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Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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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.

 

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

 

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Saleenpowr
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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
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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
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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

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Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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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. :thumbs: I am looking at those UCA's as well to do at same time as level. Keep us posted. :cheers:

cccritch Enthusiast

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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 Enthusiast

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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 Enthusiast

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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 Enthusiast

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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?

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 Senior Enthusiast

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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?

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 Senior Enthusiast

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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?

 

 

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 Senior Enthusiast

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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 Enthusiast

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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 Enthusiast

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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 Enthusiast

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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
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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

FormerFordGuy Enthusiast

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As for the sway bar ends......the nuts bottom out.

So should I tighten them til they bottom out? 17ft/lbs doesn't seem like near enough.

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