ReadyLIFT Tech Talk - How To Properly Install A Leveling or Lift Kit on you New GM Truck

Want to know how to install a ReadyLIFT leveling kit or our SST lift kit on the new Chevy and GMC 1500 trucks? In this video we show you all of the required steps as well as important "do's and don't's" to ensure you have a great installation experience. While we highly encourage you to use our provided instructions with our GM 1500 leveling and SST Lift Kits, this video should help to point out important steps and areas to watch out for. We want you to enjoy your new ReadyLIFT suspension and that starts with having a great installation experience. For more information on our GM 1500 suspension products, please visit www.readylift.com. Thanks for watching.

[@JMack-3478]

You guys all have to remember that those cv boots are fragile! Don’t touch them, don’t even look at them 😂😂 good video brother, thanks

[@slickrockdad]

What ever you do dont tighten the axle nut with an impact like they did. It causes premature bearing failure. It torque to 177 ft pounds and is 36mm.

[@slickrockdad]

@Spencer7445 _ yes that's true, a dude who has built 2 trucks for 4wheeler magazine, and owns a 4wheel drive shop. My spelling may be off I'm sorry I'm not as smart as you I'm just trying to help other people.

[@acjonny031]

@@slickrockdad It's ok about the spelling. Its not a big deal, unless when typing a Memo or a formal letter. Thank you for the advise!.

[@crunchyblack2224]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dddbbb4731]

There is no need to remove the axle nut just remove sway link, undo all wiring clips, loosen front 2 top strut nuts and take off top ball joint. Kit slides right in.

[@matta7911]

Way to make me feel super confident about how fragile my front end is lol. Good thing all I will be doing is some mall crawling.

[@mrmike8756]

Would like to see a good install video for the 4" SST on the 2014-2018 GM 1500 trucks, as it doesn't seem you have one on the channel and there are plenty of those trucks out there still.

[@bamafencer12]

I have a 2002 and would love a video on the 02-06 generation of GM trucks/SUVs.

[@kevinkelly9303]

Me too Mr Mike

[@highpro1394]

You guys should partner with Atlas or Deaver to offer upgraded leaf springs for guys that dont want to run lift blocks for the rear lift. I see you offer upgraded coilovers from bilstein and i feel the upgraded leaf springs would be the ultimate setup.

[@gdubb6905]

Great job in making the importance known about the fragile boots. Thanks a ton

[@johnrice9121]

How do the CV boots handle offroad use if they are so delicate?

[@uwont4gitme]

I just dont understand why some people choosing to install the upper struct spacers instead of installing the lower strut spacer.. The lower strut spacer leveling kit is so much easier to install. You can even do it with the tire still on. Some weird ass ppl

[@dregsta]

Michon agreed. I installed the suspension max leveling kit 2.5 inch on my suburban 2020 and it was a real pain in the ass. You can’t do it alone and you have no other choice but to do it on a lift

[@schmoey45]

Because the truck he is installing(2019+) if you only install the bottom and not split the difference l, the axle boot will be a few bumps away from touching Bottom of the strut. So it’s not weird, just knowledge.

[@TheWhiteDewain]

So you don’t have to add the lower strut spacer necessarily

[@dannycross326]

Do you guys have 2-1/2 lifts for 2020 Gmc terrain or what would you recommend for 255/30/26s

[@apr9286]

Do you have a 4" lift for 2021 Silverado 1500 Crew cab Standard bed with 3.0L Duramax??

[@pmart06]

Great video, I just got a 2003 2wd reg cab Silverado an don’t like how the front is lowered, and would like it level or like if it was a 4x4 what would you recommend

[@terragrappler1]

How close was the cc boot to the shock after install and how qere the tie rod,uca,and cv axle angles?awesome video!!

[@bdhouse6153]

I've got a 2020 AT4 , going to add your RL 2 SST lift kit wiht the 3" rear block, aslo want to replace the OEM Rancho shocks. I am looking at the Bilstein 5100's front and rear using the lowest clip setting. Will thosw shocks work with your kit?

[@steviejams1]

My 2020 GMC AT4 ReadyLift 2" lift has been squeaking Horribly! Wanting to replace it. Sounds like a 72 Ford when turning and going over any bumps. 4WP has no idea how to fix it. Any help?

[@AustinLeeckRacing]

Is there a Fox shock that would be a direct replacement so I’m not installing the pretension spaced and the spacer on top of the strut? So I’m just installing a new shock?

[@Livefreewhileucan]

Is anything reqd for the rear if you already have air bags???

[@michaelhilton3747]

What about the CV angle with this kit?

[@terragrappler1]

Im wondering the same and cant find an answer yet!

[@JSRice]

Should have used a torque stick to torque that axle nut to proper torque.

[@andreg8192]

One of the bolts head on my kit came rounded? Is that suppose to be like that?

[@MrPAULONEAL]

No

[@keithdowns9323]

Do you have a link on the leveling kit

[@johnlyle1545]

Great video, thanks! Do you happen to know what size the axle nuts are?

[@paulbeaudoin6263]

36 mm

[@robertogutierrez3600]

It’s a alignment needed after installation?

[@andrewreyes5308]

I have a 2018 Silverado 1500 can I purchase stronger boots?

[@stevennadeau6918]

Awesome video, thanks man

[@kevinkelly9303]

Hi guys i have a 2017 GMC sierra 1500, Z71 I installed a 4 inch SST on my Truck and now im noticing Now that My Right Side is A inch and a half Down from left side Im At 43" inches on Drivers Side And 42" on passenger Side, Some body tell me something. Im runnig 22" x9

[@markgray2931]

What is the torque lbs needed when righting the upper strut nuts??

[@highcountryfinance5225]

What is the downfall of putting the bolts in from the bottom side of the strut?

[@ReadyLIFTVideoPortal]

The bolt is too long when it sticks out (up) and will contact the CV boot.

[@andrewbluestein4925]

I attempted this install with no help and gave up. I couldn't get the sway bar off because when I turned the nut to get it off a rod would spin and nut wouldn't loosen. If I had an impact wrench it might would've gotten it off. I think the sway bar was keeping me from getting the lower strut low enough to get the kit in under the strut. I put everything back together and took it to a local truck accessories shop and they installed it. I am now hearing some kind of noise from the front of the truck. I took back to the shop and they said they checked everything and then told me the kit wasn't meant for a 2020 Silverado and the one I needed went on top of the strut and that could be the problem. I think its the cv axle got ruined by me or them or hopefully just the sway bar is loose. how would I know if I damaged the cv axle?

[@kevingalloway8065]

what kind of noise is the front end making?

[@gsikonia]

Look for green grease around the cv boots. The sway bar is a pain, you can use a 10mm wrench or socket to keep the whole thing from spinning.

[@chriswhite8428]

What did you end up paying local truck accessories shop for labor to install? I'm thinking about doing the same thing, I just want to make sure the local shop is giving me a fair price...

[@wingnut72282]

@@chriswhite8428 it was around $150 for install plus alignment

[@bincockwell2610]

Mine is on jack stands in my driveway. Cv boot is resting on my strut. Not sure what I did wrong. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZTRaq14g7-mn5Y

[@markjameson2516]

Will this fit a custom trail boss?

[@jakestewie2722]

Can I remove this kit after it’s on and install a 6in lift kit?

[@jamescannon6784]

Does anyone know why my lower control arm isn’t moving down to install the leveling block?

[@dravenmartin4764]

Mine too

[@wingnut72282]

remove sway bar link and it will come on down but be careful with axle extending afterward

[@wingnut72282]

I got some clamps that come off I got to fix after installing my leveling kit. Are the boots and clamps the main concern you are stressing? a whole new cv axle is only about $125 so why is it that big of deal? I mean $125 would suck to have to pay extra but not a bank breaker. do you know how to remove the cv inner axle? do you just use a slide hammer?

[@carstation2672]

It’s not the axel you have to worry about it’s the gearing inside

[@wcac31]

Will This lift fit a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 ?

[@alfonsohernandez838]

Anyone running the 8" liftkit on the new 19-20 models? Trying to decide whether to go with this kit ($2100) or mcgaughys ($2700).

[@user-bk7wu1eb4w]

Anyone know the sucket size

[@jav_eee]

What size is the axle nut?

[@rayden007]

How about doing a video on the Nissan rogue kit

[@jbone247]

That'd be a dumb video with negative views...

[@artiemcbride629]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@reocejacobs1259]

Ben Affleck?

[@petebovenzi8119]

Yesss

[@filup7419]

You only showed half of the job or does ReadyLift not want their customers realigning their headlights and expect all of them to be "that guy" and blind everyone at night? It's not mentioned in your instructions either.

[@shaneparwey]

The upper ball joint just keeps spinning 😓

[@82jonnyb]

there's a T40 internal bit that needs to be held if the ball joints spin.

[@Ram-re5em]

No thanks going with a full king coil suspension lift.

[@bincockwell2610]

I don't know what I did wrong. My CV boot is pressing against my strut when fully extended. I made a video of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZTRaq14g7-mn5Y

[@brandonreyes1377]

This guy talks too much