Add a Leaf or upgraded leaf springs is money well spent and adds utility/ reliability, In addition to raising whole truck... For c/k gm trucks the 2500 or 3500 leaf will work.. in time the metal fatigues and it boosts your payload for trailer/;camper... Look at the leafs on this truck.. ad a leaf or replacement would have been money better spent...
I really like their kits. The only thing I wish they would include are the bolts for the torsion keys. In the rust belt, the threads have a habit of disappearing.
Did you need cv axle spacers, wire harness extensions, or brake line extentions, because my local shop said i would need all those but nothing i find online says that i do.
By 4WD do you mean this truck is always in 4WD or it has the buttons on the side for 2wd 4 up and 4 down? That’s what my truck is and didn’t know if I needed this kit or the 2wd kit thanks
18" wheels will clear the calipers without a problem. The tire size is what matters. 275's will clear without cutting on a z series truck, but those also have a small 1"-2" factory lift. Maybe someone with more experience with the base models or 2wd can chime in.
Hi Dave, Sometimes sliding the torsion springs back into the new keys can be tricky. I have found that cleaning up the hex end of the torsion bars with a wire wheel on a angle grinder is necessary, then add some never seize to the end of the hex. It should slide right in.
Yes, they are 3in blocks. But keep in mind, if it's going on a z series truck, they come with a factory 2in block. Since it's ill advised to stack blocks, you will only get 1in of lift.
It is a night to day improvement. This is mainly due to installing brand new shocks compared to the old ones that had the resistance of a slide flute. Also, putting in lift keys increases the spring rate on the front making it stiffer. There is a significant drop in body roll while cornering, but also this firms up the ride quality.
I’d recommend getting some aftermarket upper control arms after getting this kit. I have the exact setup on my 2001 and the uca makes the angles a lot better and less stress on the ball joints.
Very helpful video now I ain't so scared to do mine. My kit should be here tomorrow
I'm glad you found it helpful. The kit is actually easy to install, minus the front keys which are always rusted in.
@@chrismakesstuff1 my trucks underbody is pretty clean I do t think I'll have to worry to much
how did you make out?
Add a Leaf or upgraded leaf springs is money well spent and adds utility/ reliability, In addition to raising whole truck...
For c/k gm trucks the 2500 or 3500 leaf will work.. in time the metal fatigues and it boosts your payload for trailer/;camper...
Look at the leafs on this truck.. ad a leaf or replacement would have been money better spent...
@@mysticjedi6730 sure, add a leaf is another option, but this video is a demonstration and review of the rough country lift kit.
Bro rough country should be paying you - you inspired me to get a kit
Lol. Thanks. Unfortunately with 1500 subscribers, this channel isn't big enough for companies care about.
Good job!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I just put this on my 05 with the premium shocks like 200 bucks great deal
I really like their kits. The only thing I wish they would include are the bolts for the torsion keys. In the rust belt, the threads have a habit of disappearing.
What did you do to the diff. in order to get the right axle angle. I can't find a drop kit for mine to save my life. Any ideas!
Good lift block kits have a angled blocks to compensate for the lift height. I've never done a drop kit, but rough country also makes drop kits.
Did you need cv axle spacers, wire harness extensions, or brake line extentions, because my local shop said i would need all those but nothing i find online says that i do.
You don't need any of those for this size lift. Please subscribe for other free tips and tricks.
Any noticeable wear and tear on any of your balljoints or anything? Wanna do this but have been told the slightest lift will cause that
yes. lifting any vehicle with IFS will cause premature wear of ball-joints and cv joints.
By 4WD do you mean this truck is always in 4WD or it has the buttons on the side for 2wd 4 up and 4 down? That’s what my truck is and didn’t know if I needed this kit or the 2wd kit thanks
If your truck has a front differential, its 4wd and will use the 4wd kit.
Will the 18” wheels with stock tire fit on a 2003 1500 LS 2wd w/o a lift?
18" wheels will clear the calipers without a problem. The tire size is what matters. 275's will clear without cutting on a z series truck, but those also have a small 1"-2" factory lift. Maybe someone with more experience with the base models or 2wd can chime in.
yes I have 2021 wheels with 265 65 R18 no rub
Do you have the link to order the lift kit?
I don't unfortunately, but rough country has a good website and they sell on Amazon.
The rust is horrifying. How did you manipulate....slide....the t. bars rearward to engage the new keys? Did I miss something? Dave, not Eileen
Hi Dave, Sometimes sliding the torsion springs back into the new keys can be tricky. I have found that cleaning up the hex end of the torsion bars with a wire wheel on a angle grinder is necessary, then add some never seize to the end of the hex. It should slide right in.
Did you have that truck stored on the Titanic? Geez lmao🤣🤣😭
The Titantic sank in 1912, Jack was stored on it... because Rose didn't share the door.
I know for a fact his eyes were getting filled with shit 😂😂
I ordered a 3 inch lift kit for 99-06 gmc 2wd and it came with 2 inch lift blocks, i installed it and it didn’t lift it?
This is a review for the 4x4 lift. I've never worked with the 2wd lift so I can't really contribute.
What model lift kit is that? Maybe they don’t make it anymore . All I seen were spindles and shocks for 3” lift for a $ 1000.00 plus
The link is posted in the description, and it's currently on sale
Are these 3 inch lift blocks?
Yes, they are 3in blocks. But keep in mind, if it's going on a z series truck, they come with a factory 2in block. Since it's ill advised to stack blocks, you will only get 1in of lift.
Would it be dumb to put the 1.5” leveling kit on top of this 4.5” kit
It's not recommended. It is "possible" to stack lift blocks. Have I done it, yes. Would I do it again, noooo.
How is ride quality in comparison to how it felt before?
It is a night to day improvement. This is mainly due to installing brand new shocks compared to the old ones that had the resistance of a slide flute. Also, putting in lift keys increases the spring rate on the front making it stiffer. There is a significant drop in body roll while cornering, but also this firms up the ride quality.
@@chrismakesstuff1 Also puts more wear on the cv axles I think.
@@yourface3154 correct. Cv axles, ball joints, and end links will all wear faster with a lift.
I’d recommend getting some aftermarket upper control arms after getting this kit. I have the exact setup on my 2001 and the uca makes the angles a lot better and less stress on the ball joints.
@@z06bir Good tip.
What size are those rims
the rims are factory 17" or 18," i forget off-hand.
@@chrismakesstuff1 thank you truck sits really nice
Wire brush?
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@@chrismakesstuff1 Rust, lol.
All these people complaining about the rust lol, come to Atlantic Canada and look at our trucks
Lol. It's all relative I suppose.
What size tires are those?
275
@@chrismakesstuff1 thank you also was this a 3” lift?
@@Davvidd702 yes
275/??R??
275? What need the whole size to know what it measures too
The amount of rust on those parts is scary.
Just the joys of living in a road Salt region. The frame is solid which is important.
@@chrismakesstuff1 Nice, Hopefully those leaf springs don't fall apart while you are driving.
@@Theorcman2008 leafspring failure is never good, thankfully these are solid.