3" leveling kit destroying my 2018 silverado??

In todays video we check out the front suspension of my 2018 Silverado!

[@wesleymyers2818]

Oh she just had some dirt in er👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@muddirt8040]

Place it on good tough Jack's on all fours and put it in drive let all tires spin.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

I have noticed over the years that non greasable ball joints vs greasable have always stayed quieter. People tend to overfill and then rip the boot. Also aftermarket bushings may make more noises. It's all a gamble...factory or aftermarket.. nothing these days is made to last. It's what we all get with production manufacturing. Thanks for sharing

[@muddirt8040]

Mabey it's the spacers above the spring. Squirt wd40 in it

[@muddirt8040]

Just use it and drive it. Something happens then you know. Don't fix it if it's not broken

[@user-jb7fy6ju6d]

sounds like your Cv

[@jayh5870]

Man i just want to say your videos are great. You personality is great. Fav truck youtuber by far.

[@lmfscrew]

I appreciate that!!!

[@jayh5870]

I got a few questions about some stuff relating to wheels and tires. Would it be okay if i messaged you on instagram?

[@antimatter_7.3]

I thought it would have been the cv axle

[@lynndragoman1573]

It is he just doesn't know that yet

[@antimatter_7.3]

Lynn Dragoman 10 months later lol

[@lynndragoman1573]

@@antimatter_7.3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ6sdH9sobR0mpI He doesn't use the truck enough and it's a daily driver not an offroad truck.

[@BakersLawnCare]

Sounds like a CV joint to me

[@muddirt8040]

Zip tie that camera on a few things down there. Try and pin point it.

[@MooseBeCanadian]

That’s the undeniable quality of rough country. Everyone I know with a rough country lift has problems within a year.

[@lmfscrew]

This isn't rough country lmao

[@MooseBeCanadian]

lmfscrew oh I thought I saw in one of your other videos it was. Must have been someone else. What brand is it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@lukerogers4368]

@@MooseBeCanadian motofab

[@mrmidnight32]

No offense but you should change the title. You really don’t know what’s going on at all aside from it making noises with your terrible mods and upgrades. Again no reason to rip on a spacer or truck if you don’t even know what’s actually going on. You’re literally guessing the entire video just going at random bolts with no rhyme or reason

[@muddirt8040]

Mabey the a frame or those long thin bolts

[@BigTrav310]

To check your balljoints really supposed to put the jack under control arm to compress the components better.

[@codyflowers8758]

You did a 3 inch leveling kit but you didn’t change the the AArms! That much of a kit you will need to change the pitch of the CV axle. Also did you get a front end alignment.

[@muddirt8040]

God damn it! What the hell is it??

[@bradhann1406]

That truck never even sees gravel... people are funny!😂

[@kirkdunn1379]

whats up with rims?....you have no sidewall on your tire, when did lowered truck rims make it to offroad world, makes no sense

[@knightRiders]

U need to put the jack under the lower control arm to get it under load when checking for ball joints you won’t get a right reading

[@aaronspicer949]

40k truck, 2k ish wheels and tires, using hand tools🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@Outdoorsman_Z71]

Ok boomer

[@alanparadis5061]

One day if you grow up you may have a truck like this and then youl get it... its ok to use handtools...

[@SuperDanTheShoeMan]

I had a 2017 Silverado that had squeaky rear springs. I lemoned it over them. GM and the dealership attempted to fixed them 4 times, including a complete replacement and by the time the lemon case was done the truck had 37,000 miles on it. I took the MSRP for MSRP trade in on and got my wife a new Traverse. I still don't know what the actual issue was.

[@croomrider9785]

This is why I went with a 6” lift instead of a level, the angles are horrible, especially for 4x4.

[@SkyRCFanatic]

Yes it is.... I have had many experiences with aftermarket level/lifted trucks. Stay away from aftermarket. Buy a truck that has been already lifted.. such as the trail boss, raptor, rebel etc... The factory engineers are smarter than suspension manufacturers. In addition your truck would be built with all safety standard in place. What I mean by that is that your airbags won’t go off with a 3 inch lift while you are off-roading... which happens.

[@JoeCool455SD]

I'll bet it's just loose wheels. You absolutely have to torque these. Then, run them for around 50 miles or so and check the torque on each wheel again. Good torque wrenches pay for themselves every time you use them and will last a very long time.

[@michaelt2071]

your right i had the same issue. i used my toque gun to tightened it and drove it and i start hearing that noise so i checked my wheels and found the culprit it was the loose lug nuts on both front wheel. after torquing it to the right spec the noise went away.

[@shewy9627]

Time to invest in a impact haha ❤️ love the truck! Miss the mustang more though!

[@williamspropertymaintenanc5570]

Oh just wait Boys Till the injectors start to go just did 2 in my 2016 with 89,000km Not covered by the warranty

[@lowmofo]

5.3 or 6.2?

[@vin4459]

Why is the title ",is 3' destroying my 2018 Silverado".? All you did was greasing and tighting ?

[@JohnWargo93]

Been cringing about my level up front too 😬😬 about 25k on the level, still never did UCAs yet. Lol

[@christianthomas7531]

I got the 18 with 3” moto fab lift ready lift control arms bought December 2018 lifted it the first week put control arms on back in July got 35k on her and she is still going strong 33x12.50 federals they’re cheap but work the same only complaint is it walks on the road a little bit depending on the road rides better than my dads stock 17 Ltz z71 halfton

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

So wth was the problem? I have a 2018 GMC sierra does the exact same noise... So all I have to do is take everything off and put it back on? Wth

[@lmfscrew]

Mine was slightly loose. Tighten and grease. Sounds gone.

[@Jermaine743]

Torque wrench suspension components they are important because friend of mind lost a wheel after taking his truck to dealership, ended up damaging fender and hub everything was fixed but tire nearly killed someone when it came off

[@TheIceman8732]

What kind of wheels? And what size tires are those?

[@brentzobel1907]

Anything bigger than a 2 inch leveling kit needs aftermarket control arms

[@codyflowers8758]

Dam man buy a torque wrench and some tools. You can get lifetime warranty at Harbor freight and cheap.

[@5crassrocker]

Lifts and levels fuck your truck up. I've learned from my friends not to mess with it

[@frenchfrysz6695]

i had a 3" lvl kit on my last truck (09 silverado 4x4) and it was awful lol Getting the upper control arm into place was a challange, and the CV axle geometry was so bad afterwards going into the hub. I blew up my CV axles twice in no time. If you do a lvl kit, dont go 3". just my opinion, made for alot of extra work in the future.

[@carlosguzman-jj7mo]

What would u recommend me going with on my 2015 yukon denali ?

[@rick343]

The last several years I have read about the Chevy shakes, brand new trucks with vibration and shimmy problems, after multiple trips the dealerships they could not find what was wrong,, i forget what year it started, but newer isn't always better, it says alot about the state of engineering and how building it cheaper to save money has produced a lot of crap vehicles, too much plastic and cheap quality parts. And then you lift it, yeah doesn't surprise me it's not good, a lot of it is, blame the lift, when it's not the lift's fault. No offense, just saying.

[@Shakira_6.0]

Over torquing can be bad as well, always use a torque wrench and torque specs. Love the content!

[@mrmidnight32]

Yea he’s kinda just going at it with out a clue.

[@colton7373]

my truck I got recently makes super sketchy noises with the front suspension, I’m not surprised as it’s a rough country lift

[@grin64]

Did you have to go 3' for the tires or would a 2" spacer work? 3" can put a strain on the components. In hoping 2" is all I need for some 32.5x11.5 tires.

[@Mydknyt3]

Depends on the wheel offset you have on whether it will clear. I have a 2in level on my 2016 and am running 305 60 r18 (33x12s) tires on stock wheels with 24 offset. It barely rubs the upper control arms at full lock, everything else clears with room to spare.

[@MRLUGNUTS]

It was wheel... you should be torquing your wheels on dude

[@jacobnance7024]

I have the same year model truck. Took mine back to the dealership for leaf springs and they told me there’s nothing they can do for it all new year models do it. Maybe you’ll have better luck out of them

[@aaronpixler3842]

You need to get the aftermarket lower control arms with the bend to compensate for what a leveling kits doing to your tie rods. Your right its destroying it. Soon you'll be going through tie rods, wheel bearings cv shafts etc. This should be done with anything other than a 2 inch lift.

[@bruhgoaway8340]

Would a 2 inch lift be ok completely stock?

[@KennysLyfe]

@@bruhgoaway8340 Other than in light condition driving - I'd get upper control arms done as well. My UCA's are squeaky with a 2" lift because of the harsh bumps and tight turns. Upgrading them soon!

[@4-matic212]

​@@KennysLyfe so to install a leveling kit, in my case a 3" I would need to get the top control arms or bottom controls arms.

[@antonioalmaraz4850]

What kind of exhaust do you have on that truck??

[@MmmChipotle]

The offroad installation guys in my town won't even touch my 2016 Sierra, something about the angle of the steering column having issues after the lift/level?

[@bryantglass9623]

My dad has a 16 that had the leaf spring noise. Spray them down with white lithium grease and it will clear up not long after

[@bbruno1266]

I’ve had a 3” Maxxtrax level for 80,000 miles on my 2014 with no issues.

[@kevinbarrow9588]

I have a 2017 Z71, with a 2-inch leveling kit. I've been trying to chase down a squeak that sounds like it's coming from the right front whenever I hit any significant bumps. I was thinking it may be due to the leveling kit, but someone else said they solved their squeak by re-torquing the struts. I'll try that. Any other suggestions what may be causing this? Its driving me nuts.

[@brianraabe308]

Mine was doing this same thing... I found something about the struts were the seal on the shiny shaft gets dry and makes a creaking sound.... I ended up putting a light coat of bearing grease on it and all the creaking noises from the front end gone. You could also replace struts but I want to keep factory as long as I can.

[@kevinbarrow9588]

@@brianraabe308, thanks! I'll give that a try.

[@bennyb6071]

Any issues with front end wear with the 2" kit? Did you keep the tires 31"?

[@brianraabe308]

@@bennyb6071 I am on original tires ( Goodyear sra's) with 34k and so far have about half tread life left... I have the 3" lift with uca's and did the alignment. Installed around 12k miles.

[@kevinbarrow9588]

I have 33 inch Nitto Terra Grapplers on mine. Haven't noticed any unusual wear in the year and a half that I've owned the trauck so far.

[@drumsncars8883]

You should go with a 4in suspension lift kit

[@nathanmanning7739]

You know your rear end is bent. Just letting you know.

[@samuelberryhill4558]

Time to get torque wrench to tighten those to spec before your wheels fall off lol.also snap on,Marco and mac have life time warranty

[@jewllake]

140ft lbs. He's lucky to get 100 with that ratchet.

[@nickvickers2700]

My leaf springs were making noise at 10kmi, gm replaced them as the stock ones were “shifting”. It made a loud noise when I was backing up and turning. Since they were replaced I’ve had no issues

[@mikeglass4267]

Did u have to replace UCA and do diff drop for 3 inch lift

[@davecarlson9584]

Its probably the cv axles. Did you upgrade to the ones with the piston that extends?

[@JuanGarcia-ls7iu]

What size are rims and tires?

[@armandogutierrez7248]

The best leveling kit for this trucks are 2 inches if you want to go high just put a 4 inch or 6 suspension.

[@bennyb6071]

With a 2 " level kit will that be less wear on bearings and cv joints?

[@armandogutierrez7248]

The 3 inch leveling kit will destroy your upper control arm ball joint

[@bennyb6071]

@@armandogutierrez7248 thanks pal appreciate the information

[@Instfitter5150]

@@armandogutierrez7248 that’s what I’m currently dealing with. About to buy the upper control arms specifically for the 3 inch level. And some cv axle spacers

[@aaronberlinger123]

This is why I went with the 2"

[@viper200075]

Cv joint same problem on my bmw

[@kirkdunn1379]

torque specs are a good thing

[@UNEVAKNO22]

Keep it up man. Normal truck life videos are just fine.

[@s8south]

what tires and rims?

[@DStabs720]

Changing the geometry of the suspension will cause problems. The engineers who built it know best!

[@ismaelrodas9169]

Ok Scotty Kilmer lol

[@DStabs720]

Ismael Rodas it didn’t do his truck any good. You have a girls name lol

[@02mp9696]

Any update on that noise?

[@couchrider6228]

U need u truck destroy then u get a touota Corolla just right for u.

[@lmfscrew]

k

[@couchrider6228]

@@lmfscrew urfscrewloose

[@Ls_swap211]

Helpfull tip you can’t really check a wheel bearing a 4x4 by rocking it at 12-6 o clock with out loosening the cv nut You can sometimes get by with using a pry bar under the tire with the cv tight but the nut itself will hide most the play by hand anyways

[@timothymarlow5011]

Do you have a video talking about what the deal is with the leaf springs? My 16 model does it also

[@kornfreak401]

Watching you use that socket and extension was eeek... You got a big boy truck, go buy big boy tools.

[@briangay5418]

Anytime you modify stock suspension you maybe maxing out all the front end components especially with those big ass rims and 3 inch leveling kit. While people think they look nice they add twice the weight and that alone without the lift can wear the suspension components early. It looks like you took care of the squeak but it will most likely come back. Invest in some impact tools or get a 4 way tire iron.

[@alexlsx8187]

I bet it’s the cv axle

[@Chevy4LifeForEver]

Y'all so dang good looking! Loved the video!

[@maxlacugnato442]

Dude...that is 100% not torque lugnuts. Nothing else.....been there done that many times...lol

[@codydunn242]

Wish my 03 had coil overs instead of the torsion bars.

[@Outdoorsman_Z71]

Torsion bars are stronger and last forever

[@josecontreras5043]

What brand are the wheels are beautiful

[@troquerolocochonelcortez4079]

Did you ever open up the brake caliper to see if any shims came off ?

[@trilogy3x]

Full size lift kits are better on the truck overall

[@jimdoesburg9568]

Sounds like the CV in the axle

[@515051506969]

What type of Greece do you use for your truck

[@bednar1435]

Lol

[@JS-xu4jv]

Have you had a ball joint issues so far?

[@allencaudle2786]

Sounds like a CV axle popping

[@BigTrav310]

What leveling kit do you have on your truck?

[@30002elimoises]

Hey man at least youre balljoiint didnt just fail on you altogether like it did to me with a 3” strut spacer. it had the droop pretty much maxed out so i saw it coming, but now im not sure what control arms to get so the balljoiint doesnt keep going out on it🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bluedoinksxx8217]

Kryptonite and KSP worked really well for me for about 2 years and never had issues. Sold the truck and the dudes still hasn’t had issues

[@smacdown_inc2343]

Well just the other day my dads was doing it if I turned it left or right. I told him he drove a day or two later. And he said he didn’t hear anything. And he did mention cv axels.

[@LilEsk1620]

I just past you watching this 🤣🤣

[@TheV8Hooligan]

I’d check the CV. My driver side wheel was squeaking last week. Ended up being the strut itself. Re torqued and now the Silverado is noise free.

[@hunterw.9949]

i got a 3” level on my platinum making same noise. it’s the iwe actuator

[@swashington942]

What's that?

[@jayh5870]

What brand?

[@gunningrp]

This happened to me. They replaced the rack and pinion

[@winteromara7702]

Cv axle

[@josemontoya2319]

What size it your upper control arm?

[@traceymaddox2646]

You need a Impact tool to remove lugs.

[@ghod666]

Tracey Maddox no you don’t dude

[@se7en6ix2wo9]

You're a lazy fuck

[@Justin-rk1bj]

That sucks man I thought you had some after market uppers that you tossed in there

[@f150addict9]

I’m seriously about to hand deliver some wheel spacers for Larry. #BubbaTruck

[@Mr_Marty3xs]

Lol

[@nubbypower6346]

I saw you at the atm I was number 96 In the Tahoe trump train

[@lynndragoman1573]

It's your halfshaft going out and what you did won't help anything

[@lmfscrew]

Lynn Dragoman yeah well you’re wrong about that

[@lynndragoman1573]

@@lmfscrew give it a couple weeks and let me know what happens

[@lmfscrew]

Lynn Dragoman this video is 10 months old my guy

[@lynndragoman1573]

@@lmfscrew you don't wheel it enough that halfshaft will snap and then you will figure it out

[@lmfscrew]

Lynn Dragoman just take the L

[@parkerzink4494]

that cv axle gone bubba

[@teamtntstriperfishing5334]

Keep post brother I like it every timw

[@lucaslynn5570]

That is your cv axle

[@jjwatt5012]

It's like crunchy💀

[@bgravley3]

I got the leaf spring noise at only 11k

[@nickvickers2700]

Brian Gravley gm replaced my leaf springs at 10kmi. They were shifting. New ones have been good for the past 20 Kmi no issues

[@camerons3191]

my brother has a 17 rocky ridge it came with a 4in lift from the dealer and his is at the dealer non stop with issues. They have replaced calipers, leaf spring bushings and various other parts. Good luck

[@huiestone4206]

Check the axel