Rough country 3.5" lift kit

ryanhardy · August 25, 2016

Just purchased my 2015 2500HD last march, and have decided to splurge a bit and purchased this Rough Country kit that they just released for the 2500's. http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-1959c.html

What do y'all think of it? I've had a lot of buddies use stuff from RC and seem to love their stuff. Also looking for some advice on the install with this, is it plausible to do this on my own, or will I have to go somewhere? I've worked on cars and such, but never trucks so this's all pretty foreign to me... looking for any tips tricks or advice you might have with the install.... thanks guys!

rocnrol · August 25, 2016

Hhhmmm it appears you need to remove your overload springs to make it work, kinda ruins why one bought a HD for

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Big Whiskey · August 26, 2016

Hhhmmm it appears you need to remove your overload springs to make it work, kinda ruins why one bought a HD for

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I think that only refers to the 3500HD overload springs that are above the main spring pack, rather than the overload at the bottom of the pack.

rocnrol · August 26, 2016

Hhhmmmm, I don't rightly remember what my truck has. I'll look tomorrow when I get out to the campsite

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knobkrick · August 26, 2016

yes pretty easy key clamp is trickey ..I released mine with a floorjack and half inch extension watch out LOL

ryanhardy · August 26, 2016

the previous owner cranked the keys all the way up, im assuming i have to put them back to stock when i do this if I want it to ride normally at all... correct?

MotionMan · August 26, 2016

You can rent the key tool for free at auto zone they collect $200 but when you give it back you get your money. Don't use anything else, you will ruin your day and life. Really, you need to get the tool, the tension on these is huge. Align it after. I've had RC parts in the past, they are quality, the leveling keys on my truck are RC and the lift on my excursion is RC, it has 300k and 13 years of no issues.

Big Whiskey · August 27, 2016

the previous owner cranked the keys all the way up, im assuming i have to put them back to stock when i do this if I want it to ride normally at all... correct?

Well, if you install this kit, you'll be removing the stock keys and bolts anyway.....so it won't be a problem. But yes, if you run this kit with the new keys cranked all the way up, you'll want to throw rocks at your truck on a daily basis, haha.

tooch420 · August 27, 2016

yes pretty easy key clamp is trickey ..I released mine with a floorjack and half inch extension watch out LOL

I do believe their is a different release tool for the HD, its not the one looks look "C" clamp

tooch420 · August 27, 2016

Does this kit account for having tow pkg? I believe the replacement "U" bolts have to be wider. That is something that you need to know if applicable. That is why I am going with this kit. It has more parts to keep everything factory correct. I will be opting for fox shocks all around as well. The tech guy at RL told me I could get almost 4" if i wanted, but I was going to keep it around 3". And I am keeping rake before you ask, because I tow a trailer..and i like the look as well.

http://www.readyliftstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=69-3422&Search.x=26&Search.y=16

Amazon has it for $900

rocnrol · August 29, 2016

Hhhmmmm, I don't rightly remember what my truck has. I'll look tomorrow when I get out to the campsite

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The overload is indeed on the bottom of the pack. So used to the one ton lol

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ryanhardy · August 30, 2016

Well, if you install this kit, you'll be removing the stock keys and bolts anyway.....so it won't be a problem. But yes, if you run this kit with the new keys cranked all the way up, you'll want to throw rocks at your truck on a daily basis, haha.

i guess what i mean, is i need the measurement from the stock keys in order to adjust the new ones to the right level

Jlash · August 30, 2016

Does this kit account for having tow pkg? I believe the replacement "U" bolts have to be wider. That is something that you need to know if applicable. That is why I am going with this kit. It has more parts to keep everything factory correct. I will be opting for fox shocks all around as well. The tech guy at RL told me I could get almost 4" if i wanted, but I was going to keep it around 3". And I am keeping rake before you ask, because I tow a trailer..and i like the look as well.

http://www.readyliftstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=69-3422&Search.x=26&Search.y=16

Amazon has it for $900

Cant see which kit you are referencing..