Leveling kit ?s

[gotcha]

Purchased a silverado z71 1500 4x4 extended cab about a month ago and am planning on installing a leveling kit is this a no go if i plan on towing a boat or enclosed trailer? enclosed trailer will be long distance carolina to arizona

Also wanted to upgrade wheels

 

Thanks

carl

[MS3DALE]

Nope,won't be any issue at all towing a trailer,Just remember to get an alignment when your done.

[SILVERADOSC540]

Also consider tongue weight. Part of the reason that the rear sits higher is to make up for a bed load or tongue weight. If you level the truck and the tongue weight is enough you'll have a sag, and your headlights will be aimed too high. Something to consider, especially with a long roadtrip in the works.

[cobrajet84]

I put larger blocks in the back after my level kit to have some rake back so I wouldnt have the dreaded sag.

[elite0259]

Or air bags

[gotcha]

Thank you everyone will probably add blocks if needed?

still contemplating the kit just need wheel options going to run the tires on it with new wheels?

Had a dreded squeak in the front end dealer took care of it snce issue and aggrivation with new truck dealer will do install on kit

no labor cost just kit cost and allignment 159.00 kit and 75.00 alignment

 

Carl

[neilbedwell]

I just put leveling blocks (2") on my 2011 Crew Cab and was curious about the air bags. I had read somewhere that just the installation of them (i.e. at minimum pressure) would raise my rear a little bit. I like my truck sitting level so I don't know if I want to do that. Is that right?

[jerseydrew]

i have leveling kit and towed my buddy's donzi 28' which probably was at max weight or jus a hair over and no issues at all. i have a pic of it but don't have a way to host it.