5inch rcx lift on 17s fitment?

[Deityrider69]

alright guys i have a 2008 tahoe 2wd im putting a 5inch rcx lift on it. my question is will i have to run spacers if so what size? rough country states online there kit is recommended for 18" or larger wheels. my wheel and tire specs are 17x9 -6mm offset 4.75 backspace on 285/70/17s. even though roughcountry states that there are many who run that lift with 17s and 33s or 35s. my only thing im trying to figure out is if they will rub on knuckle or something else. also trying to make sure wheels are even with front after lift. thank you

 

[Trey Hardy]

alright guys i have a 2008 tahoe 2wd im putting a 5inch rcx lift on it. my question is will i have to run spacers if so what size? rough country states online there kit is recommended for 18" or larger wheels. my wheel and tire specs are 17x9 -6mm offset 4.75 backspace on 285/70/17s. even though roughcountry states that there are many who run that lift with 17s and 33s or 35s. my only thing im trying to figure out is if they will rub on knuckle or something else. also trying to make sure wheels are even with front after lift. thank you

You’ll need atleast 1/4” spacers for the front to clear the uca on stock or no offset wheels

 

[Trey Hardy]

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alright guys i have a 2008 tahoe 2wd im putting a 5inch rcx lift on it. my question is will i have to run spacers if so what size? rough country states online there kit is recommended for 18" or larger wheels. my wheel and tire specs are 17x9 -6mm offset 4.75 backspace on 285/70/17s. even though roughcountry states that there are many who run that lift with 17s and 33s or 35s. my only thing im trying to figure out is if they will rub on knuckle or something else. also trying to make sure wheels are even with front after lift. thank you

also if I’m not mistaken you’ll need 1.5”-2” spacers in the rear to get them even with the front because the knuckles pushes the front out more
I got 2” in the rear of mine and if I did .5” spacers up front they would be perfect

 

[Deityrider69]

You’ll need atleast 1/4” spacers for the front to clear the uca on stock or no offset wheels

even with a -6mm offset?

 

[Deityrider69]

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also if I’m not mistaken you’ll need 1.5”-2” spacers in the rear to get them even with the front because the knuckles pushes the front out more
I got 2” in the rear of mine and if I did .5” spacers up front they would be perfect

ok perfect thank you the rough country rep told me 2"spacers for front and back. but that didnt make sense to me since kit already pushes fronts out further

 

[Trey Hardy]

ok perfect thank you the rough country rep told me 2"spacers for front and back. but that didnt make sense to me since kit already pushes fronts out further

Definitely not
2” spacers in the back and 1/2” up front should be even
I say 2” because I believe you have to trim your wheel studs shorter running 1.5” spacers

 

[Trey Hardy]

even with a -6mm offset?

It might clear the stock arms but any aftermarket arm the tire will likely rub on them without atleast 1/4” to 1/2” spacer up front

 

[Deityrider69]

Definitely not
2” spacers in the back and 1/2” up front should be even
I say 2” because I believe you have to trim your wheel studs shorter running 1.5” spacers

ill go with that then thank you so much for the help!

 

[Trey Hardy]

ill go with that then thank you so much for the help!

Also the 5-6” is essentially the same as the 7.5” so if you wanted to run 35s/37s in the future just throw a 2” leveling kit under the strut or get some lift struts for a 7.5”

The 7.5” is just the 5-6” kit stretched out all components are the same I adjusted mine from 9” to 7.5” down to 5” on my Silverado as she went through her stages…

 

[Deityrider69]

Also the 5-6” is essentially the same as the 7.5” so if you wanted to run 35s/37s in the future just throw a 2” leveling kit under the strut or get some lift struts for a 7.5”

The 7.5” is just the 5-6” kit stretched out all components are the same I adjusted mine from 9” to 7.5” down to 5” on my Silverado as she went through her stages…

good to know thanks again im sure mine will she many stages as well lol

 

[Deityrider69]

Also the 5-6” is essentially the same as the 7.5” so if you wanted to run 35s/37s in the future just throw a 2” leveling kit under the strut or get some lift struts for a 7.5”

The 7.5” is just the 5-6” kit stretched out all components are the same I adjusted mine from 9” to 7.5” down to 5” on my Silverado as she went through her stages…

should i be running hubcentric spacers?

 

[Deityrider69]

Also the 5-6” is essentially the same as the 7.5” so if you wanted to run 35s/37s in the future just throw a 2” leveling kit under the strut or get some lift struts for a 7.5”

The 7.5” is just the 5-6” kit stretched out all components are the same I adjusted mine from 9” to 7.5” down to 5” on my Silverado as she went through her stages…

also rough country says This kit is packaged as a leveling kit—raising the front 5” and the rear 4.5” will i need to get spacer on rear to sit even and not sag?

 

[Trey Hardy]

should i be running hubcentric spacers?

Yes

 

[Trey Hardy]

also rough country says This kit is packaged as a leveling kit—raising the front 5” and the rear 4.5” will i need to get spacer on rear to sit even and not sag?

No it should be close enough id use the 4.5” springs and if it don’t sit like you like its pretty quick and easy to install a rear coil spring spacer and there cheap on Amazon or eBay

 

[Deityrider69]

No it should be close enough id use the 4.5” springs and if it don’t sit like you like its pretty quick and easy to install a rear coil spring spacer and there cheap on Amazon or eBay

thank you so much trey your a lifesaver!

 

[Trey Hardy]

thank you so much trey your a lifesaver!

No problem man let me know if you need any help!
I’ll say if you have any vibrations at high speed after the lift I’d look into the adjustable rear panhard bar (150$)
To center the rear axle and prevent binding your rear trailing arms up over bumps

If you go higher I’d also recommend the rear trailing arm drop bracket as it don’t come with the lift but can be bought directly from them.
It lowers the rear trailing arms getting them back in stock position

The RC upper control arms are strong but I personally diddnt like them

 

[Deityrider69]

No problem man let me know if you need any help!
I’ll say if you have any vibrations at high speed after the lift I’d look into the adjustable rear panhard bar (150$)
To center the rear axle and prevent binding your rear trailing arms up over bumps

If you go higher I’d also recommend the rear trailing arm drop bracket as it don’t come with the lift but can be bought directly from them.
It lowers the rear trailing arms getting them back in stock position

The RC upper control arms are strong but I personally diddnt like them

good to know yes if i have any more questions ill definitely let you know and ill post some before and after pics!