2014+ Leveling Kits

[Fix29]

Running the 2.25" Readylift leveling kit up front, has the upper and lower spacer. Also added the 1" taller block out back. Only about 5k miles on the setup so far but no issues and rides fairly well in my opinion. Tires are 305/55/20 on 20x10, -24 wheels. I did have to trim some plastic and zip tie the fender liner back, still rubs in reverse while turning but nothing serious.



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[JSB81]

On 12/27/2017 at 4:07 PM, steve76t said:

Leveled!  Rough Country 2" Magride level kit with 285/55R20 BFG KO2 tires.  

What is the rake on this if you do t mind me asking? 1 1/2”? 

[Tyy1907]

12 hours ago, JSB81 said:

I have a 2018 Seirra Denali 1500 with a 6.2 and added a RC 2.5” leveling kit. With leveling kit in and when 4 wheel drive engaged it have a pretty good vibration when engine is under a load. Anyone else have this? Take leveling kit out and it goes away. 

Sounds like your u joints are out of phase.  Is ur rear block installed?  Some guys leave out the rear block.  U could experiment like that or I'd get ahold of rough country and straigten it out. 

Also make sure it's compatible with magneride

Edited March 12, 2018 by Tyy1907

[JSB81]

2 hours ago, Tyy1907 said:

Sounds like your u joints are out of phase.  Is ur rear block installed?  Some guys leave out the rear block.  U could experiment like that or I'd get ahold of rough country and straigten it out. 

Also make sure it's compatible with magneride

We actually took rear block out and put 2” in the front. Didn’t make a difference. Also put spacers and dropped deferential. Nothing changed. 

[Jaime Wawatusi]

17 hours ago, JSB81 said:

I have a 2018 Seirra Denali 1500 with a 6.2 and added a RC 2.5” leveling kit. With leveling kit in and when 4 wheel drive engaged it have a pretty good vibration when engine is under a load. Anyone else have this? Take leveling kit out and it goes away. 

 

That's odd. I had no issue. Did you have the dealer "re-zero" the magnaride? basically after you do the level the magnaride thinks its in a giant perpetual bump and will ride like a dump truck until you do this. 

 

 

 

[JSB81]

27 minutes ago, Jaime Wawatusi said:

 

That's odd. I had no issue. Did you have the dealer "re-zero" the magnaride? basically after you do the level the magnaride thinks its in a giant perpetual bump and will ride like a dump truck until you do this. 

 

 

 

Yes they did. I’m sure it’s one of those crappy luck deals. Put the 2” kit in a 5.3 Denali and all the problems went away ??‍♂️

[steve76t]

On 3/11/2018 at 7:43 PM, JSB81 said:

What is the rake on this if you do t mind me asking? 1 1/2”? 

Yup, almost 1 1/2" exactly.  It's 1 3/8" on the drivers side and 1 1/2" on the passenger. 

[TRG]

On 3/11/2018 at 10:17 PM, Fix29 said:

Running the 2.25" Readylift leveling kit up front, has the upper and lower spacer. Also added the 1" taller block out back. Only about 5k miles on the setup so far but no issues and rides fairly well in my opinion. Tires are 305/55/20 on 20x10, -24 wheels. I did have to trim some plastic and zip tie the fender liner back, still rubs in reverse while turning but nothing serious.



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Looks great!  With regards to the ReadyLift...do you have the option to only put in the top round spacer and leave the bottom U spacer out or do you have to install both?  Also do you happen to know how much of a lift you would get by just putting in the top or bottom spacer?  

[Fix29]

1 hour ago, TRG said:

Looks great!  With regards to the ReadyLift...do you have the option to only put in the top round spacer and leave the bottom U spacer out or do you have to install both?  Also do you happen to know how much of a lift you would get by just putting in the top or bottom spacer?  

Thank you. You could leave one or the other out. I believe the upper spacer raises it 1.5" and the lower gets you the other 3/4" but I'm not for sure on that.

[14Rufus]

On 2/17/2018 at 3:24 PM, 6.2_GMC_DEN said:

Installed 5100 Bilsteins with 2" Level and 305/55R20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2. The ride is better than Stock which was really good, this thing is super smooth and quiet quiet quiet! I also added 8mm spacers to ensure no rub and I did not have to trim anything. One thing I think folks need to consider is doing a performance balance on their tires and I am absolutely not talking about Roadforce. We took Static down to under .05oz and Dynamic to under .10oz a tire and this thing rides like butter. I am super happy with this set-up!

 

 

 

 

Can you elaborate on the "performance balance?"  I have the same tires (XL rated).  Could only get the road force balance down to 16 & 19 lbs. on two of the tires and it is evident at highway speeds.

[allblack16]

Installed a 3" Motofab level on my 2016 Silverado Z71 last weekend. Rear is stock. Wheels are 20x12 -44 offset and tires are 33x12.5. Took some plastic and metal trimming, no rub at full turn. Before and after pics below. Smoking my turn signals and corner markers this weekend.. will probably vinyl wrap the chrome bumper mustache too.

[Fix29]

40 minutes ago, allblack16 said:

Installed a 3" Motofab level on my 2016 Silverado Z71 last weekend. Rear is stock. Wheels are 20x12 -44 offset and tires are 33x12.5. Took some plastic and metal trimming, no rub at full turn. Before and after pics below. Smoking my turn signals and corner markers this weekend.. will probably vinyl wrap the chrome bumper mustache too.

That is a great looking truck! How are you liking the Atturo's so far?

[allblack16]

2 minutes ago, Fix29 said:

That is a great looking truck! How are you liking the Atturo's so far?

Loving them so far. Only have about 400 miles on them. They growl a bit at low speeds and hum over 50+, but I actually like hearing them. Nothing overwhelming. Very smooth for a mud tire. My little brother has them on his 2009 and they're wearing very nice.

[6.2_GMC_DEN]

2 hours ago, 14Rufus said:

Can you elaborate on the "performance balance?"  I have the same tires (XL rated).  Could only get the road force balance down to 16 & 19 lbs. on two of the tires and it is evident at highway speeds.

Good question.

 

First question would be do you feel steering wheel shimmy (side to side vibration or Couple vibration) or do you feel in your seat or dash area a hopping sensation (up and down vibration or Static vibration)?

 

My performance balance method is done by mounting the wheel correctly with low taper collet on back side of wheel and using a pin plate to secure wheel by the lugs. I then put my direct drive COATS Balancer in "fine mode" (opens blind under .25oz) and remove all residual unbalance to under .10oz. In most cases I get it to .03 to .01oz where a Hunter Balancer will only go down to .10oz. If these unbalance forces line up you could still potentially have .20oz residual on this Balancer. This is stated in the GM bulletin to take a Hunter Balancer out of "Smartweight mode". FYI Smartweight mode is a marketing term used to sell a shop on money they can save on wheel weight purchases without sacrificing Balancer quality. Unfortunately in the real world there are too many variables and the shop can potentially leave themselves open to come backs.

 

The Roadforce you mention with 16 and 19 lbs means there is run-out of .016" and .019" of an inch in the tire & wheel assembly. You can actually tell if you have a problem if you have a High Static number when you Balance. If run-out number creeps over 30 or Static number over 3oz then you could potentially feel that, especially if you combine it with a Smartweight balance. 

 

Eliminating all vibrations (Static & Couple) is the best practice for best results. You can really feel a difference.

[Jaime Wawatusi]

On 3/13/2018 at 10:35 AM, 14Rufus said:

Can you elaborate on the "performance balance?"  I have the same tires (XL rated).  Could only get the road force balance down to 16 & 19 lbs. on two of the tires and it is evident at highway speeds.

 

 

I got the "balance beads" with my new setup, no weights, smooth as glass.