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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Ok guys, just installed Bilstein 5100's all around and set the fronts at top clip position. it seems to have lifted my truck 1/2 higher than the back. measurements are, Front 23-1/2'' and Rear 23'' from axle centerline to bottom of fender. passenger side for some odd reason sits a tad higher (1/8-1/4'' higher), possibly because of fuel tank on driver side full of fuel. Anyways, it seems to have lifted my truck 3'' in the front, are you guys running taller blocks in the rear? I see Ready lift sells an OEM style block that's 1" taller than stock which would put me about right at a 1/2'' Rake. My buddy has a 2010 Sierra and uses Bilstein 5100's on top notch and it sits level, actually about a 1/8 lower in front which looks perfect. He has a 6.2 if that matters.
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Just noticed I posted this in the wrong section. Can a Mod move this to "Gm Drivetrain and Suspension"
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Old May 1, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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Can they adjust down any? I would lower the front to match the rear instead of raising the rear. 3" is quite a bit without upper control arms and a differential drop.
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Old May 1, 2014 | 12:26 PM
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After remeasuring it really sits a little over 2.5" higher. I had a 3" leveling kit on it before it the angles now are not nearly as bad as they were with the 3" leveling kit. With the front end off the ground at full droop they do not touch the UCA stops, with the 3" they did.

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Originally Posted by 07NBSChevy
Just noticed I posted this in the wrong section. Can a Mod move this to "Gm Drivetrain and Suspension"
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Old May 1, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Taller rear blocks won't hurt then. The factory ones are 1.25" IIRC.
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