2014+ Leveling Kits

GooseCreekFarms · January 14, 2016

Just picked up my 2016 GMC Sierra from the shop today. 2 in RC level and 285 55 20 Hankook Dynapro's 10 plys. I'm going to be posting more pics under the thread I started as well as any changes I've noticed and MPG changes after I run a couple tanks of fuel through it. 20% tint on just front windows. More info in bottom link. I will try to get up more pics in the thread below asap!

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/181879-my-new-2016-gmc-sierra-ccsb-z71-slt/

Here's a before

And after.. More pics to come

jcrisli1 · January 15, 2016

Saw this GMC, looks nice

And this is the solid chevy grill I am talking about

Isn't that solid grill you are talking about a 2016 Silverado?

azmtbbrian · January 15, 2016

Yes, it changes quite a bit actually. Any time you do suspension mods, even just strut replacement an alignment is recommended.

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This is very true. Just remember that the upper and lower control arms are different lengths, so as they move up and down together, the camber is changing continuously. If you change the static ride height, you are also changing the static camber setting, which you want to be pretty much zero or close to it. Otherwise, you'll be continuously wearing the inside or outside edge of your tires as you roll down the road.

tyrich88 · January 15, 2016

I had an issue with 4 Wheel Parts. I ordered TA KO2 on 12/30, got told I'd see them end of next month, today.

I called Discount Tire who had 4 in stock, they matched my price and I picked them up tonight. I hope to install level soon and the tires.

LT275/70R18

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Sounds like you'll have a good looking setup! I think mine is very similar to what you're looking to do. I have the same tires and a 2" level on mine. Black truck too.

rhino2020 · January 15, 2016

2.5" Level kit with 1.5" body lift. 305/55/20 Nittos

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SlavO · January 15, 2016

2.5" Level kit with 1.5" body lift. 305/55/20 Nittos

Looks great... did you need BL to fit the 305/55 ?

rhino2020 · January 15, 2016

Looks great... did you need BL to fit the 305/55 ?

I don't think it was a have to have but I like the look. I don't have any rubbing issues. If I didn't have the body lift, I would've had to pull the liners back a little.

geswek · January 15, 2016

There is no actual harm installing my level kit and then getting tires installed and alignment done week later, right? I'd be driving around on the stock tires which I don't care if they wear differently. Just trying to work my schedule and it looks like I will only be able to do lift install one day and tires a week later.

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Txjose · January 15, 2016

Looks great... did you need BL to fit the 305/55 ?

Honesty it depends on the wheels. I have a 2" level on 305/55 on the stock silverado 20s and it rubs just a touch at full lock

rhino2020 · January 15, 2016

I have +18mm offset wheels.

There is no actual harm installing my level kit and then getting tires installed and alignment done week later, right? I'd be driving around on the stock tires which I don't care if they wear differently. Just trying to work my schedule and it looks like I will only be able to do lift install one day and tires a week later.

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You should be good for a week. My pulled bad to the left after the level kit was installed.

tyrich88 · January 15, 2016

Agreed. Shouldnt be too bad. I was lucky and was able to get mine in within a day or two for an alignment.

buckeye6 · January 15, 2016

Some (somewhat) cleaned up pics with my 2.25" readylift level and 2" rear block.

Sold the dropstars and 33s and will be buying a new winter setup. These 22's will be my summer wheels.

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Steeks · January 15, 2016

Saw this GMC, looks nice

And this is the solid chevy grill I am talking about

Who's 16' serria and what set up is that? That's exactly what set up I want. Sweet truck

bubaloo1983 · January 15, 2016

bcbz71, on 13 Jan 2016 - 3:37 PM, said:

I put the 2.5" Rancho ReadyLift on my F150. It was a horrible ride just like you are talking about. I put the 2.5 Level on my '14 Sierra and it's much better than my Ford with the ReadyLift. I would just suck it up and get rid of that lift and go to a leveling kit. Lift is too short to ride in a truck like that.

First of all, yes, your dealer can align it; they are choosing not to. Having a crooked steering wheel would drive me nuts.

Wheel alignment is a crap shoot. I went to one of our better known 4x4 places after I put my level on and they brought it into "green" specs. Only the Toe was out. But it was wearing the LF tire bad, so I took it back and they said it was a degree off. Still noticed wear on LF, so at 15K service at dealer today, I had FE alignment done. Their print out said the LF was fine but the RF was off. ?? That makes no sense to me as the RF was not wearing. I had an X rotation done, so I'll monitor treadwear and see what happens. At this rate, there is no way I'm get 65K out of my Nittos.

Thanks for the help. Yah its pretty crappy. I will probably be going that route sooner then later as I just cant stand it. I also got back from the dealer yesterday and they said they would align for me. and fix the steering wheel but nope. what is it they need to adjust to fix that? driving on the hwy with a slightly crooked steering wheel does drive you nuts. I cant believe they said they fixed it but thats what you get.I paid them to do it last time so im not expecting a hand out to a suspension mod either just to try and get it back to normal. Its just a "level" kit I didn't expect this many issues with it. makes you regret it that's for sure.

can any one recommend a better option upfront?

also, I currently don't have stock coils as when I swapped them out I had them in the back of my truck and they actually went missing if you can believe that. so I would have to grab new ones

bcbz71 · January 15, 2016

Thanks for the help. Yah its pretty crappy. I will probably be going that route sooner then later as I just cant stand it. I also got back from the dealer yesterday and they said they would align for me. and fix the steering wheel but nope. what is it they need to adjust to fix that? driving on the hwy with a slightly crooked steering wheel does drive you nuts. I cant believe they said they fixed it but thats what you get.I paid them to do it last time so im not expecting a hand out to a suspension mod either just to try and get it back to normal. Its just a "level" kit I didn't expect this many issues with it. makes you regret it that's for sure.

can any one recommend a better option upfront?

also, I currently don't have stock coils as when I swapped them out I had them in the back of my truck and they actually went missing if you can believe that. so I would have to grab new ones

Take out the ReadyLift struts (and sell them) and put your original struts back in. Get a RC 2.5 level kit with rear blocks and install it. Maintains close to your factory ride with just a little loss in suspension travel. Get a FE alignment and you are ready to roll. Any shop that does your FE alignment can fix your steering wheel....it's part of an alignment package and I wouldn't leave or pay until the wheel is perfectly straight.