New Level Kit On The Way

[tyhuck]

I ordered a Tuff country leveling kit for my 05 last night. Its the kind with add-a-leaf springs rather than taller blocks. Im pretty confident about installing it, but im planning on reusing the factory U-bolts so dont want to over-torque them. Anyone know the otrque specs for the rear axel U-bolts?

[Stevens03]

I was always told you don't reuse the u-bolts. If thats even in the equation, I wouldn't for safety reasons.

[Matt_]

If you're concerned about the proper torque, you should also replace the U-bolts. Why only do it half right?

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=126478

 

Edit: Torque is listed in a sticky... i'll see if i can find it.

[tyhuck]

I got the kit on and I like it. The rear went up 3" but I figure its gonna take a while to settle. The front went up an inch over what I had it at, but I had the factory keys fully cranked. I got an inch out of the factory keys before maxing out, and got another inch on top of that when I got the new keys. I figure after all things settle, I will be at a 1" rake like before.

 

Ive heard of "green keys" and I got to looking at the ones I took off. They have a green mark on them. Are these "green keys"? If so, what does that mean?

 

Heres a pic.

 

[SouthCo]

Post up a pic when you get a chance.

[tyhuck]

Theres not much of a noticable difference in the front because the brush guard pulls it down a bit.