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On 1/12/2019 at 8:27 AM, 4weight said:

2017 Sierra All Terrain 2.5 inch Fab Tech level. 

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What setting/notch do you have the Bilstein shocks on with the 2" leveling kit? Any issues with having both the leveling kit and Bilsteins on the truck? Just purchased a 2" RC leveling kit and want to do Bilstein 5100's as well. Thanks in advance!

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Have the front Bilstein’s on the lowest setting since the level is giving the front end the 2”.  Not one single issue.  They ride great no comparison to the junk Rancho’s.   Do it you won’t regret it. .  

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On 4/17/2018 at 5:33 PM, dpederson77 said:

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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That looks awesome!

Do you think a 285/60R20 would have enough clearance having a 2 inch leveling kit on the front (only)?

I'm looking to upsize my tires from 275/55R20 to 285/60R20 the same exact wheels from your truck.

 

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

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