Step by Step Guide for lifting your 2014-2019 Silverado or Sierra

[The.Sundae.Drive]

This is a two part series where we show how to install a 7" SkyJacker lift Kit on a 2016 Silverado. This is a Complete, Step-By-Step guide that includes all bolt sizes and torque specs. This video will be very similar on many GM trucks and SUVs but is specifically designed for the 2014 - 2018 Silverado and Sierra models. We originally shot this video series back in August of 2019 but due to the size and complexity of the project, it has taken us until now to finally publish. This was a massive undertaking and learning experience for us with over 400 video clips that had to be edited and distilled into this final format you see here. As a result of lessons learned creating this series, we have completely changed our audio gear and filming process which has made creating even more ambitious guides such as the AFM/DOD delete series a reality.

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATION FOR SWAY BAR BOLTS: After reviewing the video footage, we believe we reversed the bolts that were included with the kit. We believe that the included kit bolts may have been to hold the brackets to the vehicle and the OEM bolts that came off the truck were to meant to be combined with the nuts and washers provided by SkyJacker. We ended purchasing our own bolts to attach the sway bar to the bracket.

 

LINKS TO PURCHASE TOOLS & PARTS FEATURED BELOW

 

#SkyJacker #SilveradoLiftKit #UltimateLiftGuide

 

Try anything shown in this video at your own risk

 

 ********* Parts *********

 

4" & 6-7" SkyJacker Lift Kits: https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/collections/the-sundae-drive/products/silverado-sierra-skyjacker-4x4-6-7in-lift-kit-2014-2018?variant=32159208407125?aff=2

Westin Thrasher Running Boards: https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/products/silverado-sierra-15-25-3500-ext-dbl-cab-2007-2018?variant=32144133947477?aff=2

Crown Performance Brake Lines: http://www.crownperformance.com/

 

**************** Tools (Affiliate) ****************

The Milwaukee Impact Is a MUST HAVE for this job and stands up to all of the abuse. By far the best tool purchase with a compact body that I can fit just about anywhere.

------------ Mid Torque Milwaukee MLW2861-20 M18 Fuel : 450 ft.-lbs. On / 600 ft.-lbs Off

Tool Only: https://amzn.to/34k4R48

Full Kit (With Battery): https://amzn.to/2PD06xq

High Torque Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel 1,000 ft-lbs On/ 1400 ft-lbs Off

Tool Only: https://amzn.to/35QOUVx

Eastwood Air Impact used in this video: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1-2-drive-1000-ft-lb-composite-impact-air-wrench.html

 

Sockets & Wrenches:

We Recommend GearWrench

Standard (English) Impact Socket Set: https://amzn.to/35KId7o

Metric Impact Socket Set: https://amzn.to/2LsZvgh

Standard (English) Size Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/2SSrgTp

Metric Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/2AfZn1c

1/4" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/33diIfW

3/8" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/2XcilOY

1/2" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/2CWLiHO

1/2" Breaker Bar: https://amzn.to/2Ld2ZDr

Spark Plug Socket Kit: https://amzn.to/2uTJqeA

Jacks/Stands: Transmission Jack: https://amzn.to/2WM6Z3b

 

We love the quality of Esco Products and recommend them:

Esco Jack Stands: https://amzn.to/3cmAmiO

Esco Floor Jack: https://amzn.to/3fAIUoA

Brake Line Stopper Tool: https://amzn.to/369eTHO

 

****************** Torque Specs ******************

Part 1

1. 162 lb-ft

2. 74 lb-ft

3. 37 lb-ft

4. 74 lb-ft

5. 18 lb-ft (new bolts required per GM)

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10. 37 lb-ft

11. 37 lb-ft

12. 129 lb-ft

13. 37 lb-ft

14. 133 lb-ft (Official Spec but seems high)

15. 58 lb-ft

16. 37 lb-ft +100 degrees

17. 37 lb-ft +130 degrees

18. 106 lb-in

19. Caliper to Knuckle Bolt 170 lb-ft (Official Spec but seems high)

20. 37 lb-ft

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19. (23.) Axle Nut 188 lb-ft

23. (24.) 26 lb-ft +90 degrees

 

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[vhreso]

Awesome videos!!!  

[CovetedStyle]

Great videos! Nice job!

[The.Sundae.Drive]

16 hours ago, CovetedStyle said:

Great videos! Nice job!

 

On 9/1/2020 at 8:39 AM, vhreso said:

Awesome videos!!!  

 

Thanks!! They were a pain in the butt to edit but glad they are finally done lol.

[dieselfan1]

You guys did a great job. Way better than the videos Custom Offsets does on their installs. A lot of info I didn't expect.

Any future videos?

[Frankielozano214]

Actually watched the whole video well the first half, very good detail for diy people.