Installing 2001-2010 GM 2500 3-inch Bolt-On Suspension Lift Kit by Rough Country

Rough Country's 3-inch Upper Control Arm Suspension Lift Kit offers easy installation and aggressive good looks at an incredible value. Take your truck to new heights with this excellent option for 2001 to 2010 GM 2500 models.
This kit features a set of high-quality, tubular Upper Control Arms with a reinforced gusset plate and Clevite rubber bushings for enhanced durability. These arms are designed to promote factory-like geometry by keeping the ball joint at optimum angles after lifting. This design allows for an improved, full range of motion from the ball-joint, with less stress, wear, and tear.
This all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need including a set of durable, forged torsion bar keys, offering uncompromised strength and rigidity over factory keys. A set of front and rear N2.0 Nitrogen-charged shocks are also included in the kit, giving your truck incredible ride quality both on and off-road. Once installed, this kit gives your truck plenty of ride height for up to 33-inch tires while offering a clean, level look from front to rear.
This kit features a 100% bolt-on installation process that requires zero cutting, drilling, or welding making installation a piece of cake compared to other 3-inch kits on the market. The kit can be installed using common tools in a home garage and allows the truck to be returned to stock at any time if desired. Best of all this kit features Rough Country’s Lifetime Replacement Warranty.
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[@thomasdurbin6616]

Just got mine installed on 2010 2500 and the torsion bars are a pain in the butt. Heat and a 4 pound sledge hammer are your friend here.

[@sandmasher]

Awesome video great explanation smooth and easy

[@mikefry8152]

This is a great lift I just put yhis on a 2002 2500hd and it works great and rides beautiful but don't be deceived if ur working on an older model your going to have problems with broken bolts and rusted unusable parts I had to replace torsion bar support bushings and alignment cam both sides.

[@Thorongil1984]

Did your truck ride rough or smooth. I had a leveling kit with spacers on mine but wanted the ride to be smoother so I went with this 3” lift. How is the ride?

[@Caseyl1964]

I put this on my 03 2500 hd. This video helped alot I was able to do all this myself took me longer then 4 hours

[@tcmbuildings1839]

How did it ride then was it smooth. or rough

[@joeaubry1608]

To tell which side is driver side and which side is passenger there will be a notch right next to the upper ball joint which you can see once you take the cap off in the notch is on the inside that will be the driver side

[@williamspakes2253]

very nice

[@educatedredneck3342]

Being a plow truck my tortion keys were extremely rusted. I used oxyacetylene to loosen the bolt and used the torch to cut the key in half. It still wouldn’t come out so I rented a 20lb concrete hammer from Home Depot for $80 and it came right out

[@carsonpustka5186]

Will this put the cv axil in too much of an angle?

[@379insk]

Do you have 3" lift kit for 2020 GMC 3500? Ty in advance.

[@calebmiller6825]

Could this work on a 2000 Chevy 2500 rwd (none HD) but is a round body NOT obs

[@micahtaylor4424]

After installation do you advise bigger tires or can I keep my stock 265’s

[@GGoodroad]

Mine wasn't marked passenger side or driver side upper control arm

[@jcanchola08]

My control arms aren’t notched do indicate drivers side. I installed them with the rc logo to the rear of the vehicle and they are pretty much bottomed out on the metal droop stop. They might have 1/4 inch of clearance.

[@RoughCountryTV]

Has the vehicle been realigned since install?

[@joshhill1831]

Have you guys thought about doing videos for 73-87 GM trucks?

[@RoughCountryTV]

Might eventually entertain that idea but nothing in the works at the moment.

[@allengarcia83]

Could I just buy the upper control arms? Already have the rest of parts for the leveling kit

[@RoughCountryTV]

Yes those can be purchased individually by contacting a sales assoc at 1-800-7023.

[@jscott76067]

If I order this and I just want to lift the front so it is a little higher then the back can I just not install the back block and shocks? Will that still be ok or would I have to install the the back end stuff

[@RoughCountryTV]

That will be fine to do that. It will not cause any problems at all

[@memito121]

Are you supposed to cut out the bumper stops after install of the kit?

[@younggun7901]

CANNOT break the torsion bars loose on my 08 Duramax. They are stuck in like none other. Any tips/tricks for breaking them loose?

[@RoughCountryTV]

PB blaster or trying heating them up a little. One of those two methods always seems to work

[@608_diesel]

Air hammer on the back of the torsion bar works really well.

[@user-qf7ot6gw1k]

Jackhammer going to do that on my plow truck when I order and put this kit in!

[@TXGREASER1]

Had a few other questions do I reuse same springs for my 2001 Chevy 1500

[@RoughCountryTV]

Yes you retain the stock springs on this kit. Install the lifted blocks with the stock springs

[@mychannelsirr]

what's the truck's tire size in this video?

[@RoughCountryTV]

33x12.50-17

[@aaronrobbins7158]

What's the biggest tire I can fit?

[@RoughCountryTV]

33x12.50 tire is what we recommend

[@juniorolague4766]

Would this lift work on a 09 3500 ?

[@RoughCountryTV]

No this is only compatible with the 2500 model

[@MrJack69hoff]

Will this cause any vibrations in the drive shaft?

[@RoughCountryTV]

No this will not create any drive line vibration as long as you do not crank the keys too high and bind up the cv axles.

[@andygrundy1900]

Yeah definitely another issue there. Until I got this kit I had my torsion keys cranked up to clear my bigger tires until I got the lift & installed it. I had zero vibrations even in 4wheel drive. Bad u joint maybe

[@Brucewayneeee]

Is it okay to install this on my 05 1500 2wd?

[@RoughCountryTV]

No this kit is specifically for the 2500 models only as noted in the description.

[@derekkirkwood9497]

i have a 2008 hd 3500 SRW 4X4, will this fit?

[@RoughCountryTV]

Yes it will work on your make and model.

[@cg50450]

Would this fit my duramax 2001?

[@RoughCountryTV]

www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-8596c.html#custom1 Yes it will

[@austintrottier6144]

Can i run a -44 offset with this kit with no rubbing on 33x12.50 20x10’s

[@brendens6268]

Bahah I’m wondering the same thing😂

[@austintrottier6144]

I got it installed 2 weeks ago and all i had to do was some small trimming to fit them perfectly

[@BREEZEONE1]

Would this work on my 2002 3500 DRW? Thanks!

[@RoughCountryTV]

This will work on the dually but you will need to get longer U bolts for the rear axle. We don't provide the u bolts for the dually.

[@BREEZEONE1]

Awesome, thanks for the reply! Go check out my page if you get a chance. Hopefully yull see Pig Force One (my truck) with a rough country life on there soon.

[@DustinT]

Why does the new UCA hit the bump stop? I cannot even fit a sheet of paper in there when it is on level ground.

[@RoughCountryTV]

Has it been aligned yet?

[@DustinT]

Not yet

[@Boze69able]

I need this... You guys looking to donate to my 01' 2500HD Quad Cab Long Bed? On a side note though, does this kit level the truck out also?

[@RoughCountryTV]

Yes this kit will lift and level.

[@michaelsanmiguel7417]

Is there replacment shocks once i have the lift ?

[@RoughCountryTV]

PN# 23221 and 23220 come with the kit. They are included.

[@frankbrucker2206]

How dose it ride.

[@RoughCountryTV]

Just a tad stiffer, which is expected on a torsion bar suspension but it doesn't vary from stock ride quality much. Designed to keep geometry at optimum angles.

[@martinacord12]

Rides good smooth I've had it installed for about 6months now and love it personally best bang for your buck with control arms keeps oem geometry and alinement went perfectly no tire uneven wear

[@chaseshedd7922]

Do you have to get new upper control arms already replaced mine

[@RoughCountryTV]

www.roughcountry.com/gm-upper-control-arms-1859.html?find=2000-gmc-c3500-k3500-pickup-4wd-429580

[@42ambrocio]

How do the CV axle angles look after installing this? I bought a 2004 and it already had the torsion bars turned all the way up :/ on stock everything suspension

[@RoughCountryTV]

This kit is designed to keep the CV axles at optimum angles.

[@edgarbarragan2967]

I have a Chevy 07 Silverado new body 4x4 z71 with a leveling kit. Do I have to remove the leavening kit?

[@RoughCountryTV]

This kit actually uses the leveling keys. You would just have to purchase the remaining components separately.

[@Michaelzeleznik4765]

@@RoughCountryTV I too have a Chevy 07 new style 2500hd, and already have the leveling keys. Where can I find the exact list of parts I need to complete the lift?

[@aldenmahoe2061]

Will this fit on a 2008 2500 suburban

[@aldenmahoe2061]

4wd

[@RoughCountryTV]

Yes this kit fits the 2500 Suburban

[@mikefry8152]

Alden Mahoe yeah itll fit ur 2500 suburban 4 wheel drive ??

[@aldenmahoe2061]

I have 20x10 moto metal rims. What is the biggest tires I can use with slight modification ( cutting valance and back fender)?

[@aldenmahoe2061]

You didn't say anything about the stock keys couldn't be yellow, purple or tan to fit!

[@jaradwebber8108]

This work on a 03’ 1500hd?

[@RoughCountryTV]

This one is only compatible with the 2500 models.

[@rockincrawlk5706]

How much???

[@RoughCountryTV]

www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-8596c.html

[@williamb81]

How is this a 3 inch lift if you are only using 1 1/2 inch spacers in the rear?

[@RoughCountryTV]

You lift the front 3" and rear 1.5" in the rear to level the stance. These trucks have front rake from factory that causes it to sit lower in the front. If you were to lift the front 3" and rear 3" it would still not sit level.

[@jeffasper2149]

Anyone seen a install video?

[@chrisavelar3190]

Hows the angle on the upper control arms after installation?

[@RoughCountryTV]

The angle of the upper control arms are kept at optimum angles.

[@manuelverdin3271]

Can I add this for extra lift on my 2500 chevy with a rc 6 in lift?

[@RoughCountryTV]

You can add a body lift but you wouldn't be able to add anymore suspension lift for this particular kit. It would cause issues with the geometry and alignment as well as pinion angle.

[@mikefry8152]

Manuel Verdin put a 3 inch body lift in with the bumper extensions.