What is the best way to level out the 23' Sierra?

KinkyDuramax · November 21, 2023

In my 20' Sierra I ended up doing bilstein 5100s and having them leveled out the truck. It's pretty solid, it stiffs the truck up. But this 23' I just got I want to keep it as close as possible to factory ride, I really like it but would prefer the look be leveled out. I truly don't tow so I won't ever have weight in the rear/tow.

What are my options for leveling it out?

Vincej138 · November 21, 2023

If your 2wd you can do a spindle and it will ride just like stock. CST makes a 3" and Maxtrac makes a 3.5" which would be a bit high, need a 1" block in rear. CST is 100x better if you go that route

Beyond that, the 5100's are a good choice, the stiffness is in their valving and your stock spring compressing. For a little softer, you could do Fox's versions of the 5100's that are valved a bit different and will feel a bit more like stock.

https://camburg.com/shop/suspension/susp-shocks/susp-oem-coilovers/fox-chevy-1500-19-2-0-performance-s-r-front-coilovers/

Stay away from spacers, all thats doing is compressing everything and will cause extra stress on your ball joints as your stock shock will want to extend further in addition to losing up-travel with the shock shaft.

newdude · November 21, 2023

If you don't want to add height in the front you could always drop the rear down.

If you want to raise the front, highly consider doing control arms as well.

Low Elevation · November 22, 2023

2'' rear lowering shackles. Worked well for my prior truck.

Jus Cruisin · November 22, 2023

Hook it up to a trailer.

mafd2 · November 26, 2023

I used 2" drop shackles on my '22 LTZ.

redwngr · November 26, 2023

Real trucks have rake!

SilverMak · November 28, 2023

Fox 2.0 adjustable. And it rides really nice.

Mark57 · November 30, 2023

ARS Just did a RC 3.5 leveling kit on my 2024 GMC 1500 and love the way it drives and looks. Put 295-70-17 coopers with Raceline 17 -12.

KinkyDuramax · December 6, 2023

On 11/21/2023 at 4:33 PM, Vincej138 said:

If your 2wd you can do a spindle and it will ride just like stock. CST makes a 3" and Maxtrac makes a 3.5" which would be a bit high, need a 1" block in rear. CST is 100x better if you go that route

Beyond that, the 5100's are a good choice, the stiffness is in their valving and your stock spring compressing. For a little softer, you could do Fox's versions of the 5100's that are valved a bit different and will feel a bit more like stock.

https://camburg.com/shop/suspension/susp-shocks/susp-oem-coilovers/fox-chevy-1500-19-2-0-performance-s-r-front-coilovers/

Stay away from spacers, all thats doing is compressing everything and will cause extra stress on your ball joints as your stock shock will want to extend further in addition to losing up-travel with the shock shaft.

I was thinking of doing a readylift setup for the truck. I really do not want to stiffen up the truck. The bilstein 5100s in the 20' Truck make me love driving my 23' for how soft it feels. I would like to retain the feel of stock but have the front end match the rear end.