Pics of leveling kits with stock wheels

[Sierra706]

Going to show my ignorance here, but... when you all talk about a block in the rear what are you meaning?  I get the front level but being someone who has never leveled (or lifted) a truck, I'm not sure what you're meaning when you say a xx" block in the rear.  And, yes, you can laugh at my ignorance if you want.  

Look between your axle and leaf spring. There’s a black metal block sandwiched between your u bolts.


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[03msc]

19 minutes ago, Bushleaguechew said:

 

Look between your axle and leaf spring. There’s a black metal block sandwiched between your u bolts.


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OK, so logic would tell me that increasing the size of the block increases the ground clearance of the rear.  I got it now.  

 

[Sierra706]

 
OK, so logic would tell me that increasing the size of the block increases the ground clearance of the rear.  I got it now.  
 

Ground clearance won’t increase. The height of your truck frame will increase, but the axle and differential stays put. However you can fit larger tires and that will increase your ground clearance.


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[03msc]

3 hours ago, Bushleaguechew said:

 

Ground clearance won’t increase. The height of your truck frame will increase, but the axle and differential stays put. However you can fit larger tires and that will increase your ground clearance.


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OK, I'm with you now.  Thanks.  

 

[DanJS10]

On 3/27/2018 at 9:50 AM, Ozer said:

Billstein 5100 shocks at top level with 33" Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires.

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This is exactly what I want to do.  What is the size of the AT3's you went with?

[bcbz71]

On 3/29/2018 at 12:25 PM, KYRubi said:

Stock 265/65R18 tires on stock 18" wheels with 2" front level. Probably going to move up to a 275/65R18 in a more aggressive tire now that the front end has been raised.

 

Go ahead and go 285/65r18.   You will thank me if you do.

[dpederson77]

I installed a rough country 2.5 inch front and 2 inch rear blocks on my 2016 Z71.  I have stamped steel control arms and instructions said 3-4 hour install.  It took 3 people with vehicle on a lift 10 hours.  Biggest time consuming issue was getting the upper control arm to come loose on both sides.  In the end still worth it love how it looks and drives.  Running 275/65R20 tires (34 inch) on stock rims zero running rubbing.

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[6.2_GMC_DEN]

[Ozer]

15 hours ago, DanJS10 said:

This is exactly what I want to do.  What is the size of the AT3's you went with?

275/60/20  they are 32.99" tire so 33s

You can go wider to 285s i believe. My fender liner rubs on right side but it can be zip tied back or trimmed. I just havent done it.

[DCazares]

11 hours ago, 6.2_GMC_DEN said:

What's your setup? Looks great!

[Gearhed42]

Not to hijack the thread but has anyone done a 2.5 level and tires with 22inch factory wheels?? I have yet to see any. I’ll be upgrading wheels with my leveling kit and I’m torn between black 20’s or the 22’s ??

[6.2_GMC_DEN]

10 hours ago, DCazares said:

What's your setup? Looks great!

305/55R20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2

2" Motofab Level Kit

Bilstein 5100 shocks all around

[TRG]

7 hours ago, Gearhed42 said:

Not to hijack the thread but has anyone done a 2.5 level and tires with 22inch factory wheels?? I have yet to see any. I’ll be upgrading wheels with my leveling kit and I’m torn between black 20’s or the 22’s ??

I know your asking about a 2.5 level, but I did a 2.25 level on 22” stock wheels.  Pic is on page 4 of this thread. 

[DanJS10]

On 3/25/2018 at 5:41 AM, Swamper_Tom said:

Bilstien 5100's on highest setting. Stock Rims with Falken Wildpeak AT3 285/55/20.

Truck looks great! Any rubbing with the 285s?

[Tyy1907]

On 17/04/2018 at 10:33 AM, 03msc said:

Going to show my ignorance here, but... when you all talk about a block in the rear what are you meaning?  I get the front level but being someone who has never leveled (or lifted) a truck, I'm not sure what you're meaning when you say a xx" block in the rear.  And, yes, you can laugh at my ignorance if you want.  

From the factory these trucks have a 1.25" steel block that the rear springs  sit on so when someone says 3" rear block it usually means a net gain of 1.75"