All that extra work is not required anymore, all you have to do is take the bolts off the strut, once they are off, the strut goes up giving enough clearance to insert the level kit, put new bolts tighten them and your done .. there are a few vids showing the easier method, works great !
I installed the kit on my 2018. After watching this and other similar videos I couldn't understand why you would have to do half of these steps. You don't. I installed this kit in under 20 minutes. They added way too much unnecessary work and you do not have to redo the alignment if you don't touch the upper strut nuts.
@@cook1876 The upper strut nuts do not have anything to do with the alignment. You definitely still need one. It affects your camber enough to cause premature wear on your tires. Do not give information you that you do not know factually. The blind leading the blind.
Jesus u have to completely disassemble the suspension just to get a spacer in! I was waiting for him to say next step is simply remove your motor mounts.
You have to totally separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle so that you can spin the knuckle and the CV axle out of the way to allow access for the bolt to thread through the correct way leaving the bolt head on top and not on the bottom. If you only back off the upper ball joint nut to the maximum point and then separate the ball joint you will not have enough room, the CV axle will stay in the way and you will have to thread the bolt in from the bottom side causing the threads to hit the CV axle. It is easiest to do this with a partner so that you do not allow the CV axle to fall down too low and separate from the knuckle..
Looking into a kit for my '14 Silverado 4x4 LTZ. Bone stock right now, always had a harsh/stiff ride since new. Goal is to improve comfort/capability, gain ride height (2.5 - 3" total with tire/wheels), not ruin anything in the process (or chewing up ball joints, suspension parts). Looking at "more rubber" vs 20-22" wheels. Perhaps 18" wheels and around 33" total height. Right now with stock 20" rims, 32" is what I measured. 1.5 - 2" block for the rear. So, my question is...where do I start? What 18" wheel size offset would be best to prevent rubbing? Looking at BFG KO2 AT type tires for this lift. Thanks.
With spacer installed and wheels lifted off ground, how much movement does axle half shaft have in and out? Is the suspension travel limited by strut or ball joint with spacer installed?
I took my 2011 Silverado to my local shop today to install the 2 inch leveling kit and from watching this video I noticed that they installed the screws from bottom to top so the tip of one of the screws is actually touching my axle shaft and I'm worried about this causing any damage to my axle? Can anyone help me with an answer
I did from the bottom but I had to get some grade 10.9 m10 washers to pull it away from the drive shaft some. I installed without the washers first and it rubbed my drive shafts. So now there is enough room.
I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe LT (4x4) and I want to get it where it will do trail driving. It has the towing package so it rides a little low. The best it can do is go over a 5 inch curb without scraping (barely). I have 16's on it right now and all seasons, but I may try to get a little knobbier tires for the coming winter season (if I upgrade to 17's). I want to get max 2.5in lift on it, I don't want to look like I'm compensating for something, but I still want to be able to do light offroading. Any recommendations on what kit, where to buy, or any tips on what I should do? Leveling it wouldn't make it do what I want it to do, would it? I know this is a lot to read but it would seriously help if you could give me some advice! Thanks!
www.roughcountry.com/suspension-lift-kits/chevrolet-suspension-lift-kits.html?vehicle_drive=3&vehicle_model=251&vehicle_year=72 Above i have attached the link with all of the lifts we offer that are compatible with your vehicle. If you would like to take a look at them and scroll the pages to further educate yourself on the specs and how the kits operate please feel free to do so, as all of the required information is included on the product page. Thanks
If I’m running factory wheels and tires do I need anything else besides this leveling kit? I see as a note on the product website it says “ Retain your factory wheels with our 0.25in wheel spacers (#1065)” but it is not mentioned in this video
The torq specs say 37 lb +100 (130 for lower ball joint) and that feels CRAZY tight. Am I missing something? Any why can't I just to a set torque like anything else ie 95 lb?
Is this leveling 2 inch kit actually ,2 inches as I ordered one and I measured it and it looks like it's only 1 inch....does anyone know if they actually raise the front of the truck ?
The thickness of the spacer does not correlate to the actual lift it will give your vehicle. You will get a two inch lift in your front end from that one inch spacer.
We have seen some photos of some that broke but it was while involved in an accident. Those are made from a very durable polymer composite material and hold really well with no issues of breaking.
2007.5 GMC Sierra 4x4, z85 suspension, truck is stock with factory 20" wheels, want to use stock wheels and clear 275/60R20, is that doable with this kit? 275/65/R20 is probably not doable correct?
this seems unnecessarily complicated. why can't you just loosen the bolts on the shock get a skinning bottle jack and jack up the shock and slip the lift spacer under without undoing all the other stuff? that's how am planning on doing it myself on my 2007 suburban. I might loosen few other things a little as well but not completely take off like sway arm, tie rob, the outer rod. none of them. just loosen the bolts on everything. what Cha think?
TIREWHEELBACKSPACINGOFFSET285/70 R17Factory 17--265/70 R1717x9-+12 to +18mm285/65 R18Factory 18--265/65 R1818x9-+12 to +18mm285/55 R20Factory 20--265/55 R2020x9-+12 to +18mm Due to differences in manufacturing, dimension and inflated measurements, tire and wheel combinations should be test fit prior to installation.
+vinnie ortega There is. You'll have to choose which arm you have when you order your kit. There's also a third arm variation, a "stamped" steel arm on newer models.
+Ethan Evans This kit doesn't lower the truck, it raises it. But to answer your question you should torque all hardware to the specs listed in the instructions and re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles, including any ball joints loosened and retightened during the installation.
Curious how you came to those numbers. I fail to see how a small change in angle of the body will impact MPG much at all. and 2-3 MPG is a HUGE impact. Has this been tested with proper equipment over several tanks and similar driving conditions before and after? Or is that just a number that sounded good at the time? lol. Not trying to bust balls or anything, i just dont think something like this will impact MPG at all if all you are doing is leveling the body and keeping the same tires/drive train. now putting this on and throwing on some big nasty AT off road tires will definitely destroy your MPG. maybe thats where your data came from?
@@fakiirification the wind wont just roll off the body with the front end sitting higher. hard to explain but instead of just rolling off the windshield and off the truck it hit the truck making acceleration harder to do.
+Rough Country thank you we figured it out. It wasn't as easy as the video. But the leveling kit on my 2015 Silverado "Midnight Edition" looks great! Now off for alignment
We recommend it but as long as you are careful when dropping the axle and struts you should be fine not to, however I would recommend doing so just to assure that there is no error when installing.
You did all kinds of unnecessary things. Simply unbolt the 2 lower strut bolts. 4ft pry bar with a buddy pushing on the lower strut upward. Now install those lift plates and bolts. Done...ya that was easy....
Had these on my truck and had to take them out because the lift was putting strain on my cv axle which was causing the boots to tear. Replaced them 2 times on each side then said F'it and removed them. Would suggest not doing this.
I've never heard or seen this kit cause any issues withe the CV axles or boots unless you installed it on a lifted strut or have aftermarket CV axles that are shorter than the stock axles.
@@kyletoney1384 yeah it's perfectly fine stock. I'm been looking into some things and I'm thinking about doing a suspension lift kit. A bunch of my friends have suspension lift kits and they haven't had an issue so I think that's the route that I'll have to take.
Too bad pretty much everything is metric and has been for many years. Been fixing cars for a living for 8 years, primarily working on trucks from the Big 3 and they are all metric. I almost never use my standard tools unless it is to install accessories like nerf bars or brush guards. Nice try tho
Yikes!!!!! hey next you will say pull the motor to do it.... your doing way tooooo much there my guy for a strut spacer but if u think thats the way its done then i feel sorry for your customers your charging for this 20 minute install drinking beer also i might add and stop to pea twice its still 20 minutes
All that extra work is not required anymore, all you have to do is take the bolts off the strut, once they are off, the strut goes up giving enough clearance to insert the level kit, put new bolts tighten them and your done .. there are a few vids showing the easier method, works great !
Victor Labadia it's just because the rotor and the breaks hang and it's pretty heavy , so the break line won't break off , that's all
What about Camber/Castor and Alignment? All is Good if doing it the Easier Method? (I have an 08 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 4x4)
Do you still need an alignment if you do it this way?
I installed the kit on my 2018. After watching this and other similar videos I couldn't understand why you would have to do half of these steps. You don't. I installed this kit in under 20 minutes. They added way too much unnecessary work and you do not have to redo the alignment if you don't touch the upper strut nuts.
@@cook1876 The upper strut nuts do not have anything to do with the alignment. You definitely still need one. It affects your camber enough to cause premature wear on your tires. Do not give information you that you do not know factually. The blind leading the blind.
Jesus u have to completely disassemble the suspension just to get a spacer in! I was waiting for him to say next step is simply remove your motor mounts.
You have to totally separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle so that you can spin the knuckle and the CV axle out of the way to allow access for the bolt to thread through the correct way leaving the bolt head on top and not on the bottom. If you only back off the upper ball joint nut to the maximum point and then separate the ball joint you will not have enough room, the CV axle will stay in the way and you will have to thread the bolt in from the bottom side causing the threads to hit the CV axle. It is easiest to do this with a partner so that you do not allow the CV axle to fall down too low and separate from the knuckle..
at the end of the vid what size tire and rim are u guys running?
I have a 2011 silverado 1500 with 2in level and I'm running 33x12.5x20 with minor trimming and air dam removed
I want same.setup what did u have to trim and remove?
Is a leveling kit and for the suspension parts? I bought a 2” because it rubs when I turn left running 265 ko 2
Looking into a kit for my '14 Silverado 4x4 LTZ. Bone stock right now, always had a harsh/stiff ride since new. Goal is to improve comfort/capability, gain ride height (2.5 - 3" total with tire/wheels), not ruin anything in the process (or chewing up ball joints, suspension parts). Looking at "more rubber" vs 20-22" wheels. Perhaps 18" wheels and around 33" total height. Right now with stock 20" rims, 32" is what I measured. 1.5 - 2" block for the rear. So, my question is...where do I start? What 18" wheel size offset would be best to prevent rubbing? Looking at BFG KO2 AT type tires for this lift. Thanks.
For the aftermarket wheels you could run a 265/65-18 with this particular kit on a 9" wide wheel with +12 to +18 wheel offset
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 bruh it ain’t no way all that had got to be done
Made it look easy
When you say "torquing to factory specs" I guess just going by feel is adequate? or is that strictly a CYA type thing by yall?
aharkey1077 just get it tight
Great information, Thanks Guys
With spacer installed and wheels lifted off ground, how much movement does axle half shaft have in and out? Is the suspension travel limited by strut or ball joint with spacer installed?
My question is, I just bought the new leveling struts, but I wanted to add a strut spacer and beefier UCAs. Will I be able to?
I took my 2011 Silverado to my local shop today to install the 2 inch leveling kit and from watching this video I noticed that they installed the screws from bottom to top so the tip of one of the screws is actually touching my axle shaft and I'm worried about this causing any damage to my axle? Can anyone help me with an answer
What's the reason for disconnecting the power steering electrical?
My thought was so the electrical balance still there when u go on ur off-road screen?! That’s my thought idk
Can I run 275/60r/20 with +25 offset on these 2018 Silverado
Will I need to do another alignment if this is done. Also I run a fisher plow on my truck. Will this take the abuse
Yes alignment is required after install. Fisher plow would be fine on this particular setup.
What are they made of? Metal or a plastic of some sort? I ordered mine and it feels like plastic of some sort??
how do you get that bolt under the drive shift in properly? I can't get it to move enough. did you remove the upper a arm completely from the knuckle?
I tried yesterday as well and I couldn't put the bolt from the top down next to the shaft.. Wonder if we put it upwards if it'll damage it
I did from the bottom but I had to get some grade 10.9 m10 washers to pull it away from the drive shaft some. I installed without the washers first and it rubbed my drive shafts. So now there is enough room.
That why you have to disconnect all that. To rock the assembly forward to move the drive out of the way
I want to do this to my 13 Silverado 1500 but run BF Goodrich TA K02 275/60/20s and Fuel 20 x 9 +14mm offset. Is this possible or will I rub?
Yes you can run that tire and wheel combo with this level kit.
I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe LT (4x4) and I want to get it where it will do trail driving. It has the towing package so it rides a little low. The best it can do is go over a 5 inch curb without scraping (barely). I have 16's on it right now and all seasons, but I may try to get a little knobbier tires for the coming winter season (if I upgrade to 17's). I want to get max 2.5in lift on it, I don't want to look like I'm compensating for something, but I still want to be able to do light offroading. Any recommendations on what kit, where to buy, or any tips on what I should do? Leveling it wouldn't make it do what I want it to do, would it?
I know this is a lot to read but it would seriously help if you could give me some advice! Thanks!
www.roughcountry.com/suspension-lift-kits/chevrolet-suspension-lift-kits.html?vehicle_drive=3&vehicle_model=251&vehicle_year=72
Above i have attached the link with all of the lifts we offer that are compatible with your vehicle. If you would like to take a look at them and scroll the pages to further educate yourself on the specs and how the kits operate please feel free to do so, as all of the required information is included on the product page. Thanks
Rough Country Thanks!
If I’m running factory wheels and tires do I need anything else besides this leveling kit? I see as a note on the product website it says “ Retain your factory wheels with our 0.25in wheel spacers (#1065)” but it is not mentioned in this video
Yes you need the front wheel spacers for clearance. PN# 1065
I want to level mine the rear with the front any videos out there so i can see what it looks like
www.roughcountry.com/lowering-shackles-rc0500.html?find=2018-chevy-silverado-1500-2wd-374173
How about instead of saying “torque to factory specs” give the damn numbers man.
The torq specs say 37 lb +100 (130 for lower ball joint) and that feels CRAZY tight. Am I missing something? Any why can't I just to a set torque like anything else ie 95 lb?
100/130 degrees that is. I'm guessing that degrees of rotation
Is this leveling 2 inch kit actually ,2 inches as I ordered one and I measured it and it looks like it's only 1 inch....does anyone know if they actually raise the front of the truck ?
The thickness of the spacer does not correlate to the actual lift it will give your vehicle. You will get a two inch lift in your front end from that one inch spacer.
Has anyone had issues with a noise on front driver side after putting 2.5 lower strut lift
Ve.hi.cle
Cracka Lackin i thought i was the only one that noticed that 😂😂😂
Have y’all had any complaints that the plastic spacers broke or cracked while driving?
We have seen some photos of some that broke but it was while involved in an accident. Those are made from a very durable polymer composite material and hold really well with no issues of breaking.
Rough Country thanks
2007.5 GMC Sierra 4x4, z85 suspension, truck is stock with factory 20" wheels, want to use stock wheels and clear 275/60R20, is that doable with this kit? 275/65/R20 is probably not doable correct?
275/60-20 is doable
275/65-20 is not.
Ok I figured on that one, thank you for the response! Will most likely run 275/60R20 cooper zeons or st maxx on ot
this seems unnecessarily complicated. why can't you just loosen the bolts on the shock get a skinning bottle jack and jack up the shock and slip the lift spacer under without undoing all the other stuff? that's how am planning on doing it myself on my 2007 suburban. I might loosen few other things a little as well but not completely take off like sway arm, tie rob, the outer rod. none of them. just loosen the bolts on everything. what Cha think?
how wide of a tire can you run without trimming?
TIREWHEELBACKSPACINGOFFSET285/70 R17Factory 17--265/70 R1717x9-+12 to +18mm285/65 R18Factory 18--265/65 R1818x9-+12 to +18mm285/55 R20Factory 20--265/55 R2020x9-+12 to +18mm
Due to differences in manufacturing, dimension and inflated measurements, tire and wheel combinations should be test fit prior to installation.
big cock
will this mess up my truck
No this kit is designed to maintain stock ride height as well as geometry and drive line angles.
Stock ride quality, not stock ride height.
Uhh I’ll just pay a professional to do it.
I own a 2011 chevy Silverado 1500 Lt. I got this leveling kit on it. Will i be able to fit 285/70r17?
Yes you can run that size tire and wheel on that kit and vehicle.
Rough Country awesome thank you. Im ordering some Nitto Trail grapplers today. I was making sure. Thank you for the feed back and Quick response.
the upper control arm won't separate I found it on it for about an hour. even bother separating Fork but it won't come apart what should I do?
PB Blaster or try heating it up a little bit then hitting it pretty good with the mallet on the knuckle for it to pop loose.
Quit using your purse
is there any difference for steel or aluminum arms? I thought I had read that somewhere
+vinnie ortega There is. You'll have to choose which arm you have when you order your kit. There's also a third arm variation, a "stamped" steel arm on newer models.
I just ordered mine for a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 4wd and I didn’t have that option on your website? Do you automatically fill it in now?
is torquing to factory specs a necessary thing or can i just tighten everything where its nice and snug?
+Shawn Harrington Factory specs is required
have you installed this yet?
Few ugga duggas and youll be ok
so those bottom strut mount bolts snapped for me. none of the thread is sticking out. what should I do.
+James Wiswell are your lower control arms steel or aluminum? Sounds like you put the grade 5 hardware on the steel control arms. Just a guess though.
+Rough Country its steel but I'm talking about the factory bolts. i have yet to put the leveling kit on
+Rough Country my stance is off. what size rear spacers are needed to even them with the front.
does anyone know if a 3 inch level kit will fit a 2015 chevy silverado 1500? or does it need to be a 2 incher
A 3" level kit would fit as long as it is vehicle specific. We don't offer a 3" but we offer a 3.5"
What the biggest tire I can run with this kit with 20in wheels?
285/55-20
is it necessary to re torque ball joint nuts after you lower the truck?
+Ethan Evans This kit doesn't lower the truck, it raises it. But to answer your question you should torque all hardware to the specs listed in the instructions and re-torque all fasteners after 500 miles, including any ball joints loosened and retightened during the installation.
+Rough Country I mean once you lower the jack. should the tires be on the ground when you torque nuts
+Ethan Evans Yes
any videos on leveling kits for chevy avalanche or Tahoe?
+Dawood Al Herz you can check around on the web but none that I am aware of. Same suspension as 1500 though.
Torking to factory specs = tighten the fuck out of em
At slow speeds over bumps or gravel roadss
what size of rims are the ones installed and tires?
32" tires 18" Wheels
Nice safety glasses....
Everyone arguing about a 2 inches. When does the actual lift start?
3.5" is when you start lifting the front and rear to determine it a lift kit.
did putting on this leveling kit make your mpg go down any ....
Yes it will but very minimal. 2-3 MPG is about all you will lose on this particular setup.
Curious how you came to those numbers. I fail to see how a small change in angle of the body will impact MPG much at all. and 2-3 MPG is a HUGE impact. Has this been tested with proper equipment over several tanks and similar driving conditions before and after? Or is that just a number that sounded good at the time? lol. Not trying to bust balls or anything, i just dont think something like this will impact MPG at all if all you are doing is leveling the body and keeping the same tires/drive train. now putting this on and throwing on some big nasty AT off road tires will definitely destroy your MPG. maybe thats where your data came from?
@@fakiirification the wind wont just roll off the body with the front end sitting higher. hard to explain but instead of just rolling off the windshield and off the truck it hit the truck making acceleration harder to do.
Wrong. They use 22mm not 21mm
This for a 4-wheel drive as well
Yes this will fit the 4wd and 2wd
+Rough Country thank you we figured it out. It wasn't as easy as the video. But the leveling kit on my 2015 Silverado "Midnight Edition" looks great! Now off for alignment
What does it do to geometry /cv angles? I can’t find any pictures or videos showing this.
This kit is designed to keep all geometry and cv angles at optimum levels.
Is it necessary to unplug the electric power steering when installing this leveling kit? If so, why?
We recommend it but as long as you are careful when dropping the axle and struts you should be fine not to, however I would recommend doing so just to assure that there is no error when installing.
i know it says 32 inches but has anyone been successful with 33?
33s rub and are too big for this particular setup.
Rough Country 32 are stock so what you are saying is keep tires stock. SMH
I see 8 steps not necessary to do this!
Allen key on the ball joint is 6mm not 7/32"... I wonder how many poor souls will strip it watching this 😔
You did all kinds of unnecessary things. Simply unbolt the 2 lower strut bolts. 4ft pry bar with a buddy pushing on the lower strut upward. Now install those lift plates and bolts. Done...ya that was easy....
Had these on my truck and had to take them out because the lift was putting strain on my cv axle which was causing the boots to tear. Replaced them 2 times on each side then said F'it and removed them. Would suggest not doing this.
I've never heard or seen this kit cause any issues withe the CV axles or boots unless you installed it on a lifted strut or have aftermarket CV axles that are shorter than the stock axles.
Rough Country not installed on a lifted strut and no aftermarket cv axles
I am having the same problem. Has it done better since you left it stock?
@@kyletoney1384 yeah it's perfectly fine stock. I'm been looking into some things and I'm thinking about doing a suspension lift kit. A bunch of my friends have suspension lift kits and they haven't had an issue so I think that's the route that I'll have to take.
I have the same problem on my Escalade. The CV axle was making noise when the car is rolling slowly. So I decided to uninstall it.
you know your truck is made in mexico when:
"use a 21mm wrench."
"use a 17mm wrench."
"use a 19mm wrench."
etc...
+justcallmejoeable mine was built in fort wayne KT
+Alex McGovern theyre all "assembled" there but almost all of the individual components were manufactured in mexico
Too bad pretty much everything is metric and has been for many years. Been fixing cars for a living for 8 years, primarily working on trucks from the Big 3 and they are all metric. I almost never use my standard tools unless it is to install accessories like nerf bars or brush guards. Nice try tho
Yeah pretty much all manufactures are going metric, Freightliner, Westernstar, Peterbuilt, GM, Ford, Mack etc.
that's not the right way to lift a truck. even whit alignment the tires go bad from inside.
(00:43) these nuts 🥜
I need one
V He Cool
what are the torque specs?
+Ethan Evans They are listed in the instructions for whatever kit you're installing.
Idk about anyone here, but i wouldnt trust my truck to sit on two little plastic spacers.
Those spacers are very durable and made from a very hard polymer composite material. We have sold them for years and they are built to last!
I would rather have that composite spacer vs an aluminum one. They are more durable and stronger
Yikes!!!!! hey next you will say pull the motor to do it.... your doing way tooooo much there my guy for a strut spacer but if u think thats the way its done then i feel sorry for your customers your charging for this 20 minute install drinking beer also i might add and stop to pea twice its still 20 minutes
Great information, Thanks Guys
What is the biggest tire I can run with a 18 inch wheel? And what does the offset have to be?
285/65-18 with +12 to +18 MM offset
Would a 275/70/18 work?