How to install leveling kit on 2014 - current Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra 

it’s been a while but how did it go v

Is your truck sitting evening with the 3/2 leveling kit? I just purchased one for my Silverado, comes in tomorrow. And you have to get an alignment after

Drummer boy B. Yes I did have to get an alignment afterwards. It’s been about three years now and I’m still very happy with the results. I’ve driven the truck over 100,000 miles since I installed the leveling kit and have not had a single issue.

Thanks, I appreciate it

John Knisley did you stay with stock control arms?

Xuan Hoang yes the only thing I installed was the leveling kit like the one shown here and bigger tires.

Robbie Hayes lol me too

Ive had the same problem, had to buy two new ones in the process

@@tybrown1448 did you get the bolts at a part store? Broke the clips and bolt on mine lol

@@haydenwhitley4201 damn my bad, just seeing this. I ended up getting em from the dealer, but you could prolly find some at the parts store or Fastenal

Modern day solution? I'm doing this install on my wife's truck.

No

It's tough but they go. Just have to want it. The angle grew so it makes it tough.

Motofab 3" in this video.

No. It wouldn't hurt to do so but not necessary. 2.5 -3" is the max without aftermarket control arms.

I’m having same issue.

Yes

Yes it is highly recommended.

Had the same problem with my 17 GMC Sierra. Very difficult to separate. Air hammer worked good but still had too whack it several times. Finally won.

Had the same problem. Started on a Tuesday, got to that part and couldnt get it loose i said forget it i gotta wake up at 430 am for work ill save it for the weekend. I do have a 2017 z71 too. Hopefully it goes smooth.

Kinked/stressed ABS line, possibly. That was the issue when I lifted my Tacoma anyway. Just had to give it slack where it was tight near the bracket on the UCA. Easy fix, no issues beyond that.

@@dannyruby1434 thanks, problem solved after doing wheel alignment

An alignment is recommended.

You should get a alignment any time you alter the suspension geometry on any vehicle

Absolutely, no ifs, ands, or buts!! Lol

Derek Mastel you will need to get an alignment after installing the level kit, my local place only charged me $50 for an alignment

Yes. An alignment is recommended after any change to the suspension.

Same boat as you. I did exactly what he showed (before seeing the video) but could not get the lower shock mounts on- top of the lower A-Arm. See 5:45 in the video - my lower shock mounts were still 2" under the A-Arm. Got a spring compressor which got me to about 1/2" off, but when lifting the lower shock with a floor jack it lifted the truck off the jack stand. (2015 Silverado LTZ 4x4 Z71). I've taken everything apart and called the Mfgr of the leveling kit. Suggested I use ratchet straps around the upper and lower A-Arms to pull them together. We'll try in a couple weeks. One thing I noted is that the upper A-Arm mounts had much more metal around them preventing the A-Arm from dropping too far. See 8:30 in the video where the Upper A-Arms mount to the frame. Mfgr suggested I grind those down. Maybe I'll try that in a couple weeks.

@@2chavey I have the same truck and just bought a 3 in leveling spacer from supreme suspension. hope I don't run into the same issue..

@@zacharystiver6419 I'm just wondering if you've had issues with your 3" install? I've just purchased a 3" from supreme suspensions as well and am worried the angle it creates will be too much for the ball joints over time.

The nut will pull it in as you tighten it down.

Couple hours

No the bolts aren't long enough to clip them back on

instead of rotating the bottom bushing?

@@dumbeezy5480 what bottom bushing? If your installing the spacer that goes at the top of the strut tower...then you will need to flip passenger side with drivers side. If your doing that spacers that go under the strut then just install them. Not need to even drop the strut assembly at all just loosen it

@@Echo6Tango I gotcha, i just did it on my cousins Chevy. Thx

One thing people forget to mention about level/lift kits is now you've changed the angle of the CV joint so be prepared for premature wear and cracked boots in about a year.

do you have to swap the assemblies?

It wore my cv boots out on Mine after I did a three in. I was slinging grease like crazy. Plus my tie rod boot broke on both tie rods by being that stretched out. So I wouldnt recommend going above a 2 in

He didn't line the Sturt Tag back up facing out as it was when he removed it. Or does that Matter??

SuperPostman33 nah you don’t need a 4wd

It will work on a 2wd. Bigger wheels are not required but most people do this to fit larger tires.

Hand tools are always a safer alternative when speed isn't required. Or you aren't pushed for time.

Please speak more about this as I might be having this issue. The loud clunk happens when I’m in 4x4

@@kevinpye8225 Let me guess clunks only at low speeds in parking lots or pulling out of your driveway

@@tylersmith6979 yes. It sounds like the cv axle is trying to freeze up or something. Crazy.

@@kevinpye8225 put the truck in park and turn your steering wheel and see if it makes the same noise that you're hearing do one full turn one way do another full turn the other way and see if it clunk