2014+ Leveling Kits

BlueSS2003 · March 8, 2015

Here's a picture of my truck. 2014 iridium metallic crew cab SLT 4x4 non Z71

Stock wheels with Nitto Terra grappler 275/65/20 wheels lifted up front with a eBay 3/4"=1.5" of lift bottom strut spacer and I have the 5100's set to the second notch to achieve another 3/4" lift. The rear is still factory block which I do want to switch out soon. To me it looks like the front is sometimes a little higher.

I do rub very little but not enough to be concerned about.

Wish I could do a 4" lift but they are too much $$

For people that are concerned with MPG, which I am too, I am still able to achieve 19-20mpg on average going about 65-75 mph. I lost about 1-2mpg on average, which is nothing in my opinion.

Edited March 8, 2015 by Cheeze

USCGRetiredJosh · March 8, 2015

Question on torquing bolts after install of a leveling kit.

I found this in a previous thead(I think this thread), it states "second pass 90 - 110 degrees". Could someone explain that to me.

Thanks

GerryLP · March 8, 2015

Question on torquing bolts after install of a leveling kit.

I found this in a previous thead(I think this thread), it states "second pass 90 - 110 degrees". Could someone explain that to me.

Thanks

It's an overkill. The bolts that secure the bottom shock to the A-arm is not so critical that would require precision torquing. But to answer your question, here is a link.

http://user.xmission.com/~kd7olf/torque.html

berk4422 · March 9, 2015

Leveled using Rancho Quick Lifts. The ride is even better than stock. Used forum member advice and set front on 3 and rear on 5. Originally was 36 front, 39 rear. Now sitting 38&1/3 front 39 rear. Couldn't be happier. Go big or go home.

Edited March 9, 2015 by berk4422

USCGRetiredJosh · March 9, 2015

Thanks Gerry for the info

I measured my truck to figure our the height for leveling and my rear was 39.5" and the front was 36"

austinkillough · March 9, 2015

Leveled using Rancho Quick Lifts. The ride is even better than stock. Used forum member advice and set front on 3 and rear on 5. Originally was 36 front, 39 rear. Now sitting 38&1/3 front 39 rear. Couldn't be happier. Go big or go home.

Did you install yourself or have a shop do it for you?

berk4422 · March 9, 2015

Did you install yourself or have a shop do it for you?

Did it myself, very easy job. The front took about 30 minutes each side. The rear took 10 minutes each side. I'm fairly proficient, I have broken many of my own cars in the past to learn how to properly do it.

Hero_Arcade · March 9, 2015

2014 Sierra.jpgLeveled w-out blocks.jpg

The first two are with the stock 1" block

leveled w blocks BR.jpgIMG_0145.JPG

The second two are with the RC 2" block

Originally I installed the front and drove the truck like that for about 5 months. It made it dead level. However, even though measurement wise it was dead level it looked like the front was a little higher than the rear. So, I installed the rear 2" blocks and that made the rear right at 1" higher than the front. I personally think it looks best with the 2" block but it is all personal preference. With the stock 1" block at some angles it looked leveled and at others it looked higher in the front and I do not like the "higher in the front" look. So, if I were you I would install the front, ride with it like that for a little while and see how you like it. Then, if you don't like it or if you just want to change it up, put the rear 2" blocks on. I also think once I put bigger tires on it the little bit of rake I have won't be as noticable. Good luck with the lift! Post pics after and holler if you have any questions.

That's exactly what I needed to see! Thanks for posting that.

kborne · March 9, 2015

That's exactly what I needed to see! Thanks for posting that.

Not a problem. Glad I could help. There really is no straight answer as to what lift gets you exactly level. Two of my good buddies just bought the identical truck as mine and all of our stock ride heights are different. One of my buddies trucks is higher than mine in the rear even with my 2" block installed! So, you just have to play around with it till you get it like you want. I enjoy turning a wrench on my truck so it wasn't an issue for me. Good luck! Make sure you post pics.

GerryLP · March 9, 2015

I'm at Firestone now waiting for my truck's alignment to be completed. Even driving the truck without the alignment checked, it didn't pull to the side or seemed to affect braking nor dampening.

nadrojcote · March 9, 2015

The only thing that would be affected by adding a leveling kit would be your camber and caster, which means you would maybe feel a bit squirly and have some darting on the highway.

CptMcSaug · March 9, 2015

After talking to rough country is seems the only difference in the leveling kits for the steel vs aluminum a-arms is that the bolts for the lower strut spacers are longer for the aluminum. Just for everyone's info. I went ahead and ordered the leveling kit so it'll be here when my truck is.

txchevy4ever · March 9, 2015

I installed my 2" Rough Country kit this weekend on my 2015 Z71 and immediately took it off. If you watch the suspension come to rest on the lower strut spacer, it places a tremendous amount of stress on that polycarbonate piece. I just didn't feel comfortable as the spacer didn't align with the lower control arm holes where it was pressed up against the lip to be supported like I'd like.

I have no doubt the rough country will be fine, but for some reason, it just gave me a bad feeling knowing the load that part will be under especially offroad and taking large bumps at speed.

I'm having a metal kit installed tomorrow by someone more qualified than me.

Asells · March 9, 2015

Anybody have a fender measurement with a 2" level and stock tires? Preferably double cab

tturner920 · March 9, 2015

After talking to rough country is seems the only difference in the leveling kits for the steel vs aluminum a-arms is that the bolts for the lower strut spacers are longer for the aluminum. Just for everyone's info. I went ahead and ordered the leveling kit so it'll be here when my truck is.

I know I'm going to sound dumb, but I have a 14 Z71 Silverado and how do I know if I have aluminum or stell a-arms so I know which kit to order?