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I hope I'm not missing another thread that's already been done...We all know that crew cabs are more prevalent, and that aftermarket wheels typically  go hand in hand with any suspension mods... so how about some HD double cabs leveled with factory wheels?

 

I'm sure there are some other guys like me who search for these and don't find much, right?

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Rare bunch is why. The truck normally sits with about 3/4" of rake but depends on the amount of air in the bags.  I parked tailgate to tailgate the other night with a guy in an L5P crew cab with a 6" lift and at least 35s... he was surprised as he was not 6" taller... more like 4" lol.  He was sure I have an aftermarket block in the back and no I don't.  Truck actually has a bunch of things done to it but the height is just cranking the stock keys.  My tires are 295/60/20s and I have miles of room to go to a 295/65/20 (35" tire) but I probably won't.  The truck has 4.56 gears and I like how it runs and pulls with these.

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With the weight of the trailer tongue weight and 35 psi in the rear bags.  I purposely pulled the suburban ahead a little more than I normally would. 

Ke32 Enthusiast

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That looks nice. I really love the way the double cabs look compared to the crew cabs. I have also been looking into Sumosprings And Timbren replacements for the factory bumpstop in the rear to help with sag while towing if I do level mine. I bet the 4.56’s do make it feel pretty responsive.

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Ke32 Enthusiast

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There’s gotta be more than 1 out there. Pics or it didn’t happen!

Bhurt Enthusiast

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you asked for more pictures... lol.. 2.25" ready lift keys up front and 2" blocks in the back... has a little rake unloaded but it doesn't run empty very often... lol.. 

 

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Ke32 Enthusiast

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5 hours ago, Bhurt said:

you asked for more pictures... lol.. 2.25" ready lift keys up front and 2" blocks in the back... has a little rake unloaded but it doesn't run empty very often... lol.. 

 

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Thanks, it looks so good...I love it!

 

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11 hours ago, Bhurt said:

you asked for more pictures... lol.. 2.25" ready lift keys up front and 2" blocks in the back... has a little rake unloaded but it doesn't run empty very often... lol.. 

 

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That’s a great look! I also like the appearance of the double cabs better vs the crew, but I went with crew to maximize rear cargo space. Looks great with the sled deck; I’ve thought about getting one myself. What shock setup did you go with front/back for your 2.25”/2” lift? 

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I wish I could crank up the stock keys but with my Backrack I only have 1.5" of overhead clearance to get into garage. If I crank it level I will for sure not fit. Other option would be drop shackles but I tow a 5th wheel and it sets up nice and level when hitched. I did put 285-60-20 tires on it and they fill the wells nicely with Fox2.0 shocks. 

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15 hours ago, Icutmetl said:

That’s a great look! I also like the appearance of the double cabs better vs the crew, but I went with crew to maximize rear cargo space. Looks great with the sled deck; I’ve thought about getting one myself. What shock setup did you go with front/back for your 2.25”/2” lift? 

just shock extenders on the stock ranchos... I had the Stealership put it all on when I bought the truck... part of me wishes I would have spent a little more and gone to a 4 or 6" lift with upper control arms but then I would have had to upgrade tires right away.  With this set up I can still get away with the stock tires and it doesn't look like I missed "leg day" that bad hahahaha. 

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On 1/8/2019 at 12:14 PM, Bhurt said:

just shock extenders on the stock ranchos... I had the Stealership put it all on when I bought the truck... part of me wishes I would have spent a little more and gone to a 4 or 6" lift with upper control arms but then I would have had to upgrade tires right away.  With this set up I can still get away with the stock tires and it doesn't look like I missed "leg day" that bad hahahaha. 

Exactly the look I’m going for with mine; just enough to make someone look twice and wonder if the truck has a little extra height, but not enough to need front suspension upgrades. I’m thinking 1.5” front/rear. Did you use stock rear shocks for the 2” blocks as well?

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4 minutes ago, Icutmetl said:

Exactly the look I’m going for with mine; just enough to make someone look twice and wonder if the truck has a little extra height, but not enough to need front suspension upgrades. I’m thinking 1.5” front/rear. Did you use stock rear shocks for the 2” blocks as well?

yes as far as I remember they are just the stock shocks out back... 

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