3-Inch Elite Leveling Kit for 19-21 Silverado/Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD

Check out the installation of our 3-Inch "Elite" Leveling kit on Brandon's 2021 GMC Sierra Denali.
Interested?
Check it out here:cognitomotorsports.com/cognit...
We have bundled everything you need in a leveling kit for your Silverado/Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD with high quality Cognito components.
There is no guesswork. Cognito components are engineered, manufactured, and assembled in the USA. The Cognito 3-Inch Elite Leveling Kit includes the Cognito SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit, Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series Remote Reservoir Coilover front shocks, and Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series Remote Reservoir rear shocks. The Cognito SM Series Upper Control Arms add style, function, and performance to your vehicle by improving the allowable droop travel for a better ride quality.
The control arm kit features boxed sheet metal arms that are powder coated semi-gloss black. Press in ball joints/Uniballs are pre-installed and retained with black anodized, Cognito branded laser etched caps.
New crush sleeves and polyurethane bushings are included. The Cognito SM Series Upper Control Arms provide ample droop travel that is required for good ride quality and all suspension components to last and work properly. Fox's Performance Elite Series shocks provide a bolt on suspension system that elevates your on and off-road performance to unmatched levels.
Each kit has been subjected to punishing real world testing to develop the optimal damping curves and spring rates for your vehicle. Built with the same quality of materials and precise tolerances found on our high-end race shocks our upgrade kits enable you to experience the famous Fox ride quality on your daily driver or pre-runner.
Each Kit Features:
• Yields 3 Inches of Front Lift
• Cognito SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit
• Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series Remote Reservoir Coilover Front Shocks
• Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks
• Enhances the Trucks Appearance and Reduces the Factory Nose Down Rake
• Improved Ball Joint Angle
• Maintains Adequate Droop Travel for Superior Ride Quality
• Allows for up to a 34 x 12-Inch Tire on a 9-inch Wide Wheel with 5.75-Inch Backspacing
• 4-hour DIY Install Time
• Made in the USA
Note:
Excludes AT4 and Trail Boss
Stay Connected With Us:
Instagram:
/ cognitomotorsports
Facebook:
/ cognitomotorsports
Website:
cognitomotorsports.com

[@That-Silverado-Guy]

Got the 3 inch upper and Fox 2.0 for my 2023 Silverado and Man the ride is Amazing!!! I recommend the kit to anyone who wants the ride with amazing looks 👍👍👍👍

[@lawn2learn]

I made up my mind. This is exactly what I want. Mines Cherry Red 3.0 Diesel. 🤘🏼

[@forcefedstang6431]

Man that fender well trimming looks great…. Definitely complements the 70k truck…. And the stock shock advise was good information… I will start changing my shocks with every oil change…..

[@justinlambert6185]

I should have explained more on the stock shocks, standard OEM shocks are good for 7-10k miles regarding the ride quality. They are twin tube shocks and built to be cheap. They are not going to blow out in 10k miles, they just end up with reduced ride quality starting around 7-10k miles and keep deteriorating from there.

[@jamesrich3190]

I have the exact same Denali in the exact same color and will get the exact same upgrades… I even like the bronze wheels… great video.

[@trappking8626]

Was the color

[@richardmahoney9415]

Love your truck I work for Ford and drive a raptor but I have always loved GMC trucks and Chevy trucks critics give them a lot of crap for interiors but maybe I’m a simple man but throw me some leather great sound system I’m sold

[@jamesrich3190]

Love this look… just ordered the kit, did you need a spacer for the wheels to clear the brake calipers?

[@cesarlugo3913]

My 2023 lt trail boss is on order. I will be ordering this kit for it.

[@fershoooo]

Show us how he got rid of the mud flaps and the "aero" flaps. Truck looks beautiful!!!

[@justinlambert6185]

search for 'Truck Hardware Finishing Caps', they replace the ugly stock 'mud guards'

[@chipboggan8008]

you don't like the ARC ? Wow? The ride is so much smoother with the ARC , compared to my 2020 SLT. I love the 2021 Denali ride.

[@justinlambert6185]

I am not impressed with ARC, everytime we delete ARC and put a better shock on a truck, the owner is impressed with the improvement.

[@nickstokes4688]

With the addition of your blocks in the back, would the truck sit perfectly level? Or would it retain the factory rake look?

[@TruckGuyTy]

beautiful truck… might be a dumb question here but it’s kinda hard to tell is that a crew cab short box or standard bed?

[@pipedesigner]

Short

[@EliteDronesAZ]

Super clean....but Surprised it took you 4 months to do it lol. I had mine 2500 AT4 for one day and ordered my Cognito kit lol

[@levidikausholway6601]

You guys need to da video with a 2021 silverado and the kings instead of fox

[@jasonwojo4491]

You should consider offering them with ceracote coating. The salt test results are best on the market and would be a big selling point up here in the rust belt where our vehicles rot away. To me that would make it truly elite. If you're interested in bartering I do ceracote on the side and would be happy to work out a deal to coat some test models for you. You can send them out to a testing facility and test a current model vs this, video the results and promote it. I can supply pictures of my work and references as well.

[@adrianlozano2687]

How bad is 3.23 gear ratio with 35s? Will burn your transmission or not big problem for road use?

[@454nas]

How to calibrate speedometer?

[@Ad48069]

OE shocks have a much longer lifespan than 8-10k miles

[@garethclisby3105]

He also said that the previous generation was 07 to 18 when it was 14 to 18. Needs tk do some research lol

[@rickmaher4283]

OE shocks last longer than 5 to 8K miles. Stop BS people.

[@taylorprice-ellis2239]

@@rickmaher4283 depends what you do with them. Constant towing or even slight off-road use will destroy those cheap ass ranchos

[@db2474]

@@rickmaher4283 Not when they are the junk Rancho shocks that come on the X31. Complete pieces of shit!

[@alexcastillo9140]

Im 115k miles in with my stock shocks 😅

[@kkkk-wg6je]

What are those wheels!? The specs? I want em’

[@Crunchy_ass_dad]

Are those coil overs adjustable up to 3” or is it just “you get 3” and you like it”? There’s not much that goes to 2.5”

[@justinlambert6185]

pretty much 3", there is a little room to back off to 2.5" height increase. If the truck is an AT4 or Trail Boss, this will get 1" more height.

[@arturoakaarthur]

I think the High Country has the ARC.

[@woodworkingnext6402]

Looks low at the rear axle and way high at front....is that normal

[@justinlambert6185]

listen to the last 2 minutes of the video where it explains we offer provisions to lift the rear also, depending on what you want.

[@mikescanlon5532]

What's the price for this setup

[@dlindsey106]

Hey so will this 3inch level/lift kit work on a 2021 GMC elevation RWD diesel? Allowing me to put 35s and 22s on?

[@justinlambert6185]

yes it will fit that truck. 35s will fit as long as your wheel is max 9" wide with offset in the range of 0mm to +18mm.

[@huudacris]

Will this same setup and tire combo fit on my 2017 Denali? I ordered the suspension (woot!)

[@CognitoMotorsports]

Yes it should!

[@SinceDebubked]

Why aren't these kits leveling the trucks? It is now higher in the front than the rear and doesn't look right. I want to lift my 2022 AT4, but want it to be perfectly level...

[@gusland5615]

Clearance of bigger tires and pre runner look is my best guess. I personally like it and just bought it lol.

[@edwingomez7444]

When it’s slightly higher up front I don’t mind in fact I love.. but when it looks like a low rider then that’s something else lol

[@justinlambert6185]

as i mentioned at the end of the video, we also have leveling lift kits that have rear lift as well.

[@justinlambert6185]

your AT4 will be level with just our leveling kit, since your truck already has a 2" block in the rear, stock.

[@stroramon]

What wheels are these?

[@mellemnick]

Will this kit work for the 2022 refresh Denali with 3.0 Duramax?

[@justinlambert6185]

yes

[@bigvee3185]

Question is why aren’t the dealers doing this for EVERY truck that comes off the line?? I mean 40-50-60-70-80 grand is a lot to have some BS shocks on it!! Ram Chevy Ford GM.

[@joootooobboosheet2486]

Should you lower the transfer case with this 3" lift? Just curious about the CV angles.

[@justinlambert6185]

I think you mean the front differential, we have not seen the need to lower the front differential, have not had an issue with CV axles.

[@joootooobboosheet2486]

@@justinlambert6185 Sorry, you're correct. Front differential. Thanks.

[@GoProRuss]

can you still use auto 4wd?

[@gusland5615]

^^^

[@justinlambert6185]

i dont know why you wouldnt be able to

[@chrisregister510]

Looking to purchase this kit. Any Memorial Day sales?

[@kylepittser]

They will have one on their website starting Friday!

[@chrisregister510]

@@kylepittser didn’t see any codes or discounts yesterday did you?

[@paidinfull3244]

So is he a customer or does he work there?

[@justinlambert6185]

I am the owner, and Brandon is the operations manager at Cognito

[@troyduquin8323]

Wow Did I just hear cognito say 8-10K miles for OE shocks in their experience? Been around the block a time or two and this now has me questioning their experience. I don’t think I would feel comfortable putting the product on my vehicle with what sounds like a lack of experience. Fox however has already proven themselves time and time again.

[@justinlambert6185]

I should have explained more on the stock shocks, standard OEM shocks are good for 7-10k miles regarding the ride quality. They are twin tube shocks and built to be cheap. They are not going to blow out in 10k miles, they just end up with reduced ride quality starting around 7-10k miles and keep deteriorating from there. I have plenty of experience.

[@swwskm7822]

I can confirm this.. very decreased ride.

[@jerrymcmillen871]

Needs a regear now

[@justinlambert6185]

not with a 6.2L and 10 speed trans. These trucks get up and go!

[@lewiswatchorn7239]

There’s some serious BS sales tactics at play here. Firstly, factory shocks only last 5k miles? They have a 3 year/36000 mile warranty, so they have to be designed to last at least that long, otherwise they’re getting replaced for free. Secondly, buying a 70k truck every 3-4 years?? What an unbelievable waste of money that tactic is. If you’re only keeping a vehicle that long, you’d be better off leasing. I’m not saying this kit is bad, just the sales pitch narrative is pretty pathetic.

[@garethclisby3105]

Should I be replacing my oem shocks every oil change??? Hahaha wtf

[@justinlambert6185]

I should have explained more on the stock shocks, standard OEM shocks are good for 7-10k miles regarding the ride quality. They are twin tube shocks and built to be cheap. They are not going to blow out in 10k miles, they just end up with reduced ride quality starting around 7-10k miles and keep deteriorating from there.

[@brianmcdonough9109]

@@justinlambert6185 I cant speak to the 10K number, but I still had OE at the 70K mark and they were blown out. Wasn't about to just replace with OE, so the cognito 3" lift kit was my choice on short notice it was available and is being installed today. Looking forward to seeing and driving it. And I'll leave feedback once its done.

[@weightsoccer123]

Those cv axle angles 😬

[@justinlambert6185]

no problems.

[@begrateful8934]

0 offset would be better I think

[@RedBeardDevelopment]

Yep, would have been worth the extra trimming. I went with -6

[@begrateful8934]

I have a zero with 37s and 18s and because there 37s they actually poke like a -12

[@db2474]

Stop skipping leg day bruhs!!

[@justinlambert6185]

ok thanks for the tip

[@gk9417]

Looks like it’s squatting in back I don’t like it I have same truck same colour Thinking of levelling the truck but not that high in front Thanks for the video 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@justinlambert6185]

you must have missed the last 3 minutes of the video where we talk about how you have the option to lift the rear.

[@trappking8626]

And the years he messed up on its 14-19

[@justinlambert6185]

no its 07-18 as far as suspension and shocks. the only difference is in 2014 they introduced larger upper and lower ball joints. The chassis is same, shocks are same from 07-18

[@plowboy7856]

Lol couldn’t listen or watch past shock conversation

[@justinlambert6185]

I should have explained more on the stock shocks, standard OEM shocks are good for 7-10k miles regarding the ride quality. They are twin tube shocks and built to be cheap. They are not going to blow out in 10k miles, they just end up with reduced ride quality starting around 7-10k miles and keep deteriorating from there.

[@jordansudduth9998]

I'll trade ya a quality Microphone for a 3" leveling kit....

[@mauriciocastro6363]

8K miles shocks life span? You guys are rich.

[@T-N-TRacing]

Woah...5k-9k lifespan on OE shocks? Not buying Cognito parts if these guys can't be real with customers on lifespan of stock parts. 😒 Guess I'll start changing my shocks with my oil.

[@robp418]

Lol, OEM shocks should last closer to 50k. They kind of suck anyways though. Went to Bilsteins on mine and it rides way better, especially off-road

[@justinlambert6185]

I should have explained more on the stock shocks, standard OEM shocks are good for 7-10k miles regarding the ride quality. They are twin tube shocks and built to be cheap. They are not going to blow out in 10k miles, they just end up with reduced ride quality starting around 7-10k miles and keep deteriorating from there.

[@MrJoe8K]

Ahhh he wants an off road look but bought the Denli? 🙄🙄🙄

[@davidhenderson1738]

Is their rebuild kits for the shocks?

[@paytonwalker129]

4K for a leveling kit when you have to zip tie a module?? Get out of here, shits gotta be a joke😂😂

[@justinlambert6185]

you dont have to if you want to keep the stock shocks. Or you can buy a kit for $400 to plug in and bypass it, or spend 10 minutes per shock doing it the way we showed in the video. If you dont find value in us trying to help you save money in that aspect, then dont watch.

[@gk9417]

Butcher job on trimming 👎✌️✌️

[@MrJoe8K]

Jesus Christ the audio is terrible

[@pipedesigner]

It doesn't look good

[@TruckGuyTy]

would you prefer the standard bed with the crew cab? i’m torn between the two but can’t find a crew cab with a standard bed anywhere around me to test drive and see in person

[@pipedesigner]

@@TruckGuyTy you will have a hard time finding the exact truck you want during these harsh times. I have a short bed 2021 gmc sierra 1500 slt x31 with the 6.2 engine an I'm really happy.

[@TruckGuyTy]

@@pipedesigner yeah i’d be waiting a long time i’m eyeing up a crew RST with the short bed 3.0l diesel engine my buddy has coming in might jump on that one when it’s available to put a deposit.. the more i see them i’m thinking the short bed will work fine i’d get used to it plus chevys short bed is a couple inches bigger than the other crew short beds coming from a tundra

[@andresjimenez2436]

I agree, not a good look for this truck.

[@justinlambert6185]

it does to me

[@_ALPHA_619]

8k to 10k life of oem shock is BS. Don’t miss lead the public to sell your shit 💩

[@Gamebreaker08]

a Denali for 60K? What dealership he's going to, PLZ let me know, I wanna shop there!

[@bull5919]

Wtf he’s talking about the previous models and he had a 2017 but not a 2018 2019 2020 smfh just talk out their ass. Just say it handles better than the 2017