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Re: Leveling a Silverado
[Re: Jacob]
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03/20/17 03:03 AM
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/20/17 03:10 AM
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Bee'z
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/20/17 04:37 AM
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ToadSnatcher14
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/20/17 08:13 AM
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Product Title Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tire LT285/75R18/10 129/126R Price$191.10 Was $312.84 Save $121.74
puttin on a set of these today, cheaper than the 275/70/18 I have now in the same tire
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
[Re: Jacob]
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03/20/17 11:04 AM
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Don't buy the ranch Quicklift setup, the shocks blow easily and it hurts your ball joints. If you're want new shocks pick up some pro comp pre runner adjustable shocks (I think 4 wheel parts has a deal right now buy 3 get one free) and an aluminum 2.5" leveling kit. You want aluminum, not composite for a better ride. Mine is leveled with Pro Comp suspension on 295/55/20's here's a pic for reference for you. 
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
[Re: Jacob]
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03/20/17 01:03 PM
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It will change the a lot of things that you wish it hadn't........Later down the road .
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/20/17 01:26 PM
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  Before and after leveling kit pictures of my truck. Before the leveling kit and bigger tires (265x65x20) I was getting around 17 doing 75-80 on the highway. After the leveling kit, it dropped down to 14-15. I put a diablo sport programmer that by passes the active fuel management system and it brought my mileage back up to 17. You can also tell a performance difference in the truck. I agree, the 1500's have a terrible stance stock. A leveling kit makes a world of difference.
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/20/17 05:15 PM
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Do it right and get you some new coilovers. That is unless it is just a pavement queen. In that case spacers might be alright. When you increase the tire size you will take the biggest hit in MPGs. I have a 1.75" factory lift on the front of my Tacoma and it gets the same MPGs as my 2009. That is until I put the larger Cooper ST Maxx 10 plys on it. Tire weight is what will kill the MPGs. Also remember to allow for the larger diameter if hand calculating MPGs.
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/20/17 05:29 PM
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Do it right and get you some new coilovers. That is unless it is just a pavement queen. In that case spacers might be alright. When you increase the tire size you will take the biggest hit in MPGs. I have a 1.75" factory lift on the front of my Tacoma and it gets the same MPGs as my 2009. That is until I put the larger Cooper ST Maxx 10 plys on it. Tire weight is what will kill the MPGs. Also remember to allow for the larger diameter if hand calculating MPGs. A programmer will make the correction to the computer so your speedo reads out right.
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/21/17 02:12 AM
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Stupid apartment gate got hung up when the truck was dang near new on that one. A lot worse when it happened but fists and some buffing compound got it taken care of.
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
[Re: Jacob]
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03/31/17 01:10 AM
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Uh I am 70 and I am just wondering what a old man's truck is supposed to look like?
I fish on the edge and stay out of the middle
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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03/31/17 01:25 AM
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Uh I am 70 and I am just wondering what a old man's truck is supposed to look like?
I'm 46, but I'm with you. Let them have their non old man trucks.
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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04/05/17 03:46 PM
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I agree, with the advances in fuel economy the overall stance and look of a 4x4 has taken backseat. I have a '15 RAM 4x4 that I went with the biggest tires I could fit without rub and kept everything else the same. I gained almost 2 inches overall, still kept good gas mileage and didn't change my stock suspension geometry. The rake isn't as noticeable with the new tires, plus I don't have to worry about the truck looking nose up when I hook up my boat. I also added a set of Airlift 1000s in the back to help with rear sag.
Given all variables and considerations, I am really happy with how it turned out. The bigger tires are E range load, so the ride is a little rougher, but not bad.
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
[Re: Jacob]
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04/22/17 07:00 PM
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Never liked the looks of leveled trucks. I like a little rake in the body. Rake also helps when towing so the truck doesn't look like a baby with a loaded diaper.
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!
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Re: Leveling a Silverado
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04/24/17 02:13 PM
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Never liked the looks of leveled trucks. I like a little rake in the body. Rake also helps when towing so the truck doesn't look like a baby with a loaded diaper. 
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