Jump to content

2014+ Leveling Kits

bcazier

By bcazier
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

nando87 Enthusiast

nando87

Posted
Posted

Are those Rigid lights that you replaced the stock fog lights with? How tough was it to wire them in?

Wiring was very easy, I just use a harness from an HID kit so that it was completely plug and play.

 

Just connect/splice the HID harness and LED pig tails together than use the plug end and just plug right into the stock plug so there is no damage done to the stock harness.

  • Replies 7.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Saleenpowr
Saleenpowr

So i put my RC 2" level kit and Toyo 295/55/20's on this weekend. Install was simple, just like on my 2011. It definitely helps to have an extra set of hands when wedging that spacer in there. 295/

Saleenpowr
Saleenpowr

Thanks. Here is one more from yesterday. Considering we're getting 8-10 inches of rain the next two days, I won't be taking any better pics soon.  

FH212
FH212

Mine is finally done! After months of research I went with the RC 2.5" level kit front only, stock rear block. 20"x9" Fuel Nutz w/ +1 offset, 33x12.50x20 Toyo M/T tires. No rubbing, No trimming, yet a

Posted Images

nando87 Enthusiast

nando87

Posted
Posted

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?

You don't need a 2.5 or 3.5 to fit 33's, I ONLY have a front RC 2". I didn't have to trim a single thing and there is NO rubbing at all, there is still a ton of room.

 

If I'd went with the 3.5" I would only put 35x12.50 tires since the 33's would look small.

  • Like 1
JUSTINASS Enthusiast

JUSTINASS

Posted
Posted

good lord...i just read all 151 pages...

great pic and info guys. my RC 2.5 should be here by this weekend along with the toyo m/t

  • Like 3
kborne Enthusiast

kborne

Posted
Posted

For those with a 2.5" RC leveling kit, did it truly level the truck out or is the rear still a little higher than the front. I had one installed last Saturday but the rear measures 3/4" - 1" higher. I tried to see if maybe the shop "forgot" to install the top plate that goes on top of the strut but I can't see it. Anyone have pictures of their front strut with the top plate installed? What do you guys think, level enough?i

I installed my 2.5" level myself. Mine sits about 1" higher in the rear with the 2" block in the rear. If you want it to be "dead level" take the 2" block off of the back.

  • Like 2
obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted (edited)

Hey guys, got my truck last week, put RC 2.5 kit on(just the front though. Truck looks like it sits lvl but actually measures out to be 1 inch higher in the front. I know adding the rear 2 block will fix the measurements.

 

What I'm wondering is if any of you that only did the front have the same measurement difference but kept it like that due to the look of lvl, or if yours is actually closer to lvl?

 

My truck also is a 2015 Z-71 off road crew cab 1500

Edited by advancedrescue
  • Like 2
obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

Cancel that, I finished it real late last night. Looking at it more today just now I see that it does sit slightly higher in front. Wonder why some of y'all's sits lvl with just the 2.5 in the front while some dont

bderby66 Enthusiast

bderby66

Posted
Posted

I installed the ReadyLift 2 1/4" kit into my front end. It's a 1 1/2" spacer on the top and a 3/4" spacer on the bottom. Brought it up but just under level. Perfect! It rides the same and no noticeable MPG change.

 

 

http://www.readylift.com/products/gmc/gmc-sierra-1500/leveling-kits/gmc-sierra-1500-2007-2013-2wd-4wd-6-lug-2-25/chevy-silverado-1500-2007-2013-2wd-4wd-6-lug.html

dpassmo Enthusiast

dpassmo

Posted
Posted

Advancedrescue depends on what it was before u put it on.. mine was 36 in front and 39 in rear .. I see all the time where there always different.

obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

Yeah my truck now sits 39 inches high in front, 38 in rear. So I guess I'll be putting the RC blocks on the back. Here a picture I took of the it sitting next to my dads 2015 high country today

post-51661-0-73723100-1432259552_thumb.jpg

post-51661-0-73723100-1432259552_thumb.jpg

post-51661-0-73723100-1432259552_thumb.jpg

post-51661-0-73723100-1432259552_thumb.jpg

  • Like 1
nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

nadrojcote

Posted
Posted (edited)

I just discovered that even though our fenders may measure that our trucks are level most of us are actually sitting nose high. I took some pictures to upload later, but right now I have over .5" rake that means my rear end should be higher by .5".

If I measure from ground to cab at the front and back of the cab it measures .75" higher in the front. So this means that approx. 1.5" of rake keeps the body of the truck actually level.

Edited by projectsummit
nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

nadrojcote

Posted
Posted (edited)

This is what I'm talking about, so I guess if you just want to make sure your wheel wells look level then measure by the fenders, I personally want my cab level. The ground I'm sitting on in this picture isn't perfectly level, I just used it to demonstrate.

 

gallery_140298_3337_2801196.jpggallery_140298_3337_1439211.jpggallery_140298_3337_960157.jpg

gallery_140298_3337_125390.jpggallery_140298_3337_438279.jpg

Edited by projectsummit
tnchevy Senior Enthusiast

tnchevy

Posted
Posted

So it looks like a 1.5 inch level would probably come close to making the cab level?

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

nadrojcote

Posted
Posted

Yes my friend with a new silverado put my old 1.5" level on and he is sitting about dead level. My truck has sagged rear leafs and with just over 2" in the front my cab sits .75" higher at the front.

obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

So it looks like a 1.5 inch level would probably come close to making the cab level?

Yeah or if ordering the 2.5 lift install the 2 rear block that comes with the RC kit. I'm out of town still but plan on adding it when I get back home to see how it turns out. Or getting under it with a jack and bringing the rear up one inch to see how it looks before I unbolt anything.

obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted (edited)

Projectsummit, I think mine trucks like yours in a way. The cab looks level but you can visually tell if looking, and measure the wheel wells and there's about an inch difference. My front is the one sitting higher though by an inch when measuring the wheel well. I will see how it looks with the back higher when I get home, my end up taking it back off if I don't like it

Edited by advancedrescue

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Hdwrguy
      2027 Chevrolet Silverado: Official Discussion

      By Hdwrguy · Posted

      So after reading the reveal from Chevrolet, I kept asking myself...why did the trim levels change?   Here are the official ones:   Work Truck (WT): The quintessential fleet truck, built with durable, easy-to-clean interiors for commercial or utilitarian use. Custom: A stylish, road-oriented trim that adds a more refined appearance, standard dual exhaust, and modern exterior styling. Custom Trail Boss: An entry-level off-roader featuring a 2-inch factory suspension lift and 34-inch mud-terrain tires on a budget. Silverado: Serving as the new base consumer truck (replacing the previous LT trim), it comes standard with the Z71 off-road package when equipped with 4WD. Trail Boss: Steps up the off-road hardware with the 2-inch lift, 34-inch tires, monotube shocks, an exclusive off-road hood, and more premium interior options. ZR2: The flagship off-roader. It boasts 35-inch mud-terrain tires, Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear electronic lockers, forged carbon-fiber interior accents, and an available hardcore Bison Edition (co-developed with AEV). High Country: The pinnacle of luxury. It replaces bright chrome with modern satin chrome, 22-inch wheels, premium leather, real wood interior trim, a panoramic sunroof, and an exclusive front-passenger touchscreen. As others have stated, why would you want a Silverado - 'Silverado' - wth?? LT needs to remain!!!   Also, there will no longer be a dedicated Z71 model.  All 4x4 trucks will have the Z71 package. Carplay is also something that cannot be removed.  Hopefully it will remain.     I am excited about the 5.7L V8 (350 C.I.D.)  Old school Chevy power.  My only concern is whatever version of AFM/DFM cylinder deactivation.  Too bad that isn't an option a buyer can choose to have or not.   I will definitely be stopping by my local dealership when these trucks start showing up.
    • richard wysong
      Gas Prices

      By richard wysong · Posted

      I haven't seen diesel for less than $5.30 anywhere in my area
    • Chuck FB
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Chuck FB · Posted

      The not as clean as one would assume theme with the new engine oil, that reminds me of comments over the years with mechanics not always being so on board with filling an oil filter, not from the center anyway due to that typically being the clean side of the filter, danger of some contaminant falling into the filter if not careful but the realization now that the oil may not be as pure as one had assumed it would surely be. Yes it would be possible to fill from the small holes but that means messing with something to prop open the anti drain back valve if the filter is so equipped and not damage that valve in the process. Me, I have hardly ever prefilled an engine oil filter however I have prefilled diesel fuel filters with a filter on a fuel bulk tank and for anyone that has messed with diesel engines with filters and units that have a limited or no way of priming them, putting on a dry filter is a bad day to say the least with those crappy systems. But anyway back to not so clean engine oil, indeed perhaps its not so bad after all that I have not made a practice of prefilling oil filters.    As Grumpy Bear commented on keeping things clean, that I really have to wonder what the typical practice is at a dealer or any other shop that changes engine oil, do they make sure to wipe or wash off the oil plug and certainly if it fell into some gunk or onto a dirty floor, or that they wiped the filter mounting flange and didn't go and use some dirty rag and end up adding dirt to the inside of the head of the filter mount. Or be careless in how they stored or handled the new filter and if they were bumping into items under the vehicle with the filter opening facing up and having dirt drop right into the filter and if so right into the threaded center that is on the clean side. The top side, did they clean away the built up gunk that may be around the filler before removing the cap or to be really careful at that point that something right close to the filler hole that was hidden under the caps flange won't fall into the engine. Or did they clean the funnel or was that just laying there covered in oil from the oil change before and dust kicked up from sweeping the floor stuck to the oil and now that will go running into the next persons engine due to just not cleaning the funnel as "they won't know anyway" attitude as that young guy is more worried about taking a break so he can go outside and smoke a joint. Just random points that came to mind when I think about what some hired personnel may do that the shop foreman has no idea of or perhaps the whole attitude of some shops may be "eh ... who cares, they will never know the difference anyway".  
    • CamGTP
      Gas Prices

      By CamGTP · Posted

      $3.69 for 87 octane.   $4.24 for Diesel in town.
    • Atlas
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Atlas · Posted

      On the subject of OLM, Gm's OLM tool may be more "informed" than others brands. I recall OLM's in mid-2000's Chrysler products literally counting down a set number of miles. That's all the OLM appeared to be.    I would actually expect GM to be able to explain the parameters that their OLM takes into account from a high level. No, I would not expect them to disclose their software coding or data analysis around their parameters.   So we're talking about two different topics, so to continue the subject on the other one, I'd be curious to know how much "standard particulate matter" in fresh oil is able to be filtered at first start by a fresh oil filter. How much particulate matter is enough to "matter"?   I.e. how much of a "lever" do we think this equates to (variability in particulate content, in fresh oils, between different makes/brands, some which filter less, and some that filter more).   We can say that more particles = more wear = shorter engine life as a logical statement and use that data with a little marketing to scare people into selecting a more refined/filtered oil. Using a similie, is this like deciding to forego two alcoholic drinks in a lifetime because we're worried about the potential impact on lifespan? Are there numbers which translate the ISO test results into a quantifiable increase in wear for a given engine/use case?

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...