Folks who have leveled their trucks... RC 2" or ReadyLift 2"? Were UCA angles bad and needed replaced or were you able to keep the stock ones on. I see that RC's does not come with them unless you order them separate and there's a pretty significant difference in price between both kits. The rake is just annoying to me at this point. Would love to hear some feedback. Happy Friday!
Leveling Kits
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LamboTexas
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I’m going with the Bilstein 5100 Height Adjustable shocks. Will eliminate rake and get rid of the awful Rancho’s. Keeps current setup with UCA’s. I think I will get about an 1” to 1 3/4” height increase on the front with them. Just another option to the 2” leveling kits.
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Interesting. Have never even heard of them, do you have a link? I just looked at yours though and it does sit nice!
LamboTexas
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Bilstein B8 5100 0-2.5" Front Lift shocks For 2019-2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD
Bilstein B8 5100 0-2.5" Front Lift shocks For 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD Part: 2x24-293297 WILL NOT WORK ON 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500 L
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Bilstein B8 5100 0-2.5" Front, Rear Lift shocks For 2019-2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD
Bilstein B8 5100 0-2.5" Front, Rear Lift shocks For 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD Part: 2x24-293297_2x24-293471 Front shocks: Bilstei
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are you taking it somewhere to have them installed?
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Yes I will have it professionally installed whatever I choose. Just need to make up my mind which one to go with
LannDanger
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I went with the cheaper RC 2" and have had no problems.
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Are you running stock wheels and tires still? I've been told the RC 2" is hard on UCA angles if you're going to go to a bigger tire and have even seen some nightmare pics of blown out wheels. Do you have a pic of your truck?
LannDanger
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yes I've heard this too. They told me that you need to put new UCA when you put leveling kit on an AT4. Had several shops tell me this.
LannDanger
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What do new UCAs cost?
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I believe the RC UCA's are around $500. Everything I've heard says raising these factory lifted AT4's anything over 3.5 inches in total you're asking for troubles if you don't replace the control arms. I'm not sure why RC didn't just include them in the kit like the ReadyLift 1.75 leveling kit does. I am shocked you haven't had any problems with your 35's. How long have you been running them?
I guess in the same manner I'd be interested to hear from people if they prefer the RL 1.75 level or the RC "true" 2" level. I haven't leveled mine yet because I can't make my mind up.
Looks good. I have questions.... 35x12.50? 0 offset wheels? Any rub?
LannDanger
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It actually didn't "level' the truck as the front still sits 1/2" lower. The lift and tires have been on for a few months now with no issue. It also has kept alignment. I am just going to run with it until I see trouble.
LannDanger
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Yes...35" X 12.50, 0 offset wheels. There was rub. I had to do some trimming.
