2016 Z71 Tahoe 2" level on 285/55r20

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During the leveling process, did you get any feedback about kits that level from the top or bottom or both? Some kits seem to level by adjusting at the top of the strut, others level by adding a bit at the top and the bottom of the strut. Does it matter much? Any significant difference in performance or stress on the CV joint and shaft?

I could be way over thinking this, but it did catch my attention.

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Mine is procomp & was dealer installed by Laura GMC. I'm sure there's more stress as it is different from the original stock design, but I would say it's minimal. No problems with mine, but I only have 1500 miles on it...
 

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Installed the Rough Country 2in level in front and 1in spacer in rear. 285/65/18 BFG AT's fit with no rubbing at all. Rides a bit rougher, but probably more due to the tires than the lift. Needed a good alignment though. One note for anyone wanting to install a spacer lift for the bottom of the strut, you will need to remove the CV axle in order to get the left bolt through, there's not enough room to drop it down or to even come up from the bottom.
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Here's some more pics and also the areas that were trimmed. (left and right front)

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Hi Todd,

I'm looking at a similar set-up for my Yukon. What wheel offset are you running? Do you think I could get by with 1.5 level kit?

Offset is +1. You might be able to get away with it but would require more trimming. If you went with a smaller tire though it would work.
 
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Hey J T... got any pics from the front or back? I'm looking at the same wheels and trying to decide on offset. Do yours sit flush or outside the fenders?
I'll be out of town for a couple of weeks. Might have a chance to get back home before the weekend and I'll post some pics. They might stick out at most 1/2 an inch but if so I haven't notice. I would go with a different offset to limit the trimming. I really think you could go with 2.25 level just in the front to keep from trimming without having to use coil spacers in the back of you want the same tire size with a 0 offset.
 

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That would be great. I'm looking at a 3" front 1" rear kit so maybe that will help with rubbing.
Saw that tag too... HAIL STATE! I'm in Columbus, what about you?
 
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That would be great. I'm looking at a 3" front 1" rear kit so maybe that will help with rubbing.
Saw that tag too... HAIL STATE! I'm in Columbus, what about you?
I'm in Madison. It's actually my wife's ride and I'm an LSU fan.
 
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I'll be out of town for a couple of weeks. Might have a chance to get back home before the weekend and I'll post some pics. They might stick out at most 1/2 an inch but if so I haven't notice. I would go with a different offset to limit the trimming. I really think you could go with 2.25 level just in the front to keep from trimming without having to use coil spacers in the back of you want the same tire size with a 0 offset.
Sorry it took so long and I wasn't completely sure what exact angles you wanted so here's a few from front and back then the tire width down the side

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Awesome man, that doesn't look like they stick out far at all. I could only go with a +1 or +20 or wait another week on the +14. Think I'll go with the +1! Thanks a lot for the pics
 

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Good, so if a 305/55 will work, then a 285/60 should as well. (33.2" vs 33.4")

Do your 285s rub? I am doing the 2.5 Suspension Maxx kit and am having trouble deciding in between 285/60/20s, 285/65/20, 295/60/20s, and 305/55/20. I want an AT tire an am considering Toyo AT 2, Toyo RT, Nitto Terra Grappler G2, and their new tire, MT ATs, Duratracs, and BFG KOs. Any insight?
 

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