How to install a body lift on 99 - 07 chevy/gmc 1500 trucks

I take you step by step on installing a body lift on a 2000 GMC sierra. This will work for 99 to 07 Chevy and GMC half-ton trucks. The kit I installed was from a junkyard, however, I have a link for those of you that don't want to wait for one to come up at the junk yard.
body lift link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

[@mikeb9634]

Brother I have KZbin'd mechanic'd my way through dozens of projects and this is by far one of the best ones out there. Professionals take note- Direct, to the point, step by step, clear video of project.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Thanks alot

[@jedidiah4004]

Couldn't agree more, need to replace a few body mounts and pucks on my project truck. Definitely added some clarification

[@landongarner9643]

Mike Barger I thought I was the only one who did that haha.

[@memphthugga]

Yea, this makes me say I can do it.

[@thorodinson3140]

Super professional, and a pleasure to listen to. Got a mad max build going on my 04 Sierra, best video i have seen out there!

[@zachdavis1776]

No hidden content! Straight to the do’s and dont’s and what to dissconnect prior to putting the kit on. Very well done 👍 I will be watching this video step by step when I install mine on my 05 1500

[@theresaneuberger8310]

Awesome instructions. I love all the pre advice. I am preparing to do a 3in and want to make sure no surprises come around.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Glad I could give yo some help

[@fire1on2off]

Enjoyed your video, thanks for taking the time to make it. I think i will give it a try. Thanks for the cleaning and oiling tip!!

[@OscarOrod]

Thank you for this video. I am now confident on doing this to my 03 silverado.

[@coryhamilton6297]

You deserve an award. This video showed me everything I needed. Awesome

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Glad I could help.

[@jaxthegiant]

Second video I seen off yours very impressed.. you got a new subscriber

[@countryrebel14]

Very helpful, easy and direct! Best vid ever

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

Thank you for this. Really helps a DIY guy out.

[@ricklynn6176]

Great video man! Very informative! Thanks!!

[@james102377]

Definitely a good video. It's not for my application but I needed the information about about the kit and why I'd need to buy 4 extra bolts to use it on an H2. I only plan on 2". The steering shaft threw me off for a minute but then I remembered mine extends. You also answered the fan question but I don't know if there's a shroud drop bracket kit for the H2 so I'd probably either have to take it out completely or go with the FF DYNAMICS stage 4 electric fan kit I've been wanting which is $460. I can't drive it at highway speeds when it 90 degrees out or more because it overheats so I'll probably go electric.

[@TimothyMichaels]

Awesome "pre" installation advice about cleaning first, and use of WD-40.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Thanks, hope it helps a lot of installers.

[@leepietzsch]

i tend to start and then realize i need to stop and take the time do to that after i fiddle and fight with the first couple of bolts. just have never made it a habit of doing it first. but im glad you said it in the video for people it makes everything so so much easier.

[@tundradude4894]

All he said was to wash the undercarriage before installing..common sense🤷🏻‍♂️

[@oklahomanights3042]

Great video definitely helpful, thanks for posting it!

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

glad I could help

[@1spark2]

You must be down south. No rot or rust. Lift brake lines up and watch them leak. I'm replacing lines now and will do lift later. Good ole new england salt. Nice detailed video.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Yes, I'm in the good old no snow south. Central Louisiana. However the main resion I suggested the clean up and penetrating oil is for the folks that have to deal with salt.

[@willheines4]

04 Yukon XL 5.3 here. Thanks for this. I'm lifting the body to have easier access to replace the brake lines. My body mount bushings are disintegrated...

[@bruceunkel3363]

Just curious what type of bushings (OEM, Dorman, Poly) did you go with? I’m in the process of lifting the body on my 06 Suburban to get the pre-bent stainless lines in myself.

[@willheines4]

@@bruceunkel3363 I ordered a brand called Prothane part # 7-143 from Amazon. Holding up well to this point. Sold out for now though.

[@bruceunkel3363]

@@willheines4 I’m debating between choosing silicone bushings and the polyurethane. I’d like to have tighter handling, but I’m leary about reports of a harsh ride/noise. Thanks for the info!

[@anarcopunk3368]

thanx man nice video....l 'll try on my chevy

[@hinterseerherold]

Great video, thank You!

[@nathangray1253]

Great video man

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

thanks

[@Twisted.C6]

good video! truck looks good

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Think you.

[@davidcroteau7087]

You are real... love this video

[@facu4270]

muchas gracias, de todos los videos este es el mas explicativo, se me complico por el idioma pero todo muy bien , saludos desde argentina.

[@luisenriquerodriguezenriqu6819]

Amigo quiero hacerle esto a mi camioneta algún consejo por favor o recomendación, cuantas pulgadas la levantaste tu???

[@nickboyer996]

When I did my 95 Toyota I took the old stuff out and where is your washers for your bolts won't they just pull threw when it starts to flex

[@02mp9696]

Great video, I like watching other peolles projects, kinda like the programs that were on spike tv or speed vision lol.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I wish I had a spike or speed tv budget.

[@02mp9696]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 hahahaha no kidding hey

[@kevinisaacson4711]

I want that Nissan/Datsun 720 in the background ;) lol thanks for the how to video

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

it can be bought, but needs some tlc

[@kevinisaacson4711]

I sold my 85 this past summer, medical stuff... nice trucks man

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

This one has 350 with a solid axle, 4.88s with lockers front and wear.

[@gamecapturemoments1]

"...but it had a disagreement with a concrete pole"

[@wschevyrider]

Thanks for a GREAT video with lots of insight without the bullshit

[@ChewBubSquad]

thank you for for your help

[@virgiliotrinidad8463]

very good video

[@philw3953]

Thanks for this

[@jonyou1377]

Especially here in the north west. The winter locks up bolts pretty bad. I spray diesel fuel on the bolts I'm removing the day before. Salt paralyzes just about everything it touches

[@davidcroteau7087]

Amen on the Annie sees. Appreciate Your video

[@trevorober2384]

Was gonna do a 6 in lift but I didn't want to drop the front diff so I'll prob just do a body lift and a 3 in lift thanks for the vid

[@daeshonkaine3172]

Body lift in a 3-inch lift what does that consist of I'm in the process of getting my truck lifted?

[@trevorober2384]

@@daeshonkaine3172 I ended up just rocking a 3 in lift

[@lonestarr673]

good video thank you!

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I'm glad you could get some help from it.

[@marcowens3522]

I have a question I have a ranch hand bumper will the brackets that come with the 1.5inch zone body lift work with my ranch hand front bumper?

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

yep good advice

[@andrewreyes1068]

Lol I like this guy

[@darlenewells6058]

OMG this has been a nightmare sure wish we had found your video when we first started We are sure happy to find it for putting the bumper brackets Thank you

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

glad it was helpful for you. this is the reason i made these videos

[@bobschaar5720]

Opening scene (after the "monologue"). How long has that truck in the background been sitting there? Weeds growing up through the front bumper, etc. 😆 Is that battery holding the hood shut? In all seriousness, great video....thanks!

[@jaybarberrr7148]

Respect

[@jimmiejohnson1404]

Very good video but what about putting the washers back on?

[@nicboy545]

Trying to get the sqaut look on a 2wd without spend 3k on it can I just put this on the front

[@MACKIE4890]

I just took my 3" lift off today .for some reason the very last bolt on the bed there is about a 1" gap . Do i have to mess with the back bumper to get it to fit flush ? Im talking about the bolts in your video at 24:29 thanks

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

not actually seeing your issue I can only guess. eather your bolts are too long or you may have cross treaded that bolt.

[@intexxi]

Mines an 02. So I have a belt driven fan. Does the fan work adequately without the shroud or would I have to make brackets to move the shroud down? Thanks for the video!

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Mine came with the belt fan. I just converted to the efan. When you get your body lift kit, it will have brackets to lower the shroud down.

[@sosabilly535]

i definitely can tell a differents looks good ayy take a pic beside a stock truck and question did you have a leveling kit on this vid with the bodylift??

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Before the body lift the truck had nothing. the keys have not even been touched yet.

[@sosabilly535]

Blue Collar How To dame it sit high i have a 3inch leveling kit on mines i can imagine how high ill be sitting with a 3 inch body lift lol now i know ima do it

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I don't think you will be disappointed. That should let you run 35s easy between the 2

[@tunercars3]

I had the bolt come out of my radiator support bushing and the body lift peice and bushing fell out while driving i bought new bushings now i need the radiator support body lift peice can i buy it without buying the hole body lift kit

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I have no idea, the best i could tell you is to google it.

[@richdavis6446]

Great video, What was the length of the new bolts on bed and cab?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Its been a while since I did this. If I remember right I believe the front was 120mm and the rear was 60 or 80mm. However just google 99-06 chevy body lift instructions. Those instructions will have what is included in the kit and should tell you the length of the bolts.

[@teamakproductions5782]

I bought a body lift for my truck and it says I need to cut the shift rod and weld on an extension. Did you have to do the same for your lift?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Leif Stephens that is if you have a standard. If it's an automatic you want need it.

[@user-qc8me3nx7i]

I couldn't help but laugh at the sawlz all part

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

Good Video. I noticed one thing, looks like you cut the rubber gas tank and the plastic filler hose together. I would think the proper method would be to take out the filler plastic tube then cut the rubber hose, and insert the extension then run the filler hose back through.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I did wind up cutting a little bit of the filler hose but, mine was rubber. I thought I was far enough down it wasn't till i filled it up I know I had messed up. It pulled it loose from eh filler neck. However I had already posted the video so had no way of adding that caution to the video.

[@scor440]

Nice job do you what i can buy to lift a 2005 Equinox for taller tires i cant find anything the only way is to have it done at a shop for $1500 as ge said he can get a kit for $1000 i dont know if its one for that vehicle he us going to modify or what any help ?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I Just did a google search. they only thing I could find that would be reasonably priced was some spacers. They go on top of your springs inside the struts. 2 inches is about all you can get.

[@paulg444]

Nice job, .. wow is that 4in of lift, that is allot.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Only 3

[@jakeboettcher7067]

How do you relocate your brake lines that were clipped on the frame?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

If you buy your kit new it will come with brackets to relocate them.

[@Romeo-hb9lr]

has anyone done a 1.5 inch body lift on a 99-07 truck? is that also that involving? i dont plan on lifting the front and rear bumper

[@marcowens3522]

I'm wondering as well!

[@ubergeek318]

say that boi from Louisiana

[@sugargoldy]

good job my buddy wants me to put one on his 2500 05 GMC I was kind of scared to do it but now It doesn't look too awfully bad you know roughly how much time you have in doing that

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

If I had not been trying to film it, Problem 5 are 6 hours to do it.

[@arichavez2972]

Great video! i have a 3" body lift for my 2005 sierra. Did you have to extend anything other than your steering column and fuel hose? my boyfriend thought maybe we would have to extend the brake lines and the shifter. Mine only came with blocks and bolts so I'm just trying to figure out what all I need to buy.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

You don't have to extend actual break lines, but you do have to reroute your e brake cables.

[@arichavez2972]

okay great, thanks so much. also, how long was your steering column extension because the only one i can find is 2" and I'm worried about it being too short

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

that will be fine there is some play in your steering for body flex. You should also have a steal plate about 3 inches long. that is to extend a ground from your firewall to the head of your engine.

[@arichavez2972]

i dont have that. where would i find that?

[@jacobochoa5862]

Hey sir i hope you see this but my 02 1500 has a 3 inch body lift and im wanting to remove it. I already have the stock bolts just have been lazy. I understand id probably just reverse everything in the video but do you know what exactly i need to do to remove my 3 inch body lift?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

besides the pucks, you will need to remove the steering extension, and if you have a mechanical fan put the shroud back in the stock location.

[@emansulaeman9015]

Good...i am from indonesia

[@georgeferrone1867]

Did a 3 inch body lift after steering was stiff not sureMy lift was basically exactly like yours did you have stiff or stiffer than normal driving once you install the 3 inch body lift?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

No steering issues. Check to make sure the steering shaft is not in a bind.

[@OSCARANDRES039]

Hello sir, I installed a 3" body lift kit on my 2005 chevy tahoe. But I did not have to install the steering extention. Is thi right, did I miss something?? I checked all the components and everything appears to be fine. I have No noises, cranks or anything on the steering.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

if it seems to work go with it.

[@OSCARANDRES039]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 thanks, I finally completed my project. Now my truck sits at about 12" in height. RC 6" suspension lift + 3 inch body lift+ 3"leveling kit all around. I manage to install the steering extention, front and rear bumper brackets. All is good now. Thank you again for your video, I used it as a guide during my install.

[@MACKIE4890]

I have a 05 Silverado with 3 inch body lift I want to take off. When taking it off do I have to disconnect the steering shaft ? And can I use the same bolts I have on the body lift? Thanks

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

There should be a spacer between your collum and the shaft. that will need to come out. The bolts will be 3 inches too long. the best thing to go is to go to a pick apart and grab the body bolts.

[@MACKIE4890]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 cool thank you very much!

[@joshualefebvre8098]

What did you use to push up the body with, a pipe? Can you give me the diameter length etc?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

It was just a scrap pipe I had laying around I used a floor jack and the pipe was just an extension.

[@ffben1477]

Question, does the lift interfere with the factory suspension?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Not at all.

[@alexisnunez6239]

Just did my body lift but I’m getting clunking noise coming from under my feet when going over bumps or turning and stopping at the same time. Checked all bolts and all are tight. Has this happened to anyone ?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Since I can not look at your truck personally, I would look at the bolts. You could be running out of threads before you are truly tight. try adding some washers. my next thought is under your feet is where you had to reroute your ebrake cables. check those too.

[@crimsontide1980]

Awesome video man,even a dumb ass like myself feels somewhat capable of pulling this off. Quick question; for the moment I'm only installing a 1.5" body lift,eventually I'll probably add a 4" suspension lift,I'm not wanting anything too crazy,just make it look a little more aggressive. Anyways with the 1.5" body lift,do you think I'll have to take everything loose that you did or could I possibly get away with not having to remove and disassemble as much since I won't need to push my cab above the frame as much as you did. I know common sense probably tells me I should do everything you did to play it safe,just wanted your honest opinion on it since you've got experience doing this and I've never done any form of body or suspension lift. Thanks in advance!

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

My Ol lady's truck needed a little boost in height, to alleviate some rubbing. So I used some hockey pucks to give here an inch. I did not have to mess with the steering column, the grounds are the fuel filler neck. Hopfly that helps.

[@oscaralmaguer325]

Since mine already has the lift and im removing it should i leave the hoses and stuff the same or move them how it was stock?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

you will have to remove the steering shaft spacer, if you have a mechanical fan, the fan showed will have to be lowered back. the fuel filler hose may have to be slid down the spacer more depending on how the bend when you lower the bed. other than that you should be gold.

[@oscaralmaguer325]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 okay thanks

[@dustynferre9656]

So I’m looking to remove my body lift from a 09 Silverado anything I should look for when doing this?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Not sure what's all involved for 09, but you will need the shorter body bolts. Not sure what modes were made for the bumpers, then go look at all you brake lines trans lines. Plus there is probably a spacer in the steering column. You will want that out before you bring it down

[@dustynferre9656]

Thank you! I will take a look

[@SESAMESTREET956]

beside the 3 inch body lift what other kind of lift are you gonna try to install i herd you say you wanna go 37 on your tires

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Super lift has a bracket style lift that good for 6.5 to 7.5 inches. That is the one I'm leaning towards.

[@SESAMESTREET956]

nice cant wait too see new vids with it on when you get it

[@arichavez2972]

Hey, so I installed a 3” body lift on my truck and the only thing we had to extend was the steering column, and the gas tank hose. The ground from my fire wall was long enough already that it didn’t need to be extended. But two bolts (not the very first one but the second one. The one right under my foot when I’m driving an the one after that) we couldn’t get to bolt down. So now when I drive it moves when I turn at certain speeds and my brakes are tighter than normal. Can you help me

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

When I got my body lift I got it from a junkyard. Some of the bolts had to be cut off. I went to Lowes to get some new ones. IF I remember right they were 12 x 160 mm. So you may need some longer ones, or the puc may be off center a little so your bolt is not hitting the hole. Your brake lines should be fine. That is why they are in a coil so they can move when the body flexes. Just stretch the coils out some and you should be fine. I hope this helps if not go ahead and ask whatever you need to and I will do my best to help you.

[@arichavez2972]

Blue Collar How To thank you that helps. I’m just so worried about it causing some kind of damage to my truck but no one else will listen to me. Since two pucs don’t have bolts in them I feel like when I turn and the body tries to lift up a little, it causes it to shift a little bit and that’s what the noise is. I have 12 of 14 bolted so my boyfriend says it’ll be fine but I’m still worried

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Your fears are legit. the body could flex enough especially if you do offroad, to loos those pucks with no bolts. especially under the body. I would definitely try to get some bolts in there if lowes cant help you find a bolt specialty store.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

www.ebay.com/itm/M12x160mm-Grade-8-8-Fully-Thread-Hexagon-Head-Metal-Hex-Cap-Screw-Bolt-Stud-3pcs/391618788039?epid=2008575238&hash=item5b2e4c7ac7:g:RwoAAOSwk-1aRyiS

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

This may help. a more refined search may be what you need if you cant find anything locally

[@jonathankennedy8259]

Do you know if this will be about the same for a 2002 chevy Tahoe?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

there will be a few more body mounts, but it should be very similar.

[@lukelong9796]

Did you have to do anything with the transmission shifter linkage?

[@knight5188]

Before I start... did you ?

[@lukelong9796]

@@knight5188 i never did the install i was just kinda curious

[@sebastian.rochag5]

Hello brou, is the same process on a 90-94 chevy suburban?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I would think for the most part would be very similar since the suspension on both are very similar.

[@tundradude4894]

What kind of jack did you use?Floor or bottle ?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Floor jack, but a bottle or even a scissor jack would work

[@oscaralmaguer325]

My truck has a body lift, do you think i have to take it somewhere to get it back to stock?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

That depends on your wrench skills. Just basically reverse the video. You will need to go to a, u pull it and get the stock bolts, and maybe the fuel filler hose. just unbolt jack up remove the pucks sit back down and replace bolts.

[@oscaralmaguer325]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 oh okay ill see if i can do mine next weekend

[@TheDarkness72]

what did you torque the body mounts to?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Until I could not tighten them anymore.

[@Aware_of_myshelf]

Don’t look so mad at me in the beginning man!! Are you disappointed in me or something?? 😆

[@catfishguy3822]

Would the process be pretty similar if not the same for a 97 k1500?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Yes the setup is very similar, so it will be about the same prosses to install.

[@catfishguy3822]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 good to know, I’ll use your video as a guide. Thanks for the great step by step video and experiences you ran into and what not. Can you post an updated video of your truck?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I hope too soon. Just bought a foreclosed home so been busy with that. I have a lot of vid planed when I get the time

[@catfishguy3822]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 hey 👋 bud any updates on your truck and build?

[@That1z71]

When install these can u actually tell it’s lifted I’m getting one soon

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

O yea you can tell. 3 inches may not seem like much but you can fit much bigger tires under it.

[@jamesking9712]

How much you charge to install my kit 🤷‍♂️

[@Lamar4ya]

you left the old pucks in, others take them out., i'm confused now

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Those are not pucs those are body mount bushings.

[@Lamar4ya]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 all installed except filler tube, mine is all metal

[@truthfulslayr179]

how long did this take you altogether

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

If you don't have to film it for KZbin, and have no surprise bolts to fight. A few hours

[@truckersreef6369]

Is this the same for suburbans to.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Same concept. However, the pucks will be in different places.

[@truckersreef6369]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 thanks good vid

[@krybaby1x]

Did u have to weld or extended anything

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

No extension but you have to cut a mount on the frame and weld a plate over it. I show you in the video

[@krybaby1x]

@@bluecollarhowto3489 what part of video is that ?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

@@krybaby1x been along time since I made it. Is in the middle somewhere

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

@@krybaby1x I'm sorry I first read this on my phone. it was not till I got home that I notice this was on the body lift video, not the suspension lift. On the body lift, I did not have to weld anything.

[@briankeeling6893]

Hey you forgot some washers

[@blakedjameson]

😂😂10 years old, mines 29 years old

[@stephendee7839]

@3:05 "This piece here has to come off" ????

[@stephendee7839]

Same again at @4:20 discussing brake lines having to "come out of here and here" while pointing the camera at the truck frame so we can't see anything.

[@stephendee7839]

@30:00 isn't the gas filler extension supposed to go vertically, not horizontally? You gave the bed a lift, you didn't shift it toward the driver's side by 3"!

[@camaro5spd]

Come up north hahaha

[@brendanmckee5843]

Based on the hand placement...... retired Marine?

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

Not Marines, but the Army. Some years but not enough to retire.

[@jasonholmes6137]

I'm not stupid in doing these mods and all this stuff hes pointing out just tells me to pay a shop to do it I'm not getting this involved I'm just not that ambitious

[@heathd7839]

Did you ever build your bumper

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

I built my from scratch the video I have of the first bumper. This one I built from a kit.

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

here is the video to the bumper kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJPcd5ehd6epl8k

[@vilsan.r.9875]

3:59 now I can hear you!!

[@__youngbasshead__7199]

lift much haha

[@05hemiram71]

How to install a lift, first sell the Chevy! 😂

[@BigxL72]

This dudes camera skills are so wack

[@bobmcmahon6765]

very good video