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Has anyone installed the RC 2" leveling strut on their 19-20 trucks?  I have an Z71 LTZ with Rancho's up front and they suck! Wondering if this would be an easy upgrade for somewhat better struts. I bounce down the road after hitting any kind of bump. I am not looking to spend lots of money and was not looking to put much bigger tires on. Just a little lift but better ride is all I want.

 

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Dunn Senior Enthusiast

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Z71 are notorius with twin tube.....

 

Bilstein or Eibach would be better option....

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I have the rough country 2 inch leveling struts installed on my 2020 z71. I like the ride . it is very close to the factory ride. Maybe a little better. The coil springs on the rough country are wound with a smaller diameter spring then factory.  Belistin has come out with a front strut. Would try them next. But these are fine for me now. If anything I feel the back bounces around to much. Will replace the backs next with beilstin. 

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15 hours ago, xsquid said:

I have the rough country 2 inch leveling struts installed on my 2020 z71. I like the ride . it is very close to the factory ride. Maybe a little better. The coil springs on the rough country are wound with a smaller diameter spring then factory.  Belistin has come out with a front strut. Would try them next. But these are fine for me now. If anything I feel the back bounces around to much. Will replace the backs next with beilstin. 

Great thanks for the info. 

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On 8/9/2020 at 5:47 PM, mrskiff said:

Well I've had them installed for a bit now gotta say im very happy. Ride is great.

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How much total lift did you guys get from this kit?  Fender measurements would be appreciated. 

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How much total lift did you guys get from this kit?  Fender measurements would be appreciated. 
Im right around 39 inches at all 4 corners now. With 33s. I think it was slightly less than 2 inches lift on my truck


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On 7/19/2020 at 5:42 PM, ScX31 said:

I have the 2” spacer and the ride is terrible. Curious about these as well. 

Oh the 2" level kit ride is terrible?

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