CV angles with 3" leveling kit - 2018 silverado

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[@nathanpatel8231]

Everyone saying RIP ball joints, I ran the exact setup for years and the joints are still good.

[@i_am_wi11_]

With the same truck ?

[@todtod5163]

The truck looks great. I can assure you there’s not one person who would turn this truck down if given to them. As far as the lift , it I looks good as far as i can see , and in reality doesn’t matter what anyone thinks, except you. Your the one who bought it.

[@chuckplainview4085]

I did a 3.5 inch puck, a 1 inch bottom bracket, motofab leveling uppers and a diff drop kit and its working out great. Tons of space between the bump stops, cv angles within acceptable spec, and ball joints straight up and down. 4.5 inches of front lift and 2 inch blocks in the back. Next is 1.25 inch body lift. Don't really need it but tire clearance is tire clearance.

[@MasonCanner]

What size was ur diff drop, im at 3.5in level rn and blowing cv boots like crazy

[@DavesMustangGarage]

No doubt that looks sharp as hell, but you’re going to go through ball joints and tie rod ends like crazy. I did this kit on my 2010 Silverado and it cost me $1500 in suspension work after a year and a half. I have a 2018 now and I’m just going to do an actual suspension lift that uses new knuckles and a diff drop. Goodluck with it, maybe the new UCA’s will prevent premature wear of the ball joints.

[@kenshannon3632]

I put the same 3 inch on the front of my 2018 and 2.5 blocks on the back. Only issue I had ,which I see you have . Is the tires rub on the upper control arms . I put 1 inch wheel spacers and that solved the tire rub .

[@i_am_wi11_]

What size tires

[@Bailey_Brown13]

I'm Putting on the same exact leveling kit and I can't wait to see it in my 17 Sierra

[@charleselbert5610]

Bailey Brown how it work thinking about doing mine

[@jaredsmith6613]

Came back to this video to rewatch after 2 years. ”I don’t go off-road bounding through mud holes” fast forward 2 years 😂

[@thenewnorm9909]

Perfect comment . Thinking the very same thing

[@IbeSyke]

I got 2.5 for over 2 1/2 years never had a issue I actually always wanted the 3 inch

[@dubltap7216]

I put the Moto Fab 2" leveling kit on my 18 and I really don't like the angle of the upper ball joints. I know they will last a while but I will probably put different upper A arms on at some point. I live on 14 miles of gravel road so they do take a beating.

[@gregniel]

Your home is beautiful. . . . I dream of living in such a place.

[@MuySalado21]

I have the same leveling kit and I’m just going to get rough country control arms. Cheaper and get the job done

[@Zhurak]

i always prefer my front end down a bit lower than the rear. the stock tilt is a bit too much but the 2.5" on the front only seems to bring it up just the right amount. I haul a lot of pallet loads and if my rear is level, once i fill that thing up, it looks like the truck is draggin ass big time! Otherwise your truck looks here!

[@JAYSEN6.7]

Got the 3” leveling kit as well and im going to do the 1” drop on the differential should put the angels in a much better position

[@Cmanns05]

What brand are you looking at? I see them on eBay but they require cutting and grinding the diff.

[@i_am_wi11_]

What’s the kit for a 1” drop

[@12BLXKE]

what was your measurements for the rear and front from ground to fender well before the leveling kit

[@lucusstacks946]

All the subtle details make the truck look very nice👌

[@LibertyPardede]

Hows your CV booth or joints doing after two years?

[@richardrobbinsjr2371]

I am picking up a 2018 Z71 Crew Cab in Pearl White and plan to install same 3" Motofab leveling kit. Tks for all the great info on your videos!

[@richardrobbinsjr2371]

Love the videos bro! Keep them coming

[@centralfinds9074]

Looks good,I have a much older Silverado a 2008 with a 3inch level kit on the front and I tend to get a lot of positive comments,so far no problems with my lift..

[@1lilmagoo]

Do you have a doff drop in there as well? I am gettint he 3.5” knuckle lift by RC. Doesnt look bad to me. Hella good looking truck bud keep the videos coming!

[@brenner182]

I thought I wanted this kit til I saw this video. Thanks.

[@frankwalker9078]

Maxx suspension kit on mine. (2018 2500 HD) comes with spacer to help with CV angles.

[@jsams5694]

CV axle spacer?

[@robertdean6222]

Where do you buy the spacer? I have a 1500 Chevy that I put a RC 3 1/2 inch suspension lift on . No problems yet.

[@arlesmunoz3772]

Yeah you need that uniball. Your ball joint angle is the only thing that looks maxxed out!

[@mariobanuelos8998]

Nice set up man! What UPCA did you ended getting? Have you looking into RC’s leveling UPCA’s

[@deakongolla3838]

I have a 2007.5 silverado 1500, and I'm wondering if a 2.5in would bottom out the upper control arms. I'm possibly looking at a 2.5in in front 2in in the rear

[@tumyung9666]

there is a reason the bump stop is there, the cv joint has a limit of articulation. at your height you can look forward to axle bearing and cv axle failure

[@daltonbarcia9216]

That's why it's always best to put diff drop spacers in when installing a leveling kit. Puts it right back to oem specification.

[@robsgxtr]

Have the same set up on my 09 gmc Sierra Denali and had to replace the axles twice in two years. Did the upper a arms and well I’m hoping it won’t happen again. I heard of extended axles however I still need to do more research. But other then that your truck looks bad ass.

[@Captwillard]

They also make cv axle spacers.

[@abdcontractingltd]

I did the Bilstein 5100 on max setting (almost 2" lift) love the ride quality offroad

[@hilariocoronado7878]

Adam I put the same blisteins what size tires do you have? I want to put 33/12.50-20. But I don’t know if fit

[@abdcontractingltd]

@@hilariocoronado7878 285 70 r18 about a 33. 7“ x 11.5 wide. Some inner fender trimming, but absolutely no rub.

[@MREBnupe]

Your truck looks awesome !!!!

[@bobdemers861]

I put the 2.5 inch lift kit for my brand new 2017 single cab and it is perfect not too high just prefect rough country 2.5 lift

[@jmorcivic]

Bob de Mers Nice! I want to get the 2.5 on my 2018 z71. You posted this comment 8 months ago just curious how it’s holding up? Any issues ? Did you need to lift the rear also to make it even with the front ?

[@caseyf8163]

I did the 2.5” and went 20k miles with no issues

[@robertdean6222]

After installing my 3 1/2 inch suspension lift, my steering and Diff. Shafts have about the same identical angle. I’m wondering if this is OK and within tolerances ?

[@greatmindof1201]

I have cognitio UPCA on my 2008 gmc and the difference between the cheaper tuff country ones i had and these cognitos is night and day

[@Mason-vc9pd]

so if you put this leveling kit on with upgraded control arms it’ll for sure be fine?

[@Truth-prevails831]

That balljoint looks horrible and will wear so quick, have fun replacing those multiple times a year not to mention the ride when the control arms/ball joints are like that...I ended up putting on a rough country control arm/built in ball join for lifted trucks and man!!! my truck has never rode so smooth. IT completly fixed all these issues. I have a 3" level on the suspension as well. I might even put on a diff drop kit.

[@RickyB418]

Do you happen to have the link to the specific ones you bought?

[@Truth-prevails831]

@@RickyB418 www.morris4x4center.com/rough-country-upper-control-arms-for-3-3-5-lifts-rc-1278.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqDiBRDAARIsADWh5TdpuqoeiWNQcp8X3o4EIAIIoW97L_tmC0bpWUtIJX7AVJAG4eKIf5waAkdNEALw_wcB.

[@cuzzogkushsothick]

How can you fix those angles from the axles and ball joints?

[@str33tb1k3r]

Omar ogkush You spend $50 on differential spacers.

[@dannotech6144]

str33tb1k3r that only helps CV angles though

[@wawilked1]

Are CV spacers also needed?

[@smittyb9254]

Dude, I have had several GM trucks and all you need is a 2 inch front and it will just about be completely level with the rear. You shouldnt have to take any block out of the rear, will look good!!

[@lmfscrew]

I didn't want it to sit completely level

[@02mp9696]

2" won't level it. The rear is still 1½ or so higher. 3" will with stock rear blocks. I have all 3 kits for mine. Lol

[@Bru946]

That CV angle really ins't even that bad. Replace the upper control arm and I think you'll be fine.

[@plaw93]

RIP to those ball joints

[@rickyg152]

Our lx570 lexus cx angles are the same as this lift and the lexus are stock

[@david_gloria4_pb]

was you able to put the wires back on the top of the strut bolts? what leveling kit you have?

[@caseihboy3]

I was expecting worse thats pretty good actually

[@liltjw1]

I went with the same leveling kit and just cut off the metal under the bump stock so nothing stops the control arm from going all the way down

[@zyonandree3846]

Is that safe? I'd really like to do that

[@joedrazic6764]

Ready lift the best !!! Put1 on my 2021 trail boss love it !

[@Sybreeds]

I wanna install a 3” in the front and 2” in the back leveling kit. Do I need upper control arms for that?

[@swindellizsick7230]

Yes it would be a good idea

[@daltonbarcia9216]

It would be very beneficial!

[@rickyg152]

Also well brand and size, would love to know what they are?

[@dylanrobinson3004]

Do you viberate or shake when its in auto 4wd

[@westonmavis6566]

That balljoint looks really bad

[@da4608]

Ball joints are going to take a hit, cognito a-rms rock and will take care of the bump stop issue

[@travisclose4127]

What's your opinion on the iridescent tricolor perl color z71. I'm thinking about that color

[@bossman1cb]

Travis Close love mine hides dust pretty well and cleans up easily doesn’t show water spots or minor scratches

[@richardrobbinsjr2371]

I think its the nicest color you can get and am very happy with mine.

[@LOWxFATxPUDDIN]

What size wheels and tires are you running in this?

[@frankthorok]

That's why I went with the 3.5 kunckel lift. Angles are much better

[@franciscoramirez3520]

Did u have to adjust your headlights after the leveling kit install? I bought my 16 Silverado with a leveling kit already installed and I am always getting flashed by oncoming traffic. Any tips/ how to?

[@reggiesmith3258]

Francisco Ramirez I have the exact same problem on my 2018

[@thrillerdylan]

Adjust them. It's super easy

[@daltonbarcia9216]

Very easy to lower them. I did mine in 10mins after I installed my 3.5" lift.

[@pro4racer024]

Does it ride smooth still? Or does the littlest pot hole feel like you hit a canyon?

[@dmane_twino]

Bad ass bro💯💯

[@BainsHD]

You should put a 3 inch level in the rear

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

1*

[@jeffthompson9589]

Dat upper ball joint tho!. I'm going to level my L5P with CCM's kit. Check them out they are alot cheaper then the big named kits.Those angles are ass my friend. Just saying.. beautiful truck by the way!

[@gabrielaguilera8896]

Why don't people upgrade to bigger spindles with the bigger spacer or spring to keep the control arm angles right?

[@gabrielaguilera8896]

Instead of buying different control arms and keeping the factory ones wouldn't that work?

[@lmfscrew]

That's called a lift kit lmao

[@gabrielaguilera8896]

Yeah...just wondering why go through all the trouble of paying that 200 extra for the control arms when most of the time the spindles are cheaper?

[@gabrielaguilera8896]

Lift or level your still dealing with 3 inches wasn't trying to be rude guy, just trying to help out

[@lmfscrew]

I wasn't being rude either. I'm just saying. On 4wd application what you're describing is a drop bracket lift. Requires cutting of the crossmember and for like myself raises the truck higher than i want. 2wd a spindle lift is cheap and easy.

[@gr8whitz]

Nice truck bud! What size tires are you running? Any rub? I didn’t see any marks where they may rub.

[@lmfscrew]

33s, they do rub a little. Check out my channel i have a video showing it.

[@compacheo603]

Love that lean 😍

[@snivesz32]

Instead of guessing whether you CV will bind or not, jack up the wheel off the ground!and rotate the wheel by hand, if you feel binding then you have binding. it’s obvious.

[@chawnslopoke2619]

Any problems from it??

[@joshclark8700]

Any cv boot issues?

[@StarksYT]

I had a 2012 Tahoe with a 3 inch kit on it, and it would pop and creak every time I would turn at slow speeds, or when I was just accelerating and slowing down... Anybody know what might have caused that?

[@westonmavis6566]

StarksYT bad ball joints

[@reynoldsmoto]

yes, ball joints

[@lannieschafroth6814]

You really need to lift the rear. Trucks should NEVER be lower in the rear.

[@tdfitch]

Kinda sketchy I'm thinking about just staying stock for a while and dropping the rear of mine 2"

[@dropdown77]

Would have been nice if you could have put a level on the angle to see exactly how bad they are/aren't. They don't look too bad at all though in the video.

[@lmfscrew]

Didn't have one short enough or i would have.

[@braunsonew]

Rip ball joints

[@cameraguy456]

Well that's not rly a level kit. That's just a front end lift. Your front is higher then your back by 2". I have a 3" lift in front and 2" lift in back and it sits level, with aftermarket UCAs the balljoint sits perfectly, just need to do a diff drop but angles really arnt that bad. Managed to fit a 275/65/r20 after doing norcal fender mod. With tires included I have a 4.5" lift from stock and rides just like factory

[@marcaliventialiventi765]

I think I will just leave my truck alone, looks like way too many problems down the road just to put a bigger tire on it

[@joehowell979]

I've read a lot that kryptonite UCA's are better than cognito

[@JasonSchuren]

almost riding on the droop stop... nice!

[@jacobn3160]

Jason Schuren eh just cut it off

[@richardrobbinsjr2371]

@@jacobn3160 is there a major negative issue for cutting the drop stop off?

[@patrickfuller6018]

@@richardrobbinsjr2371 nope some lifts have it in the instructions to cut them

[@jacobn3160]

Richard Robbins Jr Not that I have seen or experienced. I cut mine off because I have a 3" leveling kit on my 2001 and my UCA's were riding on them. After I removed them I had a much better ride. A lot of the big tubular style UCA's actually say to cut them. They're meant to keep the front end from over extending, but I've met a couple guys that have 2wds and removed them with no problems and they jump their trucks. So if your close to them and don't like how your truck rides try taking them off. You can always get somebody to weld them back on

[@zrod7187]

What size are those tires

[@leeanderson9653]

Rc make a 3.5 kit for stamped steel knuckle kit

[@Bean-sz7sr]

Yes, they do. I'm getting ready to have one installed on my 2018.

[@joshteal119]

How much offset do you have

[@efrainvillegas8750]

What size of tires are

[@KennysLyfe]

I got Icon Vehicle Dynamics Uniball UCA's

[@warbucksbouncehousepartysu4875]

What's your Tire size?

[@BoldDad]

I have the exact same leveling kit and I cut off my bump stops. Just and option for ya.

[@lmfscrew]

Has it ever bottomed out on the metal?

[@BoldDad]

If your talking about the metal of the frame, then no. If your talking about the metal bump stop, no because I cut them off. I haven't had any issues with it.

[@veronicahuerta2476]

I got same leveling kit but i put another spacer on the bottom off the spring shook and mi arm control hitting the metal bump stop , mi question is so if i cut the metal bump stop off , is not afect the suspension at all ?

[@joeroe2839]

veronica Huerta People do it but it's not safe, 2nd on 4wd I never go beyond 2.5 it will mess up your balljoints .if u want to leave the 3" then I would recommend aftermarket upper control arms also . I lift and lower vehicles for a living

[@Ryan.Reeling]

joe roe would love to ask you some questions abt stretching a lift for a 2014 sierra

[@smooth2509]

Hey bro , so you have only a 3" leveling kit in the front and nothing in the rear? I'm wanna get the lean also

[@johnm.runyon3682]

Smooth I think he removed factory rear blocks.

[@mealsonwheels4970]

those ball joints should be okay but the dif should get dropped to help the cv's

[@Ostar713]

All u need a is a diff drop kit.

[@hemilover9574]

Oh yeah it's bad. I wouldn't do it to my truck. That's a lot of angle on those c.v joints. You best get those new uni ball uca's. I'm lookin at fabtech tubular uni ball Uca's.

[@sheltonking7074]

My 05 gmc with a leveling kit has about the same angle

[@skippymcgenkins6808]

The 3" Rough Country kit without upper control arms you cut the upper bump stops. I WOULDN'T DO IT but they get away with it .

[@fabr6r6]

Inwould go with maxtrac 3 in. A lot better and not to stretched out

[@njrtech]

Truck would look better with a 1 inch rear block. Trucks shouldn't squat in the rear

[@gordonhelman3695]

Get you an alignment bubba

[@JMAC201]

It makes the front look higher than the rear! Doesn't look level to me!

[@UnReal4Life]

I'm a tug o war with what I do to lift a 2wd Silverado crew 2017.

[@powwow1218]

You don't have CV axles so you really just want to worry about the angle of your ball joints to prevent premature wear

[@Mason-vc9pd]

@@powwow1218 with a 3 inch strut spacer on a 2wd cause the angle to be to bad for the ball joints?

[@powwow1218]

@@Mason-vc9pd Yes, definitely. If not you risk hitting the bump stops.

[@Mason-vc9pd]

@@powwow1218 so if i installed aftermarket control arms would it fix that problem?

[@powwow1218]

@@Mason-vc9pd Absolutely, make sure you get ones made to be used with a 3" lift.

[@Hawkmike08]

I'm using the same on my 2015 GMC

[@donaymelgar3893]

Bad ass

[@centralfinds9074]

Truck looks good,but your all bound up under the front end..

[@pauliemoto]

Bilstein 5100, much better ride than Rancho.

[@freedom6919741]

It’s not level now the front end higher than the rear

[@johnm.runyon3682]

Freedom Rider he removed factory blocks from rear so it will squat. I don’t like the look, but some do.

[@Icutmetal]

Ouch.

[@CloroxBleach-jv4by]

I gots the same trires as u bruh

[@mguerrero8787]

Uniball

[@jimwashington860]

I’ve seen worst than that