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Old 02-25-2009 | 10:49 PM
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I was wondering if any body has leveled thier truck and which was best and cheapest kits out there.I was thinking of the cups that go under the springs,but wasnt sure if this is actually easier than the 2" longer spring kit.I have put springs in and have the tool to do it.some kits say that you need to extend the brake lines to the caliper,is that true?
 
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Old 02-25-2009 | 10:51 PM
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Is this a 2 or 4 wd?? If it is a 4wd you can crank the bars up in the front.. Also why would you consider lowering the back down to match the front ?
 
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Old 02-26-2009 | 09:39 AM
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Its a 2wd,i wish i had torsion front.i have 20 inch wheel and the driver side tire rubs the inner fender where the washer fluid jug is.it only happens when im coming to a stop and turning the wheel at the same time,when the front dives down and grabs the tire.
 
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Old 02-26-2009 | 11:05 AM
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I had a BDS front leveling kit installed. It raised the front 2 to 2.5 inches. It allowed bigger tires and 20" wheels without a rub. The rear didnt need anything done.
 
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Old 02-26-2009 | 11:46 AM
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My dad's friend put 275/60/20 inch tires on his rims and they rubbed just as you described. It was catching in the front though. So he drilled a hole and ziptied the plastic inner fender well to the metal bracket in the front behind the fender and he has not had anymore rubbing. He also lowered his rear end to match the front.
Do you want to lower the rear or raise the front?
I have a set of brand new 2 inch lowering shackles. I am asking 40$ plus shipping if anyone is interested. I had them on my 04 GMC for only a day and was not happy with the way it looked (My opinion). To me it looked as if not only did I lower it, but I stretched the truck out too.
I think I will raise the front in the future by cranking down on my T-bars and then getting the alignment re-aligned. Future plans.
 
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Old 02-26-2009 | 08:54 PM
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Damn your rubbing with a stock ride height with that size. I was running 275 45 20s with 3 inch drop up front and never had that prob.... How bad is it rubbing??
 
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Old 02-26-2009 | 09:22 PM
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Runnin 285/55/20.they only rub where the washer jug is behind the inner fender.they only rub when backing up and turnig the wheel hard,like backing into garage.and sometimes when i turn while slowing down fast.i turn the wheel all the way when parked but barly touches.just sounds bad.just want to save my tire they run about 300$ apeice.
 
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Old 02-27-2009 | 12:20 PM
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That is weird that they rub. My 285/75R16's don't rub under stock suspension. It is a 4 wheel drive though, so it sits a little higher than the 2WD.
 
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Old 02-28-2009 | 08:42 PM
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I have a 2000 Z71 reg cab with a towing package and I am curious if I can get 285/75/16 under the front without any rubbing without a leveling kit? I am looking at a MT
 
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Old 03-02-2009 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by led0321
I have a 2000 Z71 reg cab with a towing package and I am curious if I can get 285/75/16 under the front without any rubbing without a leveling kit? I am looking at a MT
Try reading the posts before you ask a question that has already been answered.
 
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