2014+ Leveling Kits

nadrojcote · May 25, 2015

I'm adding a one inch block in the rear, giving me about 1.5" of rake. That should make my cab level.

quise2024 · May 25, 2015

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and new to trucks. Not even gonna front like I know anything lol. But I am purchasing my first vehicle on my own and my first truck. Tomorrow (5/25) I'm picking a 2015 4WD Silverado 2LT Crew, can't wait I'm pretty excited.

But first thing I noticed looking at the trucks when I initially went to look a month ago was the front end sitting lower. A few friends on my men's league baseball team have trucks and first thing they told me is to get it leveled. I stumbled across this forum looking up leveling kits.

Everyone's set ups are looking nice. I basically just want it to be pretty level, get rid of that downward angle. I read a post a few up that mentioned 2.5" actually making the front ends too high, or higher than the back. Im thinking about going with a 1.5 or 2" at most. Wheels will be stock 18" but eventually I plan on switching to 22".

Any input on what would be best as I know nothing really about trucks. (Learning process has begun)

Thanks in advance

Edited May 25, 2015 by quise2024

JUSTINASS · May 25, 2015

had a little break from the texas flooding weather to install my RC 2.5 level friday night and got the tires mounted saturday morning.

not the best pics but I LOVE it now...should have come like this from the factory.

level kit is RC 2.5

toyo open country MT 33x12.5x20

Txjose · May 25, 2015

I'd be interested in knowing about the lights too.

Also, I want to fit 33s in my Silverado, with as little trimming as possible. From reading through this thread, the RC 2.5 or 3.5 should be enough for that purpose?

not even...

I got a pro comp 2" leveling kit and run the stock 20s and only had to trim like an inch off of the passenger side carpet thing that comes with these trucks and im running 33X12.50X20s ((305/55/20s))

obfirefighter22 · May 25, 2015

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and new to trucks. Not even gonna front like I know anything lol. But I am purchasing my first vehicle on my own and my first truck. Tomorrow (5/25) I'm picking a 2015 4WD Silverado 2LT Crew, can't wait I'm pretty excited.

But first thing I noticed looking at the trucks when I initially went to look a month ago was the front end sitting lower. A few friends on my men's league baseball team have trucks and first thing they told me is to get it leveled. I stumbled across this forum looking up leveling kits.

Everyone's set ups are looking nice. I basically just want it to be pretty level, get rid of that downward angle. I read a post a few up that mentioned 2.5" actually making the front ends too high, or higher than the back. Im thinking about going with a 1.5 or 2" at most. Wheels will be stock 18" but eventually I plan on switching to 22".

Any input on what would be best as I know nothing really about trucks. (Learning process has begun)

Thanks in advance

Welcome to forum. You'll love the new truck, I got mine alittle over a week ago but owned multiple silverados in the past. This forum will give you tons of info and ideas. I'll be able to give you more in sight tonight or tomorrow about my experience with the RC leveling. Overall I think it'll be great, my take one it so far is that their height doesn't seem to be consistent. I've seen in this long thread where some come with less rake than others. Rake of course refers to the front vs back height, the way the front sits lower. You've probably gathered that already tho

Txjose · May 25, 2015

Welcome to forum. You'll love the new truck, I got mine alittle over a week ago but owned multiple silverados in the past. This forum will give you tons of info and ideas. I'll be able to give you more in sight tonight or tomorrow about my experience with the RC leveling. Overall I think it'll be great, my take one it so far is that their height doesn't seem to be consistent. I've seen in this long thread where some come with less rake than others. Rake of course refers to the front vs back height, the way the front sits lower. You've probably gathered that already tho

Any leveling kit from a reputable company will do you good. Personally i have a pro comp 2" level for the front only and run 33" tires. I LOVE the stance of my truck. We also leveled my fiance's 2014 with all terrain tires to give it the tough look. I was/am into the lowering scene mostly and reading this entire thread I got the info that I needed to make my choice on lift and tire size. Rough Country seems to be the most popular but as long as it works for you i see no reason not to go with another brand.

congrats on the new truck!!! be sure to share pics with us!!! I got mine about 2 weeks ago as well and my fiance got hers as soon as the 2014s hit the market so I have the pleasure of playing with 2 of these trucks

quise2024 · May 26, 2015

Thanks for the warm welcome and input.

Just got back from the dealership, currently at the future inlaws which was about an hour n change away so its got bugs n what not.

Im pretty damn excited about it, cant wait to rack up some money and make some mods

Having a hard time uploading from my phone will attach some pics tomorrow after work

Kschab · May 26, 2015

I tried skimming through this thread but there is a lot of pages so if I missed it already being said I'm sorry! Does anyone know who makes a levelling kit that works properly with the Magneride suspension on my 15 denali 1500? I want to get rid of that take and put some nice wheels on her but I don't wanna screw up the ride not do I really want to change out all the suspension components. Thanks!

obfirefighter22 · May 26, 2015

Ok just got all done with the leveling kit. First picture is of the day I picked it up.

Second and third picture is of it with just the front RC spacers installed.

Next to my dads 2015 high country

Measurements were:

39 front wheel well

38 rear wheel well

18 front of cab

17.25 back of cab

Here it is with the 2 in blocks in the back

39 front wheel well

38.75 rear wheel well

18 front cab

18 rear cab

quise2024 · May 26, 2015

I'm finally home with the new ride and I love it. Put some miles on it today, got it with 16, got home with 150ish. but I can't be watching the odometer like that or I'll never wanna drive it lol

Leaving this

Now driving this

Edited May 27, 2015 by quise2024

HowardJ · May 26, 2015

Hey guys, I'm sure someone here can help me from pulling my hair out.

My plan is to put on a Rough Country 2.5 level as well as a Zone 1.5 body, which I have seen on here; But I don't remember seeing someone that kept the stock 20s on.

I would like to have zero to minimal rubbing, and it looks like I should go with 275/60/20? Is that correct? Or will they look kind of small with ~4" of "lift"?

I saw some posted about 295/60/20 but I am worried about putting them on the stock wheels with their offset .. Most have purchased aftermarket wheels with a less positive offset.

It's hard to justify buying a new set of tires for one more inch. 275/65 are a couple inches bigger diameter than stock. I just don't want to order tires and have them rub crazy but not look too small either!

What do you guys think? I'm going crazy searching for the answer over and over again. I'm not sure if I'll ever find it without asking!

These wheels

Edited May 26, 2015 by HowardJ

Habs · May 26, 2015

Hey guys, I'm sure someone here can help me from pulling my hair out.

My plan is to put on a Rough Country 2.5 level as well as a Zone 1.5 body, which I have seen on here; But I don't remember seeing someone that kept the stock 20s on.

I would like to have zero to minimal rubbing, and it looks like I should go with 275/60/20? Is that correct? Or will they look kind of small with ~4" of "lift"?

I saw some posted about 295/60/20 but I am worried about putting them on the stock wheels with their offset .. Most have purchased aftermarket wheels with a less positive offset.

It's hard to justify buying a new set of tires for one more inch. 275/65 are a couple inches bigger diameter than stock. I just don't want to order tires and have them rub crazy but not look too small either!

What do you guys think? I'm going crazy searching for the answer over and over again. I'm not sure if I'll ever find it without asking!

These wheels

I have the exact same truck, color, and wheels as you (my truck has Z71 though)... Also wanting to do either the 4.5" Zone, 4" BDS, or RC 2.5" and Zone 1.5" body combo. I also want to run 33s on my stock 20s but it seems everyone gives me a different answer.

Edited May 26, 2015 by Habs

GRN69CHV · May 27, 2015

Installed a 1" front kit this morning. Took about 1-1/2 hours total, probably took more time to get it up on jackstands and R/R the wheels than it took to install the lower spacers. Didn't have to unbolt anything except loosen sway bar links. Little maneuvering with a prybar and they slipped right in. 1" kit, bolts are no longer than stock, so no interference anywhere. Checked alignment camber before and after , virtually no change with 1" lift.

quise2024 · May 27, 2015

Whats the average/decent price for kits & installation?

A 1.5" level and window tinting will be the first mods I make coming up this summer/fall

det · May 28, 2015

this may have been covered before but i cant find it in the search.

i have a 2015 and im going to do a 2 or 2.5'' level and want to put on bf goodrich all-terrain t/a ko2 tires. i know 285/65-18 will fit no problem but was wondering if 305/65-18 will fit. i dont mind working with the fender liner to make it work. but will it run the upper control arm or anything else?

thanks