2007-2018 Sierra Rough Country 2.5" Leveling Lift Kit Review & Install

[@lwood5375]

He said they added a 1.25" body lift as well. This isn't just the leveling kit, just in case some people didnt catch that..

[@michael7324]

He did say that but I don't think it was necessary to fit the 33s.

[@larryspencer8213]

You guys talking about how “rusted out” this truck is...you guys ain’t seen rust yet. Greetings from Maine, where frame rot is an actual problem.

[@kylebailey2884]

Upper peninsula michigan brother i feel your pain!

[@Adam-eo5yl]

Bro get on my Canadian level :P

[@scottkucinski4967]

Michigan too

[@nickmontour4198]

Here in Minnesota gets brutal

[@readyplayerzack]

Come to canada you ain’t seen shit yet hahahaha

[@bryancopca8480]

It still looks dope with stock wheels and tires

[@teecee7375]

That’s what I thought too

[@dustinondrick7778]

Very true!

[@greysonprince4827]

My 08' GMC Sierra 2500hd is stock sitting on 315/70R17's right now. I'm going for a 3 inch lift just to get past that little rubbing I have without cranking the torsion keys all the way up

[@dstrong11]

I love mine!!! Installed it yesterday

[@GabrielGonzalez-ge5ki]

I took my truck to a shop to get the 2 inch leveling kit installed and I noticed they installed the screws from bottom to top and one of the screws is touching the axle shaft or whatever you call it, could this mess up my axle shaft in any way?

[@TravisCadello]

I installed the 2.5 rear blocks in my 18 Sierra and there is now a 1/2 difference in height in between the two rear tires. It also through my alignment way off. I’m wondering if I did something wrong. I only did rear blocks shouldn’t have throw alignment off solid axel!

[@matteot9561]

i heard you have to adjust the control arm is that true

[@SellTheBenefits]

I have to ask, what is “rust?” Regards, Arizona

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Something that ain't much fun to deal with! Haha thanks for watching! Regards, Zach from Pennsylvania and the entire northeast.

[@chrisford2604]

Rust messes up your vehicle causes by snow ...... it will make holes in your fram an body eats it away

[@alexcecil89]

@@chrisford2604 the snow, and more importantly, the salt and brine laid down for ice

[@fishsticks88]

Helps dads teach kids cus words in the garage

[@calebmelton5989]

Screw you man!

[@07LSADRN]

Did I get the right stuff? My kit came with plastic strut spacers and plastic leaf spacers

[@dustinondrick7778]

Will 33" tires still fit without rubbing if you only do the leveling kit without the body lift?

[@ObsTurdBucket]

It’s all dependent on wheel width and offset

[@bigdave6646]

Can you blistein adjustable front struts with this?

[@wbmirka]

Please tell us the wheel size and tires

[@willsmith3866]

Got to be 285/70/17

[@TheConservativeHunter]

So on my 2018 Silverado I have the stamped steel control arms. Any chance there are any videos or tips on how to take apart the struts to do the job right for 18-19 years?

[@SHOTS-FIRED]

This doesn't mention that if you have steel control arms you have to compress the springs to add the upper .5in spacer

[@noahzellner1242]

The only time I has to compress the springs was when I was putting the control arms back on

[@matteot9561]

is that the circle piece that's on the website but not the video?

[@itsCurtisAvila]

Which way do I set the plates on the rear?

[@vincefairleigh6899]

I have 285\70\17 bfg ko2 tires with no lift or rub on my 2015 silverado, I wouldn’t add a block on the rear axle, I’d throw in an add a leaf instead.

[@chevyon37s]

Vince Fairleigh BFG notoriously run small, and that's a pretty minuscule tire size over stock tires. And these trucks come with block in the rear, so a 1in taller block is fine, and will ride better than an add a leaf.

[@vincefairleigh6899]

Drew w even one inch will increase the leverage for more axle hop, I’d still go with an add a leaf any day, the springs are extremely soft, so,if it did stiffen it up a little and flex more why not.

[@Bryan-zf9jt]

Just added another Silverado to my driveway and don't want a lift or level. Just wider tires. Your the first person that I've heard of that put 285/70r17 without a lift or level. Thanks, now I know what I can do. I'm planning on cooper AT3 4s. I'm not going off into rocky off road area just muddy trails with 2 foot water holes. Farm and deer woods. My cooper 265 AT3's on stock my 2010 Silverado haven't let me down yet. Always roll right through it. Only scary part is when water comes over hood going in. Only 1 inch leftover at full lock so not sure 285s would work on the 2010 with out level.

[@posjoey]

This kit will keep the nose higher than the rear? Or at least level? Hate the forward rake.

[@stevenkinnison8044]

How does everyone get away without having to cut the droop stops off? I only have 2 inch spacers on my front struts and my upper control arms are sitting right on the droop stops.

[@BasketballBeaner213]

How are the angles after this kit? And do u recommend replacing control arms

[@fazzuofsylph2382]

wondering this myself, you would think they would mention or show this

[@willsmith3866]

I'm running stock and it seems fine runs down the road nice can't even notice

[@prestonjorgenson7147]

Was wondering the same thing

[@Noname-l7o2h]

Hey, I just purchased Bilstein 4600 series shocks and a 2.5 in motofab leveling kit for my 2012 GMC sierra 1500. I will be running stock wheels. Based on the ride, performance, look, and rub what size tire would you recommend? I am currently looking at 33's or 275's

[@wmullen76]

Does this work for a Denali with MagneRide? Best option vs Suspension Maxx? Wanting to run 33in on 22s.

[@mistclan1059]

Find any answers? I wanna do the same thing

[@wmullen76]

@@mistclan1059 I ended up buying a Zone leveling kit.

[@Tyde777]

What size tires and wheels are on this truck after the lift?

[@willsmith3866]

Probably 285/70/17. That should be equivalent to a 33-in tire and it will fit without rubbing

[@textechco3757]

Will this work with AWD?

[@bluephoenix383]

Truck looks good with 2.5 on stock wheels just add AT tires maybe one size over stock i drive mostly street maybe beach once in a while

[@dustinondrick7778]

Agree!!!

[@BroadwayJoe69]

I’ve got a ‘17 GMC Sierra 1500, I’m wanting to fit 33s 20x12 with a -44 offset. Is it possible to fit those on Just a 2.5 inch rough country leveling kit??

[@austinprevost3568]

Are those 16”s on 33”?

[@HeavyChevyMega]

Where can I get one of those "American Trucks" t-shirts, I work with a lot of rice burner employees and need a shirt like that to wear at work

[@tylerm7403]

dave M Their website?

[@selvingarcia2017]

Is the leveling kit suppose to be plastic? Thats what i got in my RC box.... is that right???

[@RedBeardDevelopment]

It is plastic, in my mind this is an added bonus as it insulates even more form road noise, vibration, and electrical continuity. It is a quality plastic that is more than strong enough to handle this job.

[@christopherbarrett7760]

How are you even mentioning a "body lift"?? They sound amazing because they are super cheap to purchase but if you try to install it, it'll cost you a insane amount of money compared to just getting a simple lift you can install at home

[@bryanalaniz4172]

What mud flaps are those?

[@drew5992]

Are shims or differential spacers required?

[@gallounocuatro2746]

What size rims are those on the 33 tires ?

[@TrueLoveTerry]

i put this 2.5 inch kit on my 2014 sierra, on stock 20's i put 285/65/20 bf allterains ko2.....Doesnt really rub and i didn't cut anything.

[@mikespool6650]

Do you have z71 suspension? Hows the ride difference

[@damonbodziak476]

Ok

[@kriss7970]

Hey there, just read your comment...4 yrs later:) Did that setup work out for you after a while? Were you off-road with that setup? Did it rub with bigger terrain? Thanks!

[@TrueLoveTerry]

@@kriss7970 Hey man, ya it worked out great. I still have the 285/65/20 on it with just that leveling kit and for what I do in the mountains it’s fine. Minor rubbing on the mud flaps but nothing major!

[@kriss7970]

@@TrueLoveTerry Ah wicked! Thanks so much, really appreciate the response! Doing that over the next couple weeks on my 14 Sierra crew. Stoked to get it done!

[@randslites]

Did he say what size wheel & tire that was?

[@camerondrayton601]

What tires are those

[@brodrieonjones5594]

How’s it ride ?

[@artmac9181]

What’s the wheel tire set up on that truck?

[@dave-cd7jd]

Truck looks like its been to the beach a time or two

[@calebmelton5989]

Only a time or 2.

[@haloreach107able]

No rear shocks needed for this?

[@gilbertoramos6015]

I installed this 2.5” kit on my 2011 Silverado 1500. when comparing it to my buddies top spacer his is higher than my truck ? Any ideas what it might be

[@Santiaguito323]

Gilberto how much $ did u spend ?

[@julioventura3513]

Can you use that lift for Tahoe

[@DanielDaniel1]

I've never seen a red gmt800 sierra denali before.

[@Tungsten23]

This is a gmt900 though

[@dougglascoe1796]

This lit does not exactly fit the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. The spacers that go over the struts are the wrong size.

[@rjw261984]

Its crazy how big those 33s look even with a 2.5 lift. I have a 2" level kit from Rough country and my 33s (275 60 20) look kinda small and dont even come close to rubbing.

[@toni_7571]

rjw261984 might be the rim size that makes it seem like it too

[@chevyon37s]

Because those are real 33's that are 12.5in wide, not the same as factory width like 275's. 275/60r20's are pizza cutters and you can fit those stock. The width is what causes the rubbing problems.

[@Livinoutdoors_]

Yeah get a smaller rim for that 33”

[@tylivinlife2238]

Mine still sits higher in the back with the level kit

[@lamontcranston3185]

Will it run 67 inch tires without rubbing?

[@bradleyphillips204]

Take off the bed and the front clip😂

[@erntson408]

2017 Silverado Any advice on separating the upper control arm ball joint from the knuckle? Says use a hammer and hit it on the side. Doesn't seem to work.

[@PACOLOCO559]

How did it come out? Thinking about putting it on my 17 Silverado. Can it handle 33's ?

[@knunyabeasewhacks8744]

Beat it like it owes you money.

[@themoo908]

What are these tires?

[@Nitro91]

If you put 2.5 in the front and the rear wouldn't the back end be higher then the front ?

[@draysfordayz2743]

Exactly

[@powderrider30]

This kit raises the front 2.5 in and the back 1 in. It comes with 2 in rear blocks that replace the 1 in stock blocks

[@guilmarlima9940]

You put 2.5" in front and 2.5" in the back?

[@chevyon37s]

Guilmar Lima yes you can still add blocks to the rear

[@61273ripper]

Drew w wouldn't the rear be higher than the front with the 2.5" block?

[@1026liljunior]

Your removing a 1" block from the rear and replacing it with 2.5" giving the rear a 1.5 inch lift and the front gets a 2.5" inch lift leveling out the front with the rear and an overall 2.5" lift. From factory the rear sits an inch higher then the front. Hope that helps

[@HectorGonzalez-ld7ri]

Would u need to upgrade your upper control arm?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

You wouldn't *need* to, but pairing a kit like this with new upper control arms is always recommended! -Zach

[@jordancrawford6946]

Would this kit look weird with stock tires and rims for a 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation? The rims that come on it are 20", so a bit bigger than stock rims for a GM truck. I don't think it would like it skipped leg day, but what do you guys think?

[@lundysgarage]

Anyone else's front UCA's rubbing on 2016??

[@brodyrust6121]

What size rims

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Those are 17 in. Fuel Anza Wheels! Check them out at the following link if you want! -Zach www.americantrucks.com/fuel-anza-matte-blk-anthracite-ring-wheel-17x85-0717.html

[@fredwadsworth212]

has anyone been able to fit 35/12.50s with just a 2.5in lift in the front?

[@jrracing8739]

Can i use 285/75 r17 toyo mt (34".1) tires ???

[@clcarlton86]

JR racing no, I'm running 285/70/17 on my 08 sierra denali with this leveling kit....they just rub a little

[@jimxiong04]

Clcarlton86 on their site it says it doesnt fit sierra 1500 denali awd? Can you confirm? Thanks

[@alexandercabrera7212]

What size are the new tires you put in ?

[@drewluthy6355]

33” I believe

[@Mookie21378]

Rust bucket...no bueno!!! Nothing like California weather!!!

[@zednanreh08]

Can it run 315/70x17=34.6x10?

[@chevyon37s]

shawn hernandez only if you like cutting your fenders and bumper.

[@asanchez7016]

Does this kit fit the Silverado ?

[@democratshateamerica8196]

On a 2wd....

[@bigbosshog6150]

Buy a real truck then

[@W.Vanderbilt]

Holy shit! Is this truck even gonna last to see the trails? Rust everywhere

[@Skankhunt98745]

Jay Bennie boy it’s only surface rust

[@willsmith3866]

Not real bad for my area

[@briant3403]

i just want to level the dam front end, and he is so dam annoying i turned off the dam sound, any vehicle should hav front end alginment cked after you put these in, i hav heard good things on rough country

[@MiguelGarcia-hl2jj]

Who cut your hair😭

[@m.r.baldwin4002]

HEY LOOK! Yet ANOTHER leveled 1/2 ton with 33s . Did you even bother to readjust the trajectory of the headlights? Probably not...

[@Livinoutdoors_]

M.R. Baldwin how would you do this ?

[@angelr6524]

M.R. Baldwin no one cares

[@BIGJBIGEBIGC]

Holy freakin rust

[@chevyon37s]

Rough country is terrible. Poor engineering and inferior materials. Don't forget with any leveling kit more than 2in of "lift" will give you a terrible ride unless you get aftermarket control arms with more droop stop clearance and better ball joint angle.

[@maxmeeker1935]

this is hilarious how wrong it is

[@chevyon37s]

FAGZITS tell me how? They use nylon for lift blocks and spacer in some cases. Not good. Rough country has you cutting out droop stops on some of their kits as well as chopping off bits of frame to make their stuff fit when no other lift manufacturer requires that. A 2.5in leveling kit puts the stock upper control arms very close to the droop stops on these trucks and then you get a harsh ride from the droop stroke of the suspension as it smacks the droop stop much more frequently and on rather small bumps. I've installed many leveling kits and I've seen it time and time again. I'm running a 2.5in level and upper control arms for a better ride on my personal truck.

[@djt6753]

sooo you recommend what kit then? I have a new 2018 Chevy Silverado so I want to do it right

[@gutrench9489]

DJT Readylift comes with control arms, 500.00. Best level kit option out there.

[@laramiewatson9679]

I want to add the 2.5 leveling kit to my Chevy Silverado. Please tell me what brand is good and do I need to order a after market upper control arm to avoid the harsh rides?

[@mauiboy96768]

That truck looks like ass. Should’ve been left alone if you’ve had that setup in mind. 👎

[@briant3403]

ozzy from Rough Country has a video same thing half the time less bla bla bla

[@briant3403]

this guy talks way too much