lift vs level?

[BigBalco23]

If you want 2” extra up front and want to keep the rake, look into the ReadyLift 2” SST kit.

Thanks

 

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[poopster]

Great thank you. So this 3" rear block would provide 1 additional inch of lift in the rear right?

yes sir.

 

[ecuharley]

I am wanting to add 35x12.5x r20 nitto grapplers on a stock 2024 AT4 HD what do I need so it will not rub ?

 

[Cocoabean]

Those look awesome. Was wondering if some of you like the smaller rims 17 vs 20 or 18 vs 20. Benefits etc. thanks.

I know a lot of guys like the 20's on these trucks. I wanted something different so I went with 17's for a more offroad look and function.

 

[Cdnat4]

To be honest, I usually prefer the look of 20s, but I kept 18s for now based on:

1. I like the look of a decent amount of sidewall
2. I wanted to keep the stock Duratracs, since I had them
3. I hear that more sidewall = more forgiving ride
4. Running the stock (+24mm offset) tire with a spacer gave me the opportunity to evaluate how much offset I could fit with a larger tire in the future, when I’m ready to replace the Duratracs.

I’m really pleased with the stance of the 18x8.5+24 wheel with a 1.5” spacer, coupled with the 1.75” level.

Did you get the wheels painted?

 

[Cdnat4]

Happy with the outcome / stance by doing just the 1.75” ReadyLift & UCA’s. Went with LT295/70-18 Nitto Recons & 1.25” BORA spacers, with some trimming.

How much trimming did you have and how close is the tire to the UCA now?

 

[Teegunn]

To be honest, I usually prefer the look of 20s, but I kept 18s for now based on:

1. I like the look of a decent amount of sidewall
2. I wanted to keep the stock Duratracs, since I had them
3. I hear that more sidewall = more forgiving ride
4. Running the stock (+24mm offset) tire with a spacer gave me the opportunity to evaluate how much offset I could fit with a larger tire in the future, when I’m ready to replace the Duratracs.

I’m really pleased with the stance of the 18x8.5+24 wheel with a 1.5” spacer, coupled with the 1.75” level.

I normally run 20" wheels on my truck. When I first got my 23 AT4X, I went with 18" wheels and 34" tall Nitto RG tires (put a front level on the truck to fit) with -19 Fuel Contra wheels. I had the frame of mind that the 18" wheels and tires with more sidewall would ride nicer than 20" wheels and less sidewall tires. But I eneded up not liking the tire/wheel size combo I went with.

So I ended up putting on 20" wheels (-18 offset) with 295/60 R 20 Nitto RG's. Like the look, stance and feel of the truck much better now. So for me at least, I found out I prefer a 20" wheel with a little less sidewall for my tires. I doubt I ever go back to an 18" wheel on a truck again given my experience doing so.

I did/do like the look of the stock AT4X wheel BTW. I should have probably just went with 2" spacers and kept the stock AT4X wheels, which was my original plan. I like some wheel poike, have used wheel spacers before, but my tire/wheel guy always tries to talk my out of spacers. I get why - there is some extra risk with them.

I actually liked the feel of the stock Duratracs, but a 32" tire on an "off road" AT4X truck is kind of a joke. At least the Silverado ZR2 comes with 33" tires stock. I like Nitto RG's they've treated me very well for years now, so that's what I went with. Happy with them, but could have lived with the stock Duratracs if they had just been a bit bigger stock from the factory.

 

[Brocky]

I just had the ReadyLift SST 2" installed on my truck. I'm very happy with how it turned out. Have not noticed any ride quality change.

 

[bradusc]

I’m sure it’s been asked. If I put a ready leveling kit on, does it void warranty?

 

[Cocoabean]

I’m sure it’s been asked. If I put a ready leveling kit on, does it void warranty?

It shouldn’t, but check with your warranty company to be sure.

My warranty company said a leveling kit would not void it, but a lift kit would.

 

[Kicker0927]

ReadyLift 1.75” leveling kit (with UCA).

Replaced the machined/gunmetal CV35 rims with gloss black, but otherwise they’re the stock rims & tires (18x8.5 with 24mm offset, Duratrac 275/65r18).

1.5” wheel spacers to poke it out to the equivalent of -14mm offset.

Rough Country red caliper covers for a slight pop of color behind the wheels.

Black trucks are just downright sexy! The only color truck I’ll buy.

 

[Kicker0927]

I just had the ReadyLift SST 2" installed on my truck. I'm very happy with how it turned out. Have not noticed any ride quality change.

I’m having this same kit installed on mine Tuesday. Looks awesome!