Anyone with a 1inch level or 1.5" leveling kit

gmtruck828 · November 28, 2015

That's exactly what I thought, the front wheel well is smaller than the rear. people measures the wheel arch height but I don't think that's the way that you should determine that.

There's a diagram floating around here somewhere showing that the ground-to-fender height would lead you to believe there is a bigger rake then if you just measure the ground-to-cab height. I can't find the pic right now though.

silveradonationfan15 · November 28, 2015

There's a diagram floating around here somewhere showing that the ground-to-fender height would lead you to believe there is a bigger rake then if you just measure the ground-to-cab height. I can't find the pic right now though.

that's what I was going by saying a inch lift or 1.5" leveling kit. the running boards are mounted to the bottom of the cab and those are what I looks at when I says level. By looking at my truck now it probably need1 1.25" or 1.5" to be level. also I wonder do longer wheelbases have different rakes than the standard wheelbase?

smrr1 · November 28, 2015

Do you have either side on view of the truck?

I will get a couple tomorrow.

fondupot · November 28, 2015

I have bilstein 5100s set at the middle setting. It's about 1.25" of lift. Perfect height for my taste.

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crushNchowda · November 28, 2015

Not really, I am not a huge fan of leveling kits because if you hauls items in your bed often the front always sticks up a mile. if its your preference go for it. But I am not...

I personally think all these leveling kits that use blocks in the front are just junk. No offense to anyone who uses them, but you're putting $100 kit onto a $50k vehicle and these front block kits are well known to cause issues w/ ball joints and tire wear- that's not an opinion, it's a fact (personal experience included w/ a Toyota Tacoma)

I opted to go w/ the bilstein 5100 leveling shocks and also ordered a ready lift 2.25" rear block kit- you get about 2" of lift in the front w/o effecting suspension geometry or tire wear, the rear 5100s are an inch longer than stock shocks so I can add 1" of height to the rear as well w/ the 2.25" block kit effectively eliminating the possibility of rear sag even w/ weight in the bed or towing.

silveradonationfan15 · November 28, 2015

I personally think all these leveling kits that use blocks in the front are just junk. No offense to anyone who uses them, but you're putting $100 kit onto a $50k vehicle and these front block kits are well known to cause issues w/ ball joints and tire wear- that's not an opinion, it's a fact (personal experience included w/ a Toyota Tacoma)

I opted to go w/ the bilstein 5100 leveling shocks and also ordered a ready lift 2.25" rear block kit- you get about 2" of lift in the front w/o effecting suspension geometry or tire wear, the rear 5100s are an inch longer than stock shocks so I can add 1" of height to the rear as well w/ the 2.25" block kit effectively eliminating the possibility of rear sag even w/ weight in the bed or towing.

That's part of the reason why I don't want to go with a 2 inch level it may lead to issues, I known on the last generation of the Silverado's people had issues with the kits. I never had a leveling kit before but I might try a 1/2 inch lower strut spacer, that equals a inch fount lift. I may get bilsteins in the future.

I'm wondering which is better? a top strut spacer or bottom? I might

Dieselman1220 · November 28, 2015

I have a 1.5" level with 275/65r20 open country. I like it so far front fenders are both 38 3/4" rear is 39.5" just a very slight rake.

I can't remember the brand but it was just two small socket looking spacers mounted under the shocks.

smrr1 · November 28, 2015

I personally think all these leveling kits that use blocks in the front are just junk. No offense to anyone who uses them, but you're putting $100 kit onto a $50k vehicle and these front block kits are well known to cause issues w/ ball joints and tire wear- that's not an opinion, it's a fact (personal experience included w/ a Toyota Tacoma)

I opted to go w/ the bilstein 5100 leveling shocks and also ordered a ready lift 2.25" rear block kit- you get about 2" of lift in the front w/o effecting suspension geometry or tire wear, the rear 5100s are an inch longer than stock shocks so I can add 1" of height to the rear as well w/ the 2.25" block kit effectively eliminating the possibility of rear sag even w/ weight in the bed or towing.

I have no tire wear with my level kit and no one else should either with a proper alignment. Also i could be wrong but i am thinking that 5100s will change the front suspension geometry too.

GMC-AT · December 21, 2015

I debating on putting a level on my new 2016. I know if I do, I don't want more than a 1.5in level this time. I would like to have at least 1.5 in rake. But it seems those that have this kit are only seeing about 1in of rake.

The only 1.5 level I see is this motofab - http://www.motofablifts.com/product-p/ch-15lm.htm

thoughts?

southern_sierra · December 21, 2015

I Raised mine 1.25 inches with 1/2 inch blocks under the struts. This leveled my truck but I have loaded toolboxes in the rear all the time.

FishinJ · December 21, 2015

I keep debating about leveling it 1.5" or 2" or at all. I tow a boat and it's not like it's all the time and hauling is usually to Home Depot and back every now and then. Most of the time it's in the day, but sometimes at night. When towing the boat to the keys this past summer and the bed loaded down with luggage and dive equipment I was constantly getting brights flashed at me. It definitely had some squat.

6D9 Matt · December 21, 2015

Think Im going to go with the Bilsteins. There is a lot of people between 1.5-2", so why not go with the Bilsteins and get 1.8" and even adjustable less if need be.

Dieselman1220 · December 21, 2015

If anyone wants a 1.5" level I have a set I would ship to your door for $25. It's just 4 spacers that mount under the struts. I can't remember the brand. Had it on my truck for 6,000 miles then went with the Rough Country 2.5".

I don't remember the exact numbers when I measured my fenders but I still had a noticeable rake you can see in my pictures above.

GMC-AT · December 21, 2015

I having a hard time deciding between a 1in or 1.5in spacer. I want at least 1.5in or rake. I don't carry anything in the back, except for a regular tool box, loaded with junk.