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275/60/20 Tire Rub with Stamped Steel UCA?

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I know there have been several topics on this already so I'll keep it short.  Specifically looking to hear from those who have the stamped steel UCA (2017 - 2018) and have 275/60/20 tires on stock wheels.  I think I've convinced myself to not go with UCA replacements and go up to 275/60/20 with a 1.5 inch level.  My question is anyone have any tire rub with this tire size on stock wheels?  Again, just looking for input from those with stamped steel UCA's.  2014 - mid 2016 had cast steel or aluminium which don't seem to be a problem. 

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Honestly I did a lot of research before leveling my 2017, I wanted that size tire with my stock 20s after all my research I went with the ReadyLift 2.25 level with their upper control arms, why GM cheaped out with that garbage I’ll never know. These UCAs have better ball joints and are designed for the level, I have no rubbing anywhere and it drives fantastic. I wouldn’t be happy with a 1.5 level and I doubt you would be either, just my opinion though. I think in the long run you’re better off changing the UCAs on the 17 and 18s.


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Thanks, happen to have any pics?  I was leaning towards the 1.5 not only because of the crappy ball joint but also because sometimes I think the 2.25 looks too level, I kind of like a little rake of maybe an inch or so.  But seeing some pics may help.  I have done quite a bit of research on the ready lift kit with UCA's as well and was my next option. That with labor and a set of KO2's was going to be about $2,000.  Was hoping to not spend that much but if that's what it takes to do it right and have no rubbing then I'm not entirely against it.  Any pics you have would be great. 

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Here's a pic from Monday, it also has the Ready Lift 1.5 add a leafs in the rear. I had it all installed with the 275/60/20 Nittos for less than $1500730633b2ea49d5eef7d46dcfb5cd16b2.jpg

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