Threw a set of MotoFab lift blocks on the rear of the Chevy to get that aggressiveness back... What do you think!?! _ Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe!! _ Music: / freemusicforvlogs
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@michaelcheatham76655 жыл бұрын
The truck looks GREAT...your hard work paid off! Very Nice!!!
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Michael Cheatham thank you man!! Appreciate the support!!
@darrelltemple15654 жыл бұрын
I just installed these today. Rather than lowering the axle so much, I used a floor jack with a 2x4 scrap to force the leaf spring up so I could slide the block in. Also left the wheels on and did one side completely at a time. Hope it helps. Nice truck!!
@4244john3 жыл бұрын
Did you put your truck on stands? Also, did you unscrew the abs etc?
@bankruptsee3 жыл бұрын
@@4244john You would definitely need to in order to relieve pressure on the springs and allow movement.
@jasonhutchison71332 жыл бұрын
I’ve done this same exact process on a buddies truck and it looks great. I love the factory rake when it’s lifted. Don’t like a truck driving around looking like it’s got poopie pants.
@fike3015 жыл бұрын
I just had a 2 inch level in front and a 2 inch block added to the rear...the kit was from Zone off road. According to instructions, and after calling tech support to verify....said to leave factory block on, add the new block above it. Mines is a 2018 Z71 ....put a set of STT Pros in 285/65/18. love it
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
J Fike thanks for sharing man!! Glad you enjoy 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@jeromekendrick46415 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm talking about real talk shit Chevy 4life all about keeping it level standing up strong💪
@lmfscrew6 жыл бұрын
AYYYY all in personal preference like you said, truck looks good man!
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
lmfscrew thank you sir, yours as well!! Totally get your possible want for going with a street look now after all the rock chips... I’m thinking the same. Truck has 5k miles on it and rock chips everywhere! Cringy!
@lmfscrew6 жыл бұрын
Yup i've got a video coming out thursday showing the rock chips on mine. It is sad to see but hey its just the price you pay. I just watched the video of you talking about the chips on yours, you'll at least be happy yours isn't as bad as mine haha I'm with you on the no fender flares or flaps, cant stand them lol
@815Ian6 жыл бұрын
I leveled my '13 Z71, and I like that its taller. But I'm definitely putting blocks in the back after watching this video!! This looks great. Good work
@nickb86184 жыл бұрын
Ian Armitage go 3” in the rear of a z71
@highdb14 жыл бұрын
@@nickb8618 why 3" instead of 2"? I have a '19 Z71 I was about to go 2". But still doing the research.
@nickb86184 жыл бұрын
Measure ur blocks in the back my z71 off road has stock 2” in back already instead of 1” like standard 4x4 trim pkgs
@BreckoniousMaximus4 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I hate the reverse level look, where the front is higher than the rear. It makes the truck look like a dog taking a shit.
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
JDB1978 agreed 🤟🏼
@dubltap72164 жыл бұрын
LMAO 🙈 EXACTLY!
@nickb86184 жыл бұрын
Z71 off-road comes with 2” blocks stock so if u wanna lift the back end you need 3” or 4” blocks. I tow a Lund tyee around so I’m going 2.5-3 lift in the front and 4” in rear to keep some of the factory rake so the ass doesn’t droop towing
@deeazz7775 жыл бұрын
John, your "rig" looks fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing such valuable info with us, as I just picked up a 2016 Silverado 1500 crew cab and will follow your plan of action, Happy Motoring, my fellow Chevy friend!!!
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
deeazz777 thanks for the kind words man!! Really appreciate it and glad I can help!! Let me know if there’s ever anything you’d like to see!!
@1duramaxhd6 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, the easiest way to do that is get another jack , set it on some 2x4s and raise up the leaf springs, slide them in. Easy !! Nice looking truck.
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh I never thought of that!! Makes perfect sense though, thank you!! I'll keep that in mind if I choose to go bigger in the future!!
@dangda-ww7de4 жыл бұрын
lift the springs instead of dropping the drive train.
@shawncordeiro11504 жыл бұрын
most important thing about factory rake other than hauling is when trucks leaf springs get old they sag therefore when your old truck sags it will be level and youll still win lol
@bryanbahre-sv1pp5 ай бұрын
That's the correct look for the truck imo.
@todtod51635 жыл бұрын
Good vid, except for the chipmunk music.
@allensmith31785 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂 chipmunks
@bac49984 жыл бұрын
This is the kinda shit I need on my truck. I own a 2wd, don’t wana be a douche with a 6” on a 2wd.
@miked.77504 жыл бұрын
Looks Great! Thanks for the heads up on those little unknowns.
@jacksonneal28696 жыл бұрын
Really glad I found this channel. No lie literally just bought the exact same truck a week ago, looks identical to yours before you did any mods. So really cool for me getting to see what the possibilities are with my exact truck
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!! Feel free to ask any questions along your journey!!
@sirdumbthicc42943 жыл бұрын
Doing this same thing to my Sierra in a couple days. Put a level kit on it and it always looks like a dog sitting down. Especially when i had my kid and my dirt bike and gear and everything loaded in the back. So I got a 3 inch block to replace my 1.5” block that’s in the back to give it an inch and a half rake back to it.
@user-mc9zb9hw4d10 ай бұрын
If you ever do that again on the rear, put a jack on the leaf springs and push up and you’ll have plenty of room
@pyozoa4 жыл бұрын
I just recently discovered your channel and just like you I do my own backyard wrenching. I like your videos because I also work on my truck by myself and usually what I plan for installation almost never goes like how I planned it, LOL! Great video and thanks for sharing! Nice truck by the way!
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support man, thank you 🙏🏼
@leepearce91084 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you on the way the truck looks with the rake you have now. Looks awesome man! Nice work. I am probably going to do the exact same to mine.
@rizescrappy872911 ай бұрын
I might use this to make my truck level. My truck only has a 1" rake from factory so if I get a 2" rough country leveling kit, I'm going to be squated 1 inch. So if I buy a 2in block for the rear to replace the 1in that's already there, it should be exactly level.
@mjm13303 жыл бұрын
I agree I like rake not squat but to each his own
@mikebas7325 Жыл бұрын
Looks sweet, I'm currently on the search to find me a Silverado I like. Once I do this is the stance I'm looking for, nice mild set up.
@W.Vanderbilt5 жыл бұрын
I just got the rancho rs999901 quick lift strut and shocks assembly. It adds 2.5 inches. Might have to add the rear blocks though
@johnstancel76174 жыл бұрын
Looks good man. I put bilstien 5100s which give 1.85 inch plus a 1.5 lower lift block along with a 3 inch rear block. Also it's easier in your driveway to use a floor Jack with a rubber block to lift up the leaf spring and changed one side at a time. Dont have lift anything else. Takes 30 minutes going slowly. That's it
@jakes1973 жыл бұрын
how is your stacking of lifts holding up . is it comfortable i've heard conflicting stories on doing this but i'd like to
@JmReDP214 жыл бұрын
Dude I got the same deal. Put the leveling kit on but I think my rear is still higher by an inch and I think the kit comes with 3 inch blocks so I think I’m gonna try ordering 2 inch blocks
@darrelljames_pgh16143 жыл бұрын
Came across this since I’m doing the same thing and thought to myself.... he has to be from Pittsburgh, turns out we live in the same zip code hahahaha. Great video man!
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man! Thanks for the support!!!
@darrelljames_pgh16143 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 no problem man!
@robertsharp12142 жыл бұрын
Sit’s up nice,,,
@ngirardo865 жыл бұрын
You didnt need to touch the back..I am running 20x9 Fuel Assaults on 33x12.50 Fuel Mud Grippers with just a 2in rough country level in the front and no other modifications whatsoever with zero rubbing at all..rear end is completely O.E. The truck looks great no doubt but you could have saved a few bucks and still got the look you wanted with just a level.
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
GIXXER_NICK I didn’t put the blocks in the rear to make room for tires, I did it because I didn’t like the look of the truck with just the level up front. Looked too level of that makes sense, lol. I wanted the rake back, didn’t like the squatting look when I hook up a trailer or anything.
@ngirardo865 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 I tow an 8,000lb camper with my 17 1500 Sierra and get zero squat with a stock rear end..timbres
@ngirardo865 жыл бұрын
Timbrens*
@SamHall03 Жыл бұрын
Looks badass man nose diving is so cool
@toddmerriott69014 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna do mine, I did a 2” leveling kit already. After your video I ordered a 1” block kit (motofab) just to get a little of that aggressive stance back.
@itsmeforsure5475 Жыл бұрын
Ya, you can't have a nice truck with a dog-squat look. Good job on the truck and vid.
@JohnWargo93 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mance79964 жыл бұрын
Man tag truck looks nice,you did good job,I will have to do same thing with my truck ..
@VANDAGOAT4 жыл бұрын
Pretty Dope, the aggressive stance is amazing 😎💯💯🎯🎯
@northernrider51334 жыл бұрын
Anyone else notice he didnt block the truck from being able to roll backwards onto him? Safety first he should have blocked both sides of the tires. Especially with a driveway slope to the road. Other than that not a bad job on it. ps... My friend used some blocks that go in the spring to raise it up some. ( not sure how much i trust them but they appeared to work good)
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Northern Rider I tow with them and everything, 27k miles so far, no issues.
@tristanfernandez88035 жыл бұрын
It’s better to jack stand the rear end and jack up the leaf springs after un bolted would of been way easier
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Tristan Fernandez yeahhh thank you for the feedback! I knew there had to be an easier way 😂😂
@treezy01765 жыл бұрын
I had the 2.5 level in front and 2” block in the rear. Found it was too level maybe front was slightly higher, so I got the 3” rear block to give me a lil rake
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Treezy01 yeah interesting how each truck differs a little.. my 2.5” level leveled mine completely so I got the 2” block to gain my rake back
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
M Brum_8 the 2” block is actually 3” so once you replace the factory block it still gives you 2” of overall lift height
@milestucker57245 жыл бұрын
I like the stance truck on the truck. You came just in time cuz I’m doing some research on trying to get my 07 avalanche to look more aggressive
@Zhurak5 жыл бұрын
Im looking at the MotoFab lift kit. 2.5" in the front and 2" in the rear. I do like the stock rake but that extra half inch in the front will help level it but still keep rear slightly higher while giving a great overall lift. Not a fan of trucks that drag ass.
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Whelplayed same man, not a fan of the “Cali Lean”
@victorbrown22625 жыл бұрын
Nice truck. I just got my 2018 and I'm about to level it.
@chrifaranaudo1233 жыл бұрын
Its MUCH easier to do 1 side at a time also those blocks are tapered the small side has to face the front of the vehicle
@mance79962 жыл бұрын
Looking back to this video and even I miss this truck lol
@JohnWargo932 жыл бұрын
Same!!!
@mance79962 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 I’m not sure why,I’m thinking because I have the same truck or just because you start your channel(correct me if I’m wrong) with that truck!.. just so good looking truck,aggressive looking and definitely the best looking model in my opinion..
@JohnWargo932 жыл бұрын
@@mance7996 yes I started this channel with that Silverado… it just always hit different. Still does when I look back at pics!
@369Bandido4 жыл бұрын
Pennsylvania Boyz getting it in. I want this same setup for my white, 2019, 2wd twin to this one.!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏾👍🏾
Michael Fewell ahhh I can see where that would be easier, lol!!
@streetglidelover5 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣👍
@zrod71875 жыл бұрын
Lift your truck up then support your leaf Springs with jack stands then put a Jack under the rear diff and adjust.
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
ZACH ahhhhh yeah that makes a lot of sense!
@fike3015 жыл бұрын
I think an add a leaf would serve a better purpose for hauling
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
J Fike yeah man, I definitely agree with you there.. might end up going that route here at some point!!
@serohaguju10545 жыл бұрын
Or bags
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
sergiu gujumit yeah, bags would be pretty sweet!
@JohnDoe-ys3ed5 жыл бұрын
Hey man love the videos and the truck. I just bought a 16 z71 Silverado had it leveled in the front. Next step is picking the right wheel setup. I see in your comments that you mention state inspections I live in Ga and have never heard of that can you elaborate?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
John Doe yeah man... the state of PA makes you go through a yearly inspection to make sure your vehicle is safe for the road. They also test the emissions system to make sure there’s no leaks and that you have the proper exhaust and stuff on your vehicle. IT SUCKS!!!
@chevycoloradoinalaska70185 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for putting this video up the truck looks great I'm about to do the same thing with my truck I had my truck leveled sometimes it looks like it's squatting and put the weight in the back brings it down so thanks for putting out the instructional video
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Robert Neal thank you man for the support glad to help 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@MRLUGNUTS6 жыл бұрын
Man it looks great!!... I have the Z71 crewcab and i want the front raised but, I pull a 24ft enclosed trailer... so, this would work nicely. Let us know about the ride.
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
MRLUGNUTS will do!! Gonna do a review here soon!!
@josephzampogna8923 жыл бұрын
My 2015 LTZ has about 1” squat in the rear after a 2.5” level smh. Gotta add blocks now
@D.Turner274 жыл бұрын
Quick question was looking at a 3inch level for front and 2 inch level for back? Would that be a good idea?
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Sure man, it’ll end up more level than mine currently. I got the factory rake back with my 2.5” up front and 2” in the rear setup.
@grappalanche0072 жыл бұрын
bro why you want your truck nose diving
@jamesdowner50124 жыл бұрын
I have the same truck love the look. Does the lift effect your ride comfort and is your speed odometer accurate?
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
James DOWNER thank you! The level and block kit keep the truck riding the same since it’s still on factory struts and all... once you upgrade those it’ll change the ride quality. Speedometer seems to still be pretty right on, my factory wheel/tire combo was just shy under a 33” so it’s pretty fair either way. For those coming from a lower trim with stock steel wheels it may change more drastically.
@fike3015 жыл бұрын
any vibration issues many speak of? some say not to use the tapered blocks?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
J Fike no vibrations for me, no
@aronjones28045 жыл бұрын
U have to use tapered blocks after a certain height to retain the correct pinion angle.
@omyajt4 жыл бұрын
That looks great. Could I do the same setup with stock 17 inch rims? Or do you need larger rims with different backspacing in order to NOT have the rim contact the upper A Arm on sharp turns?
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
omyajt with stock wheels and tires you should be good.. I run my stocks a lot in winter. But with a beefier tire they’ll probably rub a bit with stock wheels on the UCA on tight turns
@kentonr33354 жыл бұрын
Got to say, never heard anyone say they like nosedive but hey that’s ur taste lol🤷🏼♂️
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
You read the majority of the other comments on this video yet? I can’t understand the entire “squat” thing dudes like now a days. Trucks are generally made for guys who like to use them for work. The rake helps with that when hauling and what not. Starting at the sky when hooked up to a trailer is plain unsafe for those yee yee boys.
@jimtumpak97995 жыл бұрын
Do you have any problems getting your truck Inspected because of the wheels and tinted windows? I would like to do the same to my 2018 Chevy.
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Jim Tumpak what’s up man?? Most shops here in PA don’t care about the window tint. It’s best to ask before having them inspect it for the first time. The wheels on the other hand would be an issue... that’s why I keep the stocks around. I put the stock wheels and tires on for state inspections.
@jimtumpak97995 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Keep your videos coming!
@bankruptsee3 жыл бұрын
Next time just put the truck on the jack stands then jack the leaf spring up, install the block, lower the leaf spring again. Do one side at a time.
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tip!!
@ustinummins18374 жыл бұрын
Two things... how well does she tow with the both front and back lifted? And what percent did you tint your visor? Love the way your truck looks 👍🏼
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
ᗩustin ᑕummins honestly no issues with towing thus far.. have had a few pretty heavy loads with a few different style trailers and cargo and she’s been good. Also, the brow is at 5% 🤟🏼
@ustinummins18374 жыл бұрын
JOHN WARGO thanks! I was worried about how well the front would do pulling my 30’ travel trailer. Your videos are a true inspiration!!
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
ᗩustin ᑕummins longest I’ve rowed was a 24’ enclosed and she was alright.. funny you say, my buddy with the same rig and just the front leveling kit just bought a 37’ camper and has been yanking it around. He’s also reported that it’s been not too bad but might get some helper bags for the rear! Appreciate the support!!
@Caballo262 жыл бұрын
I know this is a 2018 vid but I wish I wouldve ran across it before dealing with the same thing on my '21. Got it done but this would've saved me an hour or so..
@therealchrisbrown246 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! I have the rough country 2.5 in level lift. Really close to buying 3 in block for the rear because i tow. Your vids are great. Keep up the good work
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support man!!
@djt67536 жыл бұрын
Chris how you liking the 2.5 kit? I am considering the purchase as well. doesn't the kit come with a 2" block for rear as well making it still have a slight rake?
@therealchrisbrown246 жыл бұрын
@@djt6753 i really like the kit. Very easy to instal on your own. I went with the 3 inch block just because i do tow. The 2 inch block just isnt enough. But i do like the kit. No issues with buying a rough country kit. Im a rough country poster child bahaha
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
DJT you can but it as a kit, yessir. Keeping the factory rake. I’m just a bum and did it separately 😂😂
@KeithR12504 жыл бұрын
You said in the video you went with a 2 inch lift block. Does that mean you bought a 3 inch block to lift the truck 2 inches? Because it comes with a 1 inch block.
@djt67536 жыл бұрын
Don't you think you just could have went with the RC 2.5 level kit from the start? Seeing it does both the back and front
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
DJT I’ll be honest with you, I never considered the RC lift.. I ran a RC lift on my Wrangler and it was fine, but these MotoFab lifts for the trucks are being run by a lot of ppl so I figured it must be pretty good overall. They sell the front and rear as a full kit as well, but I ended up doing it separately because I’m a bum 😜 Only thing I’m worried about is UCAs and I’ll be doing them aftermarket soon!!
@user-mq4yr7cb5p3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Explained very well
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!!
@datguyry41276 жыл бұрын
Awesome video keep up the good work brotha
@javierluna50774 жыл бұрын
GREAT CHANNEL YOU HAVE 💪💪 LOVE YOUR CONTENT BEEN WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS ABOUT ALL DAY 😂😂 I’m planing on going with the 2.5 motofab lift in the front as well, but I also want to keep the rake. I plan on going with 1” rear blocks for the back, do you think I’ll still need rear shocks or can I keep my stock ones without blowing them ? Thanks in advance.
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
J The Don appreciate you! You’ll still be okay with the factory shocks. I’m still running mine with the 2” blocks in the rear and she’s fine.
@zrod71875 жыл бұрын
Nice look with the factory rake.
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
ZACH I love it! Thanks man!!
@alecpratt81654 жыл бұрын
Do you have to unbolt the shocks or can you leave connected? My truck has over 100,000 miles and no way I'm unbolting them unless I change them lol. Also not sure if I want 2 inch or 1.5. I got a 2 inch level already. 2004 Sierra 2500hd. If I can leave the shocks on that'd be awesome.
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Alec Pratt hmmmm might be able to leave the shocks on and just might have to pry on the axle to get the new blocks in.. do like 1 side at a time and pry it down or something not sure. Might have to bite the bullet and snatch some shocks too! Lol
@alecpratt81654 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 that may work. I'll have an extra hand installing them. Mine actually didn't come with stock blocks so it'd be nice. And yeah shocks are a pretty penny lol. Truck sounds good. I installed a 4 inch dynomax on mine. See you're in Pittsburgh I'm actually in Erie county if you wanna put em in for me 😅
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Alec Pratt haha you’ll see me rolling around Erie a lot of weekends in the summertime. Have a camp up there 🤟🏼 Rum Runners here we come! Haha
@alecpratt81654 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 haha nice!! If this virus ever goes away i might run into ya!
@kavanvienneau18874 жыл бұрын
Are those 2inch or 3 inch blocks? did they give you 2 inch's of lift or 1inch? considering the oem block i think is 1.25" that you took out. -thanks
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
kavan vienneau blocks are called 2” but they were actually 3” I’m guessing to account taking out the factory blocks. Gave me precisely 2” of lift!
@kevinjones63984 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome man
@TomMarkz4 жыл бұрын
Hey I have question. So my family and myself have been blessed with the opportunity to move to Nashville, Tenn. I have always been a pick-up truck fan but where I lived previously I could never justify getting one. Now that I’m here I can for a number of reasons. I started looking at pickups and to my surprise they are up there in price. So my question to you bc I’m new to the south and the culture. I see people with brand new pick ups and they have them lifted and put on incredible rims and tires (love it) but are people here buying these trucks outright? Bc you can’t modify a lease or a finance unless it’s paid in full? Just curious bc I would love to join the “club.”
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Tom Markz what’s up brother welcome to the fam!! Ummm... I’m going to assume most guys are modifying a financed vehicle. I mean I’ll be honest I do it to all of my cars and for the most part finance all the more expensive ones.
@TomMarkz4 жыл бұрын
JOHN WARGO I see. Ok cool. Thanks for answering my question . I’m gonna try to go for a pre-owned.
@dubltap72164 жыл бұрын
Looks good! I just did 3" front 2" rear with Readylift UCA's and Skyjacker Black Max extended rear shocks on my 18. Came out perfect with a small rake. Just Say no to 👶💩! Lol
@myquickjab20985 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@LiftingGunsBibleTradition4 жыл бұрын
LOOKS GREAT MAN 💪Looking to do it on my Sierra... How well is it holding up? I heard they mess up the ride (bearing shocks etc) with time.
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Official✔CNN so far so good for me, 26k miles 🤟🏼🤟🏼
@CowboyInNC5 жыл бұрын
Would jacking up on the leaf springs be easier?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Yeah... a few other guys said it may as well. Now I know for next time, lol!!
@seanchurch95895 жыл бұрын
If at all possible could you pull your truck up beside an exact same truck but stock without lift and tires? I want to see what the difference in height is please Brotha! I know you can’t right now because of your accident but whenever you get free time!
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Sean Church hey man I actually have a couple photos next to exact same trucks just stock.. even white! Lol Do you have a way I can send them to you?
@seanchurch95895 жыл бұрын
JOHN WARGO my email is dukeswrestling24@icloud.com Thank Brotha and I hope for a speedy recovery 🤙🏻
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Sean Church I’ll send them over 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@moodondie5 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 I'd love to see those pics too...moodondie@gmail.com
@rickyhendrix95055 жыл бұрын
If I was to get the 3 inch leveling kit for the front & then get the 2 inch in the rear would it sit level ?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Ricky Hendrix I don’t think so.. I still have 1.75” of rake and that’s with the 2.5” up front and 2” in the rear. Might wanna go with the 1” block for the rear to be more level??
@austininscho24585 жыл бұрын
Ricky Hendrix did you ever put the 2 inch block in the back? I just installed the 3 inch up front but I also think the 2 inch block in the back would make it higher, and I want it to sit level
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Austin Inscho yeah man that’s what’s on the truck right now.. 2.5” up front, 2” blocks in the rear. She sits higher. Pretty sure it even would on yours.
@Lifehackz1372 жыл бұрын
I got a 2021 gmc 4x4 I just leveled it and want any ideas on if I do the inch block will be able to finally fit 35s
@wayneglenn58405 жыл бұрын
Are your front tires rubbing on the inner fenders
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Wayne Glenn yes, on the rear of the front fenders. Right where those little black corner pieces are.
@nolangabel59972 жыл бұрын
What inch of level did you do on the front? Any issues with the front components wearing prematurely?
@JohnWargo932 жыл бұрын
2.5” level up front. No issues during the 30k miles that I had the truck
@johnayala15307 ай бұрын
I added a 2 inch block on the rear but don’t like the stance, could I use the new hardware on the stock blocks?
@JohnWargo937 ай бұрын
Yeah I’d assume as long as the treads go deep enough!
@jlpowell84326 жыл бұрын
good stuff and liked John :) So I ended up just keeping the XD820's 20x10 in Satin black/305/55/R20 Ridge Grapplers going on Sat morn. I drop truck off tomm eve...So I ordered the Motofab 2.5" front 2" rear which sounds exactly like what you did. Any advice I should pass along to the shop? I have read the front upper ball joint getting it popped out and back in is a pain. I would guess they will do the job on a lift? Anyway perhaps I can make a vid after it gets done to show it...
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
Thank you man!! That's exciting!! Yes, it's exactly the setup I have right now... 2.5" up front and the 2" in the rear... Yes, the upper ball joint was a pain, but they should have better tools than I do at the shop, lol. And yes, I'd also assume they'll do it all on a lift, it'll make the job wayyy easier than the way I did it. Please show it when done, I can even give you my email address to shoot a photo over if you don't upload on the Tube!!
@bryanbernard26775 жыл бұрын
I have the same 2018 double cab... your shits legit and have decided to do the same 2 inch lift lvl with extra leaf spring in rear.... im in construction and do alot of hauling and in and out of the back of the the truck.. so jacking it up 6to8oreven12 was out the question do to being compfortability in loadin and unloading my truck..... but also needed a slight lift wen headin into the hills to shoot, fishing, and hunting hitting uneven ground and pitholes...
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Bryan Bernard thanks for the feedback and support!! And I hear ya.. if you’re really using your truck daily the big lifts are inconvenient, but stock is a little small for hills and what not 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@Xrobberyx6 жыл бұрын
Truck looks great! Did you put in a 2 inch block or a 3? I only ask because It doesn’t look like factory it looks about halfway in between . A 2 inch block really only lifts the rear .75-1” by the time you take the factory block out
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
Robert Walker it’s a 2” block from MotoFab.
@Xrobberyx6 жыл бұрын
John Wargo thanks for the response man . Im in the same boat ever since I leveled my truck it looks higher in the front and I’m wanting a block for the rear. Really like the way yours sits.
@JohnWargo936 жыл бұрын
Robert Walker haha were never satisfied are we!? Thanks man, let me know if you go the same route!!
@aronjones28045 жыл бұрын
2" lift block is actually 3" tall, just got mine and measured it.
@RafaVilla135 жыл бұрын
After installing the 2inch rear blocks. How high is the bed from the ground?
@moodondie5 жыл бұрын
I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on the very same setup...has the ride quality changed at all? I just went from a '15 2500HD to an '18 1500 and I love the softer ride.
@moodondie5 жыл бұрын
One more thing, you go the shock extension route?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Heyy!! Ride quality stayed the same up front, I hear guys that go the 3” route though have a little rougher ride because everything is all the way cranked up at that point just like cranking the keys on a 3/4 ton... the rear is good also but factory shocks are a little overextended so you notice when hitting larger bumps and stuff. Didn’t get the extensions, was just going to get longer shocks but I haven’t yet 🙈
@jorgeluissalazar6695 жыл бұрын
Order the same blocks 2" tall and i received 3" tall i dont know if they send me the wrong block or what but that is not going to work for me so im sending them back. Do you know how tall yours were
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Jorgeluis Salazar yeah man, the 2” lift kit comes with 3” blocks.. the factory blocks are currently 1” tall.. so once you remove them, and insert the 3” tall block it’ll give you a total of 2” of lift in the rear from factory.
@jorgeluissalazar6695 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your response my friend . Im going to try to send them back and ill see if ¡ can find me some 2" or 2.5"
@TB-nd1iz3 жыл бұрын
Nice.... I was just wondering what is the off set of the wheel ?
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
-44 sir
@christopher40915 жыл бұрын
Truck looks good, I have a 2017 z71 crewcab with a 2.25 leveling kit and it’s perfectly leveled, but I’m in the same boat as you were, thinking about adding rear blocks too!
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Chris Topher I’m very happy since adding the blocks... much better in my opinion for my style!! Thanks for the support!!
@christopher40915 жыл бұрын
Does your truck have any vibration issues since you put in the “tapered” 2 inch rear block?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
@@christopher4091 No sir, it's been good so far!!
@nelsonchico90323 жыл бұрын
Chris, did you leave the stock blocks in the rear?
@christopher40913 жыл бұрын
@@nelsonchico9032 I ended up getting 2 1/4 inch really lift rear blocks, the stock blocks are 1 1/4 inches, so that gave me a total of one extra inch in the rear which I like because it still looks somewhat leveled but slightly higher in the back for throwing things. I like the way it came out.
@trey85434 жыл бұрын
The ycall it a 2” block kit but is the block actually 2” or is it 3” so you really get 2” lift after removing the factory block?
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Trey block is 3” total so you get 2” of lift after removing the factory block
@ryangeorgius64854 жыл бұрын
What's the total height of the truck from the highest point on the cab to the ground?
@josedelarosa44024 жыл бұрын
Si muy bonita ...
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Jose De la rosa gracias!
@wyattsprague22185 жыл бұрын
Nor Cal look.. squat is big in N.C, Always learn from someone else's mistakes, great vid and makes it cooler to share your mistakes as your success. I'm going to do this to my 18 Z71 dbl cab.. after it goes into the shop for the 4th time.. Chevy Shake is 4 real in mine. I rented the work truck when I went out of State and it drove smooth.. I only paid 34.5 .. for a vibrating machine..
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Wyatt Sprague thanks for the support man, and hope you get your rig figured out 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@OfficialKyleMHamilton4 жыл бұрын
Bottle jack the spring instead of dropping axel
@jodythebrody21272 жыл бұрын
Thank u this comment helped tremendously
@OfficialKyleMHamilton2 жыл бұрын
@@jodythebrody2127 happy it helped
@angelbernardojr88826 жыл бұрын
Great Video 👌
@tomaduro815 жыл бұрын
what did you use to lift the front and the back ? where is the video?
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
This is the video for the rear.. the front is also on the channel. All MotoFab.
@rudyVvv34 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 Why Motofab?
@JohnWargo934 жыл бұрын
Rudy Vega from my research they produce the best and most affordable product for the buck for these 5th gens. Quality and tested but not crazy expensive or anything.
@rudyVvv34 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 while thk u for the info/ reply. I love your truck, you done a lot to it.
@drewl91335 жыл бұрын
Did you record the front my back is squatting
@JohnWargo935 жыл бұрын
Minnesota paranormal what’s going on man?? I did do a level up front, yessir. It’s the most watched video on my channel right now. Need the link??
@Codymccool13 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried looking through the comments but what size tires and wheels? I am going to do the same exact setup. But I want to shop around and didn’t know what size is best with clearing everything.
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
These are 20x12 -44 wheels and 33x12.50 tires. They rubbed at full lock
@Codymccool13 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWargo93 awesome thanks! Would you suggest going with the same setup or something else?
@JohnWargo933 жыл бұрын
@@Codymccool1 I was pretty happy with it. Rode nice, looked right in my opinion 👌🏼