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mxdirtrider56 Enthusiast

mxdirtrider56

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Hey guys, I have a 2005 Silverado 4WD. I have a rough country leveling kit on the way. My intentions are only to make it sit nice and level with the rear. I work at a Chevy dealership and will be having the kit installed and immediatley adding a ranch hand brush guard. Anyone know of any problems that may arise from this particular kit and should it still sit level after adding this brush guard due to the weight? I know that one of the main reasons people add this kit is to compensate for the added weight of brush guards and plows.

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dont worry... it wont sag at ALL... you can prove this by standing on your tow hooks or something...

 

brush gaurds weigh at most 100 lbs it wont affect it at all

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The Ranchhand weighs about 130lbs and it won't effect ride height noticably. It you do a full replacement front bumper then you might need to compensate for the extra weight on the front end, as the original ranchhand style replacement is over 300lbs and not recommended for any 1/2 ton truck with stock front shocks and springs.

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robis726 Enthusiast

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Here is a pic of my new truck with a brush guard. I just ordered the RC 2 inch level kit (as you can tell it needs it!). Ill post some pics when i get the kit installed.

 

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wlvrn1215 Senior Enthusiast

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Here is a pic of my new truck with a brush guard. I just ordered the RC 2 inch level kit (as you can tell it needs it!). Ill post some pics when i get the kit installed.

 

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Nice lookin truck!! is that the ranch hand brush guard and do you have anymore pics? Like the steps too..what kind?

robis726 Enthusiast

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Thanks.

 

Its a Frontier Gear grille guard. I thought it was a little sleeker looking than the Ranch Hand. Plus, everyone and their mother has a RH where I live in South Texas.

 

The steps are from N-Fab...again, I wanted something a little different.

 

Your truck looks awesome also. This is my first truck (had a 01 z71 tahoe prior). I never thought I would get caught up in all the truck accessories, but I can see I going to be spending a lot on all the mods and upgrades.

 

I dont have any other pictures, but I will take some of the brush guard and steps and post.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Thats a good lookin' rig!!..Its gonna look great once you get the leveling kit on,Post some pics once you get it installed!

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