2014+ Leveling Kits

Spurshot · October 24, 2014

My upper control arms came in today. They are the Rough Country UCAs with a real MOOG balljoint with a zerk that are pressed in and the bushings are OEM type as near as I can tell. Their chat line person said the balljoint angles are changed to accommodate level/lift spacers and shocks. They have a small 1/4-20 stud welded on them for holding the brakeline/anti-skid lines/wire bracket. I thought they were tubular construction, but upon picking one up, I'm pretty sure they're solid bar construction.

Assuming they fit and the trail/caster and camber are right, I like the idea of a regular balljoint over a uni-ball type UCA for the street.

Here's a factory UCA installed. I see that the stud the RC welds on is located in a slightly different place.

Texas Husker · October 24, 2014

My upper control arms came in today. They are the Rough Country UCAs with a real MOOG balljoint with a zerk that are pressed in and the bushings are OEM type as near as I can tell. Their chat line person said the balljoint angles are changed to accommodate level/lift spacers and shocks. They have a small 1/4-20 stud welded on them for holding the brakeline/anti-skid lines/wire bracket. I thought they were tubular construction, but upon picking one up, I'm pretty sure they're solid bar construction.

Those Willwoods look great. I am looking at those UCA's as well to do at same time as level. Keep us posted.

cccritch · October 24, 2014

Has anyone installed the Rough Country 2.5" Lift/Leveling (SKU 1303) on a 2015 Silverado 1500. My 2015 shipped on Monday and I was going to order the kit online but Rough Countries fitment chart doesn't include the 2015 Model Year.

fuse36 · October 24, 2014

Has anyone installed the Rough Country 2.5" Lift/Leveling (SKU 1303) on a 2015 Silverado 1500. My 2015 shipped on Monday and I was going to order the kit online but Rough Countries fitment chart doesn't include the 2015 Model Year.

Same kit as 14. Order 14 kit. Make sure u know if u have aluminum or steel control arms

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cccritch · October 24, 2014

Same kit as 14. Order 14 kit. Make sure u know if u have aluminum or steel control arms

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As far as I can tell Rough Country only has one kit, unless I am missing something? What is the difference between the aluminum and steel control arms?

14x4 · October 24, 2014

As far as I can tell Rough Country only has one kit, unless I am missing something? What is the difference between the aluminum and steel control arms?

My 2.5" kit came with bolts for both aluminium and steel control arms. I was never asked which type I had. The bolts for the aluminum control arms are longer. I assume the aluminum arms are thicker.

Mike1220 · October 25, 2014

As far as I can tell Rough Country only has one kit, unless I am missing something? What is the difference between the aluminum and steel control arms?

Difference is what your truck came with. I think only the CC short box and DC standard box came with aluminum controls arms. All else has steel.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 · October 25, 2014

As far as I can tell Rough Country only has one kit, unless I am missing something? What is the difference between the aluminum and steel control arms?

My 2.5" kit came with bolts for both aluminium and steel control arms. I was never asked which type I had. The bolts for the aluminum control arms are longer. I assume the aluminum arms are thicker.

From what I've noticed when looking up leveling and lift kits is that they give the same exact part numbers for both steel and aluminum. Some places don't even require you to pick which one you have.

Spurshot · October 25, 2014

I'm guessing gm was doing weight savings in service evaluation with the aluminum arms and knuckles and may eventually go to 100% of the trucks with aluminum.

FBarber1 · October 28, 2014

Went with a ReadyLift 1.75" kit that was designed for the 2013. '14 + 2" = Front end higher than the rear; thus the 1.75".

FormerFordGuy · October 29, 2014

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but does anyone know the specs for tightening the sway bar end links after loosening them to install a level? I'm paranoid I didn't tighten mine enough.

14SLTZ71 · October 29, 2014

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but does anyone know the specs for tightening the sway bar end links after loosening them to install a level? I'm paranoid I didn't tighten mine enough.

Torque specs for:

specs are in red:

Front Upper Strut Bolts: 37 ft.lbs

Front Lower Strut Bolt: 37 ft.lbs

Upper Ball Joint Nut: first pass 37 ft.lbs, second pass 90-110 degrees

Steering Linkage Nut: first pass 26 ft.lbs second pass 85-105 degrees

Sway Bar Nut: 17 ft.lbs

Rear Lower Shock Bolts: 85 ft.lbs

Rear U-Bolts: first pass 59 ft.lbs, second pass 130 degrees

Thanks !!!

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/155408-factory-torque-specifications/?p=1377139

fataslp · October 29, 2014

FYI from Rancho on the Quick Lifts:

Jonathan, these units are excluded from the Z71 models due to a clearance issue of trying to install the larger wheel and tire package. The Z71 has a slightly different inner fender design which can create clearance issues. If you were to stick with the stock size wheel and tire the Quick Lift units will fit and function for you.

For further questions or assistance, please contact technical assistance at 734-384-7804 M - F 8:30am - 5:30pm EST.

Rancho Team Member,

Jack