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Old 03-27-2011, 09:45 PM
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2 or 2.5" leveling kit?? Post pictures here!!!!!

Hey guys, I been riding stock since last october when I got my truck, within the next 2 weeks, I will begin adding to it, first thing im doing is a leveling kit. Anyone with a 2 or 2.5" leveling kit, please post a picture so I can make up my mind. And what are the pros and cons between the 2 and 2.5". Also im stepping up the tire size once my stockers get worn out. BFG A/T's are going on it. Heres a pic of my truck if it matters.
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 09:53 PM
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2.5" AS kit here. As far as advantages / disadvantages, larger spacers can provide more clearance, yet the more you change the geometry the harder it is on your front end components. Between the two you will be fine either way, I say if in doubt go with 2".



 
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhawkin
2.5" AS kit here. As far as advantages / disadvantages, larger spacers can provide more clearance, yet the more you change the geometry the harder it is on your front end components. Between the two you will be fine either way, I say if in doubt go with 2".



wanna trade haha, what size tires are those and what the biggest tire size i can go with a 2" leveling kit, allot tire shops say 33's but i want to make sure.
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:13 PM
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wanna trade haha, what size tires are those and what the biggest tire size i can go with a 2" leveling kit, allot tire shops say 33's but i want to make sure.
Those are 295/70/18 with no rubbing. Looking at your pics, you have a 4x4, with a 2" you can run a 35x12.50 on factory wheels, but expect some possible rubbing at full lock. You can run 33" without a level, but they still look great with a level, saves some power too.
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhawkin
Those are 295/70/18 with no rubbing. Looking at your pics, you have a 4x4, with a 2" you can run a 35x12.50 on factory wheels, but expect some possible rubbing at full lock. You can run 33" without a level, but they still look great with a level, saves some power too.
niceeee, i think ima do what you did, run a 295/70/18
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 11:47 PM
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I have a 2.5" HBS leveling kit so far so good, the tires that are on there now are 275/70R17's which is about a 32.6". I'll be upgrading to 315/70R17's (34.4") on some new wheels this summer after I wear those cheap tires out.
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Old 03-27-2011, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by edwards1687
I have a 2.5" HBS leveling kit so far so good, the tires that are on there now are 275/70R17's which is about a 32.6". I'll be upgrading to 315/70R17's (34.4") on some new wheels this summer after I wear those cheap tires out.


very nice, thanks for response.
 
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2 inch autospring with 285/70/17 tires.
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Originally Posted by jerrybizzle
2 inch autospring with 285/70/17 tires.
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very nice, hope to get more response, im getting my level kit within the next 2 weeks
 
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Old 03-29-2011, 05:15 PM
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I've got the 2.5" Autospring with a 1.5" add a leaf.

BFG KO 285/65/20 on 20x9 Incubus




BFG KM2 35/12.5/17 on 17x8.5 Vortec


 
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Old 03-29-2011, 05:36 PM
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2" autospring with 325/60/18's on 18x10's

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moved up from 20x8.5 with 275/60/20's
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Old 03-29-2011, 05:47 PM
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You could also just go ahead and get a 6 inch suspension lift and 35's!!

I got leveled pics in my profile with 285's BFG at's if you want to check them out.
 
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2" Autospring with 305/60-18's



 
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Old 03-29-2011, 08:08 PM
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^^ That had to be taken the day you got new shoes, looks good.
 
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2.5" AS Level in front, 3" Block in Rear 35X12.50x20's

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