7" Lift Install - Rough Country - 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

[@paulcondie2520]

How often do you have retorque the lift kit components? Thanks

[@clitcommander2276]

Appreciate you taking the time to video and show the steps, I’ve recently got a new truck and going to buy the rough country with the upgraded struts can’t wait 😊

[@midwestbuilds]

it was a great kit, easy to install. the upgraded struts will work great!

[@princecamk8846]

This is a great video man

[@TuryLanderos]

Did you have to modify your tie rods?

[@allgasnobreakforlife3527]

I had the lift for 6 months everything is good so far

[@midwestbuilds]

Torwan Williams thats good to hear! So far im lovin mine as well

[@allgasnobreakforlife3527]

Good looking truck I have 07 Silverado with 7.5 Rough County with IFS shocks my truck rides good

[@midwestbuilds]

Torwan Williams awesome! how long have u had the lift? Everything working correctly still?

[@aloppenheiser3556]

What did you do with the front end brake line? We couldn't use the lowering bracket because the hard brake line won't bend down, and we don't want to bend/break the brake line. I see you have the lowering bracket on your vehicle, but we can't see how you were able to move your brake line without damage. Any help you can provide would be great. Thank you

[@midwestbuilds]

Al Oppenheiser hey, if i remember right, i did pull down on the break line but very little. I have sense sold the truck otherwise i could get ya some photos. ROughcountry has always been great with help and maybe they could send ya a pic? Sorry couldnt help anymore than this...hope ya get it figured out!

[@jorgedeluna1110]

Another question! What kind of control arms did you have, I believed mine are the stamped steel not sure. I have a 2017

[@midwestbuilds]

Jorge De Luna yep i had stamped steel ones

[@KennysLyfe]

Thanks for being detailed! Can I ask how big the strut spacer is?

[@midwestbuilds]

Keneaux thnks!! And it is about an inch thick

[@l.a.m7645]

How's the lift holding out any sag?

[@aram4854]

Hi I have a question did you do this step on the lift??? 21. On the driver and passenger side rear control arm pocket cut the front lip off flush with the pocket 1.0” passed the con- trol arm hole . Didn’t see you do that. I’m going to be tackling this soon.

[@midwestbuilds]

thanks for the question! and yes i did this step. it was a great lift to install, if you have any other questions or need any helpful pics just shoot me a message on instagram if ya have it "ratherbeflying1" . if not then i can try to help on here!

[@aram4854]

ratherbeflying awesome thanks

[@noeavila3805]

Nice looking truck, are these 7 inch rough country lift true to size?

[@midwestbuilds]

Id have to say so yes! Its the tallest 1/2 ton ive built so far

[@1rolandherrera]

Do you have a humming / grinding noise when coasting only when in 4x4 mode? Feels like its going to break. Is it normal? It's very annoying. My other chevy didnt hum when coasting. It don't hum when in 2 wheel mode. I wonder if its the brand or the installer messed up. Let me know, Thanks.

[@midwestbuilds]

Roland Herrera yea not sure! The only hum i get is from the tires, i have had some loose bolts recently that caused a “clicking” or grinding type noise when turning but if everything is to spec and i have no issues. I havnt had a ton of time in 4x4, only in the winter months in snow and ice. Hopefully you just have a loose bolt or somethin! 🤞

[@1rolandherrera]

@@midwestbuilds Thank you.

[@jorgedeluna1110]

Sorry, I just put mine in this weekend, will get an alignment tomorrow. I have the stabilitrak light on and traction control light on. Did you have this issue until you got an alignment? Thanks for the help

[@midwestbuilds]

Jorge De Luna sorry no, i kept battery disconnected until i was done. No lights. Maybe you could try unplug or hopefully the alignment will help! Hope ya like the lift! I can never go back to a regular size truck now 😂

[@jorgedeluna1110]

Definitely love it, thanks for the video. Help me out!

[@cesarguerrero676]

Jorge I just put my 7" lift kit last week, I followed all the instructions and I checked it out several other videos, unfortunately something wrong, front diff es shaking or sounds rubbing not all the time, but definitely is not good, any suggestions I really appreciate Cesar

[@kchal0]

Love the intro, what's the song?

[@midwestbuilds]

not sure on song. i find everything through soundcloud! thanks!

[@j-ramtruckingllc1573]

Hi bud, i'm installing the same kit but i'm running on a problem with the lower ball joints. They're the cone looking ones but my steering knuckle has a straight hole. did you ran into the same problem or did you had to change or order another lower ball joint.

[@midwestbuilds]

Junior R. Aleman no sorry i didnt have to change anything. Everything fit great. I noticed they had multiple kits to order depending on stamped control arms or aluminum or there was one other. Not sure if that could be causing u some issues but rough country has always been great to work with so im hoping they can help ya out!

[@j-ramtruckingllc1573]

@@midwestbuilds I found the problem, we order the wrong knuckle for the control arm. I got in contact with RC and they already sending the right part. Thank you bud.

[@midwestbuilds]

Junior R. Aleman glad it worked out!

[@amilvilleda]

You use same struts right

[@midwestbuilds]

Yes, just add spacers to the front and new shocks for the rear

[@jorgedeluna1110]

If you don't add the spring spacers on the struts will the rear end sit an 1inche higher then?

[@midwestbuilds]

Jorge De Luna yes it will, a pain to get on but well worth it!!

[@shaunclark1186]

Is this the bracket lift or the knuckle lift?

[@midwestbuilds]

shaun clark it was the knuckle kit!

[@shaunclark1186]

ratherbeflying thank you

[@jaredwalslavin]

Does it fit in your garage still? How tall is your garage?

[@midwestbuilds]

Jared Slavin hey, go check out the video link below, about 40 seconds in i talk about garage height and show how it goes in, thanks! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbEgJSAqp6qZ6s

[@jaredwalslavin]

ratherbeflying awesome thanks! Also how many inches tall is it? Reason I’m asking is I have a double cab 17 like you and wanna do a 6” lift with 35’s trying to get an idea if I’ll be able to clear if we have the same heighth garage

[@midwestbuilds]

sorry but sold the truck so can measure for ya...it did fine on a 7 foot door with no issues. my new garage has an arch to the door and i had a lot more trouble.

[@brandon367011]

Does rough country kit comes with brack line drop brackets

[@midwestbuilds]

yes, it comes with everything you need. i did not have to modify anything. thanks!!

[@vicentepantoja5845]

I wonder what’s the average gas mileage with that set up

[@midwestbuilds]

I made a vid on it! Check it out in the playlist for that truck!

[@cedriklafleur6711]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting with your current setup?

[@midwestbuilds]

Cedrik Lafleur 13 ish with stock truck. After intake, chip, and deactivate v4 mode im back up to 15 to 16 mpg

[@cedriklafleur6711]

Thanks for the info. Which air intake and chip did you use?

[@midwestbuilds]

Cedrik Lafleur rough country cold air intake, superchips f5 programmer. Both work great no issues!

[@midwestbuilds]

Check out my dyno vid if you havnt already...see the real power with everything installed!

[@1rolandherrera]

19-25 mpg before lift. Reg tires 11-15 mpg after lift. Running 33" M/T

[@lionelmanheimer4204]

Is there a link to the lift kit?

[@midwestbuilds]

No link on here sorry. Check them out at roughcountry.com. There are different kits dependent upon which control arm style someone has. Thanks

[@2010mustangmr]

Annoying loud song man!😣

[@midwestbuilds]

Platinum Production Photography old stuff, go check out some of my newer vids lol!

[@calebbrumfield6260]

Do I need to press out the bearing assembly from stock knuckle? Or does the knuckle just pop off?

[@midwestbuilds]

no, there is no pressing bearings out