Hey there just wondering I have just ordered this Lift kit to install on my 08 Chevy silverado 4WD, however I am trying to decided what size of rim to put on. I have decided on 33" tires but was wondering what size of rim you recommend with 33" so there is no rub on front fenders with this lift kit. I don't want to be modifying my fenders if I can get away with it. Thanks allot for the installation instructions! Great looking truck Thanks!
On my 2010 GMC Sierra extended cab 4 x 4 if I wanted to use the factory wheels and tires what lift kit would you suggest for height so it does not look weird using stock tires good video too and good work quality👍
Really great instructional video! However I would add blue Loctite to many of the differential bolts others that are not often taken apart. Nylock nuts would be a great improvement to the kit since they will be vibrating their entire life.
+Austin Roy I agree. The only issue that I have with that is that these products come from our vendors/manufacturers and we are required to only do what is in the instructions. I can't tell you to do it the way that you are suggesting, however, once it is in your garage you can do whatever you want with it. Keep in mind that some things might void warranties though.
Alex If you want to run 35s you will need at least a 6" lift. The max tire size for a 4" is 33" x 12.5" with 20" wheels, 5.5" to 5.75" backspacing recommended
***** A 33 inch tire should fit just right. There is always a possibility it could rub on the inner wheel liner. Find the point it is rubbing which is usually small, and take off with a razor knife.
Does he use the rear shock extensions? It's not shown in the video? Also is the full video somewhere with the procces of lowering the transfer case, etc...
No. Shock extensions were not needed with the 4" lift. They would only be required if you plan to be jumping this truck, otherwise, under "normal" use they shouldn't reach their maximum length. The transfer case can not be lowered because it is attached to the transmission which is attached to the engine. In order to lower the T-case you would have to lower all three. Typically on a bigger lift ie. 5" or more you would need to lower the front differential.
+Johnny Hernandez there are guys on F150Forum who run 35s on their 2-3" leveling kits with minor-to-no trimming. I would advise that you don't use a 3" spacer, but rather a 2.5", or an adjustable strut, such as the Bilstein 5100, but it's your decision, so best of luck
Did it handle ok with those front strut spacers you left on it? That should be the reason it was so hard to connect the knuckles back to the control arms. But 5" lifted is always better than a 4" lift.
Great video and so detail and almost seems a crime when dealers say it takes 8 hours. I do not know how long, but 4 hours seems like a reasonable time. I have a 2017 Silverado Double Can 2wd and looking to get a 4 inch lift kit. Do you have any recommendation on brands and shops in the Atlanta, GA area? Again, you did a very good job narrating the video.
@18:05 why did the video stop when you went to put the bolt in from the top that was under the axle? Realized it wouldn’t fit with the axle in spot that’s why factory went up with the bolt.
This truck already had a aluminum spacer on the front struts that were left on it. So it makes this truck actually lifted 5" with the pre existing spacer.
Bob I just want to say thank you great video . I am in the middle of purchasing a kit however I have a 2007 Escalade with air rear suspension will the 4 inch ready lift effect the air suspensions at all. How will it handle under a heavy load , I haul a 3,500 boat .? I appreciate you’re hard work and attention to detail express in the video.
Hi Fidel! We have the exact lift kit you need here. www.realtruck.com/readylift-4-sst-lift-kits/R186730P2007Y66MA.html This lift kit will only improve your suspension components. Thanks!
Nice video! Really helps. I don't know what size lift I need. I know what size rims and tires I want. I want 24inch by 12inch rims with 40inch by 14.5inch tires. I have a 2013 Silverado 2500HD. Do you know what would be the best size lift for the rims and tires? Thanks
Robert Larson I would not use less than a 6" lift. I recently saw a 2500HD with 40's and he also had to do some fab on the bumper and fender on the front. This is a suspension lift so it's a little bit different on how it raises the vehicle. If I was going with that big of a tire I would probably also put in a body lift as well. Check your State and Local laws for height and tire size restrictions. Have Fun!!
I have a 1994 Chevy c1500 rear wheel drive. I’m wanting to put 20x12 inch rims with 33x12 inch tires on it. What lift kit would be the best for me. Thanks!
+Will Heidt It would not get in the way because it is in the front, however, if it is from a different manufacturer it may not be compatible. the other thing is that if you lift the rear 4" and leave the leveling kit in the front you are right back where you started. I would recommend a redo of the front using a lift/leveling combo kit. Here is an example of a combo kit: www.realtruck.com/readylift-sst-lift-kits/69-3485.html
Philip Delzmen Hey Philip! We do not have a 4 inch lift but we do have a 3 inch lift. This link goes to your exact part for your truck www.realtruck.com/maxtrac-premium-lift-kits/k883132.html . Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
+barracuda253 THe Pros would we having the ability to mount bigger aggressive tires, better off roading capabilities, visually appealing, higher cab viewing, increase bad weather driving. Cons would be decrease in gas mileage, state laws, and wear and tear on stock suspension components. We have lifts on a lot of our trucks at work. In the midwest we love the ability to plow through heavy snow storms, our con would be purchasing a new set of 35" inch tires after 40-50K miles which can get spendy. I hope this helps! Thanks!
Thanks for the detailed info. I got those kit and it is time to replace the Upper Control Arm Ball Joint and Bushings. Do Readylift have maintenance kit for this product?. Hopefully i can find them online since we don't have here in Dubai specialized local stores for those type of items. Thanks
i just bought a 2017 gmc sierra denali with magnetic ride, can i lift it without loosing reliability and how much can i lift it? Thank you for your videos
did u mean to add the new upper strut spacer ontop of the old leveling spacer or was that a mistake? does it not affect the ride and make the lift uneven? And with the control arms being stressed that far apart would it not wear the ball joints prematurely without a extended knuckle and i would guess it must hit the bump stops pretty hard on bumps on the road right?
+fabo perez actually, yes. This was done to create more lift. We also added in a bit more in the rears as well because when we were done we didnt like the ride. Almost 2 years later it is still working fine with no problems and the ride really isn't bad either.
Anthony Hatton: Thank you! Also, the rear block is 3" in this kit. www.realtruck.com/readylift-4-sst-lift-kits/R186730P2011Y856MA.html is the kit that was installed onto this vehicle.
EpicFeedsTime Hey EpicFeedsTime! This is an employee owned truck and so far everything has been great. ReadyLIFT has makes a pretty darn good product. Also ReadyLIFT offers a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own your vehicle against defects in materials or workmanship for all of their products.
Only thing in recommend is you use actual torque specs on things. As a mechanic we know how tight things need to be but the average joe probably doesn't know and can leave things loose or brake bolts. Other than that great video
casey wiedenhoeft because these products are often times provided for us by the manufacturers we have to follow the instructions pretty darn closely. Unless they say in the instructions to torque stuff we do not. I agree with you though. I have been a mechanic for 35 years and yes at this point it is pretty easy to feel when it is tight enough. Appreciate the kudos. Thanks!
That is a very basic kit and is an easy install for a do it yourselfer. Good instructive video like usual but there are a few things that surprised me while watching the install. With that lift kit, new/longer shocks should be used on the rear of the Silverado. Another cost effective option would be the ReadyLift shock extensions specifically made for the GM trucks. Adding the 3" block extends the OEM shocks, that's why extensions should be used with a factory length shock. The ride of that truck will be terrible with bumps after the lift because of not using the correct length shocks or spacers on the rear of the truck. ReadyLift actually recommends their extensions with their blocks if not replacing OEM shocks with the correct length shocks made for lifted trucks. At our shop, new shocks are always recommend when installing a lift, surprised to see you keep the old beat up OEM shocks on there. ReadyLift also suggests the new U-bolts be torqued to 150LB/FT as well, not just tightened as shown in the video. Another item that should have been replaced when installing the lift are those sway bar end links. You can see the bolt deteriorating when you removed it from the sleeve, they won't hold up much longer. Good install but didn't the customer want you to do it the correct way with updated/better quality parts? We always call the customer and suggest replacing worn parts if any are discovered while doing work, especially while installing lift kits.
+PaLEOjd First off just so you and everybody else knows. Those extra parts do NOT come with the kit. We only show how to install the supplied parts. We don't usually add in the optional stuff. By the way. The shocks and struts were not OEM. They were after-market Ranchos that already had a longer throw on them. Second the trucks we use are NOT customer vehicles. We do not do any work on vehicles owned by the general public. All the vehicles we work with are usually employees, friends or family of employees, vehicles owned by RealTruck or vehicles our local dealerships let us use and the vehicle owners are not paying for the parts we leave on or the labor to install them. As far as the optional components. As you stated, it is, a very basic kit and easy to install.We have strict guidelines that we must follow though that are set for us by the product manufacturer. They preview all our videos for content and accuracy before we are allowed to post them. When I used to work in the repair shops yes that was standard procedure if you found worn parts. Yes we also in the shops recommended the upgraded components. The correct way, however, in this case is exactly as the instructions say. The correct way in a repair shop is to try and get as much money out of the customer as possible. Correct but not ethical. I have been a mechanic for 40 years and that was the main reason I finally quit working for these repair shops and opened my own. I was getting tired of the managers telling me I had to replace parts that didn't "need" to be replaced just so they could increase profits. Now, do to my business being destroyed by a flood, I work as the product installer here at RealTruck.com. One last thing. While doing these installs, if I find bad or worn parts such as the rear shocks in this video, I let the owner know so that they can get it repaired at their convenience by whatever shop or mechanic they trust. I hope this cleared up some of the surprises you had while watching this video. Thanks for your input and keep watching. Nobody's perfect. We might miss something that you might see or sometimes we do the little extras and the editing department doesn't realize they are important and leaves them out of the final cut.
Any feed back on the ball joint life? I did this exact lift, part for part (just different brand) on my 09 Silverado 1500 and my new ball joints that came with the uca split their boots and wore out in less than a year, (approx. 10k miles) They warrantied the ball joints but I still gotta put them in and the uca don't "maintain stock angles" as advertised. There is still quite a bit of aggressive angle on all ball joints sitting on 33's. Full drop off-roading gets me worried. I don't want to be replacing these every year.
We aren't aware of any excessive ball joint wear on this kit. There's also a chance the parts on the lift are different if you have a different brand lift than Readylift. I would contact the manufacturer of the lift kit you have along with checking the alignment.
Trukerinfulleffect Thanks, We do not do any of the installation, instead we give you the step by step process so you would be able to do it yourself. What is you Year, Make, and Model of vehicle and I can give you some prices. Thanks!
***** Whats the price? I have a 2014 Silverado Z71 4x4. Also what's the difference with this kit and the others that you have to cut the factory cross members out? Which one is better? Thanks for the awesome videos.
So I realize I am a few years behind in discovering this video, but quick question. Is there any reason that these Readylift blocks would not work on a truck that already has a previous suspension lift? I didn't see anything in this install that would affect that, just thought I would double check before purchasing.
It would not be ideal to install the rear blocks on a truck that has the rear already lifted. This is because the rear blocks have a tapper to them that is set for that amount of lift height and not intended to lift to be used with any other blocks.
With any adjustment to the suspension you will need to take the truck in for an alignment. We recommend doing this immediately and to follow up after 500 miles to ensure everything is still tight and hasn’t moved.
I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT. I have P255/70R17 rims and tires that came with the truck. I was planning on purchasing the Rough Country 3.5" suspension lift kit for my truck. I was just wondering if having that lift installed will make my tire and rim setup look small/ stupid. In the future I was planning on having bigger tires installed. I was wondering if i could have your opinion on my setup right now.
Year1994 Hey! Great question. With that size of a leveling kit I would no go over a 33" tire. That being said you stock tires would work and look just fine.
Not necessarily, depending on the truck package it can have a higher rear end. With this particular kit, we did install a 1.75-inch spacer in the rear to keep it roughly the same height.
+johann2835 No we don't have that exact one but we do have some other really awesome ones as well. Check 'em out here: www.realtruck.com/lift-kits/ram/truck-1500/2013/
12clesio Hey! Im sorry we do not carry a lift kit for your Land Cruiser but we do carry some really awesome FOX shocks for your rig > www.realtruck.com/fox-performance-series-smooth-body-shocks/R184070P2003Y598MA.html They will not give you any lift but they will dramatically improve your ride and look sweet.
what size tires are those? I have a 2011 Single Cab Silverado I want to lift, I'm debating between a 3.5 inch lift with spacer or a 4" inch lift. Wondering if I should go with 33's or 35's. Trying to find some online that are similar. (Single Cab)
titoortiz Hey! These are 33 inch tires. You can check out this link to see all the lifts available for your truck. www.realtruck.com/lift-kits/chevy/silverado-1500/2011/ It will let you know if the lift you have chosen will be compatible with 33 or 35 inch tires. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Just had this installed in my 2015 Silverado . After it I noticed at a certain speed my wheel turns to the left slightly does it need alignment ? Also rubbing on the control arm when I put in reverse and turn the wheel max left or right
It sounds like there is something else going on. I would take it for an alignment and see if they can take a look. With it hitting your control arm that may be more on the wheels and tires you have instead of anything else.
jose alcantara We have a 3 inch leveling kit that will lift the front of your navigator 3 inches. Then you can add 35 inch tires. Check it out here www.realtruck.com/proryde-liftmachine-adjustable-leveling-kit/74-3000f.html Thanks!
NateTheGamer YT: We have the ReadLift SST 4" Lift Kit for many different vehicles. We encourage you to visit our website at www.realtruck.com/php/search.php?search_terms=ReadyLIFT+SST+4%22+Lift+Kit, then enter the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Next, there will be a Product Options section where you will need to add in the vehicle's sub-model (whether 2WD or 4WD) and you are all set. Or even better, give our Off-Road Dept a call at 1-877-216-5446 ext 8048 Monday to Saturday: 8am - 11pm EST or Sunday: 9am - 10pm EST for additional assistance in fitting your vehicle with parts to fit your vehicle and driving style!
Correct me if I'm wrong guys, But at 1:35 wasn't that rear block the same size as the new one you installed? If not why wasn't the shock replaced with a longer shock?, thanks!!
fit4ya1975 good eye. Yes it was, however, we were replacing it with the new ReadyLift one and it would be basically the same method if it were the factory one. We were trying to do what we could to help anybody who might be trying to install this on their factory OE truck. The shocks weren't replaced on this vehicle because it is not our truck and we were only installing the lift. To find out more about this liftkit go here: www.realtruck.com/readylift-sst-lift-kits/ and as always If you have any questions regarding this or any of our other available liftkits please feel free to call one of our Customer Service peeps at 877-216-5446
Quick Question of ryou guys, I hear different opinions on this subject. Is a Level Kit bad for your ball joints/ geometry? Will it prematurely wear out parts? I have a 16' Sierra Z71 and don't want to wear anything out prematurely. Again thank you
fit4ya1975 a leveling kit will not drastically affect geometry or handling mostly because they only need to be raised about 2". I would recommend, however, taking it to an alignment shop that does lifted trucks after. That small amount should not prematurely wear these components. The thing that usually cause early component failure is where and how the vehicle is driven.
Just a couple of observations. 0:48 control arms seem very thin/ light weight. Not sure reliability of this brand but by the looks of it Id look for something more rugged for my truck Second, get some eye protection on brother. Ive personally have seen what can happen.
Ferd Vega those Control Arms are still holding strong. I actually had the opportunity to drive this truck yesterday and everything is working perfectly. Thanks your concern and for the safety tip. I have been doing this for about 35 years and have been lucky so far I guess. Sometimes I just get in a hurry and totally space it, but I always wear 'em when I cut, grind or drill. If there is anything we can help you with or you have any questions about any of our over 500000 products and accessories you can call 877-216-5446 and one of our knowledgeable awesome Customer Service peeps would be more than happy to assist you.
+Jenymon Cyriac since we do not sell the Fabtech I cannot attest to their quality. I can say that we here at RealTruck.com have been pretty happy with the ReadyLift equipment.
Jenymon Cyriac the lift kit has no bearing on fuel mileage by itself. What is the usual culprit is that when trucks are lifted they get bigger and heavier tires put on them. With a 2WD regearing should not be necessary as most of them were geared pretty high already. Retuning really depends on all the factors combined ie. tire size, gear ratio, engine size, etc. and component wear is generally not an issue but mostly depends on how and where the vehicle is driven. If you have any questions about this or any of the other over 500000 accessories we have available, please feel free to call us at 877-216-5446
+Graham, To receive the best service it would be best to call in and speak with our Suspension experts. They can ensure you get the correct set up you are looking for and guarantee fitment for your vehicle. Their contact number is 1-888-257-3323.
question... I have an 06 GMC canyon crew cab, but its only a 4 cylinder (standard motor for the truck other than 5 cylinder) would installing a 2"-4" lift kit cause the motor to bog down?
+Anthony McDonald No, the lift kit will not cause your truck to bog down. Putting larger wheels and tire will cause it to lose a bit of power but that is to be expected with any lifted large tire truck. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
i am going to turn 16 in about 10 months and i really want a lifted truck. i have found the truck i wanted but its not lifted. would it just be easier to buy a truck that is already lifted or should i do it?
Alec McEntyre In some cases it is cheaper to buy a truck that has already been lifted. The one thing you want to know is, the quality of the kit, is it a suspension or body lift, and who installed it. If you want to make sure you have a good quality kit that you have installed yourself correctly, thats when you would buy one. How high are you looking to go?
Alec McEntyre Check this kit out, it is a simple install that will give you 3" in the front and 2" in the rear. This will make it lifted and leveled. Right now the kit is 445.49 for your pickup. www.realtruck.com/maxtrac-premium-lift-kits/k880932.html
When you do the rear blocks, do you leave one side completely put together and tight (shock, u bolts) and then on the other side loosen the shock and remove u bolts, drop the axle and replace the block? Wouldn't having one side completely put together and tight cause issues with having everything aligned properly as you tighten the u bolts on the other side?
Justin H great question. The answer is yes and no. No it is not completely put back together. I leave the shock off, the brakeline mounts off, and all ABS wiring and such loose till both sides are together. The only thing that gets tightened up is the U-bolts that hold the axle housing to the springs. If you need any more information on this or any of the other 500000 plus accessories we sell feel free to contact our knowledgeable Customer Service folks at 877-216-5446
+RealTruck.com thanks! I'm doing a rough country 2.5 level with my truck and it has 2 inch blocks to replace the factory 1.25 blocks. Just trying to double check how I'll do that, I heard if you loosen both u bolts and drop both sides of the axle to replace blocks the axle will move forward and come out of alignment. But then that makes me think that doing one side of a time and tightening the u bolts down on the bigger new block with the smaller factory block on the other side wouldn't work well. Maybe I'm over thinking
Justin H in all actuality when you loosen the U-bolts to remove the factory block with the setup you are describing the most you should need to lower the axle is about an inch and will only result in a 3/4" difference. It will be fine. Also this may put you at ease a bit. The rear blocks and leafsprings have lineup pins so it doesn't mess up your axle alignment.
+RealTruck.com I know they have the pins, I've just heard a few stories where the axle still shifts a bit and they had to later go back and pull it straight. So you think do one side at a time? Appreciate the help!
Macndahat1 When we put the kit on it did already have blocks in the back. To make sure everything was going to look right in the final install we replaced the rear blocks with the new blocks from ReadyLift.
+Blacky_Chan, Unfortunately, I don't have this kit available for your vehicle. We should still be able to get you something for that vehicle depending on what you are looking for. If you'd like give our experts a call at 888-257-3323 and they should be able to assist you.
+Justin, For exact fitment on the Chevy's you typically cannot reuse the factory wheels because of the large backspacing on the factory wheels. Now, this is not always the case and it depends on the lift/leveling kit you go with. For the best answers please give our suspension/wheel&tires experts a call at 888-257-3323
It would not be the same kit for the 03. If you'd like to give our suspension experts a call at 888-257-3323 and they would be able to assist you in finding the right lift for your truck.
SlamPig84 yes and stock upper control arm as well. Anything over 4" would require some changes. If you have any other questions about this or would like more info on this item or any of the other 500000 plus accessories we sell and would like to speak to a person directly feel free to contact our knowledgeable Customer Service folks at 877-216-5446
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Will 35” tires fit on your lift kit?
Hey I'm only commenting because 1- you did a great job. 2- you actually respond to all of your fans questions. Good stuff!
Thank you!
finally a good in depth video step by step with tips on the way, awesome job
No!, he skiped taking off the diff
No one noticed they stacked 2 spacers at the top? The readylift leveling spacer plus the new one.
i saw that too
Great video BETTER SONG! Anyone know what song is playing during the install in the rear? Badass
Hey there just wondering I have just ordered this Lift kit to install on my 08 Chevy silverado 4WD, however I am trying to decided what size of rim to put on. I have decided on 33" tires but was wondering what size of rim you recommend with 33" so there is no rub on front fenders with this lift kit. I don't want to be modifying my fenders if I can get away with it. Thanks allot for the installation instructions! Great looking truck
Thanks!
Austyn Brown Those are Firestone Transforce AT which is the factory installed tire for that particular truck
On my 2010 GMC Sierra extended cab 4 x 4 if I wanted to use the factory wheels and tires what lift kit would you suggest for height so it does not look weird using stock tires good video too and good work quality👍
Really great instructional video! However I would add blue Loctite to many of the differential bolts others that are not often taken apart. Nylock nuts would be a great improvement to the kit since they will be vibrating their entire life.
+Austin Roy I agree. The only issue that I have with that is that these products come from our vendors/manufacturers and we are required to only do what is in the instructions. I can't tell you to do it the way that you are suggesting, however, once it is in your garage you can do whatever you want with it. Keep in mind that some things might void warranties though.
Alex If you want to run 35s you will need at least a 6" lift. The max tire size for a 4" is 33" x 12.5" with 20" wheels, 5.5" to 5.75" backspacing recommended
***** A 33 inch tire should fit just right. There is always a possibility it could rub on the inner wheel liner. Find the point it is rubbing which is usually small, and take off with a razor knife.
Or..... U can trim the bumper
Does he use the rear shock extensions? It's not shown in the video? Also is the full video somewhere with the procces of lowering the transfer case, etc...
No. Shock extensions were not needed with the 4" lift. They would only be required if you plan to be jumping this truck, otherwise, under "normal" use they shouldn't reach their maximum length. The transfer case can not be lowered because it is attached to the transmission which is attached to the engine. In order to lower the T-case you would have to lower all three. Typically on a bigger lift ie. 5" or more you would need to lower the front differential.
+Johnny Hernandez there are guys on F150Forum who run 35s on their 2-3" leveling kits with minor-to-no trimming. I would advise that you don't use a 3" spacer, but rather a 2.5", or an adjustable strut, such as the Bilstein 5100, but it's your decision, so best of luck
Did it handle ok with those front strut spacers you left on it? That should be the reason it was so hard to connect the knuckles back to the control arms. But 5" lifted is always better than a 4" lift.
Bobby Scott It handles great, we always make sure to get a alignment after any kind of lift. We have never had any issues.
I caught that too, it already had a aluminum spacer on it that he didn't remove.
No sway bar drop. Extened stock shocks in rear. How much will it cost if i need a new upper ball joint in 5 years. Cheap kit. Do it right.
Do you have to drop the differential? What would happen if you didn't?
Great video and so detail and almost seems a crime when dealers say it takes 8 hours. I do not know how long, but 4 hours seems like a reasonable time. I have a 2017 Silverado Double Can 2wd and looking to get a 4 inch lift kit. Do you have any recommendation on brands and shops in the Atlanta, GA area? Again, you did a very good job narrating the video.
I'm thinking about getting this kit for my ram 1500. With this kit there is no need for additional rear shock absorbers?
Hi. I have 2015 expedition. And i just bought 4 tires with rims already. With tire size of 305/55/20. Do i need my vehicle to be lifted?
@18:05 why did the video stop when you went to put the bolt in from the top that was under the axle? Realized it wouldn’t fit with the axle in spot that’s why factory went up with the bolt.
This truck already had a aluminum spacer on the front struts that were left on it. So it makes this truck actually lifted 5" with the pre existing spacer.
BLACKLACDTS You are right, this truck was a used vehicle. Looking at it now it is a 1 inch spacer. Thank for catching that!
Bob I just want to say thank you great video . I am in the middle of purchasing a kit however I have a 2007 Escalade with air rear suspension will the 4 inch ready lift effect the air suspensions at all. How will it handle under a heavy load , I haul a 3,500 boat .? I appreciate you’re hard work and attention to detail express in the video.
Hi Fidel! We have the exact lift kit you need here. www.realtruck.com/readylift-4-sst-lift-kits/R186730P2007Y66MA.html This lift kit will only improve your suspension components. Thanks!
Nice video! Really helps. I don't know what size lift I need. I know what size rims and tires I want. I want 24inch by 12inch rims with 40inch by 14.5inch tires. I have a 2013 Silverado 2500HD. Do you know what would be the best size lift for the rims and tires? Thanks
Robert Larson I would not use less than a 6" lift. I recently saw a 2500HD with 40's and he also had to do some fab on the bumper and fender on the front. This is a suspension lift so it's a little bit different on how it raises the vehicle. If I was going with that big of a tire I would probably also put in a body lift as well. Check your State and Local laws for height and tire size restrictions. Have Fun!!
This requires an alignment correct? Would it still need to be aligned to factory angles?
Any mods needed to drive shafts after this kit install?
I have a 1994 Chevy c1500 rear wheel drive. I’m wanting to put 20x12 inch rims with 33x12 inch tires on it. What lift kit would be the best for me. Thanks!
I have a 2" leveling kit on my 08 Sierra, would this lift get in the way of the leveling kit or would it be okay? Thanks guys! enjoyed the video.
+Will Heidt It would not get in the way because it is in the front, however, if it is from a different manufacturer it may not be compatible. the other thing is that if you lift the rear 4" and leave the leveling kit in the front you are right back where you started. I would recommend a redo of the front using a lift/leveling combo kit. Here is an example of a combo kit:
www.realtruck.com/readylift-sst-lift-kits/69-3485.html
Very helpful thank you. You have the best video's for this mod. We appreciate you taking your time and sharing your knowledge and skills with us
nice video, & great looking truck....
do you guys have a 4" suspension lift for a 06 Lincoln Mark LT 4WD ?
Philip Delzmen Hey Philip! We do not have a 4 inch lift but we do have a 3 inch lift. This link goes to your exact part for your truck www.realtruck.com/maxtrac-premium-lift-kits/k883132.html . Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
My dad has that lift kit on his front and rc on the back and it's an 2011 gmc
What's Pros and Cons of truck lifting?
+barracuda253 THe Pros would we having the ability to mount bigger aggressive tires, better off roading capabilities, visually appealing, higher cab viewing, increase bad weather driving. Cons would be decrease in gas mileage, state laws, and wear and tear on stock suspension components. We have lifts on a lot of our trucks at work. In the midwest we love the ability to plow through heavy snow storms, our con would be purchasing a new set of 35" inch tires after 40-50K miles which can get spendy. I hope this helps! Thanks!
Thanks for the detailed info. I got those kit and it is time to replace the Upper Control Arm Ball Joint and Bushings. Do Readylift have maintenance kit for this product?. Hopefully i can find them online since we don't have here in Dubai specialized local stores for those type of items. Thanks
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I was wondering how good do you think my 1951 chevy halfton truck would look lifted
This may be a dumb question but can you can find shops that will install these kits for you?
wimanator Yes, any wheel and tire shop will be able to install this kit for you. Make sure ti get an alignment after the kit has been installed.
i just bought a 2017 gmc sierra denali with magnetic ride, can i lift it without loosing reliability and how much can i lift it? Thank you for your videos
so you didn't have to cut the cross member just remove some ribs on the front diff?
Would this kit work with a rancho quick lift aka 2 inch level kit? Or would I need to buy new shocks
did u mean to add the new upper strut spacer ontop of the old leveling spacer or was that a mistake? does it not affect the ride and make the lift uneven? And with the control arms being stressed that far apart would it not wear the ball joints prematurely without a extended knuckle and i would guess it must hit the bump stops pretty hard on bumps on the road right?
+fabo perez actually, yes. This was done to create more lift. We also added in a bit more in the rears as well because when we were done we didnt like the ride. Almost 2 years later it is still working fine with no problems and the ride really isn't bad either.
Nice video. Can u please tell me what size block u used in the back.
Anthony Hatton: Thank you! Also, the rear block is 3" in this kit. www.realtruck.com/readylift-4-sst-lift-kits/R186730P2011Y856MA.html is the kit that was installed onto this vehicle.
heard some negative reviews on this kit with balljoints blowing out. Are any of the issues updated and fixed in this kit?
EpicFeedsTime Hey EpicFeedsTime! This is an employee owned truck and so far everything has been great. ReadyLIFT has makes a pretty darn good product. Also ReadyLIFT offers a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own your vehicle against defects in materials or workmanship for all of their products.
Only thing in recommend is you use actual torque specs on things. As a mechanic we know how tight things need to be but the average joe probably doesn't know and can leave things loose or brake bolts. Other than that great video
casey wiedenhoeft because these products are often times provided for us by the manufacturers we have to follow the instructions pretty darn closely. Unless they say in the instructions to torque stuff we do not. I agree with you though. I have been a mechanic for 35 years and yes at this point it is pretty easy to feel when it is tight enough. Appreciate the kudos. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial. Great editing. Thanks
That is a very basic kit and is an easy install for a do it yourselfer. Good instructive video like usual but there are a few things that surprised me while watching the install.
With that lift kit, new/longer shocks should be used on the rear of the Silverado. Another cost effective option would be the ReadyLift shock extensions specifically made for the GM trucks. Adding the 3" block extends the OEM shocks, that's why extensions should be used with a factory length shock.
The ride of that truck will be terrible with bumps after the lift because of not using the correct length shocks or spacers on the rear of the truck. ReadyLift actually recommends their extensions with their blocks if not replacing OEM shocks with the correct length shocks made for lifted trucks.
At our shop, new shocks are always recommend when installing a lift, surprised to see you keep the old beat up OEM shocks on there.
ReadyLift also suggests the new U-bolts be torqued to 150LB/FT as well, not just tightened as shown in the video. Another item that should have been replaced when installing the lift are those sway bar end links. You can see the bolt deteriorating when you removed it from the sleeve, they won't hold up much longer.
Good install but didn't the customer want you to do it the correct way with updated/better quality parts? We always call the customer and suggest replacing worn parts if any are discovered while doing work, especially while installing lift kits.
+PaLEOjd First off just so you and everybody else knows. Those extra parts do NOT come with the kit. We only show how to install the supplied parts. We don't usually add in the optional stuff. By the way. The shocks and struts were not OEM. They were after-market Ranchos that already had a longer throw on them.
Second the trucks we use are NOT customer vehicles. We do not do any work on vehicles owned by the general public. All the vehicles we work with are usually employees, friends or family of employees, vehicles owned by RealTruck or vehicles our local dealerships let us use and the vehicle owners are not paying for the parts we leave on or the labor to install them.
As far as the optional components. As you stated, it is, a very basic kit and easy to install.We have strict guidelines that we must follow though that are set for us by the product manufacturer. They preview all our videos for content and accuracy before we are allowed to post them.
When I used to work in the repair shops yes that was standard procedure if you found worn parts. Yes we also in the shops recommended the upgraded components. The correct way, however, in this case is exactly as the instructions say. The correct way in a repair shop is to try and get as much money out of the customer as possible. Correct but not ethical. I have been a mechanic for 40 years and that was the main reason I finally quit working for these repair shops and opened my own. I was getting tired of the managers telling me I had to replace parts that didn't "need" to be replaced just so they could increase profits. Now, do to my business being destroyed by a flood, I work as the product installer here at RealTruck.com.
One last thing. While doing these installs, if I find bad or worn parts such as the rear shocks in this video, I let the owner know so that they can get it repaired at their convenience by whatever shop or mechanic they trust.
I hope this cleared up some of the surprises you had while watching this video. Thanks for your input and keep watching. Nobody's perfect. We might miss something that you might see or sometimes we do the little extras and the editing department doesn't realize they are important and leaves them out of the final cut.
Hello I have a question were did you get your kit that you are demonstrating and how much I would love a respond please
This is a Readylift SS Lift kit.
Any feed back on the ball joint life? I did this exact lift, part for part (just different brand) on my 09 Silverado 1500 and my new ball joints that came with the uca split their boots and wore out in less than a year, (approx. 10k miles) They warrantied the ball joints but I still gotta put them in and the uca don't "maintain stock angles" as advertised. There is still quite a bit of aggressive angle on all ball joints sitting on 33's. Full drop off-roading gets me worried. I don't want to be replacing these every year.
We aren't aware of any excessive ball joint wear on this kit. There's also a chance the parts on the lift are different if you have a different brand lift than Readylift. I would contact the manufacturer of the lift kit you have along with checking the alignment.
I’m paying a certified mechanic that specializes in installation.
Why are the u bolts so long seems like the could be made like 4" shorter.
Would you not need new rear shocks for this??
Great looking truck,how much would the lift kit + labour cost???,thanx
Trukerinfulleffect Thanks, We do not do any of the installation, instead we give you the step by step process so you would be able to do it yourself. What is you Year, Make, and Model of vehicle and I can give you some prices. Thanks!
***** Whats the price? I have a 2014 Silverado Z71 4x4. Also what's the difference with this kit and the others that you have to cut the factory cross members out? Which one is better? Thanks for the awesome videos.
What's the measurement to the fender from the ground I have a leveling kit and want to go bigger but not too much bigger
is this video edited ? used to show you the dif removal and where to cut, now its not there....
What kind of lift kit should i use on my 2008 chevy 2wd because im going to put on 35s tires. Thankyou
can i get info on those wheels, brand, model, size, offset? thanks
***** Fuel Crank Wheels 20X10 with 33 inch tires. I am not sure of the offset.
thank you
So I realize I am a few years behind in discovering this video, but quick question. Is there any reason that these Readylift blocks would not work on a truck that already has a previous suspension lift? I didn't see anything in this install that would affect that, just thought I would double check before purchasing.
It would not be ideal to install the rear blocks on a truck that has the rear already lifted. This is because the rear blocks have a tapper to them that is set for that amount of lift height and not intended to lift to be used with any other blocks.
Do you need to do any maintenance after truck is lifted on the actual lift?
With any adjustment to the suspension you will need to take the truck in for an alignment. We recommend doing this immediately and to follow up after 500 miles to ensure everything is still tight and hasn’t moved.
I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT. I have P255/70R17 rims and tires that came with the truck. I was planning on purchasing the Rough Country 3.5" suspension lift kit for my truck. I was just wondering if having that lift installed will make my tire and rim setup look small/ stupid. In the future I was planning on having bigger tires installed. I was wondering if i could have your opinion on my setup right now.
+Dan “DEgan” Egan no with a 3 1/2 lift it will look just fine.
Did you install the lift on your truck?
i didn't
+Dan “DEgan” Egan are you going to?
na its to much
I want to get the ready lift t6 billet 2.25 inch leveling kit for my 08 GMC Sierra 1500 but I don't know which tiers would fit without rubbing
Year1994 Hey! Great question. With that size of a leveling kit I would no go over a 33" tire. That being said you stock tires would work and look just fine.
Does it ride smooth or is the ride rough ?
Since you left the leveling kit on the front of the truck wouldn't it sit higher than the rear
Not necessarily, depending on the truck package it can have a higher rear end. With this particular kit, we did install a 1.75-inch spacer in the rear to keep it roughly the same height.
nice video, do u have same lift kit for 2013 dodge ram 1500 and where can I buy it
+johann2835 No we don't have that exact one but we do have some other really awesome ones as well. Check 'em out here:
www.realtruck.com/lift-kits/ram/truck-1500/2013/
Great video ! Can it be done on a Toyota Land Cruiser 2003 ?
12clesio Hey! Im sorry we do not carry a lift kit for your Land Cruiser but we do carry some really awesome FOX shocks for your rig > www.realtruck.com/fox-performance-series-smooth-body-shocks/R184070P2003Y598MA.html They will not give you any lift but they will dramatically improve your ride and look sweet.
***** Thanks for the quick reply willl check it out
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what size tires are those? I have a 2011 Single Cab Silverado I want to lift, I'm debating between a 3.5 inch lift with spacer or a 4" inch lift. Wondering if I should go with 33's or 35's. Trying to find some online that are similar. (Single Cab)
titoortiz Hey! These are 33 inch tires. You can check out this link to see all the lifts available for your truck. www.realtruck.com/lift-kits/chevy/silverado-1500/2011/ It will let you know if the lift you have chosen will be compatible with 33 or 35 inch tires. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
What kind of tires r these?
4 inches makes big difference
i have a 2008 sierra denali i was thinking if putting a 4" lift would 35s fit or should i go with 33s?
33s
Just had this installed in my 2015 Silverado . After it I noticed at a certain speed my wheel turns to the left slightly does it need alignment ? Also rubbing on the control arm when I put in reverse and turn the wheel max left or right
It sounds like there is something else going on. I would take it for an alignment and see if they can take a look. With it hitting your control arm that may be more on the wheels and tires you have instead of anything else.
Does this lift put a lot of wear on your stock suspension components???
The kit by itself won't, but if you put oversized tires with an extreme offset, that will accelerate wear on your wheel bearings.
Hey nice video i got a linconl navigator 2003 and a want lifted 2in....but i cant find any kit for it.....so can you help me please ...thanks..
jose alcantara We have a 3 inch leveling kit that will lift the front of your navigator 3 inches. Then you can add 35 inch tires. Check it out here www.realtruck.com/proryde-liftmachine-adjustable-leveling-kit/74-3000f.html Thanks!
Thanks to you......from alabama
Do you guys have a video on how to lower a truck?
Unfortunately, we have not had the opportunity to shoot a video for lowering the truck.
Do you know of a 4inch lift for a cat eye? I’m in need of one. No rough country.
NateTheGamer YT: We have the ReadLift SST 4" Lift Kit for many different vehicles. We encourage you to visit our website at www.realtruck.com/php/search.php?search_terms=ReadyLIFT+SST+4%22+Lift+Kit, then enter the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Next, there will be a Product Options section where you will need to add in the vehicle's sub-model (whether 2WD or 4WD) and you are all set. Or even better, give our Off-Road Dept a call at 1-877-216-5446 ext 8048 Monday to Saturday: 8am - 11pm EST or Sunday: 9am - 10pm EST for additional assistance in fitting your vehicle with parts to fit your vehicle and driving style!
Any deals for a 2013 Chevy Silverado? I want a 4" lift.. Should I go with 33s or 35s?
The Geno Master 67 With a 4" you would be pushin it with anything bigger than 33s.
Correct me if I'm wrong guys, But at 1:35 wasn't that rear block the same size as the new one you installed? If not why wasn't the shock replaced with a longer shock?, thanks!!
fit4ya1975 good eye. Yes it was, however, we were replacing it with the new ReadyLift one and it would be basically the same method if it were the factory one. We were trying to do what we could to help anybody who might be trying to install this on their factory OE truck. The shocks weren't replaced on this vehicle because it is not our truck and we were only installing the lift. To find out more about this liftkit go here: www.realtruck.com/readylift-sst-lift-kits/ and as always If you have any questions regarding this or any of our other available liftkits please feel free to call one of our Customer Service peeps at 877-216-5446
ahh gotcha! Thanks for the response I was a lil confused there for a second!! Thanks for the video!
Quick Question of ryou guys, I hear different opinions on this subject. Is a Level Kit bad for your ball joints/ geometry? Will it prematurely wear out parts? I have a 16' Sierra Z71 and don't want to wear anything out prematurely.
Again thank you
fit4ya1975 a leveling kit will not drastically affect geometry or handling mostly because they only need to be raised about 2". I would recommend, however, taking it to an alignment shop that does lifted trucks after. That small amount should not prematurely wear these components. The thing that usually cause early component failure is where and how the vehicle is driven.
***** Thanks again
Why is this product no longer offered?
Just a couple of observations. 0:48 control arms seem very thin/ light weight. Not sure reliability of this brand but by the looks of it Id look for something more rugged for my truck Second, get some eye protection on brother. Ive personally have seen what can happen.
Ferd Vega those Control Arms are still holding strong. I actually had the opportunity to drive this truck yesterday and everything is working perfectly. Thanks your concern and for the safety tip. I have been doing this for about 35 years and have been lucky so far I guess. Sometimes I just get in a hurry and totally space it, but I always wear 'em when I cut, grind or drill. If there is anything we can help you with or you have any questions about any of our over 500000 products and accessories you can call 877-216-5446 and one of our knowledgeable awesome Customer Service peeps would be more than happy to assist you.
Looks like you put a lift spacer on top of a leveling spacer?
Robert Yonkman looks like it to me also
HEY THANK YOU A LOT YOU MADE IT EASY FR ME THANK YOU A LOT
Any videos for a Toyota 4x4 lift?
What lift kit do you think is better? Fabtech 4 inch lift or this?
+Jenymon Cyriac since we do not sell the Fabtech I cannot attest to their quality. I can say that we here at RealTruck.com have been pretty happy with the ReadyLift equipment.
+RealTruck.com what is the con if a lift kit on my 2wd 2015 GMC Sierra?
+Jenymon Cyriac will it decrease fuel mileage with 33s? Do i have to regear?fo I have to tune? Does it have wear on suspension components?
Jenymon Cyriac the lift kit has no bearing on fuel mileage by itself. What is the usual culprit is that when trucks are lifted they get bigger and heavier tires put on them. With a 2WD regearing should not be necessary as most of them were geared pretty high already. Retuning really depends on all the factors combined ie. tire size, gear ratio, engine size, etc. and component wear is generally not an issue but mostly depends on how and where the vehicle is driven. If you have any questions about this or any of the other over 500000 accessories we have available, please feel free to call us at 877-216-5446
I have a 2016 Silverado and want this kind of lift kit which part number do I need to get?
+Graham,
To receive the best service it would be best to call in and speak with our Suspension experts. They can ensure you get the correct set up you are looking for and guarantee fitment for your vehicle. Their contact number is 1-888-257-3323.
question... I have an 06 GMC canyon crew cab, but its only a 4 cylinder (standard motor for the truck other than 5 cylinder) would installing a 2"-4" lift kit cause the motor to bog down?
+Anthony McDonald No, the lift kit will not cause your truck to bog down. Putting larger wheels and tire will cause it to lose a bit of power but that is to be expected with any lifted large tire truck. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
+RealTruck.com sweet thanks alot!!
i am going to turn 16 in about 10 months and i really want a lifted truck. i have found the truck i wanted but its not lifted. would it just be easier to buy a truck that is already lifted or should i do it?
Alec McEntyre In some cases it is cheaper to buy a truck that has already been lifted. The one thing you want to know is, the quality of the kit, is it a suspension or body lift, and who installed it. If you want to make sure you have a good quality kit that you have installed yourself correctly, thats when you would buy one. How high are you looking to go?
2-4 inches
Alec McEntyre What would be your make and model of vehicle?
1999 chevy silverado rwd
Alec McEntyre Check this kit out, it is a simple install that will give you 3" in the front and 2" in the rear. This will make it lifted and leveled. Right now the kit is 445.49 for your pickup.
www.realtruck.com/maxtrac-premium-lift-kits/k880932.html
AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT NOTICED? THE STRUTS LOOKED TO ALREADY HAVE SOME TYPE OF SPACER. SMALL LEVELING KIT? THEREFORE YOU STACKED LEVELS?
How long should it take me to do this to a 2006 cheavy 1500 extend cab?
Took me 10 hrs with no pneumatic tools and having to get rusty parts off.
When you do the rear blocks, do you leave one side completely put together and tight (shock, u bolts) and then on the other side loosen the shock and remove u bolts, drop the axle and replace the block? Wouldn't having one side completely put together and tight cause issues with having everything aligned properly as you tighten the u bolts on the other side?
Justin H great question. The answer is yes and no. No it is not completely put back together. I leave the shock off, the brakeline mounts off, and all ABS wiring and such loose till both sides are together. The only thing that gets tightened up is the U-bolts that hold the axle housing to the springs. If you need any more information on this or any of the other 500000 plus accessories we sell feel free to contact our knowledgeable Customer Service folks at 877-216-5446
+RealTruck.com thanks! I'm doing a rough country 2.5 level with my truck and it has 2 inch blocks to replace the factory 1.25 blocks. Just trying to double check how I'll do that, I heard if you loosen both u bolts and drop both sides of the axle to replace blocks the axle will move forward and come out of alignment. But then that makes me think that doing one side of a time and tightening the u bolts down on the bigger new block with the smaller factory block on the other side wouldn't work well. Maybe I'm over thinking
Justin H in all actuality when you loosen the U-bolts to remove the factory block with the setup you are describing the most you should need to lower the axle is about an inch and will only result in a 3/4" difference. It will be fine. Also this may put you at ease a bit. The rear blocks and leafsprings have lineup pins so it doesn't mess up your axle alignment.
+RealTruck.com I know they have the pins, I've just heard a few stories where the axle still shifts a bit and they had to later go back and pull it straight. So you think do one side at a time? Appreciate the help!
Yes.
The truck had level spacers on it already? It looks like there's spacers on top
Macndahat1 When we put the kit on it did already have blocks in the back. To make sure everything was going to look right in the final install we replaced the rear blocks with the new blocks from ReadyLift.
I meant the front spacer
So with this kit I don't need rear shock absorbers?
It all depends on the year, make, and model of vehicle. Some need the shocks and some do not. www.realtruck.com/readylift-4-sst-lift-kits/
will this kit work on any truck? i have an 86 Ford Ranger
+Blacky_Chan,
Unfortunately, I don't have this kit available for your vehicle. We should still be able to get you something for that vehicle depending on what you are looking for. If you'd like give our experts a call at 888-257-3323 and they should be able to assist you.
Which lift kit should I buy for a 94 Toyota pickup 2wd
+Jamie,
I would recommend giving our suspension experts a call at 888-257-3323.
If it's not that high of a lift do I need those extended control arms
+wyno901 for anything 4 inches or higher yes you do.
do you have to do the differential blocks?
+607 Moto,
You would need to install these on your 4wd vehicle. If you have a 2wd vehicle these blocks should not be included.
Does this kit maintain the factory geometry or no?
Or compensate
@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit The SST is a complete kit, so it'll help maintain the factory geometry.
was that a 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive truck
+Jacob English 4WD, however, they are also available for 2WD as well. Just follow the link in the vid description.
Will a level kit added to the lift kit make any difference?
You would see a difference however, it is not advised that you stack a leveling kit and lift kit together.
Y’all literally stacked a leveling kit and a lift kit together by leaving that 1” spacer on. Those angles have to be terrible
Ok so i have a 2015 gmc 1500 stock 20s can i use them i read that u have to get aftermarket rims please give me some insight
+Justin,
For exact fitment on the Chevy's you typically cannot reuse the factory wheels because of the large backspacing on the factory wheels. Now, this is not always the case and it depends on the lift/leveling kit you go with. For the best answers please give our suspension/wheel&tires experts a call at 888-257-3323
can somebody please tell me what is the whole tire size & rim size?
XgilbertXx Yes! They are 20 inch wheels with 33" tires.
Was this a 4wd or 2wd truck?
+brandon vill This is a 4wd pickup.
Do you guys make a 4 inch lift for a 2001 chevy Silverado 1500?
We don't have any 4'' currently but we do have a few 3'' and 5''.
www.realtruck.com/lift-kits/chevy/silverado-1500/2001/
Can I use wheels with a backspaceing of 4.75 with this kit ?
+Year1994 33" x 11.5" Max Tire Size9" Max Wheel Width5.25" Backspacing
Does this kit fit on the 08 Sierra Denali awd
+alex platero Yes it does: www.realtruck.com/readylift-sst-lift-kits/
does this work on a 03 Silverado the way it does on this truck
It would not be the same kit for the 03. If you'd like to give our suspension experts a call at 888-257-3323 and they would be able to assist you in finding the right lift for your truck.
it would take me 4 wks to do this 20 min job under my shady tree
+edgu71eg it's not really as tough as it seems. Besides if it did take you 4 weeks just think how cool it would be after.
edgu71eg yea man, what the f*ck is your problem?
I'm lookin for a 1987. Chevy Silverado where can I find one for cheap?!
Ricky Bishop Im sorry, I am not understanding your question. Are you looking for a lift kit for your 1987 Chevy?
Where u live
do you use a stock upper ball joint
SlamPig84 yes and stock upper control arm as well. Anything over 4" would require some changes. If you have any other questions about this or would like more info on this item or any of the other 500000 plus accessories we sell and would like to speak to a person directly feel free to contact our knowledgeable Customer Service folks at 877-216-5446