2014+ Leveling Kits

FH212 · April 11, 2014

I added .5" up front so now it sits 39.5 with 2.5 up front and 40 in the back stock.

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That sits perfect. Awesome truck. So 2.5" up front and stock in back equals pretty much level. Great info!

cajun_duck · April 11, 2014

I want to level mine eventually, but I am worried about messing up the ride quality. I love howsmoth mine rides

LTZ2014 · April 12, 2014

I added .5" up front so now it sits 39.5 with 2.5 up front and 40 in the back stock.image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg

That sits perfect. Awesome truck. So 2.5" up front and stock in back equals pretty much level. Great info!

Not for my LTZ with the 6.5 bed. I have +2.5" up front and +1" in the rear . I'm sitting 39.5 in the front and 40 in the rear. Crazy how mine sits different.

Ljrussell94 · April 12, 2014

Not for my LTZ with the 6.5 bed. I have +2.5" up front and +1" in the rear . I'm sitting 39.5 in the front and 40 in the rear. Crazy how mine sits different.

Yep i figured out they all sit a little different. I tjought i only needed a 2" but i then figured i was wrong

tanner709 · April 12, 2014

Not for my LTZ with the 6.5 bed. I have +2.5" up front and +1" in the rear . I'm sitting 39.5 in the front and 40 in the rear. Crazy how mine sits different.

Truck looks great.

The crew cabs seem to look more natural when level, maybe because of the length or the fact they are slightly more level to begin with.

cansled · April 14, 2014

Here is my 1.5" Level kit. It comes with 3 spacers for the bottom struts allowing anywhere from 1", 1.5", or 2". I wanted a little rake so I went with the 1.5" I got it on ebay. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADJUSTABLE-LIFT-LEVELING-KIT-Raise-your-front-end-1-1-1-2-or-2-/121313284674?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASilverado+1500&hash=item1c3ed5d242&vxp=mtr

TB3546 · April 14, 2014

I've read through pretty much this whole thread and I have a few questions.

1. Does installing a front leveling kit void the factory warranty?

2. On average what are you noticing in the difference in MPG after the level with factory tires or one size up.

3. What brand would you recommend?

Jon Rogers · April 14, 2014

I decieded to only install the lower strut spacers with my RC 2.5" lift, it looks much better.

Edited April 14, 2014 by Jon Rogers

surebuttercringe · April 14, 2014

I've read through pretty much this whole thread and I have a few questions.
1. Does installing a front leveling kit void the factory warranty?

2. On average what are you noticing in the difference in MPG after the level with factory tires or one size up.

3. What brand would you recommend?

If you look back a few pages in this thread, these exact questions have been answered.

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Edited April 14, 2014 by surebuttercringe

TB3546 · April 14, 2014

If you look back a few pages in this thread, these exact questions have been answered.

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I must have browsed past it, I've been though all 18 pages and didn't see any specific #'s.

I just measured to see where my stock ride height was. It was 35 3/4" up front and just a hair under 39 1/2" in the rear, which seems a bit low in the front. My 2007 was 37" stock ride height in the front.

tanner709 · April 15, 2014

I've read through pretty much this whole thread and I have a few questions.

1. Does installing a front leveling kit void the factory warranty?

2. On average what are you noticing in the difference in MPG after the level with factory tires or one size up.

3. What brand would you recommend?

When you say factory warranty, you have to realize that a level affects suspension only. Therefore the only warranty that can be voided (if possible) is suspension components - and front components at that. It is really dealer dependant because some dealers will be sticky and others won't care to put up the fight. My dealer told me there would be no issues with a level, or lift, installed by a reputable garage (which they work with). $150 for the level and $100 labour(I helped the mechanic).

With factory tire size, and a 2.5" rough country level, I've seen about 1L/100k increase which is about 1.35 mpg decrease.

I'd recommend rough country for price, warranty, and quality. There are many other good brands out there which I cannot speak to.

Edited April 15, 2014 by tanner709

Btreyu09 · April 15, 2014

When you say factory warranty, you have to realize that a level affects suspension only. Therefore the only warranty that can be voided (if possible) is suspension components - and front components at that. It is really dealer dependant because some dealers will be sticky and others won't care to put up the fight. My dealer told me there would be no issues with a level, or lift, installed by a reputable garage (which they work with). $150 for the level and $100 labour(I helped the mechanic).

With factory tire size, and a 2.5" rough country level, I've seen about 1L/100k increase which is about 1.35 mpg decrease.

I'd recommend rough country for price, warranty, and quality. There are many other good brands out there which I cannot speak to.

What kit did you buy that was $150. One I saw was $68

surebuttercringe · April 15, 2014

What kit did you buy that was $150. One I saw was $68

The Rough Country kit with the front spacers and rear blocks is $149. I would think the one for $68 would be front spacers only.

tanner709 · April 15, 2014

The 2" is $65 and the 2.5" which includes the 2" blocks/hardware + front strut tophat, rear blocks and u bolts is $150.

You could round up 4 nuts and 4 bolts for $10 and level the truck if you wanted.

block8head · April 15, 2014

A little off topic, but can anyone help me to find the 1" rear block . I have 2" RC level front and rear stock ,but it looks like the front is little higher than the back. Just want to raise the back up a bit..

I did search, but most of them came as a kit..