2014+ Leveling Kits

[BSME1115]

This is a 2" Motofab. Well worth it.

 

 

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What size are those Duratracs? They fit very nicely!

[A.J._Langholff]

Wheels are 20 X 10 -24 offset 305/50/R20

 

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[Kander41]

I'm about to purchase a Top Gun Customz 2.5" leveling kit and 1.5" add a leaf for my '15 Silverado. Saw it on Magstar's truck that came out perfect so the heights aren't the issue. What I'm trying to determine is if it's worth paying someone else to do the labor--$300 for the leveling kit and another $150 for the add a leaf, both matching quotes from nearby 4x4 shops. The $300 does include an alignment, btw.

 

I'm reasonably mechanically inclined and for half that can buy a jack, stands and wrenches to do the job. Plus I have a torque wrench and sometimes doubt that shops pay attention to torque settings for such work. YouTube is loaded with videos on how to do it all.

 

Anyone have helpful words to offer on this...I'd appreciate it.

If you are mechanically inclined, I would say go for it. It is not all that difficult to pull the front end apart with it sitting on a jack stand. I personally have the TG kit you mentioned and threw it on without any trouble. Only needed a second set of hands at one point to put it all back together. Save yourself hundreds in shop labor. You will know it was done right and how to work on it later if needed.

 

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[Kander41]

Ok Guys I have a question I just put my new wheels on for the summer & I'm rubbing alot more than I thought.... anyways I started doing some trimming on the inner Cab I cut about 2 inch off the inside plastic cab corner end cap thing... and made a cut in my carpeted wheel well liner, got it out of the way then bent / hammered the sheet metal back on the corner... I did this to both side but for some reason the passenger side still is hitting it's like that wheel well is smaller then the drivers side.?

 

My question is; I only have a 2 inch RC spacer in the front if I add the thin plate on top of the front coil overs would I need to get another aliment it would be another .5 of lift & how much do you think it will help my rubbing situation?

Thanks In advance here's a picture

 

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Yes you would need to get the front end aligned because you will be changing the geometry by adding the spacer. I thought the thin shim wouldn't do much on top of the coil but it does. Probably would help your rubbing by giving you a little more clearance.

 

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[Isidro____]

 

 

is this really the angle of just a 2.5" kit? that looks awful..

Have you taken your truck in for an alignment? I'm not completely sure, but it looks like your camber may be off. I think If the camber was adjusted to correct specifications, that may resolve the issue. When I installed my 2" leveling kit and went in for an alignment, my camber was a couple degrees off. But again, I'm not an expert so don't quote me exactly haha

[Isidro____]

So after installing a 2" rough country leveling kit, has anyone else had issues with their headlights being at a higher angle and blinding other drivers? haha I'm always having people flashing their high beams at me because my headlights are too bright.

[HoosierZ]

So after installing a 2" rough country leveling kit, has anyone else had issues with their headlights being at a higher angle and blinding other drivers? haha I'm always having people flashing their high beams at me because my headlights are too bright.

Adjust your lights down 2-3 turns on the adjusters and the other drivers will stop flashing you.

[Shredder15]

If you are mechanically inclined, I would say go for it. It is not all that difficult to pull the front end apart with it sitting on a jack stand. I personally have the TG kit you mentioned and threw it on without any trouble. Only needed a second set of hands at one point to put it all back together. Save yourself hundreds in shop labor. You will know it was done right and how to work on it later if needed.

 

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Great, thanks for the encouragement. Did you put both bottom brackets under each shock for the full 2.5"? I was surprised to find out the kit comes with 4. Looks like a bit of a stretch in the TG product pics and stacking two doesn't look as solid. Especially when the ReadyLift gives you 2.25" with only one under each shock (but probably more $$). I think that most just want the height and don't care.

Edited February 22, 2017 by Shredder69

['17 Sierra]

So after installing a 2" rough country leveling kit, has anyone else had issues with their headlights being at a higher angle and blinding other drivers? haha I'm always having people flashing their high beams at me because my headlights are too bright.

 

I turned mine down 1 full turn after doing a 2" level. I think it's okay but I may go down a bit more. It hasn't bothered anybody as far as I can tell. Yet.

[bcbz71]

So after installing a 2" rough country leveling kit, has anyone else had issues with their headlights being at a higher angle and blinding other drivers? haha I'm always having people flashing their high beams at me because my headlights are too bright.

 

Yes, everybody has that issue. Fix it before you blind someone and cause them to run off the road. It's easy...if it takes you more than 2 minutes, you had trouble finding the hood latch.

[Bohnman]

What size are those Duratracs? They fit very nicely!

 

I agree and would like to know.

 

I installed the Motofab kit last night and the bolts that came with the kit were too short the threads didn't even go into the nylon portion of the lock nut. I got some longer bolts today I'll swap out the shorties. What is everybody doing with the 1/2 shafts to get the bolts in from the top or are people just putting the bolt in the from the bottom and putting the nut on top?

[Sierra Jon]

What size are those Duratracs? They fit very nicely!

Thanks! I'm really happy with it.

 

275/60R20

 

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[Sierra Jon]

 

I agree and would like to know.

 

I installed the Motofab kit last night and the bolts that came with the kit were too short the threads didn't even go into the nylon portion of the lock nut. I got some longer bolts today I'll swap out the shorties. What is everybody doing with the 1/2 shafts to get the bolts in from the top or are people just putting the bolt in the from the bottom and putting the nut on top?

That's weird your kits bolts are to short...

 

They need to go from top down or you won't have the clearance on the cv axles. You have to drop the ball joint in order to install them properly.

 

Look at the motofab videos on YouTube. Good luck!

 

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[RaginCajun337]

2016 GMC Sierra Z71

2.5 inch RC level with stock rear blocks

295/70R18 Nitto Ridge Grappler on stock 18s

.25 spacers on all 4 corners and minimal trimming on fender liner

 

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[Kander41]

 

Great, thanks for the encouragement. Did you put both bottom brackets under each shock for the full 2.5"? I was surprised to find out the kit comes with 4. Looks like a bit of a stretch in the TG product pics and stacking two doesn't look as solid. Especially when the ReadyLift gives you 2.25" with only one under each shock (but probably more $$). I think that most just want the height and don't care.

You should only receive 2 u shaped blocks (good for 2") for the lower control arm and a small flat ring (.5") to place on top of the strut. There is nothing to stack.

 

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