Pics of leveling kits with stock wheels

TXGREEK · February 22, 2020

I just did a 2.25" SuspensionMaxx kit today and literally zero ride change. I ground down the bumpstops and yes I can see where the UCA may bottom out and clunk at full droop over a set of rough railroad tracks maybe. Otherwise, the ride with the magnetic ride relocation brackets is the exact same as stock. :shrug:

Truck looks good. Btw, you still stock?

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NWI Denali · February 22, 2020

5 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

Truck looks good. Btw, you still stock?

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Huh?

TXGREEK · February 23, 2020

Huh?

Tires, you’re still stock or you going up in size?

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NWI Denali · February 23, 2020

21 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

Tires, you’re still stock or you going up in size?

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I've got 37k on the stock Bridgestones, I'll probably run them til 50k. Love the look of 285/55/22 terra grappler g2's but I really dont want any rubbing and definitely dont want to have to do any trimming. So I may do 305/45/22 hankook dynapros which are a 33 instead of a 34 like the 285/55's.

rbrjr1 · February 23, 2020

On 2/22/2020 at 6:25 PM, NWI Denali said:

I just did a 2.25" SuspensionMaxx kit today and literally zero ride change. I ground down the bumpstops and yes I can see where the UCA may bottom out and clunk at full droop over a set of rough railroad tracks maybe. Otherwise, the ride with the magnetic ride relocation brackets is the exact same as stock. :shrug:

The UCA is connected to the frame while the LCA is connected to the drivetrain. Any spacer lift that attaches to the strut makes the drivetrain and the frame geometry change by the thickness of the spacer.

It changes the geometry.

In my case (like yours), the ride and feel of the truck didn’t change.. other people have a different experience.

I attribute my ride consistency to the fact that I used 2” lift spacers made of urethane (actual thickness was about 1-1/4"), while most spacers are made of aluminum.

Edited February 24, 2020 by rbrjr1

Eastkat34 · March 5, 2020

On 5/6/2019 at 7:45 AM, BugzzyZ71 said:

Eibach pro truck kit ( springs + shocks )

+2.5” front

stock rear height

22” stock rims

Atturo trail blade m/t

33X12.50R22

Did you have to do any cutting? Any rubbing?

CASHss02 · March 26, 2020

On 2/21/2020 at 8:54 AM, TXGREEK said:

2018 GMC CC Z71 Standard Bed with a 2.25” front level spacers and replaced rear 1” with a 2” block. Stock wheels and stock size Michelin Defenders. Don’t recommend leveling with spacers! Horrible ride quality especially with E Rated AT Tires!!!

Upgraded tires causing rubbing issues, swapped out stock wheels for 20x9 +1 offset Fuel Wheels, 285/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers (horrible tires). Truck rode very rough so after a few months I decided to go with the super high quality CST 4.5” Lift and Full CST Front and Rear Shocks

Now I’m lifted with the CST 4.5”-5” Lift, had second set of Nitto Ridge Grapplers on it 295/60/20 which slid badly at 15k miles, swapped to BFG KO2’s, fantastic tires and truck drives great!

For those interested in leveling, I Highly recommend leveling with Coil Overs, tons better ride quality over spacers!

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what's wrong with the Nittos? seems like the go to tire for everyone.

TXGREEK · March 26, 2020

what's wrong with the Nittos? seems like the go to tire for everyone.

It’s something new and different which seems to be a fad. I’ve had two separate sets and their siping literally disappeared at approx 15k miles. To be honest, their siping seems to be an afterthought as you can see that the siping on the Ridge Grapplers are less than 1/4” deep unlike the KO2’s which their siping runs straight through the lugs.

New Ridge Grapplers

Now with 15k miles on them, notice the siping literally disappearing and sealing up

And now the KO2’s, they’ve got excellent siping.

I’ve had the KO2’s on for about 4K miles and absolutely LOVE them! Nitto and Toyo’s are a fad.

Btw, in wet parking lots, the Nittos slipped on wet paint markers, KO2’s DO NOT, huge difference in quality.

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CASHss02 · March 26, 2020

18 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

It’s something new and different which seems to be a fad. I’ve had two separate sets and their siping literally disappeared at approx 15k miles. To be honest, their siping seems to be an afterthought as you can see that the siping on the Ridge Grapplers are less than 1/4” deep unlike the KO2’s which their siping runs straight through the lugs.

New Ridge Grapplers

Now with 15k miles on them, notice the siping literally disappearing and sealing up

And now the KO2’s, they’ve got excellent siping.

I’ve had the KO2’s on for about 4K miles and absolutely LOVE them! Nitto and Toyo’s are a fad.

Btw, in wet parking lots, the Nittos slipped on wet paint markers, KO2’s DO NOT, huge difference in quality.

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Interesting, any thoughts on Mickey Thompson,federal, atturo,amp. I’d like a great hybrid.

TXGREEK · March 26, 2020

Interesting, any thoughts on Mickey Thompson,federal, atturo,amp. I’d like a great hybrid.

Depends where you live and elements you drive in. I’m not one on hybrids, don’t like them and in my opinion they’re worthless as they’re not really good in any one thing and they rode very rough when compared to a dedicated AT tire or Highway tire. I’m sticking to the BFG KO2’s for now on and will NEVER own another set of hybrid tires again. If you OffRoad and safety is a concern then definitely stick with a dedicated AT or MT tire with lots of “DEEP” siping as just about all tires perform great their first 10k miles, it’s the technology that’s put into them and many years of experience from a manufacturer.

IMHO, hybrid tires are worthless, only “American” made dedicated AT, MT or Highway tires are safe and worth it. Good luck!

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Texas Daddy · March 27, 2020

Depends where you live and elements you drive in. I’m not one on hybrids, don’t like them and in my opinion they’re worthless as they’re not really good in any one thing and they rode very rough when compared to a dedicated AT tire or Highway tire. I’m sticking to the BFG KO2’s for now on and will NEVER own another set of hybrid tires again. If you OffRoad and safety is a concern then definitely stick with a dedicated AT or MT tire with lots of “DEEP” siping as just about all tires perform great their first 10k miles, it’s the technology that’s put into them and many years of experience from a manufacturer.

IMHO, hybrid tires are worthless, only “American” made dedicated AT, MT or Highway tires are safe and worth it. Good luck!

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I have come to the same conclusion. Good in the mud, but crappy at 80mph, loud and slippery when wet. Hate to say I like the buttery ride from stock michelin energy savers vs look of RGs. Im returning while I can get full refund from amz. Really liked the look though...

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TXGREEK · March 27, 2020

I have come to the same conclusion. Good in the mud, but crappy at 80mph, loud and slippery when wet. Hate to say I like the buttery ride from stock michelin energy savers vs look of RGs. Im returning while I can get full refund from amz. Really liked the look though...

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Can’t beat the ride quality of Michelin highways tires or their AT KO2’s.

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Ahmad Alfilchawi · April 2, 2020

On 2/23/2020 at 2:53 AM, TXGREEK said:

Truck looks good. Btw, you still stock?

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Naaah "life is to short to stay stock" I got leveling kit on my 2015 Silverado 2.5 rough country and i have been done other mods to the engine

KOZ45 · April 4, 2020

On 1/24/2020 at 4:03 PM, Jhawks4 said:

2018 Silverado z71 oem 18 wheels powder coated gloss black. 2.5 motofab level front 2 rear lift motofab blocks. 295/70r18 dick cepek trail county exp

Are those factory 18s? Do you rub anywhere?