Things To Know Before Lifting Your Truck!

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Before you lift your truck, there are very important things you NEED to know before you take it all apart. From basic information that can embarrassing to ask, to more intermediate information, Dustin goes through 5 things you need to know before lifting YOUR truck!
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[@eriknyman3984]

What I wish someone told me? When you install a 6" lift in the home garage, make sure that you pre-measure the clearance of the new roof height to top of garage door opening. It sucks when you are done installing a lift and can't get the truck out. After a long weekend, the last thing you want to do is take those wheels off, drop the truck on rollers, push it out of the garage (with the steep as hell driveway), jack it back up and put the tires on.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Yeah, that would be annoying 🤣

[@bmsbestmoviescenes5292]

You could have let the air out of the tires

[@ihaveatinywewee7513]

I would just take the tires off and drive it on the rims..

[@mauricewilliams5583]

....& it WAS my VERY 1st consideration for my "08" Avalanche LTZ work truck loaded with tools the HAS to go in the garage!

[@sheldonkepley4585]

thats funny

[@TheSaladtosser]

When Dustin calls you out but you’re already subscribed

[@legostudsstudios9420]

so your Greg LOL🤣😂

[@TheSaladtosser]

@@legostudsstudios9420 that’s me

[@kingdavid3194]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@colinjones8265]

😂

[@vz6715]

Dammit Greg he already got you

[@brrrt7623]

Your comments about working on rust bucket trucks really hit home. I'm from Wisconsin and I recently moved to Oregon and bought my first truly rust free truck. Working on it is AMAZING. It's almost orgasmic not needing to grab my mini sledge, Mapp gas and angle grinder every time I open my tool box.

[@PNWUpperLeft]

Day 57 of asking for the top 5 dually wheels

[@MadhopMadhop-wk7yl]

Lol

[@MattySlimz]

1.Pacer 2.Pacer And so on…

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

@@MattySlimz Alcoa baby

[@gingie5246]

The best dually wheels are using adapters and running semi tires.

[@FabianRodriguez1991]

Lol

[@jakethequadrunnersnake642]

After lifting 2 trucks (with jacks and stands not a lift) when you think it’s high enough in the air to install especially the coils or Leaf springs go higher I learned the hard way. And also don’t cheap out on parts it hurts more in the long run

[@alexhoppe6214]

I’m assuming the obs in your pfp is the one you lifted? If so tell me how it went ive got a 95 f150 and im thinking of lifting it

[@brrrt7623]

How high did you suspend it?

[@benjaminmasters5375]

Before you lift your truck, take PB blaster to every bolt and nut you will take off every day for 2 weeks straight, trust me it helped a ton and it helped key my labor hours down, we didnt break any bolts on a 15 year old cateye

[@Maggzzz12]

I really love the direction the channel is going in,the quality and content of these videos always seems to keep getting better👍🏽

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

I wish someone told me when i was a young lad that i wouldnt be able to park my truck in parking structures.

[@kingdavid3194]

Great info. You just saved me from lifting it. I will lower or level it instead

[@jponder.14]

idc what y’all say this is the most underrated channel on youtube. thank you Custom Offsets for helping me understand trucks! i now can say i have the baddest truck at my school🤠

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Glad you like them!

[@aol11]

Good advice I've had many lifted trucks. Here's another one, buy the CORRECT tools that you need doing it the FIRST time because you are going to have it back apart. I remember using a 15/16" wrench with a 6' pipe on my 1st lift. Twisted it to sh**.'kind of a trophy now.

[@quanahweedon9532]

Breaking is longer. Fuel consumption goes up. Pending wheel size. Speedometer changes. Also small cars disappear easier when approaching red lights n stop signs.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

All of this

[@nicp3339]

It looks cooler tho

[@scout473]

loved the video but you missed a lot Bigger tires and wheels and not changing gear ratios causes premature transmission wear and not to mention front end wear. With that being said, pulling a trailer with a lifted truck just causes more wear and tear in general. But I'm sure you guys already knew this. That being said, I love how a lifted truck looks. Sexiest thing on the road by far. I used a leveling kit from Thuren off-road on my 16 mega cab 1 ton and I've been more then happy with it\. Just my two cents !! Great video guys !!

[@KD-ls8nn]

I have a 97 Chevy blazer with a 6 inch RC lift with 33s and my MPG is 14. Not bad considering having 289k miles and they come stock rating at 17 City and 23 highway. Good things come when you take care of your stuff

[@bret9741]

I started lifting trucks in the 1980’s. I grew up on a large ranch and….. well I began driving trucks when I was 9 and semis when I was 12. The local sheriff understood kids were important part of the ranch and farm community.

[@clerissonmesquita]

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertwinterholler230]

I just watch your video And would like to thank you. You truly put the full perspective on my questions for a lift

[@Gregsmooth317]

Said my name and now i had to subscribe! 😂😂😂

[@stevenmchenry9276]

I love the name of your company. Pure genius. Keep it up.

[@bamafencer12]

I’m going to a specialty shop for my level kit. Can’t wait!!

[@MattySlimz]

If your just getting a leveling kit or a shit lift for a first gen Tundra, you BEST change your upper and lower ball joints… at that point you might as well save more $$ for a full custom long travel setup.

[@LivinWith3M]

listen to this man! I have been down the same road with my build.

[@jacob.s4439]

One thing I wish someone told me was how significantly worse your fuel economy would change... Yeah I know lift and tires changes that rolling mass yadda yadda but what was once a English man sipping tea turned into a hog face deep in the mud sloshing back like no tomorrow.

[@codyparker679]

Mine I'mproved

[@kingdavid3194]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@unclebishoppeskitchen5838]

I wish I knew that lifting my trailblazer would put extra pressure on the 4x4 disconnect housing and crack the thing in half. After four of them I reinforced the collar with C-channel aluminum and some aluminum welds. I then tracked down all the original GM bearings and seals for these obsolete 4x4 systems that they should be embarrassed about for ever engineering it in the first place, and found a better clutch fork as well. Pain in my butt. Good news is it has like 5,000 miles on it since the repair and it still hasn't broke. All the others broke within 3,000 miles. So fingers crossed.

[@j.hyatt2776]

Open a Custom Offsets office down south, like Georgia!

[@shawnwilson2270]

I second this need a build

[@eltightpantsllc1051]

In texas

[@eltightpantsllc1051]

A bigger one is texas cus in texas everything is bigger

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

I. AM. IN!

[@mtrotts5578]

Heck yea i live im deep south Ga

[@michaelpotter3638]

Gonna wait and get my big bucks next year.. butttt I'm definitely gonna be lifting my 99 blazer.. thanks to y'all's gallery lol. Love what ya guys do, heading back to the website now😂

[@blakef8314]

Patience for sure. I had wheels, control arms, brake lines, bushings, etc. sitting in my apartment for months waiting for my shocks to come in for the front. Still waiting for my rear shocks...

[@dankcoyote]

If you're a contractor, make sure you load up the rear with the average amount of weight you'll be driving with. I went in and had my truck leveled with nothing in the bed and then I load up tools and a camper back and everything else and with the added weight pulling it back down, the truck only appeared leveled the day I drove it out of the suspension shop. I don't know much about lifting other than I worked for a guy once who had a big lift on his truck and we had to use a little ladder to get in and out of the back for tools. It was really stupid.

[@Vhifzvjif]

You could raise the back a little if you got adjustable shackle or get helper bags, it’ll even ride better while loaded

[@brokensword8402]

As a person considering a lift kit (why I ended up here) as well as a pretty new diy'er, I can say point 3 @ 3:55 can apply to pretty much anything. KZbin vids, manuals, & forums can make it look easy but I just got hung up on a damn sensor recently. Plan enough time to fail or have another vehicle for your activities. I live in the northeast (snow, cold, salt, etc. just not as bad as the rust belt) and no youtube video can prepare you for the anger that overtakes you from a seized bolt, lol.

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Things almost never go according to plan… Yea that’s a understatement. Fire video guys.

[@BigBrown213]

Yep I can totally relate %100 my N3 5 inch front struts from RC just came in yesterday along with my rear N3 4 inch RC shocks...well so far I have the rear shocks in without any frustration or sweat on my forehead but everything went south the minute I realized my struts are probably 3.5 inch bigger than factory so let's say at this point I'm not even sure I can keep on going with my project without having any idea of what I need to make this happen. Positive ideas thoughts or comments very welcome

[@mosasa1307]

have you figured it out?

[@anthonyreed5770]

Looked you guys up before, haven’t lifted my truck before but it does have a lift when I bought it! Thank you for this video! I live in Iowa so I know what you mean about rust (even tho my truck is from Nevada) saving now for the lift to go overland with it ! Can you give me ideas for a lift , I have a 2004 Ford excursion v10 and I think it came with a 4inch lift! Thanks

[@GStreat]

Yo my name is Greg and yes I am looking to lift my truck and yes I subscribed to the channel. Lol 😂

[@brandonevans4142]

Don't 4get that right when you're bent over trying to break something loose your neighbor will inevitably drive by as your glorious plumbers crack is basking in the sunlight.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Sometimes someone gets a show, sometimes not just gotta time it right!

[@kingdavid3194]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@donjuan4632]

If you're planning on keeping your truck I say it's all worth it if it makes you happy to see it beast mode. Been having a lot of people tell me the money I put in I won't get it back. I'm sure if I take care of my vehicle itl make take care of me (:

[@nicp3339]

That’s all that matters… I know I’ll never get the money back out of all the stupid stuff I do to my 6.0 but she’s gotten me past 300k and no blow by everything is healthy… think I’ll be keeping this truck for awhile. My dad has a 7.3 with over 700k miles so I know these ol pre emissions psd’s will hold up if you care for em

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. I LEARNED SO MUCH. SHOCK TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED SO MUCH OVER THE YEARS. THTAT IS SOMETHING TO CONSIDER FOR GREAT RIDE QUALITY. AND TIRE TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED AS WELL. HIGH QUALITY TIRES AND SHOCKS CAN HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON RIDE QUALTY. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE. GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@antonynytraveler]

Install accessories before lifting. Lights winch reverse cam etc cause it’s hard af for some higher angles

[@vernemcsween9699]

Thanks for the information

[@trentoncole16]

Thx Greg, I subscribed cause of you. Currently fighting my 04 Tahoe Z71. I had a "prelifted" truck literally land and in my lap...

[@mikeclemens-it9vv]

Not meaning to get off the subject but, the first thing I lifted was the rear of my 1971 old's cutlass, no not with air shocks but with short 2x4's and bailing wire as my dad and his friends watched. At least they what'd till I got back from my test ride to laugh at me. Things we try when we are young:)

[@robsnizzle7]

Luckily I'm a research junky and realized I need UCA's along with my RANCHO Ready Lift, on my 06 Tundra D.C. 4x4 ..... wished there were more vids on 1st gen Tundras but I'll take what I can get.

[@evdavis85]

I wish that someone told me that it would change my ride quality. They told me about the fun in customization and that it could never go back to stock. While I am happy with how things turned out, and I know that I can never ever have a truck that rides purely as stock again, I will be very protective of how the ride quality turns out on my next project. I will definitely spend the time to research what parts and components do best here and spend more to preserve it if necessary.

[@GRNBST09]

Should have watched this video lol shop told me my rc kit would arrive in a week took a month and then some talk about going through emotional phases. I thought the shop was playing me son! Looking for used parts or something but when all was said and done the shop did a Perfect job everything came out better then I expected. I put in an order for an exhaust system said it be in in four days fingers crossed 🤞

[@Harnessspirit]

Heat can be a huge thing to apply when working with rusty parts makes it easier to pound off once the parts are orange

[@gregorydavenport5104]

I’m Greg. I’m subscribed and I have lift wheels an tires in the cart from y’all just waiting till closer to coming home from deployment to order!! Lol

[@chuckwoford2295]

I just finished a RC 6” lift on a 16 f150. While in there I replaced a civ axle with a torn boot. I bought a duralast cv axle which got stuck half way in and wouldn’t come out. I had to take the front diff apart to get the jacked up c clip out and removed autozones cv axle. My 1.5 days budgeted turned into 3 days. I wish I knew not to buy trash from autozone.

[@nathanielbrown2612]

Dude this video Probably saved my ass My lift comes in for 04 Silverado in a few days

[@johnnytorino9455]

Love your delivery. Didn't fall asleep, or scroll on. Thnx.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@davidjohnsonsr.7146]

I'm not Greg, but you definitely made me hit the subscribe button. Thank You and Greg. 😊

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

😂😂

[@blainemaxwell]

Thanks for talking me out of lifting my truck.

[@kylewilkey1537]

Dude the dramatic end of every season is getting to me 😂

[@h.d.mech.mortenson2098]

Great video. You spelled patience wrong LOL. It’s also a good idea to soak all the fasteners you will be removing with a good penetrating oil a day or more before you are going to take your truck apart.

[@bvoyles74]

I was going to call out the misspelling too 😆

[@Mark-wq1nh]

When I did my bilstein coil overs I hated the ride then after 500 to 800 miles it's great less body roll in turns and it takes bumps way better

[@legostudsstudios9420]

5:10that's some good thinkin my man😂🤣

[@industrialdieselrepair3575]

I am 15 years old and blessed with the talent and ability to work on vehicles. Iv taken many engines apart just to put them back together. Automotive life is the best!!

[@TheumbrellaMG]

That’s awesome!

[@valzlan3321]

that's cool. Have you ran into any problems when or if you have ever lifted a truck?

[@privilegedwhitemale306]

Keep at it. You'll own your own shop one day!!

[@BryceColeman1826]

I do the same except I’m 14 and work on farm equipment like tractors eighteen wheelers etc. love it

[@bradduddey8147]

this vid really made me 2nd guess doing the lift myself, thank you

[@bradhughes4867]

Go for it, it's just nuts and bolts.

[@justinheitke4819]

Depending on the size of the lift and the lift they can be fairly easy .... I however and a firm believer in BDS for a real lift kit and ready lift for a leveling/lift kit up to 3 inches ... the directions are simple if you read them clearly and to the end ... have faith in yourself ND if you don't have that hire a professional

[@benjaminmasters5375]

Honestly Dustyn my 06 cateye 1500 took 23 hours of labor and most of that was 3 guys hitting my control arms and torsion bar keys so we could get the bar out of both entirely

[@bret9741]

I agree with your observations 100^%

[@jonathanvieira4295]

Dustin's rocking that farmers tan.

[@Powerstrokebarbie]

Omggg way too relatable!! Things I wish I would have known before lolz

[@theflyfishingnomad9641]

How did he know my names Greg, and I was watching? 😂🤣😂. That did make me do a double take and wonder if I was hallucinating?

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

We're watching Greg 0_o

[@molio187]

Yes patience. Had to wait 7 weeks for my mcgaughys 7 inch lift for my 2015 duramax.

[@rider8536]

Do a video on what to look for and expect on a first drive after installing a lift kit

[@thybigballs]

Doing an alignment after 200 miles is best because the suspension will settle.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thank you !!!

[@rmbr343]

You also might want to remind people to check with their state's lift laws. There are some states which limit the number of inches you're allowed to raise your vehicle.

[@mauricewilliams5583]

...mostly due to bumper height I believe also. Some allow U to add a dropped roll/crash bar to achieve conformity.

[@munky5871]

I'm going to lift my 2003 suburban with a 6 1/2 inch BDS lift kit, But now I'm 50/50. Thanks for the info!👍channel is really helpful.

[@justinheitke4819]

I love your guys videos ... as a installer though I have to ask yall didn't really cut the front diff with a Sawzall did you? .... lol

[@MP-tp8pt]

🤣

[@connorsinapi3133]

When is Dustin's build series going to start? I can't wait!!!

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

In due time, excellence takes a little bit!

[@gregfalls9293]

You got me w the name 🤙🏻😂 subscribed

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

💪😎

[@successstampede9783]

Subscribed. Cheers, Greg

[@robertghigliotty765]

I added a 4in chassie 6 inch body an out 33 in tires ...be prepared to 6 months to 2yrs have to reolace the rear differential and 30days to 2yrs new power. Steering pump .my advice when you replace them just go ahead an put the same amount back again cuz if not it will break when again when you cant afford to fix it

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

I have been supporting Fitment ind. As well as sporting your sticker on the back of my Z for almost 2 years 😞I just subbed today, Sorry it took so long. I was a mini trucker, I think I am going to go back when my 370Z is done. I am going to give it to my wife. She likes it. I want to drag frame all over this town. I would like a D21 I have always loved that shoebox look they have. I am sending my Dad to you guys for his F250.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Thanks for the sub!

[@christianmarten4938]

The full white mirror looks awesome

[@d_83nov78]

My name is not Greg. But it made me subscribe lol

[@toxman69]

If he’d of said Paul, I would have $h1t myself! Lol. Immediately subscribed.

[@hawkesoutdoor]

nice lift kit info

[@daveh9551]

Last year I paid 54k for a 6in lifted 2020 Bighorn w 9k miles. It’s got a complete RC lift already installed. At first I thought I’d paid too much for the truck then I started pricing the labor and parts including wheels and tires and it all started to make sense. If I’d done it all after the purchase it would’ve probably cost me 5k or more for parts and labor not to mention the time. Most shops are backed up for months with installs

[@kg0311]

Yes but at that point the whole lift it about to break down, and the shocks are like 20% left.

[@daveh9551]

@@kg0311 not following what u mean

[@brossshorts]

Shouldve used a electric jackhammer. Works wonders to beat parts out of rusted spots like when you do a torshin key lift.

[@danielquiroz8294]

Will a 2.5 leveling strut spacer put a lot of stress on my front end?

[@lincoln7463]

Got a 8" king coilover superlift sitting in my living room. Only thing I'm skeptical about is my ability to trim the crossmembers 😅

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Just gotta send it!

[@Walrus50]

I have a 4.5 in my room and my wheels the only thing holding me back is I’m afraid of pulling it apart and my suspension being screwed up 235k truck

[@zrl1017]

@@Walrus50 it’s gonna be screwed up lol but that’s fine cause you’re replacing it

[@Walrus50]

@@zrl1017 in my defense thought I took it to a shop so they could check my suspension and they did say it was a really good so idk 😂

[@zrl1017]

@@Walrus50 well yeah but either way it’s coming out if you’re putting on a lift kit right? Like the only thing you could need if it was “screwed up” is lower control arms. The kit replaces everything else usually.

[@Zhurak]

i knew gas mileage would suffer but i wasnt prepared for just how much. my MPG was literally cut in half. When my stock Silverado 1500 with 31's would get 20-25 on highway, my now lifted truck on 35's gets like 8-12. I am running mud tires tho, my next set of rubber will be all-terrain which should help a bit.

[@threadoflife]

Curious what it’s getting for MPG now. I have the same set up and it’s showing I’m getting 14MPG give or take, but I’m seeing others with 28mpg plus in their 3.0 diesel doesn’t make any sense unless my calibration is off. I fueled up for the 1st time and it took a little over 24 gallons and I was able to go 360ish miles so this seems to be spot on. Any thoughts?

[@xtripv108]

Dropped this video same day my lift kit came in the mail..

[@robertdean6222]

Best $600 I ever spent was paying my mechanic to do my 3 1/2 inch rough country suspension lift ,rear shocks, and front end alignment . Then a Auto Spring shop to add two leaf springs in the back. Should have bought a 3/4 ton but didn’t realize my Chevy 1500 was sagging a lot every time I put a load on it. Gas mileage actually increased because my front end alignment was way out prior to the install 🤷🏻‍♂️ Ride quality slightly rougher which I don’t mind one bit. The only concerns I do have is my steering shaft and the front differential angles. Just hope it’s not a problem down the road ? Upper control arm and ball joint look perfect and was not necessary to replace even according to Rough Country.

[@markg3305]

I wish someone told me about all the constant mechanical problems after a lift 🤣

[@gregbarcenas]

Lol my names Greg and you did exactly that I replayed it a few times and then subscribed

[@sixshooter4570]

My name is Greg and you freaked me out! LOL!

[@fernandoford5657]

Thanks for the advice I’m about to get my 2023 Chevy custom lifted next week. 2.50 in front and 2 in back 33 inch tires on 22inch rims Do u think this would fit well? And do u think I’ll have to change any of the suspension or anything with the truck van fairly new

[@wadeslayback9338]

I have no interest in lifting my Rebel anymore than the stock air ride, but i do enjoy the content here.

[@markeiler3207]

On that OBS (88-98 k1500) Chevy, I figured it out to be way easier to notch the front side of the torsion bar crossmember (where the bar goes through the front side of it )and drop the lower control arm with the bar still attached. Then reinstall them together and weld in the small piece you notched out back in. No disrespect or anything, just a quick tip I learned installing lifts on those trucks. I have one of my own I did it to because the lower control arms and the torsion bars were completely froze together and would not separate. Plus no aftermarket companies are reproducing those lower control arms, so if you smash the lower arm by hitting it with a sledgehammer you’ll have to go to the scrap yard and hope you can get a good used one off without also smashing it.

[@greghunter2034]

Your sinister plan worked…Greg subscribed. LOL

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

AWWWWWWW YUS!

[@mylesmatthew72]

Thanks!

[@alltreesdonebythepros]

lol. Ok you got me Greg I’m subscribed! Haha 💪🏾

[@ordonezo1]

Take it to a good alignment shop after the lift.

[@CliKnight]

Thank you. I'm sure you just saved my butt

[@JavierRodriguez-yx5go]

Not Greg, but subscribed. GREAT info.

[@harveycurwick5622]

When I was 17 I was relaxing a clutch on my car😂 I spent about a week doing it. Had to go get more tools at least 20 times. I could do that job in about 6 hours now😂😂😂

[@brandonino93]

I wish somebody told me when I put on 12 wides I’d be chopping up my wheel wells so they don’t rub !

[@tannertutwiler5460]

I’m on deployment right now with the Indiana Army National Guard and I want to put a lift, traction bars up front and rear and I’m getting my rims and tire from custom offsets my buddies are doing the work while I’m gone any suggestions on what I can do to my steering system to make it better on my 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins short bed

[@davidmcelwee156]

At 2:05 Patience is spelled wrong. Sorry. Lol😂 Great vids though. I love the work y'all do on lifted trucks. I wish I lived closer so you could do mine. 👍

[@LightShowsIThrow414]

Driveshaft proper angle (carrier bearing) and tires rubbing on spindles . If you’re going 6” or higher .