human interest telling I'll get to on the other side of a larger break. Then I'll tell you one item in 20 seconds and go back to an even longer break. Longest break of the night.  Then I'll tell you a fluff piece that takes 10 seconds and sign off into a three minute break while you wait for the next 30 minutes of rinse and repeat on the local news.    In al you'll get about 12 minutes of something, 5 minutes of which is worth hearing in a 30 minute show and 18 minutes of advertising at a sound level twice as loud as the news.    Of course you can switch to cable news and hear 12 different people tell the same four stories in much the same format as the Network News for 20 hours of which the majority will be advertising.  And four hours of late night Specials about things you wonder why you stayed up to listen to. Half of which will be repeats.....   OR you can go for a drive  
    • Afennell19
      Audio Dampening and quiet

      By Afennell19 · Posted

      Did you ever figure this out? My 2022 Trail Boss, and now my 2026 LT did this from time to time.  I believe it was more connected to Android Auto and my phone being the cause. Maybe try going for a drive, sans cell phone.... and see if it happens? 
    • Afennell19
      2026 Sierra 1500 Denali - Sound upgrade?

      By Afennell19 · Posted

      I have a 2026 Silverado LT, the non bose as well.  Upgrading the door speakers is pretty straightforward. You could honestly go to walmart, or Auto Zone/ O Reilly and get a set of 6x9s for the front, and 6.5s for the rear. You do also have to get some adapters for each, but they are like $10 a pair on Amazon. Then some plug and play harnesses that are about $10 a pair on Amazon as well.  And I would also suggest a 10 pack of the Amazon Basics sound deadening. Slap that all around the speakers and on the open metal of the inside of the door. And your golden.   I am currently doing this with my Silverado. Although I am having a bit of trouble because I am snooby I guess and bought some Alpine S2 S69c's which are 2 way components and I am having to wire from the door up to the dash....  Having never installed speakers before, its taking me just a bit to get everything correct. But if you dont buy expensive component speakers, and just some $40-$50 door speakers. You will DRASTICALLY improve the sound over these stock paper cone junk speakers. I thought my Silverado had an issue with the radio/ sound for a while.  Come to find out.  The stock speakers are just THAT SH*TTY   I cannot wait to have some decent sound in the truck   What did you end up doing?
    • newdude
      Parking Brake - Automatic Engagement Questions

      By newdude · Posted

      Its all automatic based on yaw sensor data.  If enough incline is detected, it engages.   My recommendation though would be to disengage it before driving off and not let it auto disengage by touching the gas pedal.  The HD trucks use the same setup as prior years, the drum in hat park brake.  But now with an electric actuator.  If you drive off repeatedly over time, it can torque the park brake shoes and can also prematurely wear them out.           Electric console shift will set the park brake on flat ground too.  Pretty sure they've got it programmed to activate every time.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...