Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) I had originally wanted to knock out the wheels, tires, and leveling kit in one shot, but with the move and all that expense I figured I'd stick with the stock wheels for now and just take care of getting some more ground clearance and some larger rubber. So here she is... TGC 2.5" leveling kit went on Friday along with a brand new set of 285/65/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers (33"). Really impressed with how it came out... and after being a 'low truck' guy for so long this thing feels like its a mile off the ground now LOL. Edited August 27, 2012 by Dylan@Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue04SSS Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks good like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom_FX Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Love it bud! Looking Killer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan572 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I was just going to ask about the truck, looks real nice. I like how you got the package that makes the grill, bumper, etc body colored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Atta kid Dylan!!! Mucho Bueno. Looks like a damn Chevy comercial in that last shot, lmao!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Atta kid Dylan!!! Mucho Bueno. Looks like a damn Chevy comercial in that last shot, lmao!!!! Took Tanner to Seaworld on Saturday... happened to park next to a guy in an IDENTICAL truck in dark blue metallic, but box stock. Still had his dealer plates. When he got out he was staring at mine and was completely confused... he asked what options I had I told him that I had just put a level kit up front, upped the tire size, debadged, removed the air dam, and did the rear fender liners he was amazed at what a big difference it made. I love that in a way it looks 'factory' until you see it next to another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silverado Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks much better. Are you going to remove your side molding or keep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Did you have to do anything to the rear? Did you have to have the front end aligned? Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Looks much better. Are you going to remove your side molding or keep it? Side moldings stay... I think the doors are too featureless to take them off. On the last body style the sheetmetal had a body line in it that broke the panel up, these just are too big and flat for my tastes. Did you have to do anything to the rear? Did you have to have the front end aligned? Looks good! Nothing needed in the rear. Stock the Chevy's are nose down by about 2"... the leveling kit just moves the front end up 2.5 (they have kits that go anywhere from 1-3") Had to align it after the install like any suspension change. Edited August 27, 2012 by Dylan@Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan572 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Took Tanner to Seaworld on Saturday... happened to park next to a guy in an IDENTICAL truck in dark blue metallic, but box stock. Still had his dealer plates. When he got out he was staring at mine and was completely confused... he asked what options I had I told him that I had just put a level kit up front, upped the tire size, debadged, removed the air dam, and did the rear fender liners he was amazed at what a big difference it made. I love that in a way it looks 'factory' until you see it next to another one. I get the same thing, thats exactly what my brother just did to his truck too. The air dams on these trucks look so much better off, maybe that stands for every truck. If you do wheels are you going for a chrome or black look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silverado Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yeah that's true. It looks good man, is that as high as you're taking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I get the same thing, thats exactly what my brother just did to his truck too. The air dams on these trucks look so much better off, maybe that stands for every truck. If you do wheels are you going for a chrome or black look? Chrome... need to tie in the factory chrome around the grill on the front end. Yeah that's true. It looks good man, is that as high as you're taking it? Yep... not going any higher than this... its still a family hauler and daily driver. Just hated how the rear end stuck up... now I'm short of 1" cali-lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks great! I love how much difference a leveling kit makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silverado Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yep... not going any higher than this... its still a family hauler and daily driver. Just hated how the rear end stuck up... now I'm short of 1" cali-lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paoutdoorsman Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks great Dylan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpressThis13 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks great! I have no choice but to remove my door moldings as the tape is failing and if I have to take them off im not gonna put them back on so I will have flat panels lol. How did you pay for the kit and did you install it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 How did you pay for the kit with paypal. I assume you meant how much? It was $90+ shipping from TopGunCustoms. 2.5" 07-11 Chevy/GMC 1500 Pickup 4x4 Leveling Lift Kit There are cheaper kits out there, but this one uses both a spacer on top and bottom of the strut, so theres no cutting needed. The quality and finish on the parts was nice so it was worth the little extra money IMO. Plus with leveling kits being so cheap its easy to justify a little extra to get a nice one. did you install it yourself? Yes. Took about an hour per side to take the suspension apart, then bolt it back together. One of the easiest installs I think I've ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Love it. Awesome work Dylan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpressThis13 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 with paypal. I assume you meant how much? It was $90+ shipping from TopGunCustoms. 2.5" 07-11 Chevy/GMC 1500 Pickup 4x4 Leveling Lift Kit There are cheaper kits out there, but this one uses both a spacer on top and bottom of the strut, so theres no cutting needed. The quality and finish on the parts was nice so it was worth the little extra money IMO. Plus with leveling kits being so cheap its easy to justify a little extra to get a nice one. Yes. Took about an hour per side to take the suspension apart, then bolt it back together. One of the easiest installs I think I've ever done. ha yeah i meant how much. Ive been thinking about doing something like this myself but mines 2wd so I havent quiet made up my mind yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 They have that same kit for 2wd as well... price is the same. Its easy to install, just need basic hand tools and some jack stands/jack. Nice part is that b/c all you're doing is relocating the mounting points of the factory strut the ride quality remains absolutely the same. Theres a .5" ring spacer that mounts on top of the strut and a 2" block that mounts at the bottom to the LCA. With the extra 2" its no problem to clear a set of 33" tall tires with zero rubbing or trimming needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks great Dylan, even with the stock wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrock Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looks great. I have the same tgc kit on my Sierra but put 3" rear blocks in as well. I still need to debadge and tint the front windows one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 hee-hee, my truck is lower than Dylan's! Looks good Dylan. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wow, that looks really good. I even dig the stock wheels on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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