03 Leveling...

torchd92 · November 12, 2008

Hey everyone, I have an 03 single-cab 2wd Silverado and I would like to bring the front up to get rid of the "nose dive" effect. I've been reading the search results for "leveling" and have gotten somewhat confused; what exactly are my options and what would be best?

2000DV4.8 · November 12, 2008

For your truck, I'd think a coil spacer would probably be your best option, but I'm no expert on 2wd suspensions.

torchd92 · November 12, 2008

For your truck, I'd think a coil spacer would probably be your best option, but I'm no expert on 2wd suspensions.

So what kind of job and $ is that compared to the leveling kits?

torchd92 · November 14, 2008

So I've been searching and I have found a few options could anyone help me figure out which would be best?

Daystar: http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bi.../KG09101S6.html

Suspensionmax: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-06-SILVE...emZ370101715847

And I really like the RC leveling kit, but I do not see any options for an 03 2wd any idea what the options there are?

EDIT

There is also CCM offroad which i'm very interested in; I would really appreciate any input.

Mike G · November 26, 2008

Those two are basically the same. They are spacers designed to go above or below your current coil springs. The difference is one appears to be made of a poly product to provide a smooth ride and is full round. The other is shaped like a "C" so that you would not have to probably remove your shocks to install them, and they appear to be made of a harder (metal) compound. Now of course I am just going off of descriptions and pictures provided, you may want to call and confirm. Either way, it looks like you are limited to coil spring spacers for lift and you will need to have your alignment checked after you make any changes.

Good luck, --Mike

torchd92 · November 26, 2008

Would it be better to do drop shackles?

Mirage775 · November 26, 2008

I'd like some more info on this too? I have an 07 Classic 2wd and was wondering which spacer would be better, urethane or some form of metal/alloy? Urethane for ride quality I'm sure but, unsure about how it would "compress" with the front end weight. Metal won't compress, maybe aluminum would but, the ride probably won't be as comfortable? I was also wondering if I lifted the front up 2" should I lift the rear up an inch? Anyone know where to get a shackle that's just an inch higher than OEM? Thanks, Jason

ewarz · November 27, 2008

I'd like some more info on this too? I have an 07 Classic 2wd and was wondering which spacer would be better, urethane or some form of metal/alloy? Urethane for ride quality I'm sure but, unsure about how it would "compress" with the front end weight. Metal won't compress, maybe aluminum would but, the ride probably won't be as comfortable? I was also wondering if I lifted the front up 2" should I lift the rear up an inch? Anyone know where to get a shackle that's just an inch higher than OEM? Thanks, Jason

I Have the exact same truck you do. If you raise the front 2" you will not need to raise the rear. I installed 2 polyurethane spacers in the front and the truck was almost exactly level. I ended up removing the coil spacers 1 week later because I just wasn't 100% happy with the gain, I wanted a little more. I installed 3.5" spindles instead. With the spindles, I added 1" lift blocks in the rear and the truck was level.

As for the ride with the polyurethane spacers, it felt like stock. I don't have personal experience on how the ride will be with metal spacers, but I can tell you the guy at the shop told me the ride would be a lot louder.

Anyway, I wish I did spindles from the start. I can easily clear 33" tires now and my truck looks much better... very similar to the HD trucks. In the end I wasted several hundred dollars on the spacers/installation and I now they're sitting on my garage shelf reminding me everyday.

Mirage775 · November 27, 2008

I Have the exact same truck you do. If you raise the front 2" you will not need to raise the rear. I installed 2 polyurethane spacers in the front and the truck was almost exactly level. I ended up removing the coil spacers 1 week later because I just wasn't 100% happy with the gain, I wanted a little more. I installed 3.5" spindles instead. With the spindles, I added 1" lift blocks in the rear and the truck was level.

As for the ride with the polyurethane spacers, it felt like stock. I don't have personal experience on how the ride will be with metal spacers, but I can tell you the guy at the shop told me the ride would be a lot louder.

Anyway, I wish I did spindles from the start. I can easily clear 33" tires now and my truck looks much better... very similar to the HD trucks. In the end I wasted several hundred dollars on the spacers/installation and I now they're sitting on my garage shelf reminding me everyday.

Do you still have your spacers? If you do still have them, shoot me a price? If not, where did you get the lift spindles at? I just want a small lift, mainly for riding through my fathers farm and maybe running a little taller tire. Thanks, Jason

ewarz · November 27, 2008

I Have the exact same truck you do. If you raise the front 2" you will not need to raise the rear. I installed 2 polyurethane spacers in the front and the truck was almost exactly level. I ended up removing the coil spacers 1 week later because I just wasn't 100% happy with the gain, I wanted a little more. I installed 3.5" spindles instead. With the spindles, I added 1" lift blocks in the rear and the truck was level.

As for the ride with the polyurethane spacers, it felt like stock. I don't have personal experience on how the ride will be with metal spacers, but I can tell you the guy at the shop told me the ride would be a lot louder.

Anyway, I wish I did spindles from the start. I can easily clear 33" tires now and my truck looks much better... very similar to the HD trucks. In the end I wasted several hundred dollars on the spacers/installation and I now they're sitting on my garage shelf reminding me everyday.

Do you still have your spacers? If you do still have them, shoot me a price? If not, where did you get the lift spindles at? I just want a small lift, mainly for riding through my fathers farm and maybe running a little taller tire. Thanks, Jason

Selling them never crossed my mind, I guess I can make up some of my loss. I just went to my garage to snap some pictures. They are 1.5" spacers that will give you an end result of 2" on your truck. If you want them, I'll ship them to you for $60 even.

Mirage775 · November 28, 2008

Selling them never crossed my mind, I guess I can make up some of my loss. I just went to my garage to snap some pictures. They are 1.5" spacers that will give you an end result of 2" on your truck. If you want them, I'll ship them to you for $60 even.

Sure, I can do that. I'll send you a PM in a bit. Do you happen to have any pics of your truck with the coil spacers installed? Not sure how 1.5 spacers will give me 2" raise?

2000DV4.8 · November 28, 2008

Selling them never crossed my mind, I guess I can make up some of my loss. I just went to my garage to snap some pictures. They are 1.5" spacers that will give you an end result of 2" on your truck. If you want them, I'll ship them to you for $60 even.

Sure, I can do that. I'll send you a PM in a bit. Do you happen to have any pics of your truck with the coil spacers installed? Not sure how 1.5 spacers will give me 2" raise?

It's because of where the fulcrum point is, it's a ratio/leverage thing. It'll give you the 2" of extra height.

ewarz · November 28, 2008

I don't have pictures of when the spacers were on. However I do have current pictures of the Spindles. The spacers will be a little lower than the spindles.

This is the only before picture I can find:

and these pictures are with the 3.5" Spindles in front and 1" Blocks in the rear.

Mirage775 · November 28, 2008

That isn't as high as I was expecting it to be with the 3" lift. Just curious, where did you get the spindles at? Also, are the spacers supposed to go on the top or bottom of the spring? If top, that means I'll have to remove the lower control from the spindle and in that case, I would probably just rather do a spindle life. You said you will be able to run 33's with your lift now, correct? I'm starting to like that lift more and more now, lol.

ewarz · November 28, 2008

These coil spacers went on the top of the spring. I purchased and installed my spindles at a local off road place. You are going to also want 1" blocks in the back to keep the truck level. As for tires, 33" will fit easily.

Spindles are worth the extra money and once I get 33's on there, my truck will be exactly where I want it.

Looking back, it kind of disgusts me how low stock actually was.