2014+ Leveling Kits

spenpet · December 24, 2016

I have a 2 or 2.5" RC front level, and I am running stock rims with 285/65 ko2's...I love them... they don't stick out past the fender (so if you want that look need to figure something else out)...but I think they look plent y beefy and work well for me at least.

(Black truck in my sig for a visual)

papageoff · December 24, 2016

I have a 2 or 2.5" RC front level, and I am running stock rims with 285/65 ko2's...I love them... they don't stick out past the fender (so if you want that look need to figure something else out)...but I think they look plent y beefy and work well for me at least.

(Black truck in my sig for a visual)

Man, that's a pretty truck. Are you on the 20" wheels? I have 18s. I don't need tires yet, but I was leaning towards those.

What are you driveline angles like? Any ride issues?

spenpet · December 24, 2016

Thank you! Stock 18". Personal preference but I like a little more rubber for the 4x4...plus they are cheaper for tires (and rims too if you decide to upgrade).

I don't know of the exact angle, but from this site and other resources, I gathered that a level kit doesn't put additional strain on your drive line... if you start getting 3"+ that is when you start changing the angle enough to at least consider what you are doing... plenty of people have a larger lift and can tell you their experiences...I just wanted to keep it pretty simple, just differnt enough that it isn't 'stock'...if I wouldn't have got the midnight edition I would have upgraded my rims... but I liked them enough to keep them and save me a couple grand...

Korazu · December 24, 2016

Well a buddy and I installed my RC 2.5" lift yesterday however I was an idiot and forgot the u-bolts for putting on the 3" blocks, so currently only have the 2" installed. It'll be January at least before we get back together and do the blocks. Smdh

Now I just need to figure out what tires I want to put on my 20" stocks.

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disturbedgator · December 24, 2016

Thank you! Stock 18". Personal preference but I like a little more rubber for the 4x4...plus they are cheaper for tires (and rims too if you decide to upgrade).

I don't know of the exact angle, but from this site and other resources, I gathered that a level kit doesn't put additional strain on your drive line... if you start getting 3"+ that is when you start changing the angle enough to at least consider what you are doing... plenty of people have a larger lift and can tell you their experiences...I just wanted to keep it pretty simple, just differnt enough that it isn't 'stock'...if I wouldn't have got the midnight edition I would have upgraded my rims... but I liked them enough to keep them and save me a couple grand...

do you happen to know what upper control arms you have?

scott19677 · December 24, 2016

I will be interested to see what 4emeryj44 reports back with. I'm running 275/65 Nittos and at FULL LOCK, I can't get a finger between my inner sidewall and the UCA. The Swaybar probably has 3/4" or more before it touches the tire.

I don't think many people realize that inner sidewall rubs the UCAs as it probably doesn't cause much vibration or noise.

papageoff · December 25, 2016

Thank you! Stock 18". Personal preference but I like a little more rubber for the 4x4...plus they are cheaper for tires (and rims too if you decide to upgrade).

I don't know of the exact angle, but from this site and other resources, I gathered that a level kit doesn't put additional strain on your drive line... if you start getting 3"+ that is when you start changing the angle enough to at least consider what you are doing... plenty of people have a larger lift and can tell you their experiences...I just wanted to keep it pretty simple, just differnt enough that it isn't 'stock'...if I wouldn't have got the midnight edition I would have upgraded my rims... but I liked them enough to keep them and save me a couple grand...

You're welcome. I agree on the size. IMO, the rim should only be big enough to make sure the sidewall isn't too big for on-road stability. Funny enough I parked next to a Midnight Z71 this afternoon. Sure do like those black wheels. Mine may get a similar treatment if the wife doesn't find out first. ;)

DanZ71 · December 25, 2016

I just bought a 2017 Z71, has the 20" wheels and I would like to possibly install wheel spacers, fender flares, and bigger, wider tires on the stock wheels. Do I also need a leveling kit, and what's the biggest tire size I can run without rubbing?

Thanks in advance

Rolling Thunder · December 25, 2016

I just bought a 2017 Z71, has the 20" wheels and I would like to possibly install wheel spacers, fender flares, and bigger, wider tires on the stock wheels. Do I also need a leveling kit, and what's the biggest tire size I can run without rubbing?

Thanks in advance

Dan,

Just be advised that there are GM warranty issues with the addition of lift kits.

DanZ71 · December 25, 2016

Thanks for your response Rolling Thunder

Brant78 · December 25, 2016

What is the difference in the Rough Country 2" leveling kit 1307 (cast lower control arms) and 1308 (aluminum lower control arms)?

I need to know the difference in the kits itself if anyone knows. Thank you and Merry Christmas

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asalinasz39 · December 26, 2016

Finally replaced my oem 1.25" blocks with 1.5" and without driving it yet it netted me a 3/4" lift. Will see what it settles to after a few miles on it. Did one side at a time and was not a difficult job at all. Took me about 1.5 hours without power tools.

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LTZ16 · December 26, 2016

where you able to reuse the factory U bolts

CptMcSaug · December 26, 2016

What is the difference in the Rough Country 2" leveling kit 1307 (cast lower control arms) and 1308 (aluminum lower control arms)?

I need to know the difference in the kits itself if anyone knows. Thank you and Merry Christmas

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From what i have read, just longer bolts come with the aluminum kit. I bought that one before my truck came in and mine has steel arms. I didn't have an issue installing them.

Edited December 26, 2016 by CptMcSaug

asalinasz39 · December 26, 2016

where you able to reuse the factory U bolts

Yup! Still using factory U bolts. Remember how they said it was a PITA to line up the block with leafspring. That was my fear but not a biggy; simply make sure the shocks are not getting caught with the differential hanger and raise the jack slowly then with my other hand I was a able to move the diff a bit to position and bammm they snapped in together.

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