HELP PLEASE??? Seaching and not finding

pacokarp · September 28, 2016

How this possible. I am typing in "leveling Kit" and the search is saying there are "no matches"??? WTF? I have read how to search and think I am doing it correctly but maybe not. There is no way that there is not one post about leveling kits?

I just bought a 2016, 2500HD, 4WD, LTZ, crew cab, gasser with standard bed, what is the preferred leveling kit of choice? Is it better to just crank the torsion bars, I only want like 1.5" - 2" of lift up front. I cranked the torsion bars on my 2002 duramax and it worked out great, almost 200,000 miles on it when I sold it and no issues with the front suspension.

Andy Seibel · September 28, 2016

here's one to start with:

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/182146-leveling-a-2016-2500hd/?hl=leveling+kit&do=findComment&comment=1746255

lots of topics come up if you search within the forums for '15-'17 HD trucks

newdude · September 28, 2016

5-7 turns will net in the area of 1.3-1.7 inches. Each full turn of the adjuster bolt nets .2 inches. I did 5 and got around 1.2-1.3 inches higher up front. Its a 3 inch difference factory rake on most of the new HD trucks front to rear. I'd put 5-7 turns, re-align the front and call it done. The driver's side will be in further from the get go (because of driver and fuel tank loads) so just turn both of them the same amount of turns. Only thing it costs you is the alignment.

searay220 · September 29, 2016

Very simple like the prior post say crank up the stock torsion bars an equal about of turns (5-7). I would add shock spacers ($20 ebay) and get the truck an alignment.

pacokarp · October 3, 2016

So I my new 2016, 2500HD, 4X4 I am going to crank the torsion bars and see how I like it, it makes the most sense and the cost is right. The question is shock spacers or not??? I do not want to be bottoming out the shocks.

blackout07 · October 3, 2016

1-2" won't be an issue with factory shocks.

EJCarter · October 3, 2016

I did a lot of research on this too before I decided which way to go as I obviously needed to correct the stock stance. My last truck was an '04, and a simple crank of the bolts is all that was needed. It did prematurely wear out the idler and pitman arms (had to replace both twice in 150,000 miles). You can do this on the new trucks, but from what I found out, it will too prematurely wear not only the idler and pitman arms, but the upper ball joints. Adding aftermarket UCAs, a front differential drop down spacer, and shock extensions (or longer front shocks) brings these angles and/or gaps closer to being happy.

I decided on a leveling kit from Central Coast Motorsports. It consisted of UCAs, diff drop down bracket, and shock extensions. They manufacture their own UCAs. These kits are similar to those made Cognito, Rough Country, etc...but are much cheaper. To get my truck level, we needed to lift the front approx 4". CCM states on the 2015 or 2016's, some trucks only need to be lifted 3" and some are up to 5". You would think they would all be the same from the factory.

The ride did slightly stiffen on the front end after installation, but it is not bad. I actually like it better as it is more truck like...not so soft like it was...

I also installed BFG KO2 tires. These are 1" taller than the OEM car like Goodyear's that came on the vehicle. This also made it look more truck like...plus these will perform much better than those "all season" car tires...

Central Coast Motorsports is located in San Luis Obispo, Ca

Zachlovesfood · May 21, 2017

I did a lot of research on this too before I decided which way to go as I obviously needed to correct the stock stance. My last truck was an '04, and a simple crank of the bolts is all that was needed. It did prematurely wear out the idler and pitman arms (had to replace both twice in 150,000 miles). You can do this on the new trucks, but from what I found out, it will too prematurely wear not only the idler and pitman arms, but the upper ball joints. Adding aftermarket UCAs, a front differential drop down spacer, and shock extensions (or longer front shocks) brings these angles and/or gaps closer to being happy.

I decided on a leveling kit from Central Coast Motorsports. It consisted of UCAs, diff drop down bracket, and shock extensions. They manufacture their own UCAs. These kits are similar to those made Cognito, Rough Country, etc...but are much cheaper. To get my truck level, we needed to lift the front approx 4". CCM states on the 2015 or 2016's, some trucks only need to be lifted 3" and some are up to 5". You would think they would all be the same from the factory.

The ride did slightly stiffen on the front end after installation, but it is not bad. I actually like it better as it is more truck like...not so soft like it was...

I also installed BFG KO2 tires. These are 1" taller than the OEM car like Goodyear's that came on the vehicle. This also made it look more truck like...plus these will perform much better than those "all season" car tires...

Central Coast Motorsports is located in San Luis Obispo, Ca

Which kit did you buy specifically?

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EJCarter · May 22, 2017

From Central Coast Motorsports (ccmoffroad.com), I purchased their...

* '11-'16 2500-3500 Front Lift Level Kit with New Boxed Upper Control Arms ($480) - Includes new keysThese will work on 2017 vehicles too...

* '11-Present 2500-3500 Front Shock Extension Bushing Kit ($15)

* '11-Present 2500-3500 Front Diff Drop Kit ($40)

From my research, any quality engineered kit from any reputable manufacturer will work just fine. CCMis able to keep their costs down as they manufacture their own products. I also choose them as they are a local shop for me and have been in business for years.

Any questions regarding their products, speak with Danny at the shop...