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21 minutes ago, Ben Berkenpas said:

There are a number of people installing    1 1/2" or 2" under strut lift without any short term problems. Time will tell if it ends up putting premature wear on the ball joints and steering parts but it certainly works to level the truck. If you go to the forum about fitting 35s on a AT4/Trailboss there are pics and comments.

I guess this could be a good temporary option if you want to get 35s under the AT4/TB until someone comes out with an option that can address any of the bad angles. I just might try it for now. It’s the Motofab 1.5” on amazon they’re using right?

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silveradonationfan15
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And that is a leveled trailboss with 35" tires

Ben Berkenpas
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Can't tell if your trying to be a comedian here or if your serious?  It wasn't really very funny and it didn't really make any sense!  If you don't care about this topic, don't follow along.

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To me 2" is 2" no matter how you get it. Wether you put it on the top, bottom or middle it still increases the cv and ball joint angles. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

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4 minutes ago, HvyChvy334 said:

I guess this could be a good temporary option if you want to get 35s under the AT4/TB until someone comes out with an option that can address any of the bad angles. I just might try it for now. It’s the Motofab 1.5” on amazon they’re using right?

Yep. I think going to do the same!

HvyChvy334 Enthusiast

HvyChvy334

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5 minutes ago, Ben Berkenpas said:

Yep. I think going to do the same!

Think the 1” would be a little safer?

HvyChvy334 Enthusiast

HvyChvy334

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6 minutes ago, Ben Berkenpas said:

Probably, but the 1 1/2 would look cooler!?

? You right!

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Ben Berkenpas

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Just got the level installed! Motofab 1 1/2 under strut spacer. Went on in about an hour and looks perfect! $21 on eBay can't go wrong. 

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silveradonationfan15 Enthusiast

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42 minutes ago, Ben Berkenpas said:

Just got the level installed! Motofab 1 1/2 under strut spacer. Went on in about an hour and looks perfect! $21 on eBay can't go wrong. 

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Do you have any more pictures of your truck and do you have a link to the kit you ordered off e bay. Thanks 

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5 minutes ago, silveradonationfan15 said:

Do you have any more pictures of your truck and do you have a link to the kit you ordered off e bay. Thanks 

Don't have any more pics with the level installed as I literally just finished the install an hour ago. Here is the link to the kit though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Front-Leveling-lift-kit-for-Chevy-Silverado-2007-2019-GMC-Sierra-GM-1500-LM/322399957905?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D12944cb6a313433cb086d6fce4b6c58d%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D322399957905%26itm%3D322399957905&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A260e1de8-3625-11e9-b7ac-74dbd18036ed|parentrq%3A1219de931690a993ed6d1f05fffba6ec|iid%3A1

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1 hour ago, silveradonationfan15 said:

Do you have any more pictures of your truck and do you have a link to the kit you ordered off e bay. Thanks 

 

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Sierra Dan

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Looks good Ben.

Thanks for sharing. I am sure many will follow in your footsteps :thumbs:

Some Ridge Grapplers would look great with your setup.

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1 hour ago, Sierra Dan said:

Looks good Ben.

Thanks for sharing. I am sure many will follow in your footsteps :thumbs:

Some Ridge Grapplers would look great with your setup.

It does need some larger tires,  but one thing at a time!?

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jj_marshy Enthusiast

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DOES ANYONE KNOW IF YOU CAN FIT 35'S ON THE TRAIL BOSS WITH IT LEVELED? THANKS!

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3 hours ago, jj_marshy said:

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF YOU CAN FIT 35'S ON THE TRAIL BOSS WITH IT LEVELED? THANKS!

Yes you can but it depends on the width of the tire and the offset of the rim.  For example a 35x12.5s on a rim with a positive 20ish offset wont rub but a rim with a 0 mm offset will rub slightly.  What size tire and rims do u have in mind exactly?

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I’ll be doing the TOYO M/T 35x12.5x18 on positive 18 offset wheel. Currently have 33’s on it and want to go bigger. 33 looks to small I think. Thanks

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2 hours ago, jj_marshy said:

I’ll be doing the TOYO M/T 35x12.5x18 on positive 18 offset wheel. Currently have 33’s on it and want to go bigger. 33 looks to small I think. Thanks

You should be fine since your rim has a positive 18 offset.  Worst case scenario, it will rub the slightest amount but I dont think it will.

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