Sh*t I Never Knew: Level With Me Bro
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Episode 10 of Sh*t I Never Knew is all about the different leveling kits and how each of them work!
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I love the walmart parking lot references 😂😂😂
They get me Everytime. As a new truck owner, these guys have been amazing
"Wow JR shit got weird back there" 😂
Dammit Shawn, now I'm looking at truck parts again..
Love your teaching style Bruh!
wish u would have talked about the long term reliability of these leveling kits, I'm interested in leveling my 2010 f150, but I keep hearing horror stories of guys needing 2 rebuild the whole front end after 1 year and replacing ball joints every 6 months.
How reliable/durable would a 1.5" level and 33"s be on an f150, how long would my front suspension last?
Shouldn't be anywhere near that bad considering how many purely lifted rides are out there that actually get abused and barely need any crazy maintenance. I'd imagine the horror stories are crap kits with low quality components that weren't installed right, let alone properly adjusting anything else in the chain.
I grew up in that walmart parking lot and thought we where the only cool kids out there ...guess not ...damn it Junior
Seriously who at GM thought a square wheel well was a good idea. I love my dmax but good lord those engineers to need to fix that and the poor placement of DEF tank.
I put on RC torsion keys to raise my 06 Sierra and switched out the stock blocks in the back to 3 inch, I also had to put longer shocks all the way around. I was able fit 33s with no rubbing, zero offset. There's a slight rake but only if your really looking for it and the ride is smooth as it was stock.
Thank you so much for breaking this down
Another great video of information. Even checked out the walk around video. Sweet working environment. Shawn defiantly provides a great work environment with some fun looking people.
You sir are using the youtube world to your advantage and rolling it to the next level.
People complain about square wheel wells but there’s no more room longitudinally or vertically even if the corners were round. Plus looking back at old trucks they were always kind of square ish. Maybe it gives more room at full lock when articulating?
Its just the way GM designed it
I have a 2015 Silverado and wanted a front level. I used adjustable shocks with all stock components. No spacers, and stock springs getting a 2.5 lift.
Good video! Sounds like the strut spacer is the way to go. Just seems most practical, and logical.
Those Eastern Carolina boys go crazy
Wow,leaning new things every day,good lesson
Great tutorial and easy to follow, the torsion key drawings tho... lol
Thanks for the feedback, glad we could help!
thanks for the video! y’all should really start mentioning how these lifts and levels will change the ride quality
then they wouldn't sell as many. Remember this is a sales pitch.
Great explanation, thanks. I purchased a 2023 F150 and I’m looking at a 2 inch front lift, that would look a lot better unloaded but I don’t if I should because when a tow my travel trailer my truck may sag to much in the back? I did install the RAS system on the back that helps a lot with rear sag when trailering. Any way, thanks for the information.
Wicked video learned a tremendous amount thanks gentleman great channel
2015 F150 can I put a 2.5" level kit without any issues later on, or should I only use a 2 " level kit?
Any video about the chevy lean on the driver side?
Sorry. Forgot I add some shocks on rear. Old man emu 60091. Thanks
Dude!!! This video was crazy informative for a guy who doesn’t know this shit. Thank you!!
Got my dodge ram torsion cranked but I keep blowing cv axle gotta find another way
Watched to learn about level kits and bro drew a willy! 🤔
Why no mention about adjustable shocks instead of cheap spacers? Bilstein 5100, 6112, Fox, Icon, Fox, etc.?
wish you had covered the differing rides with different products . for example rancho leveling struts for 09-13 f 150
I got a 3 1/2 inch lift kit on my 2010 Silverado 20 x 12.50 on 33" Moto metals they said it going to rub but it didn't turns like nothing truck look very good
The rims is 20 x 12.50 on 33 inch tires 3 1/2 inch rough country lift kit
Where is a video that goes over suspension geometry after installing these leveling kits?
Not a bad idea well see what we can do!
Hi, I have a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 6.0, I want to level the truck with 3 in front and 3 rear. My question is the truck is going on 13 years old with 175000 miles. Should I also replace the chocks too?
What are the negatives and positives of each level kit?
You mentioned with the Fords you can do a 20x10 with a leveling kit and just trim the air damn at the bottom. This is kind of misleading as you showed a build you guys did with a new F-150 with 20x10's and in order to make it work you had to hack off the crash bars. I'm up in the air as to ordering a 9" or 10" wide wheels from your site for my 2016 F-150 as I don't want to cut the crash bars off. Can you please clarify what exactly has to be cut on a 10" wide wheel with say a -19 offset to fit on the newer F-150's. Thanks.
thanks for that I know which way to go.
I'm putting 33×12.50R22 tires and wheels on my 2015 Silverado. Will a two inch level be enough or should I go with a 2.5?
Check out the gallery for fitment help man! You can filter by what you are trying to run! customoffsets.com/gallery
I want to level my Canyon but I’ve heard that it causes the ball joints to prematurely deteriorate
What about leveling your front end with the bilstein 5100 adjustable shock/strut?
I think this is by far the best way to level a truck vs a strut spacer or key.
+Gm Trucks guess if you truck is just a mall crawler, spacer strut is fine. If you off-road also than the new bilstein shock and springs are the way to go. Guess it all boils down to looks or performance. They both make the truck look good though.
Shock extenders? They're called struts. And no, spacers don't keep anything anywhere near factory specs. Talk about ignorance...
I'm not a kid? I'm saying Just don't be cheap and buy a real suspension lift or buy a "shock" such as the 5100 or a fox coilover that is the correct length and you don't have to worry about all that bullshit. Too many people are being cheap and just going for a "look." I've cost myself a few thousand in repairs by cheaping out and buying a $50 spacer that these places recommend. I've lived and learned and I choose to spend the money and do it right the first time when it comes to suspension. Do what you want nobody is stopping you. I'm just trying to save people the trouble of breaking their shit. If you're a malll crawler, by all means buy spacers and all that nonsense. If you use your truck as a truck, suck it up and buy a real kit and save yourself some cash down the road
I bought a spacer kit and used my truck as a truck. When I was off-roading the spacer allowed the "shock" to over extend the front suspension and caused the cv's to explode and also damaged the diff. After fixing I bought 5100's which achieve lift by preloading the springs and not lengthening the whole strut assembly. I currently have fox 2.0 coilovers on my new truck which also won't allow over-travel because the overall length is not changed, it also achieves lift by preloading the springs. We aren't even talking apples to apples here anyway. I'm talking IFS and you're apparently talking live axles. This is a video about leveling trucks with IFS.
Someone told me that the blocks that go on top of the strut was hard on the wheel bearings and that the strut replacement style was the best way to go. I dont really see how that's possible. What's your opinion?
Strut replacement would be the better way to go for less wear and tear on suspension components!
Working in flip flops dangerous strut fall’s on foot done bro
Any thoughts on the rough country 2in strut level kit with shocks? Basically a 2in longer coilover. Would this be a decent option for around 300 bucks? Appreciate the feedback
Yes it's definitely a good option!
Will you send me a link to the specific level kit you talked about where you lift the back as well to enable towing? Not sure exactly what I need. I've got a Silverado 2500 duramax on 265 70 17. I'd like to be able to fit 33s without trimming or rubbing issues. How do you fit wider tires like 35 x 12.5 without issues? I don't completely understand that. Would I need to get new wheels or do they make a 33 inch tire for my factory 17 inch wheels?
What do you think about 3" keys and 3" spacers for the rear coils? Is 3" too much for a leveling kit? Would it put too much stress on everything, shortening the life of wheel bearings/etc?
It would be on an 02 avalanche z71
Was looking at the supreme suspension kit as it would be around $170 for the keys and rear spacers.
I purchased my 6" rc lift from your website. I'm about to get it installed this weekend I currently have the duck head torsion keys to level my avalanche. When the 6" lift goes on do we have to remove the duck head keys and reinstall the old original factory torsion keys or just leave the duck head keys. Also with the new 6" lift would I have to level the truck in the front at all?
This was really helpful 👍🏽
Would towing be okay with a leveled truck if I had air bags in the rear?
Yes that should be just fine! Check out our video about towing with a lifted truck!
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What about a Tahoe or anything that comes with the Air ride system. Do you have to get a complete suspension kit to erase the air suspension?
for airride vehicles we suggest emailing for the best info! info@customoffsets.com
opinion on something, like you said. shocks may be fully extended and need extensions. does that also apply to a 6 inch lift with after market keys turned up? can 6inch lift shocks handle keys all the way up or should they be extended
Why wouldn’t you talk about Bilstein 5100’s? Best way to level 2014-2018 1500 Silverado and makes it ride better in my opinion. It’s more expensive, but why not mention it?
Shaun, so I have a 14' F150 "7700" which already has a add a leaf in the rear. Will a 3" level make her level? I have not found ANY info on this . Seems to me the bed is still gonna be higher ...
Great explanation thank you!
My stock truck fits 33's nicely
Could you guys ever do a shit I never knew about adding a Leaf leafspring vs Air bags on ride hight as well as adding towing capacity
On half ton trucks
And it also changes ur driveline angles
level a 150 n get 33s !!!
Would a leveling kit impact the overall ride of the truck from stock using the 2 inch rise with the on top strut spacer? would you recommend any good shops in the so cal area?
Will a 2 inch leveling spacer cause damage to my 2004 f150?
I have a 2011 ford f150 ecoboost, I recently put a 2.5in leveling kit and put on some 20x9 and 35x12.50 tires. it is stiff , what can i do about that ? any recommendations? I also heard something about lowering gears and recalibrating speedometer . help????
Why do they make a spacer that goes under the strut, and one that goes over? What is the difference? Is one better than the other??
They do the same thing we do not recommend stacking them though!
So what leveling kit between the spacer under and top would be good for some nitto nt420s 305/50 32"12" that wouldnt cause to much trimming on a 2013 silverado i know its going to be needed but that wont cause to much with a 2" to 3" lift in the front and 2" in the back.
I did the leveling keys on stocks then got and alignment. Recently got new wheels and tires from you, do you recommend another alignment with the 32's?
Talking about 2500 gms. How much offset can you go before you have to start cutting
Check our gallery out for fitment help! bit.ly/2lJCOst
I got a 2014 Silverado and some new 33x12.50r20 what leveling kit do i need to clear them and which rim will be easier to clear a 20x10 or 20x9 with little or no trimming
I have an upper strut spacer right now and im running 22x12s with slight metal trimming. Could i run both an upper and lower strut spacer for a little more clearance?
I drive a 96 Tahoe and want to level it but from factory it sits front high what would u suggest doing
If I have a 2017 f150 4wd with exactly 2" of rake do I need a 2" or 2.5 inch spacer? Or is it just dependent on the specific truck?
Custom Offsets I saw those and just didn't know how I felt about them because of the extra bolt on top coming loose or something like that . Have y'all had any issues with them ?
Also is it bad to ride with it at 3inches? Hearing too many mixed reviews
Okay all I need to know is how big of a lift kit do I need to clear 20x12 fuel hostages, with 35" nitto trail grapplers mts, on a 95 chevy z71 4x4
Check our gallery out to see how big of a lift you'd likely have to get to get that to fit! bit.ly/2eZjvZm
Probably gonna need a 6". 35s are big
Hi man. Please help me here. I got a 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road. And I have intale this to it. 3/1 leveling kit an add a lift on the Rea. So I got the measurements 38" front 39" on the rear. Add a drave shaft carrier spaicer. My concern is am I be ok with all this on my trook. Or is gone mes up my vehicle. Thanks. ✌🏽pease.
You'll be fine Jose!
whats the change in ride quality with a leveling kit on 2016 silverado 1500?
Awesome thanks
Good information. Can you recommend a kit or parts for 2011 Silverado 1500 to go 3in in front and 4in in the back? Thanks in advance
Check our lifts out here- bit.ly/2pfgk5J tons of 3/4" options available for ya!
oh and chevy has a 2.5inch rake stock
i still find it funny that you have to lift these trucks to get 33's under them, wranglers fit 33's without a lift no problem. thats why these trucks are all so tall, you got guys putting a 6 inch lift on a truck for 35's where on a jeep a 6 inch lift doesnt even look good unless it has 40's under it, im not hating on these trucks because they look damn good, just something to point out.
idk wanna loan me some of yours and i'll get back to you with an answer.
A wrangler will not fit 33s stock😂
Hey what can I fit with a 2 1/2 leveling kit w 04 f250
so on my 92 gmc if i buy 3 in keys with shock extenders will my ride be hurt that bad?
It might be a little noticable but itd be similar to stock Josh
do y'all sell a 4 inch lift kit for a 2004 chevy Tahoe 4x4 ls
Thanks
What about leveling springs
Can definitely do leveling springs Jesse
Is the “BDS 2-3” lift system” actually a good way to level out the 2016 HD Sierra over these spacers, and is it adjustable all the way up to 3” total?
Out of option 1 & 2, which is best long term?
They are both the same roughly, but the under spacer would be easier to install most of the time.
You just skipped over the Bilstein 5100's!?! Easily the best and safest way to level your truck.
is there any way to fit 35s on a 3in front 1 inch rear on 2017 chevy
Daniel, check our gallery out for fitment help! bit.ly/2jwJIBx
Can you do a shit I never knew on fitting bigger tires- does it lift higher, does it stay the same, how much can it go up etc
+Custom Offsets I'd like to see a shit I never knew specific to each make and model. So, what can I do with my Chevy 1500? 2" level vs 6" lift. wheels and tire sizes? cost comparison? how will it affect ride, cv angles, ground clearance?
+Custom Offsets gaining ground clearance
+Custom Offsets if I'm going from 265 to a 35 inch tire
V8outdoors you should be, bigger tire bigger clearance
What actually creates ground clearance is a bigger tire. A 35 creates an extra inch of ground clearance over a 33.
Lifts do NOT create more ground clearance. Your axles are still sitting where they were to start. The point of the lift is to allow a bigger tire so that your ground clearance goes up.
The reason a 35 inch tire is only one inch difference than a 33 is that you're splitting those two inches on both sides of the tire. It sticks up one more inch towards the fender and one more inch towards the ground.
This is why body mods and suspension conversions are so big for rock crawlers and such. It's not about being taller. That actually lifts your center of gravity and makes rollover more common. It's about fitting as big of a tire as possible on something with as low as a center of gravity as is feasible for your approach and descent angles. Cutting a fender makes a bigger tire possible without having to physicaly lift the vehicle.
Egg-specially
i have a 2013 silverado with a 7.5 in lift. could i run 35s with -44 offset?
Brandon, yes you can will require some trimming!
luvin' all this shit
what about combining top and bottom spacers
Why's that?
4:00 what kit is that??
How do I know what shocks I'm supposed to get to better the ride? I plan on doing a 3.5 level kit on my 2014 Silverado 2wd so I can run 22x12 on 33" M/T. I've been searching for a couple of months and I have yet to see what shocks, both front end and rear end, I can buy after my truck has been leveled. I also wanted to do a 4 inch lift, and again, I'm still not sure what front and back shocks I can buy and what their measurements should be.
+Custom Offsets I am talking about buying shocks after I have already installed the lift. I want to know which shocks specifically fits into my truck
I have a 4 inch fabtech on a Chevy.
I'm getting the adjustable bilistien shocks to replace my struts. Can i keep the spacer and the struts?
If it's a stock shock replacement then it will be maxed out on a 4" lift and we won't recommend running that.
Would a level kit work on a 2009 2500hd with 18x10 -44 offset?
Lance, check our gallery out for fitment help here- bit.ly/2jV9PyC
Hey what would you recommend for a 2017 3500 Duramax not. A Dooley ...I don't want to effect the towing I pull a bobcat...which lift kit or which level kit Thank
Shoot us an email to info@customoffsets.com and we'll get you in contact with our lift kit specialist
according to my extensive research on diesels; no matter how high you go with lifting, the amount of torque any diesel produces..lifting them will barely ever effect towing especially with larger tires. I noticed that your comment was 7 mo ago haha.
Shawn so are you saying the first one mentioned (TCG) gives an advantage over the spacers up above the spring because it creates more clearance?
They both are a spacer for the strut, and work essentially the same way Jason, just used in different locations on the strut
If you did the 2" level on a 2013 Silverado. Could you put on 285/70/17 on factory wheels without needing to trim?
Check out if others had to trim on similar specs/setups! bit.ly/33eeSBf
I have a 2015 Ram 1500, and I want to get a leveling kit for it. But I've heard that the ball joints are separating with these model trucks if a leveling kit is installed. Have you guys had any problems with this ??
Thank you.
I have a 2015 GMC Sierra crew cab . Looking to keep my stock 20 inch rims . Throw on some 35 toyo m/t . Would I need a 2 inch level kit or a 2.5 level kit ? Thanks
Check out some forums for fitment with stock wheels!
So I have a 2008 gmc Sierra 1500 four-wheel-drive I already have a 1 inch spacer on the bottom of the strut can I stack another spacer on the top will that work?
We don’t recommend it, but people have done it.
great video.
Spacer brands for chevy???
BORA BORA BORA! Check them out here- bit.ly/2Af1Ur3
Thanks for the video. I've got a 2019 Jeep GC Limited, Hemi, tow package(Sachs nivomat shocks) 20" factory wheels. The rake is 2"(33"F, 35"B). I would like to get this close to level for appearance sake but am wondering can the front be aligned to factory spec? Does the change in geometry affect front end wear and tear? This is a daily driver that sees quite a bit of highway use so durability matters. Thanks!! I might be interested in bringing it up and have you do it.
Any modification to the suspension will adversely affect the wear and tear on the suspension, some vehicles more noticeably than others. As for alignment, it can be adjusted as close to factory spec as possible!
Much appreciated.
Could I possibly run a rough country 2.5 level on my 08 Chevy 1500 4wd with 33s and 12 wide? If not 33.12x50 what size. And I'm sure trimming will be required
I have the 2" on my 2012 1500 on stock wheels with 275-70r18 tires, did no trimming at all and have about 1/4-1/2 inch of clearance
Can I get away with just cranking stock keys on my 02 Sierra 1500 to fit 17x9 wheels with 285/70/17 tires?
Robby Nadler i have a 04 with just a level and I fit a 285/70/17 on 17/9 rims my truck is a 4x4 tho
can i fit 20x14 -76s on a leveled 04 2500hd chevy
Check out our gallery for 14 wides here- bit.ly/2A9kQXL
Does the torsion leveling keys affect the ball joints?
Torsion leveling kits won't persay "affect them detrimentally. As long as they aren't cranked. Once you start cranking the keys up, it'll put more stress and strain on the ball joints Austin!
Custom Offsets thank you so i should be fine with the stock upper control arms? Will it not be max out?