a side shot like of the wheel poke?

 

it’s a 2018 STX.......it definitely has a leveling kit; I measured it, but also took a flashlight to see the puck at the top of the strut tower. Dumb question I suppose lol

i won’t ask about UBJ wear to CV joint wear; I’m assuming it’s already been covered

 

Need a little help from the community please. I leveled my 2019 with a set of Bilstein 5100 set at 2.1 and got a set of rims 18x9 +18 and I am trying to decide on tires. I see all sizes. Have looked at 295/70r18, 285/70r18 or 275/70r18. Any help would be greatly apricated.

 

What's the general consensus on the amount of level needed to fit 35x12.5" tires on stock 20" rims?

My truck has 2.5" spacers, but they are not installed correctly (the mount bolts are backing out) and the design of the spacer is closed such that the strut will have to be removed to fix the issue. I figured an upgrade is in order if the struts have to be removed anyway.

I'm interested in Bilstein 5100s @ 2.1" if that will clear the tires, but I'm also considering the Rough Country 2" loaded strut [reviews say it's actually 1.75"] and/or the Rancho quikLIFT loaded strut (worried that it says 2.75").

The goal would be to be level on 35x12.5R20, maybe an ever-so-slight rake.

 

Got my bilstein 5100s installed on all 4 corners with the front set at 2.1" along with firestone bags in the back with daystar cradles and airlift wireless air compressor. I almost feel that with 5 psi in the bags the level up front that the front sits higher than the rear almost. I got the airbags because tow my 7,000 lb boat that has 560 lb tongue weight which produces a fair amount of drop and it would look ridiculous with the level.

Does anyone know what width the stock rims are? I ordered some 295/60R20 Toyo AT3s but I a beginning to wonder if they are too wide for the rim and if I should go with the 285s instead.

I am also thinking of adding a 1/4" spacer to the front to get the front wheels back out a little to where they were since the control arms are angles down now and not straight out like they used to be.

Here is a picture pre and post level.

 

I believe 8.5"

 

I have your same wheels and I have Nitto 295/60R20s on mine, no issues. I do have a 2" level installed on mine.

 

The 20s are 8.5 wide and a 295 is fine on a wheel of this width for sure.

 

ok awesome. Got a picture of your set up? Trying to get an idea of what it will look like. I got the 5100s set at 2.1” rise in the front.

 

I have a 2020 XLT Supercab 4X4. How much would it drop the back if I removed the 2" block from the rear springs? Would like to sit more level and have my trailer sit more level. Don't expect to install my truck camper any time soon.