2007-2018 Silverado & Sierra 1500 Rough Country 2-Inch Leveling Lift Kit Review & Install

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If you take your Silverado off-road, you can prevent damage to its undercarriage by raising it to increase ground clearance. The Rough Country 2-inch leveling lift kit raises your front end to level it out with your raised back end. This kit can be used with larger tires up to 32-inches in diameter. Your truck’s original ride quality is maintained with this upgrade.
Easy to Install. Rough Country has designed this leveling lift kit to be easy to install. It works with your Silverado’s existing control arms. There is no need to disassemble your struts during installation. These lower strut extensions bolt to existing factory locations.
Lifetime Warranty. This kit is covered by Rough Country’s lifetime replacement warranty. If defects in materials or workmanship occur, Rough Country will replace the affected part. amtrucks.at/2QpGsJf
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@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC 3 жыл бұрын

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@ryanwesley9790 Жыл бұрын

I did all of this without takin out ball joints and everything. Took the tire off and disconnected the suspension. Then used a jack to compress the suspension and slept the block into place. Took about an hr without all the extra the have you do

@Maxomath 6 ай бұрын

Good because looking at this video was kinda painful when I was thinking all you would need to do is jack up/compresse the shock and the spacer would fit one shot 😅

@Anthony-du3he 6 ай бұрын

Yeah it really seemed like these guys on both of their videos went overboard.

@70snowman 2 жыл бұрын

You make popping that ball joint out so easy. Mine took a ball joint fork and a lot of friggin beating. 2 hour job turned into about 6

@owentaylor2977 Жыл бұрын

How did you get it out?

@mattdoerfler5475 6 ай бұрын

Same

@Jamessnsn 4 ай бұрын

Sounds about right

@WCREPRESENTED 2 ай бұрын

I’m running into that issue right now.

@adamfranklin1126 2 жыл бұрын

Install this today on my 2017 Silverado using this vid as a guide. Took me about 2 hours at the base auto hoby shop. Thank you for the vid!

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for watching, Adam! Make sure to subscribe if you want to see more! -Zach

@waynecaviston4116 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Fun to watch and very informative.

@hvlineman5227 Жыл бұрын

12/22- My leveling kit for the 2018 (1500) came with strut preload spacers along with the lower strut extensions that you installed in this video. Looks like I’ll need to borrow someone’s strut compressor!

@douglasfisher3840 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and the leveling kit. It doesn't fully level it out but God it does look so much better. Only thing is that it doesn't take 2 taps for that upper ball joint to come out lol. But it is a very simple install. Torque specs would have been nice for the video

@Jeffrich308 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I like the fact that it's a vehicle with some use and not one that's all new and shiny. More what I actually see when doing this myself.

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! -Zach

@gregmurphy4231 Жыл бұрын

I didn't do most of that. I loosened the sway bar link all the way, but left it connected. Then I took the top three nuts off with a ratchet and extensions from the top. Then I took the two bolts out of the bottom and it came right out.

@AimingWanderously Ай бұрын

How come on your site you only offer these type of spacers with leveling kits, but with front & rear lift kits you only have the round top-strut spacers for the front?

@adamnigh1550 3 жыл бұрын

Is this kit safe to install with the stamped steel upper control arms?

@coachcoop3375 2 жыл бұрын

What are the wheels/tires that you added?

@masterblaster2733 10 ай бұрын

To be honest he didn't need to undo all of that. Was able to do the CV Axles by just removing the coilover.

@Adman-p4j 3 жыл бұрын

I have this EXACT leveling kit on my 2017 Silverado. It's just enough to take the ugly factory rake out of play. My only comment is that this "leveling kit" doesn't actually level your truck and it still has about a 1" rake to it. Great value for the money though and a no-brainer to improve the look of your truck.

@shanesubashe787 2 жыл бұрын

Just put more air in the front tires than the back.

@estebanc2532 2 жыл бұрын

@@shanesubashe787 😂😂😂😂

@AsTheWheelsTurn Жыл бұрын

you want some rake if you ever tow anything.

@crimsontide1980 Жыл бұрын

Or put some weight in the bed. Kinda counterproductive if you're wanting to sit higher than stock but it'll take that 1" rake out of the equation

@BDN355 9 ай бұрын

What inch level kit would be best for the front and back to be completely level

@gregmurphy4231 Жыл бұрын

PS, I used a 5ft bar to maneuver the blocks and struts to get the bolts in. The large bar enabled me to do the job alone very easily

@parkourbryce1 2 жыл бұрын

Living in he south is so awesome, trucks have to be like 30 years old and sat in someone’s back yard for 5-10 years to get that rusty

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to PA where this happens to new trucks just by sitting in our parking lots! -Zach

@slowjoecpsf 8 ай бұрын

I have a question for you. Could it be done just by removing the tire then shock then putting it all back together?

@AsTheWheelsTurn Жыл бұрын

please take note of the "get an alignment" comment at the very end. doing this will cause your front to tow in. not a big deal but if you don't get it realigned pretty soon after you can ruin a good set of tires!

@AimingWanderously 12 күн бұрын

Worthy of note: 5:33 the stock strut bolts are 15mm, not 17, at least on my 1500, but the new ones are 17 mm. Also 7:25 my upper control arm was the opposite of what's shown here, you needed to pry up in this video but I had to pry DOWN a good ways, tough mechanics of prying it down and lifting the floppy control arm assembly upward! Jack stands are DEFINITELY your friend to hold the control arm when disconnecting the ball joint and tie rod!

@shanesubashe787 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Shane! Make sure to subscribe if you want to see more! -Zach

@jimmymarcum3591 Жыл бұрын

Do they make it for the 2004 Silverado?

@robm9772 5 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell what size those aftermarket wheels are? They look to be 16’s but I was under the impression 16’s wouldn’t fit, am I mistaken?

@themendezfamily457 2 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to have the upper leveling frm the top of the strut and the bottom at the same time?

@joshire6741 11 ай бұрын

does anyone know the wheels in this video?

@ChenoaSlone-s5i 21 күн бұрын

What brand are the wheels and tires

@hsallam2008 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video, big thanks pal, but Do you think 2.5 would be 100% leveled with the rear?

@AimingWanderously 28 күн бұрын

Use a tape measure to measure the middle of your front & rear wheel well edges to the ground. On mine, factory, the rear is about 3.25" higher than the front. This will tell you what you need to be completely level. Keep in mind your truck will squat if you put any weight in the rear if it's level.

@Turnkeyauto 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the inner c/v shaft joint pop out..

@gastondraco5906 2 жыл бұрын

Damn. That truck is Rusted out to be so new

@V.Scheff.V Жыл бұрын

Man, I always thought 2 inches was great! Its been good for me and it’s okay not having the big ass 6 inches

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC Жыл бұрын

A 2 inch lift is plenty for most people! Add some all-terrain tires with it and you'll completed change the look of your truck. -Zach

@crimsontide1980 Жыл бұрын

"Thought 2 inches was great" 😂😂😂😂 That's NOT what she said!😅

@juanelizondo400 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need a wheel alignment if you Install this kit? Thanks

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC 2 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend it after installing a kit like this! -Zach

@ValConB 11 ай бұрын

In the video, it states up to 33" tires can be installed with this lift kit. But in the description, it says 32". Any clarification? Thanks for the information, by the way.

@desaixwebb 5 күн бұрын

im fitting 32's rn so gotta fit 33's

@logangoodrich9857 7 сағат бұрын

How long after the kit should I get an alignment? Would I be good for 100/150 miles?

@stepdaddy21_10 10 ай бұрын

Can I still add this 2’ level on my lifted Silverado which have a 5’ kit on it?

@shawnkori6094 9 ай бұрын

Did you ever try? I have a 6 inch and thinking I'm going to try this up coming week

@ALRIHAE Жыл бұрын

Could I install a regular suspension lift (6") after this is installed or should I uninstall the leveling kit before I install a lift kit? Only use one or the other not both?

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC Жыл бұрын

We recommend one or the other.

@shawnkori6094 9 ай бұрын

Have u tried it

@aemunguia12 2 жыл бұрын

Can you fit 33x12.5x20 ?

@sametheridge3885 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can very easily

@derronmd Жыл бұрын

Why did you turn bolt downward and not pushing it up like the previous one

@TheJeepxj17 Ай бұрын

so it doesnt hit the axle

@dissectingdiy Жыл бұрын

Are the durable enough. They look cheap.

@BussinMindSet Жыл бұрын

That angle for that ball joint though… new UCAs necessary?

@PrimeraRSTKD Жыл бұрын

Not if you like burning through ball joints

@KR3WZ1 3 жыл бұрын

How high would have to go to get rid of the rake completely ? 2.5 ?

@matthewr209 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering the same thing did you find out?

@cannon2695 2 жыл бұрын

I measured mine and by those numbers I would need a 3" level but I've been reading anything over 2" puts some suspension components in bad positions and angles but I do not wanna replace or upgrade anything else right now so I ordered the 2".

@teamdougherty 2 жыл бұрын

@@Firechief100 That is my question as well.

@RedCapMan 3 жыл бұрын

What are they made of? Metal or a plastic of some sort? I just ordered mine and it seems like plastic of some sort?

@RedCapMan 2 жыл бұрын

@BAPPOELCHAPO yes I did and corrected myself haha did you even see it above this question haha

@weslemmon6983 2 жыл бұрын

Why cant you just lift it up and take the shock bolts out instead of taking everything apart?

@jdoe7697 2 жыл бұрын

A large prybar under the strut and against the lower control arm will allow you to remove a strut... but not allow enough room for the spacer. You have to pop the upper ball joint.

@jazzmann55 2 жыл бұрын

Why do the bolts have to go down instead of up like facrory bolts

@legendstrength 2 жыл бұрын

They can go any way your heart desires, he did them down so he can use his impact on the nut.

@TTE92 Жыл бұрын

I know this question is old. But I just got this kit today. And if anyone else is wondering why the bolt needs to be flipped around it is because the bolts will hit your front axles. So they need to be placed from top down with the nut on the bottom.

@truckin_nation6703 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to do a alignment after putting this leveling kit?

@TaycroTC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you should

@legendstrength 2 жыл бұрын

You should, but doesn’t mean you have to, if you install and it drives fine and is sitting normal still (angle of tire) , I wouldn’t worry.

@legendstrength 2 жыл бұрын

I’d be more worried about him saying this is 100% plastic

@jaredleclerc4434 2 жыл бұрын

This type of plastic has a compressive strength comparable to all the other components of the suspension. Also doesn’t corrode so i’ll take the plastic any day.

@legendstrength 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaredleclerc4434 that’s poly or nylon, he said pure hardened plastic, I agree with you if it’s those 2 things, but think about potentially trusting your life on that plastic. I will choose safety over price.

@rcyukon 3 ай бұрын

I was gonna say just unbolt strut compress strut slip in and slid bolts in maximum 1hr

@markgr4811 2 жыл бұрын

Did they buy this truck after katrina flood

@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC 2 жыл бұрын

Just a Pennsylvania truck, sadly. 😅 Thanks for watching! -Zach

@ryanbloomberg6529 Жыл бұрын

They still run for decades with rust. I’m an IA/MN example.

@ewoods2207 Жыл бұрын

I’m just trying to find out if I bought this kit, if I need to replace he upper control arms!

@keithrindt7488 6 ай бұрын

Ya put the sway link bushing on backwards

@frasermacmannis614 3 жыл бұрын

Does this put any added strain on the drivetrain or anything?

@Adman-p4j 3 жыл бұрын

The change is so minor that it doesn't take anything out of angle too much. I have this exact level on my 2017 Silverado and it's the perfect look.

@frasermacmannis614 3 жыл бұрын

@@Adman-p4j thanks!

@bobthatguy9005 Жыл бұрын

@AdmanToronto 2 years later, how many mile have you put on? Any issues with cv joints since?

@arielbonilla1623 Жыл бұрын

Lol I needed a 2.5 i wanted it leveled

@MudGoose 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't get the red block? HAHA

@holtpuckett5302 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work on a 4x4

@hayleyandkilo 2 жыл бұрын

lol, yeah, hes workinh on a 4x4 in the video

@B_HarTz 2 жыл бұрын

@@hayleyandkilo hahah, I swear people are idiots sometimes . It's like saying "will this work on my Silverado if I have the same one?" 😭😭😭😭

@hayleyandkilo 2 жыл бұрын

@@B_HarTz my siverado is the same year and trim level as the one in the video, but mine is silver, will this fit?

@danielmoore8538 Жыл бұрын

@@hayleyandkilo not on a silver one

@laminatedinfantry Жыл бұрын

Bullshit never in my life did I have an upper control arm stick like I did on my 2016 w/30k miles. I bent a full ball joint separator like a banana. Bent the upper then destroyed the joint.