2014 level kit with Bilstein adjustables

clayface · October 21, 2015

2014 double cab. The previous owner already has bilstein adjustables on the front, so the truck sits basically level. My question is, does anyone know how much lift that adjustable front shock gives on the top notch? I ordered a 2.5" front and 2" rear, plannin to get 3.5" ish total in the front. Am I wrong or right here. And will it sit level?

chuckl1218 · October 21, 2015

2014 double cab. The previous owner already has bilstein adjustables on the front, so the truck sits basically level. My question is, does anyone know how much lift that adjustable front shock gives on the top notch? I ordered a 2.5" front and 2" rear, plannin to get 3.5" ish total in the front. Am I wrong or right here. And will it sit level?

1.8" at the top setting

tnchevy · October 21, 2015

I don't think you will want to go that high with a level kit, you are asking for trouble down the road with suspension parts wearing out. If you want that much lift than you really need to look at a true suspension lift.

WendysOrBust · October 21, 2015

You won't like the ride once you add a front 2.5" lift. It will be wayy stiff. Other than that your front UCA will be beyond maxed out and if you are 4x4 I'm not sure if you will need any additional components to get the truck riding right.

GMC-AT · October 22, 2015

+1 .. I had those shocks with a 2in level.... the ride was garbage even at the stock height setting. I dumped it all and got the Rancho quicklift.

tnchevy · October 22, 2015

+1 .. I had those shocks with a 2in level.... the ride was garbage even at the stock height setting. I dumped it all and got the Rancho quicklift.

You still happy with the rancho quicklifts? I am going to raise mine up in the near future and was going to go with the Bilstein on the next to top setting (1.25 inches I think) because I really don't like the perfectly leveled look, like a little rake. I do like the price and easier installation of the quicklifts though.

GMC-AT · October 22, 2015

I like it... still have .5 in rake..

clayface · October 22, 2015

So I guess I'll drop the bilstein to the 2nd setting (1") and put my spacers on with that. Hopefully that balances everything out.

Deconstruction · October 24, 2015

So I guess I'll drop the bilstein to the 2nd setting (1") and put my spacers on with that. Hopefully that balances everything out.

Buy balljoints now and get ready to replace them in 5k

clayface · October 25, 2015

Just to make sure, I was supposed to take out the factory rear block, correct? They weren't meant to be stacked right?

Crooks · October 26, 2015

dont stack blocks

adamhoude88 · October 26, 2015

Do not stack blocks. also a proper 3" to 3.5" lift requires new upper control arms and steering knuckles as the stock suspension geometry will be maxed out with stock parts. A leveling kit at 2.5" has the upper control arm nearly maxed out already hence why the ride is bad after. Look into a ready lift 3" or 3.5" kit. In the long run you'll be happier

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