I'd like to get people's take on this. If it's really this easy, I will attempt it myself. I was figuring I'd have to have a shop do it, because I am not that savvy with suspension work.
Thanks for your feedback!
The EASY way to install a Rough Country leveling kit!
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Can't wait tell i get mine in and I also went to firestone to get the lifetime alignment and it was on sale for $180
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Awesome! What are you going to do for tires when the time comes?EKinMN said:
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Wayy off topic...but you asked!
Tires...an agonizing decision. Definitely going 285/65/18. I want a tire that looks aggressive, is quiet, and is good in snow. My research has led me to any of the following:
Bridgestone Dueler Revo (owned before -- great tire)
Michelin LTX A/T2 (Excellent reviews)
Cooper A/T3 (like that they are American made, but read mixed reviews. Not sure if they are quiet enough)
Nitto Terra Grapler (good looking tread design)
BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A (good looking side wall, recently redesigned, but mixed reviews on traction)
There is also the decision of staying with blackwall, or going with raised white letters. I think the RWL might look good with the white truck. If so, that rules out Michelin. Their RWL tires are ugly. Also rules out Nitto. I don't think they make a RWL.
I do not have to worry about that for about 6-9 months, though. The OEM Bridgestones are wearing pretty well.
Tires...an agonizing decision. Definitely going 285/65/18. I want a tire that looks aggressive, is quiet, and is good in snow. My research has led me to any of the following:
Bridgestone Dueler Revo (owned before -- great tire)
Michelin LTX A/T2 (Excellent reviews)
Cooper A/T3 (like that they are American made, but read mixed reviews. Not sure if they are quiet enough)
Nitto Terra Grapler (good looking tread design)
BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A (good looking side wall, recently redesigned, but mixed reviews on traction)
There is also the decision of staying with blackwall, or going with raised white letters. I think the RWL might look good with the white truck. If so, that rules out Michelin. Their RWL tires are ugly. Also rules out Nitto. I don't think they make a RWL.
I do not have to worry about that for about 6-9 months, though. The OEM Bridgestones are wearing pretty well.
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any need to get the headlights readjusted or are they still ok.it seems that they would shine a little farther out which may be better??? thank you
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I plan to adjust the headlights. I will set up a grid on my garage door before we do the leveling, and then readjust the beams to the original marks after we do the leveling.
So yes, it will throw off the headlights a fair bit, and they should always be re-adjusted after a leveling is done.
So yes, it will throw off the headlights a fair bit, and they should always be re-adjusted after a leveling is done.
I also installed the ebay spacer that you did.. I just cut some length off of the bolt that looked like it was going to contact the cv axle.... I also found that I had to remove the sway bar end link... vs. Just loosening it like shown in the video... not sure if it was due to the extra thickness over the RC unit or what.. but it went in much easier that way.Optimus said:
Also EK... Check out the new Toyo AT2... They have an almost identical tread pattern to the terra graps... but there are lots of good prices on them right now..
Eric, look into Wild Country XTX Sports, made by cooper here in the states!!! AT tire that is great in snow( so far) good road manners too, pretty good in water too!!!! I have them on my 09 CC, and like them very much!! Got my installed and out the door for just under $800. 265/65/18! So 285s would prolly be a bit more!! Gotta go raised whites!!! Look in my pics, those are the wild counties!!
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Here is a link to the leveling kit install:
Leveling kit INSTALLED!
Thanks for the tire suggestions!
Leveling kit INSTALLED!
Thanks for the tire suggestions!
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Hey guys, anyone know if i could use this exact video to install this? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2013-Chevy ... 27&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2013-Chevy ... 27&vxp=mtr
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Nope, that kit requires taking the struts off the truck.08whiteboy said:
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TooTall999 said:
what about with the RC 2.5 kit?
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That kit requires the struts to be removed as well. You can follow the video up to the point of installing the lower blocks. At that point you would need to remove the three nuts (3 on each strut) on top of the strut. This will let the strut drop down so you can install the upper spacer and then you bolt the strut back up into place. Once you've done that you are back on track with the video to install the lower spacers. This kit also involves changing out the rear lift blocks as well as the u-bolts which is not covered in this video.
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id like to thank everyone that has posed in this thread on leveling kits and like most here been all over the net trying to decide on how high and what brand. since iv added the winch mount and winch to the front of my 2012 GMC Sierra RCSB its been sitting like its sniffing the dirt :lol:. Thanks to this thread and others iv read iv decided on going with the Rough Country 2.5" kit. now to find were to get the kit for the best price and shipping to Canada.
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