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I have an 07 Classic Sierra, bought new and the dealer lowered the rear 2" before I bought it last year. I have the original factory rear shackles somewhere in the garage. I've been haulin/towin with the back dropped since last year. Now, it's starting to get to me. I want to raise the rear back up to stock height but, don't want the front so much lower, I'm not much for the raked look anymore. So, anyway, I was thinking about buying a Pro Comp 2.5" front leveling kit. If I do that, what's the tallest tire I can run with factory gears? I currently have 245/75/17's. I would like something a little taller and more heavy duty for towin/haulin with my landscape business. I also have very weak/bouncy/soft shocks. Would like something a little more heavy duty for towin as well? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jason

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Knowing which gears are in the truck would help us answer the question better.

 

Look on the RPO sheet in the glovebox for:

 

gu5 = 3.23

gu6 = 3.42

gt4 = 3.73

gt5 = 4.10

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My bad, I think it's 3.23 or 3.42 I will look tomorrow, when it's daylight

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Thanks but, now I unsure if I want to raise it up? I think it'll look like a stock 4x4 if I do and I don't like lifted 2wd trucks. Just don't see the point in it, bout like lowered 4x4's. AWD is a total different story though.

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Thanks but, now I unsure if I want to raise it up? I think it'll look like a stock 4x4 if I do and I don't like lifted 2wd trucks. Just don't see the point in it, bout like lowered 4x4's. AWD is a total different story though.

 

You could do a 2" coil spacer in the front. :lol:

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You could do a 2" coil spacer in the front. :(

 

Yeah, I saw a 2.5" coil spacer. Anywhere you recommend getting one at?

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You could do a 2" coil spacer in the front. :(

 

Yeah, I saw a 2.5" coil spacer. Anywhere you recommend getting one at?

 

 

No idea, never had to buy parts for a 2wd. :lol:

 

Free bump.

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i bought a nice kit recently for my nbs 2wd from ccm offroad, they sell all their stuff on ebay for alot cheaper than most companies. it is a 2.5" front/1" rear lift, which looks alot better than the readylift i have in my signature....... oh and just because you don't have 4wd doesn't mean you aren't ever gonna need a little extra ground clearance once you leave the pavement

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i bought a nice kit recently for my nbs 2wd from ccm offroad, they sell all their stuff on ebay for alot cheaper than most companies. it is a 2.5" front/1" rear lift, which looks alot better than the readylift i have in my signature....... oh and just because you don't have 4wd doesn't mean you aren't ever gonna need a little extra ground clearance once you leave the pavement

 

Thanks, looked at their stuff on ebay and they don't seem to have anything for my Classic.... It's all 07 NBS. I found a kit for front only, 2.5" urethane spacer for $170+shipping. Little pricey but, cheaper than lowering my truck. Also says I can run max 33" tires. That should give me a total of about 4" lift?

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Just checked the Rough Country site and noticed this:

 

http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_2wd_99-06.html

 

So, according to that, I would get 3" left spindles, 4 Nitro 9000 shocks (+$25), and a 2" block kit shipped to me for $512.38 That sounds like the better deal to me? I could still keep my 17's and possibly run 32-33's with no problems? What do yall think?

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i think you're honestly playing with fire, the boys on here hate rough country because so many of them have bought kits that are complete sh*t and have had to buy something else. do a search on rough country 3" and you'll find some interesting stories

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Thanks guys, I just decided to put on my 20's and leave the trucks' height where it's at, except for the 2" drop shackles that were already on it. I can post pics if needed?

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