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ragin_cajuns · February 9, 2016

I hope to pick up my new Sierra today. Waiting for the dealer to call to tell me if it is in today or not. 2016 Sierra SLT, Z71 4x4, silver, sunroof, loaded. Swapping out the chrome wheels for the aluminum wheels with painted accents that comes on the AT. Want to also swap the grill for the AT grill if that isn't too hard to do but the first thing I want to do is put a leveling kit.

Any North Dallas area owners? Where is a good spot to have a leveling kit installed? I called 4 Wheel Parts in Coppell - they want about $600 for a 2.5inch leveling kit.

Is 2.5 inches right to level it out?

Thanks,

SteveBBB · February 9, 2016

Welcome to the group and congrats on the new truck!!!

Geronimo · February 9, 2016

Welcome, that's high, I got my leveling kit both get and installed for $350. I live in St. Bernard, Louisiana. I have a rough country kit.

JUSTINASS · February 9, 2016

i know there are several shops in DFW...

might try DFW camper corral in Arlington - i asked them and i think it was $350...

i ended up doing it myself one weekend...

lsxrx7 · February 9, 2016

might want to look into buying the bilstein shocks vs lvl kit

GMC-AT · February 9, 2016

2.5in is too much IMO. Plus you have a worse ride, and greater likelihood of future issues with ball joints, etc. With the way these trucks are designed, they look noise high even with 0- 0.5in of rake up front.. I would get a 1.5in level (under strut) that will leave you with 1.5-2in of rake.

Again, just my opinion.. after having 2 of these trucks and every possible leveling solution available.

ragin_cajuns · February 9, 2016

Welcome, that's high, I got my leveling kit both get and installed for $350. I live in St. Bernard, Louisiana. I have a rough country kit.

Cool - I'm from Houma, La so I know where St Bernard is.

2.5in is too much IMO. Plus you have a worse ride, and greater likelihood of future issues with ball joints, etc. With the way these trucks are designed, they look noise high even with 0- 0.5in of rake up front.. I would get a 1.5in level (under strut) that will leave you with 1.5-2in of rake.

Again, just my opinion.. after having 2 of these trucks and every possible leveling solution available.

definitely don't want to be nose up. thanks for the info.

GMC-AT · February 9, 2016

you technically won't be "nose up" with a 2-2.5in level - truck should sit close to a "true level" However, "true level" by taking measurements visually looks a little noise high with these trucks. I would want at least 1.5in of rake. Again, just my opinion.

ragin_cajuns · February 9, 2016

thanks. anyone with pics of their truck after leveling? if so, how much did you add?

it's late afternoon and no call from dealer yet so i guess it won't make it in today.

thanks,

GMC-AT · February 9, 2016

search the level threads,,,, tons of pics

ragin_cajuns · February 11, 2016

Picked up my truck last night. SLT, Z71, 4x4.

Next up - leveling kit, get rid of the chrome mirror caps, chrome door handles, possibly swap for the AT grill. I already had the dealer swap out the chrome wheels.

Brent Lake · February 11, 2016

2 inch RC level kit, I've removed my front air dam since this and like it even better..

ragin_cajuns · February 11, 2016

front air dam - you are referring to the black piece under the front bumper? i took that off my 07 silverado when i leveled it. like it better without too.

you had a 2 inch lift in front? is it the angle of your driveway or does your truck now look a little nose up? not sure what to go with on leveling kit.

bartonjude · February 11, 2016

Nice truck ragin, Lafayette here. I'm undecided about lifting mine, apprehensive about ride quality & losing mpgs. I ended up with a zee, but I found the ride was smoother in the 4x4.