1999-2006 Silverado & Sierra Rough Country 1.50-2 in. Suspension Leveling Lift Kit Review & Install

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Shop this Rough Country Lift Kit! : amtrucks.at/3Dco0XI

[@SebastianAlmeda]

What's the wheel and tire specs for the 35s

[@RenaissanceThinking]

I wish yall had a kit like this that fit my '01 1500HD 4x4.

[@nightaudit3767]

This video was incredibly helpful. This is exactly how it's done, no cutaways or just skipping the difficult parts. Installed this lift kit on my Chevy after watching this video. Kit is excellent and truck looks great. Thank you!

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thank you for watching. We are glad you enjoyed it!!

[@TRX450R]

Great video. Clean, clear, sharp, and thorough

[@stevenmarsden5007]

Not many things make me thankful for living in California but the rust under that truck sure does…

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Welcome to Pennsylvania! Haha! Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@1973troop]

Try Vermont . That's in new condition compared to what we endure

[@Az56818]

Lol😅 Arizona too

[@cougarbrown6775]

Im in Maine we got rotted out 300kplus trucks on the road everywhere

[@stevenmarsden5007]

@@cougarbrown6775 my 01 has 256k and not a speck of rust on it. I won’t be heading east any time soon that’s for sure.

[@jameshale3168]

This was so helpful, thank you!! I'm getting ready to put the same lift kit on my 03 Silverado...

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@gpt5002]

Change the shox before you change the key.. won't have the issue with the suspension binding. Too many professional videos I've noticed lately that doesn't show the correct order

[@jasop1291]

So the keys should be done last?

[@Rsp7ccw]

@@jasop1291

[@unknowndude3654]

​@@jasop1291yes

[@vasquezeli19]

Tomorrow morning doing my lil type brother truck lets go

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@camoncamron1927]

3 hours with the right tools 😂 took me 7

[@kodypastian774]

Took me all day with the amount of rust I had to deal with. Literally had to weld a block onto the torsion bar and hit it with a sledge hammer to get it broke loose

[@michaelmitchell1621]

😂😂😂 fucken A !!

[@samuelreams7670]

How about 285/75/17? Will they fit w/o rubbing?

[@erikm2003]

How much does the ride get affected by this lift?

[@elkokes6796]

Hello was wondering what Jack stands these are found your video very helpful! I’ll be installing the same lift kit hopefully in two weeks

[@camoncamron1927]

You ever find out?

[@elkokes6796]

@@camoncamron1927 no I didn’t still looking!

[@camoncamron1927]

Ah dam that’s okay ended up putting a few blocks on the Jack raised the back end enough to release pressure on the blocks and finished leveling it

[@cjyork1702]

I have 33s on my stock lift no rubbing

[@nolanharrington5635]

What wheels and you running and specs ?

[@redwolfmaddox3986]

too bad AT doesnt have stuff for the GMT400's

[@cheerful3851]

I noticed on some websites they only sale the keys. Do I need the whole kit or is it safe to just install the keys?

[@hipolitosoto5183]

I did this and get alignment done and put them all way down the keys not the middle looks broken 😅😅😅

[@dustin4432]

Is it necessary to replace the upper control arms with this kit or is it not enough height to be worth the $300 to replace them?

[@alejandrovargasornelas2016]

what do you think about using a pipe wrench to relace the pressure?

[@rosasangel123]

Do you need a 2 inch rear block or can you just get a 2 inch shock instead of a stock height shock?

[@brandonmayors2208]

Any body have an issue with the shock pressing against the lower control arm where the bump stop hits just behind the bottom bolt for the shock just did mine and it was not easy to put the shock in looks like it dented the back side of the shock

[@RonnyZ357]

How big are the rear blocks?

[@raylaux8295]

3" factory ones are 1.875"" on the Z71's

[@brayan5705]

@@raylaux8295 do you have to change the blocks or can you keep the stock ones if your just looking to raise the front?

[@raylaux8295]

@@brayan5705 Yes, you may keep the stock blocks.

[@mrwarmonga]

Thanks for the video . Wear safety glasses next time bro.. protect those eyes especially with all that rust and dirt....

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching!! -Zach

[@Iveryszn]

Does anyone know the exact wheel and tire setup for the 33 inch tires that hes using?? like a link?

[@SebastianAlmeda]

Probably tires 285/70/17 8.5 wheels. I wanna know what the 35s are

[@RenaissanceThinking]

I'm looking for this kit (roughly 2" suspension lift, Bilstien equivalent shocks&struts) for a 2001 Chevy 1500HD 4x4, but have had no luck as I explore the website linked. Any guidance?

[@johndiercks1498]

Kryptonite level lift

[@RenaissanceThinking]

@@johndiercks1498 I'll give them a look. Thank you.

[@ethanmarrow3182]

Does it help with the ride if i put this kit on and am able to lower the keys from maxed out

[@salvadorvazquez269]

What size is the factory rear block on a 2006 Silverado 1500 z71 ??? Thanks

[@unknowndude3654]

1.5 inch i think

[@Trz57816]

Will this kit work for a RWD? Same year?

[@anthonymilinazzo7583]

no because 2wd doesn’t have torsion bars

[@PETERTHEMAN445]

My 2002 chevy Silverado 1500 is 2WD and 4WD should it still work?

[@unknowndude3654]

No sadly cause 2wd silverados have coil springs with struts on the front and 4wd has torsion bars

[@dctrman]

Whats a good diff drop for a 05 1500 4wd Silverado

[@Walrus50]

“With any offset” I have a 4.5 RC lift and I’ve had to cut almost everything I can cut

[@edwardwood6127]

😂

[@gotjam1]

You can in fact run 35” tires with a little bit of trimming and no lift, would not recommend as your suspension can not fully compress and it really messes with your tie rods, I Had 20x12.5 35” 2002 Silverado 2wd

[@michaelparker2319]

Why do you do both rear shocks at once instead of one at a time replacement? Isn’t one at a time much safer? Can’t you do everything on one side then the other with final tightening at end?

[@YewTewb82]

That's what i was thinking. If you leave one side connected it'll surely keep everything in alignment and the axle won't turn but should drop enough to change the block out

[@justintylervideos4365]

Will this work for a 05 2500hd.

[@17anthony]

No!

[@beardedgiant41]

What offset for 35s?

[@FukOff07]

Did you get an answer for this question?

[@beardedgiant41]

@@FukOff07 nope lol. I think safe bet from the research I did was 33 12.50 with this leveling kit and if you get the 3inch lift for an extra $250 then you can safely run 35 12.50. In the videos they say a certain offset allows for a larger tire

[@justind9631]

@@beardedgiant41sorry for late reply but it’s best to stick with a -0 offset

[@Joe-gj8pe]

What kind of offset is used to make the 35s fit and would the stock tires work?

[@jordithecreator]

did you find this info?

[@nbsbryant85]

@@jordithecreator probably 0 or anything close to stock

[@jordithecreator]

@@nbsbryant85 yea i have an 04 and finally got my wheels and tires this week. i put a leveling kit on it and i was able to run 17x8.5 -0 wheels and 35x12.5R17 tires with minor trimming, shit looks clean!

[@nbsbryant85]

@@jordithecreator ayyy method wheels? I’m getting mines next week same size as well

[@jordithecreator]

@@nbsbryant85 na bro, some pro comps 34 series rockwell, they clean af!!

[@matthup3348]

Bought these keys and can't get them cranked up, broke the middle bolt on one of those puller tools trying to bring the new key up.. what am I doing wrong??

[@bsaxonfishing2163]

Front off the ground? If not your lifting whole truck with one bolt

[@joshreid1950]

Video shows the keys coming out easy mine took like 5 hrs wouldnt recommend doing it urself

[@brian8389]

Can I use this kit on a 2003 gmc 2wd?

[@ethanlewis3544]

You cannot, this truck is 4wd with torsion bars. Rough country does make 3” lift spindles tho for 2wd

[@kozmicflush980]

@@ethanlewis3544 If i get that 3 inch lift for my 03 1500HD 2WD, would i be able to run 35x20x9? thanks in advance for any advice/reply

[@ethanlewis3544]

@@kozmicflush980 i have a 2wd silverado as well, i have that 3 inch spindle with a 1 inch spacer on top of the spring and i’m running 35’s, i have fiber glass fenders and a bumper that i built, if you did decide to go that way, you might have to trim your bumper a bit and maybe remove the fender well

[@SoyRickyyffyfy]

@@ethanlewis3544 what if you do the 2” lift and use the stock spindles? How would that effect it?

[@SoyRickyyffyfy]

2wd

[@hidinfrombiden1734]

Hope bro had a tetanus shot messing around under that rust bucket😅

[@gpt5002]

Why not just shim the stock bolt and torsion bar key and save $100's of dollaz?!!.. well edit.. use a long bolt?

[@concretechef9904]

Eventually the key will hit the top of the crossmember brace. You cooould take the key out and rotate back one notch But I doubt you be able to crank that up.

[@patrickpage3891]

You really should have safety glasses on .

[@thenaenaegoblin8950]

Nah bro the safety squints are plenty

[@ALCRAN2010]

You must mean rust goggles 🥽

[@thunderbolt5354]

Leave Your Truck stock ! All this crap he is showing You just takes away the Value of the Truck !

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

If you aren't about modding your truck - you may be looking at the wrong KZbin Channel. 😉 Thanks for watching!! -Zach

[@thunderbolt5354]

@@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC The dumbest Truck " MOD" I see Is Guys that put those wheel spacers in that make the tires stick out 6 inches from the Fenders !

[@jonchrest6834]

@@thunderbolt5354you know you can just turn your phone off if you don’t like it?

[@thunderbolt5354]

@@jonchrest6834 I love to watch You Young Cats screw Your trucks up ! You are smarter than the Engineers who desighned these trucks arnt You !

[@drugheist]

If I decide to use some Bilstein 5100 shocks 1-2.5” with the rough country torsion keys would I have to purchase shock extenders or should I fit without it?

[@soflojay4940]

My Same exact question

[@michaeljones60]

I have this kit on my 02.and want to go up to 35's what offset do I need?