How to install a Rough County 7" Lift kit on a 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado (Tutorial)

How to install a Rough County 7" Lift Kit on a 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado. In this full tutorial we take you step by step through the installation of the 7" suspension lift by Rough Country. This fully comprehensive guide will give you a good idea on what it takes to install a lift kit like this one. Whether it’s a Chevy Silverado 1500 2wd or 4WD or a GMC Sierra 1500 2wd or 4WD this tutorial will help with the installation of this Rough Country Suspension Lift Kit. So grab your seat as we take you inside Breakers Stereo & Performance our to show you what it takes to install these suspension lift kits.
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[@TheDownLow]

Just came here to say, this video helped me install the same lift on my truck. I did the entire thing on jackstands in my garage. It took 4 hours for the rear and 10 hours for the front by myself. I followed the video step by step and did not have any significant issues. If your thinking about doing this just make sure you got the right tools. I made what I had work but would have been way faster if I had an impact! Thanks for the video!

[@3dwezzy740]

facts 🤘🤘🤘

[@BRMakesStuff]

Step 1... have a professional do this.

[@eddierobinson3775]

Yea. Especially if you’re driving this as a personal truck.. I was going to do it myself but it more safe for me to bring it to a pro

[@3dwezzy740]

yeah fr😂😂😂😂

[@dude_mccallaster]

Im just finishing up a 7in install in the driveway of my apartment on my only vehicle. I’m in no way a mechanic, don’t even change my own oil. If you’re even slightly mechanically inclined, take your time and follow the directions you’ll be fine

[@darylarmstead7699]

That part 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@goodolecountryboy9441]

Step 2: look in your wallet and realize your to broke

[@dannylewandowski2822]

The before and after on this is insane. Great video and awesome work by the mechanic!

[@user-uc6lc6xz7k]

Probably the best video I’ve seen on KZbin

[@parsingh559]

This video is legit! Took me 3 whole days in my garage with the truck on jack stands! Just a heads up some of the hardware is claimed to be a certain size, such as the 12 mm bolts but there’s none in the kit. It makes it god damn confusing trying to guess which hardware you’re supposed to use cuz you could end up needing it later… I guess that’s what I get for buying RC though. All in all it’s not too difficult. Definitely invest in an impact for this job and a creeper if you’re doing this on the floor like I did. Maybe even a second jack for dropping the diff and the rear axle if you’re doing this solo, although a 2x8 plank should suffice. Good luck and thanks for the video man!

[@parsingh559]

Another tip for those of you guys with a lot of rust would be to WD-40 the living sh** out of the hardware you’re gonna remove a day or two before starting.

[@Smokeydream707]

By far the best video I’ve watched on this lift, I’m doing the 7in on my gmc and really wanted to see how it would look. Ty guys

[@claycollins8973]

U made that look so easy lol. Albeit I only put a lift on a 95 with torsion bars and on the floor, took me two long weekends

[@BreakersStereo]

Haha that's the magic of youtube🎬.. editing and angles!!! That kit took us 2 days to do in a professional environment and if you did it in two weekends that dope! Hats off! 👏👏👏

[@LuisOrtega-fd3uh]

Man I’m glad the new Chevy is plug in play zero cutting on anything

[@robert6329]

uh what?

[@zm7089]

Great video however this video has made me want a lift in my pole barn more than a lift on my truck

[@LivinWith3M]

I have a 7" on mine. Awesome channel man. New subscriber here.

[@BreakersStereo]

Thanks we appreciate it!

[@biggucci0751]

How the truck ride ??

[@skunkworks9635]

Thanks for the info . My kit is shipping by end of month

[@144Hopeful-Elect]

To much. But shout to these guys much patience

[@BreakersStereo]

lol. Yeah man lots of hours in this video !

[@PedroJSaro]

Hey I just installed that kit on my '18 sierra but the abs cable in the front doesn't reach to the connection in the frame, what did you guys did to make it work?

[@chichiszolusha608]

Guys great job can you tell me specs on the rims and tires size and make would be great🍻🍻

[@RicoCulo]

They explained in the video my guy

[@TheDrshockermd]

20x9.5 -18 He said

[@brandonnguyen1486]

Where do we go for "factory specs"?

[@johnnymeguerditchian4113]

What do you guys charge to install this kit ?

[@ryandriverhidatsawarrior3034]

So how long was the whole process from start to finish?

[@jmess1893]

Couldn’t be more than 5-6 hrs.

[@JacobLongActingJourney]

For someone who hasn’t done it before, doesn’t have access to a lift, and doesn’t have a second set of hands; this could take up an entire day, or even an entire weekend. Just having a second set of hands can help dramatically on time.

[@ryandriverhidatsawarrior3034]

@@JacobLongActingJourney yeah that was about right the weekend 🤙

[@lowkeysophia6513]

22 minutes and 50 seconds is all it takes

[@Thegarciaslife]

@@lowkeysophia6513 😂😂😂

[@raymondcbaker30]

I didn't know you could lift it with stamped steel uppers😮

[@brandoncoston7489]

This is an excellent video! Looks good to me I want to put this on my 2019, only thing is my 2019 is a SILVERADO 4x4 LD 1500 I’m not aure if the 2019 ld and 2018 are the same or if this kit would work for my ld

[@ess4829]

I have the same setup, how do I increase my turning radius? It's really bad

[@sirdumbthicc4294]

You really can’t. You just get used to it and come in at a better angle. Park away from other cars so you don’t have to try to squeeze in, if you’re turning into a tight driveway swing a little etc. anytime you lift/ go wider your turning radius will get worse.

[@robert6329]

learn to drive better

[@christophermorgan6756]

With that large of a lift is there any need for a different driveshaft or is the stock one just fine?

[@poserwanabe]

Stock shafts no problem 👍

[@jeffreyjuneau1959]

What about the additional wear on the transmission and ball joints.?

[@albertgamez8132]

Did you need to cut for drive shaft have clearance

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Damn bro you do lift kits too

[@jeffreyjuneau1959]

So my question is how much extra weight does this kit add to the weight of the truck? Along with new and larger wheels and tires that could be a additional few hundred pounds, which will cut down the mpg and also will add additional wear on the transmission and ⚙, this is a additional cost of expense added which I don't think 🤔, they don't take into consideration before the choose to add a lift kit, I haven't done this to my new Silverado 1500 truck I'm taking into consideration of the wear and tear on parts along with larger wheels and heavier tires..decisions..

[@Feldanin]

You would want to regear the truck to at least 4.56 gears and tune for the tire and gear size

[@countrygr33n21]

See why I should not try this my self how much would it cost to have one installed

[@420Lethal]

Yea I think ima just hire someone to do it for me 🤣

[@Fishingwithbubba198]

Fr😂

[@imandreew-1305]

After this you can’t go back to stock ?

[@prymetime28]

Having a difficult time figuring out why my sway bar is so close to the driveshaft anyone have any ideas

[@saturnsl21999]

Looks dope af

[@nickdismute6214]

Does the vertex struts go all the way to 7.5 an how do I set it at 7.5

[@cameronalcantar8629]

How much did y’all crank up vertex to make it 7 inch lift? It usually come set at 6.25” right?

[@timothybenton2070]

Why would it still rub sitting up the high ?

[@user-zm3yq6hl4h]

What are you doing about the upper control arm rubbing on the tire?

[@Dham-hc7px]

If your control arm is rubbing tire u need different wheels with negative offset

[@arielmanzz]

Stock drive shaft?

[@tonyarellano1234]

What tie rod ends did you use?

[@griffinharness9832]

By cutting the factory crossmember mount does that make it where you can’t install the stock suspension back if you want to?

[@riced_5.32]

yes. you would have to re weld it back together

[@arturorizo26]

how much for all this?

[@12vg92]

Do these vertex coil overs come set at max height out of box ? Cause I have a 9” lift and I used these with a 2” strut spacer on bottom and even adjusted coil overs and still doesn’t sit at 9”

[@camaro67rsss67]

Did you figure out how to get back to 9” lift? Thanks

[@calebbrumfield6260]

Does the stock knuckle just pop off the bearing assembly? Or does it need pressed out

[@28KillsL8r]

It comes off as an assembly. No press.

[@bspam8332]

Could I instal a 6 inch lift on a 1500 v4

[@raymondmeans3435]

There’s no way to really tell which way the block goes. I can’t eyeball a short side

[@matthewgately7357]

Can we please get a link to what lift you used

[@BreakersStereo]

Yeah I have to up date that link. But here it is! There will be a Price increase soon FYI. breakersstereoandperformance.com/product/7-inch-lift-kit-chevy-gmc-1500-14-18/

[@AJCOOL357]

Whaaaaa how are y’all doing a lift on a Texas plate truck if y’all are in California

[@angelpadilla6252]

What upper control arm and lower control arm is best for the high country lift kit?

[@paulcondie2520]

I know this is an old comment but withe the replacement knuckle the stock control arms are fine! The new knuckles gives you correct angles

[@samuelmendoza6702]

What size spacer do you need to add in the rear wheels to make it even with the front ?

[@fadeeclipse5358]

most people just add a 2 inch

[@BreakersStereo]

2” spacer to have it even

[@motivationindrive8514]

I don’t understand the need to cut anything on this, looked like everything would clear fine without it 🤔

[@hoosyerdaddi9849]

Am I the only one who is having trouble with the abs line?

[@JacobLongActingJourney]

There isn’t a link in the description. If you can, please add the link 😁

[@BreakersStereo]

Oh really ok we’ll get one in. Thanks for the comment and letting us know

[@JORGEYLIZ123456]

Where are you located ?? Price??

[@bryanfontaine9627]

You lost me at get truck in the air safely.

[@alexheredia761]

Do you really have to drop the rack and pinion?

[@slickrockdad]

I don't but the instructions tell you to. I do several of these a year.

[@juniorshallow7468]

Was gonna ask the same question, because it doesn't seems to be hiding any bolts or wire for the diff

[@alexpasillas3187]

@@juniorshallow7468 did you do it without removing it? I’m working on this lift tomorrow

[@juniorshallow7468]

@@alexpasillas3187 yes I did mine without moving it. Mine you my vehicle is a 2019 gmc yukon denali 6.2L. I did mine on floor Jack's and jack stand by myself so was a little hard

[@alexpasillas3187]

@@juniorshallow7468 I’m doing it on a 2017 Silverado 1500 on my driveway lol but okay thanks for the feedback. I’m going to attempt to do it without dropping the rack and pinion

[@JasonSmith-mg5jz]

Yeaaaaaa...Nope, I'm overwhelmed watching this. Let the shop do it

[@BigALCigarSmoke]

badass

[@AJCOOL357]

Please tell me your in Houston

[@Thegarciaslife]

Whats the install time on this kit?

[@LSXperts72]

I did it in 4 hours

[@sirdumbthicc4294]

If you don’t have access to a lift and are by yourself it could take a day or 2 tbh. Wouldn’t count on it being a quick process unless you can fully work under the truck.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Rough County?

[@BreakersStereo]

Beat bang for your buck!

[@jmess1893]

Damn. That’s like 10” of lift

[@vinceparker2888]

Joe Rogan?

[@BreakersStereo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😳😳😳😳

[@edwinhernadez5431]

I have a 17 GMC Sierra with this lift kit... biggest mistake!!! Save lots of headaches and buy something better, trust me after 15,000 miles this cheap stuff starts to give you problems

[@LSXperts72]

No it doesn’t lol I’ve installed over 50 rc lift kits never had a single problem with them they’re amazing

[@drue6360]

Rough country is notoriously terrible. Good lifts don’t have you cutting stock parts. I bought my Tacoma with a 6” lift kit and it SUCKS BALLS. My only solution is pay $8k for a custom suspension or continue to get the crap that RC comes out with to TRY to solve the terrible ride, little to no articulation, and lack of ANY research and development on their monster lifts…..

[@LaughyTEAFFY]

Nope. I’ve installed all brands in this price range and they are basically the same. Rough country is not terrible. Maybe years and years ago when that chatter started but no longer

[@ghost_sierra1600]

Max track. Zone. Mcgaughys all have to cut the diff etc

[@thruitallauto2538]

@@drue6360 they all have you cutting stock parts one big name BDS, you cut stock parts

[@countrygr33n21]

I would have stopped when I had to cut something