The Best First Mod For Your Truck! [MotoFab Leveling Kit]

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Today, we pop TJ's cherry when it comes to modification. Adding a leveling kit to your truck makes a drastic change in appearance. We install a 3" front spacer, and a 1" rear spacer, all from a kit made by MotoFab.
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@mikee9568 4 года назад

DO NOT HIT THE STUD FOR THE TIE ROD END!!!! That’s a good way to mushroom it and stop you from getting the nut on or off. The proper way is to smack the knuckle on the side where the tie rod bolt goes through.

@jordanespinoza7738 Год назад

Been there done that

@micjonga 5 лет назад

I did the same to my 2014 but ended up adding the Rough Country Upper Control Arms as it was bottoming out on rebound. No issues and actually the RC Upper Control Arms are massive in comparison to stock. They are intended for 2" - 4" lifts and put the geometry of the ball joint back to more standard angles which should help in reducing potential wear and tear down the road.

@Jumphouse2 4 года назад

Guy reminds me of Russel Wilson. Good video on the install.

@jacobrodriguez2240 5 лет назад

3 inch in the front 1 inch in the back, and party all the way around. Great work son.

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Jacob Rodriguez needs tires next i think 🤔

@uwont4gitme 4 года назад

Lol hes talking about sex bro

@marcaliventialiventi765 4 года назад

Just a quick reminder, check your warranty first. Most warranty will void any recall items or any other factory issue if a lift and level kit is installed

@RHTR3s 5 лет назад

Nice job

@BigWhite002 3 года назад

wish i did the 2.5" on top and not a 2" on the bottom of the shock. Larger tires could use the bit more space for zero rubbing

@yvesgagnon58 4 года назад

i forgot to mention that i install RC upper control arm on mine ,this might be why it rubs .it also seems to be higher with it.

@02mp9696 4 года назад

What is the height from the ground to the bottom of fenders? Front and rear? Edit, I'll answer my question lol 39¾ and 41½ rear. But with a 2 ¼ rear block.

@omarramirez2335 4 года назад

Hey bud might wann be careful next time you do that with your brake lines bungee or tie that spindle to a hole on frame somewhere to support it overall good job

@CortezJacob 4 года назад

When i initially tried this install, the directions had me putting the strut in a vice and attempting to turn that bottom portion of the strut. After a couple of attempt and being scared of snapping something on the strut, i gave up, reversed everything and sent it back. Wish i had seen your video first and attempted to just use a lift to get the holes to line up

@bleakhappy 4 года назад

I saw the exact same thing on some video. About using the vice for the strut. I just did basically what he did same thing lined up at the bottom first and the whole assembly actually came towards me when I was laying it up. Then all I had to do once the bolts were in just push it back and lower the control arm with my foot until I got it inside the groove for the holes.

@josephwilliams2633 4 года назад

put the motofab 3" on my truck, have yet to get rid of all the different noises coming from my front end. I have replaced, UCA's, sway bar links, tie rod ends, rotors, brakes, rims, tires, cv axles... the only thing stock is the rancho strut and the lower control arm. I may just go down to a 2.5"

@aaronchurchill2780 3 года назад

Lower ball joints or rack and pinion bushings?

@johnnymartinez305 8 месяцев назад

nice! did you upgrade your tires? if so, sizw info plz

@dubltap7216 4 года назад

I'm putting on the same lift but also adding Readylift upper control arms. Ball joint angle is just too severe without them.

@kikemotors6138 3 года назад

Do you have to loosen up the upper control arm all the way so it has enough downward angle to go back on the spindle?

@j4ckatt4ck62 2 года назад

Yes you do that easier access

@marcusmendoza9354 5 лет назад

Stance of the truck looks great 285/60r20 toyo R/T’s wound be a great choice for tire’s, do you plan on upgrading you control arms at all ?

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Marcus Mendoza yeah, some 33’s would look nice. Probably going to go with BFG KO2’s though. Not sure, maybe something a little more aggressive than the KO2? As for control arms, not in the plans at the moment, but later down the road if there are any issues, then yes.

@marcusmendoza9354 5 лет назад

Chris Meacham personally I have the on my tahoe there great no issues I have 30k miles on them no issues and they still have more then half there life in them I’d recommend them over the KO2’s and so would my uncle he had some wear issues with them and once he put miles on them they got loud and he complained about wet traction issues and I convinced him to switch over to the toyos and he even likes them over his old KO2’s, the reason I brought up control arms is because if you look the upper control arm is resting on the droop limiter so you have 0 down travel in the suspension now

@grayghostjt397 5 лет назад

Nice video straight forward. Who's truck?

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

REN JK41 a good friend of mine

@richardburts8920 5 лет назад

With some 22x12s on 33s oof

@alexfirebaugh2012 4 года назад

I just got this kit for my 2018. How are the stock suspension components after like 8 months.

@developmentdivision122 4 года назад

Alex Firebaugh still pretty good

@uwont4gitme 4 года назад

What if I just did motofab 2.5 level in the front and leave the back stock..would I have any issues. 2019 chevy 1500

@mrichrich-nr8id 4 года назад

should be fine.. 3 or more you should replace upper arms

@jacobdelarosa7477 5 лет назад

Do you plan to put new upper Control Arms on the truck?

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Jacob Dela Rosa not in the near future, unless the upper ball joints wear out early or something.

@02mp9696 4 года назад

So 5 months or so, how's the balljoints? And any issues in other areas? I have a 2" RC on front now, and also have a 2.5 motofab sitting here. I'm looking at 2" rear blocks. But found a deal on both front 3", and 2" rear. I would get upper control arms eventually but like to see how this one is doing. I don't off road so probably good for a while. To much $$ to be dickering up a new truck. Lol. Thanks for any reply 👍

@developmentdivision122 4 года назад

ProjectADD no problems or issues or premature wear signs of the ball joints. Truck still drives like new, straight as an arrow.

@02mp9696 4 года назад

@@developmentdivision122 Awesome 👍

@02mp9696 4 года назад

@@developmentdivision122 question, what is the height now from ground, center of hub, to the bottom side of the fender? Thanks

@jorgeluissalazar7702 3 года назад

Is it perfect level?? i have the same truck but cant decide if i want use 2" or 2.5" lift block at the back i really dont want to be higher at the front

@developmentdivision122 3 года назад

Go for the 2” if you aren’t going to be using the bed for anything. 2.5” will compensate for a toolbox, headache rack, etc

@yvesgagnon58 4 года назад

I just did my Silverado 1500 2018 and I kept the same wheels and my front rims run on my control arm....only when backing up full lock. Does yours do the same?

@yvesgagnon58 4 года назад

They rub metal on metal

@developmentdivision122 4 года назад

yves gagnon i don’t have this issue. Get wheel spacers.

@yvesgagnon58 4 года назад

@@developmentdivision122 probably get new wheels with a negative offset

@scottshuttleworth2085 5 лет назад

Any difference with ride quality? Just curious due to no shock extensions or longer replacement shocks with this kit. I've got a 2015 Silverado that I'm contemplating doing this kit on. I'm thinking the 3" in the front and 2" in the rear.

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Scott Shuttleworth so far it feels the same as before. But if you wanna upgrade your shocks, i suggest Bilstein 5100s for the rear. The front won’t need new ones, since the spacer is on top of the coilover

@scottshuttleworth2085 5 лет назад

@@developmentdivision122 I'm also worried about wearing out front end components, ball joints and tierod ends with this lift/level kit since the control arms are the factory arms. I'm not going to be doing any kind of off roading, mine is a pavement princess haha. I do average driving. Just wondering how those components will wear.

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Scott Shuttleworth they look fine as of now, I'll make an update video on the leveling kit in a few months.

@Don.of. 5 лет назад

@@scottshuttleworth2085 The extension is not too much to have to worry about premwear. Plus for the what you are doing, unless you go full suspension kit, having to buy new axles and tie rods a few thousand miles before theyre normally due isn't a bad tradeoff imo.

@zackwatson6438 5 лет назад

How do the ball joints look?

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Zackary Watson they don't look too bad, ideally, I would want to get some different spindles for this type of lift. But so far no issues.

@tjamesga88 5 лет назад

I just got my kit 3" front 2" rear ive called a couple shops they are saying i could experience bottom out over bumps and holes on with the stock control arms. I don't do any off road driving. Do you have this issue? I plan on running 33" tires.

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Tommy James using stock control arms, you’ll lose travel in droop.( when the wheel drops lower then you’re stock height for instance like going off a jump or you’re front end leaves the road surface.) three inches is pretty much the max that i would go for the control arms but if you want you’re stock performance or better performance you’ll need either drop spindles or modified control arms. If you’re just staying on the road and not off roading, i think you’ll be okay. Just be aware about the loss in droop, and extra stress on ball joints. Have a blessed day.

@tjamesga88 5 лет назад

Chris Meacham my main goal was to throw 33” on the truck with new 20x10 wheels with offset of -19. Should I return this set up and just do 2.5 Moto fab in the front only ?

@developmentdivision122 5 лет назад

Tommy James you can run that setup (the one you have). It’ll all depend on the end stance you want. I would google how 33s look with 2.5 and then with 3. It’s a very small difference, i would just go with what you have. It doesn’t hurt to have extra clearance!

@tjamesga88 5 лет назад

Chris Meacham yeah I have with both set ups on customoffsets.com they have a huge data base with peoples rides. It looks great. I was just concerned about the overall durability.

@tjamesga88 5 лет назад

Chris Meacham thank you for all of your input.

@varickreeder4686 4 года назад

In the rear did you have to undo anything other than shocks? Meaning brake lines etc.

@developmentdivision122 4 года назад

Varick Reeder Nope, if my memory serves correct, just shocks.

@varickreeder4686 4 года назад

Chris Meacham thx

@victoralvarez4852 4 года назад

Would this kit do any damage in the front ?

@developmentdivision122 4 года назад

victor alvarez No

@dluker23 2 года назад

I know this is a older video but did this kit make the truck level or is it a little bit higher in the front? Hard to tell in the video

@developmentdivision122 2 года назад

Level

@Xeyedjohn 4 года назад

You are bad ass

@gimpo312 3 года назад

Mean while his brakes lines are screaming for dear life

@alex41196 3 года назад

How long did it take you to just do the front?

@developmentdivision122 3 года назад

Maybe like 1-2 hours tops, the truck was pretty clean so bolts and nuts came off quick and easy.

@Herbymac0811 Месяц назад

Going with 3”front and 2”rear kit. Will I need to use longer shocks?

@developmentdivision122 Месяц назад

No. The 3” spacer for the front acts as shock extension. The rear should be fine with the stock shocks.

@Herbymac0811 Месяц назад

Ok now…. How are your control arms and ball joints taking it???

@developmentdivision122 Месяц назад

@@Herbymac0811 upper control arms prematurely worn. Had to be replaced after 50k miles. 3” is pretty much the max you can lift the front without upgraded uppers/knuckle. Other joints still look like they are taking it fine.

@lakiekowilkes5726 3 года назад

Do u recommend upper control arms

@developmentdivision122 3 года назад

Yes but you can go without them. Not a need unless you’re using for moderate to heavy off road use

@02mp9696 3 года назад

To chime in. After 3k, my passenger side balljoint was working its way out. 1/8 gap. Thats with 0 off roading. Since a year ago after watching this video. I've installed readylift control arms, diff drop spacers, and shock extensions for the rear. Much better ride.

@unknownfelix2605 3 года назад

Any issues so far ?

@developmentdivision122 3 года назад

No issues

@unknownfelix2605 3 года назад

@@developmentdivision122 I’m also thinking of doing this kit on my 18 Sierra all terrain but been seeing a lot of bad reviews on 3 in without UCA love the stance on your truck looks great