3.5" Rough Country Install - Tips / Suggestions (Complete!!)

vonrokker · March 26, 2020

That looks amazing!!!! Did you paint your calipers? if so with what?

afterburner82 · March 27, 2020

On 3/20/2020 at 9:54 PM, FrankK986 said:

Thank you - real happy with the way it came out. Didn’t realize how bad the factory rake really was!

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How far do your tires/rims stick out beyond the wheel well with that offset and spacer combo? Any pics head on?

Did you have to use the spacers because of the UCA being too close to the tire at that size? Asking because I have the Rough Country 3.5" and the factory rims/tires are really close to the UCA (probably 1/4" - 1/2").

FrankK986 · March 27, 2020

Here’s a pic with the spacers on (10mm). I did not have to use them as there was plenty of space.

FWIW I also just got an alignment. Although the vehicle drove straight, everything (camber, alignment etc) was WAY off.

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Mysz · March 28, 2020

Here’s a pic with the spacers on (10mm). I did not have to use them as there was plenty of space.

FWIW I also just got an alignment. Although the vehicle drove straight, everything (camber, alignment etc) was WAY off.

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What did you do to make the Chevrolet letters pop on your tailgate?

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FrankK986 · March 28, 2020

BDTrims tailgate plastic letter inserts. About $50. Very happy with how they came out. It just looked unfinished before.

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Mysz · March 28, 2020

BDTrims tailgate plastic letter inserts. About $50. Very happy with how they came out. It just looked unfinished before.

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I didn't notice the unfinished look on my black TB tailgate until you said that. Lol. Looks like I'll be ordering a set of the all black letters from BDTrims. It looks sharp

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hectoroterot · November 16, 2021

On 2/12/2020 at 9:31 PM, curly said:

After ~8 hrs, I got the RC lift on (working by myself). It wasn't a bad process though disassembly and reassembly of the struts almost made me throw in the towel (thanks goodness for pneumatic tools to tighten the compression tools). I ended up with 3.5" in the front and 2.5" in the rear which leveled the truck at 41.5" on all four corners... very happy with the outcome.

Now all I am debating is what size tire to go with (leaning towards the Nitto Ridge Grappler in 35x11.50) and whether to keep stock wheels or take the plunge and order a set of Fuel Rebels in bronze. If you have a similar setup, post some pics up of Nitto Ridge Grapplers with stock or aftermarket wheels with details of offset, etc.

Looked great with stocks man! What tire size is this? I just got the 1500 custom, came with Goodyear trailrunner 275/60R20 and I already bought the RC 3.5" so I just want to know how it would look like. I'm planning on driving it like that for a few months until I can get a set of Nittos Terra or maybe Trail.