Leveled the Z71, 20x9+14 Fuel Wheels, 305/55R20

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ShawnQ

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Factory height, Ck951 wheels it came with:

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Summit Engineering 2.5" leveling kit installed:
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Leveled with the 20x9 Fuel Throttle wheels, +14 offset, 305/55R20 Terra Grapplers:
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I also pulled the cladding/trim off that surrounds the factory steps. I'm not a fan of the steps at all, but its my wife's car and she needs them.

As for trimming, I removed a bit of the lower Z71 valance, trimmed the splashwell/inner fender a little bit, and its good with no rubbing. I didn't trim metal. I haven't been off-road yet, but I did mess around with speed bumps while turned at full lock, and still no rubbing.

Ill try to get better pics...ran out of light.

Wife loves the aggressive stance and look! I'm happy with it as well.

Still not sure if I will need a rear spacer - as of now I don't think so, its pretty level.

Measurements with stock tires, stock and leveled suspension:
Dr Front: 35" before, 37 3/8" after, 38 1/2" leveled with tires
Pas Front: 35 1/4" before, 37 3/4" after, 38 3/4" leveled with tires
Dr Rear: 37 1/2" before, same after, 38 3/8" leveled with tires
Pas Rear: 37 5/8", same after, 38 1/2" leveled w/tires
The ground wasn't exactly level but it was the best I could do.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
SQ
 

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Looks good. Love the way it sits!
 
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I need to get a few side pics to show how they sit in relation to the edge of the fenders.

Any opinions on red calipers and bow ties? the factory z71 emblem has red/black, figured the calipers and bow ties being red would look good and subtle.
 
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Here are a few pics showing how far they stick out:

Excuse the dirty pics...driving across texas in the spring will cover your grill in bugs.

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Looks good. For the tune look up BlackBear, CAI I would do Volant and for Exhaust Magnaflow seems to be on top on these trucks.
 

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oh wow...this has me rethinking what i want to do. Good job sir :Handshake:
 

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