Rough Country lift kit 99-06 Silverado / sierra

This is a install and review of Rough Country's lift / level kit on a 03 Silverado 4x4.
Link:
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[@trevorober2384]

Very helpful video now I ain't so scared to do mine. My kit should be here tomorrow

[@chrismakesstuff1]

I'm glad you found it helpful. The kit is actually easy to install, minus the front keys which are always rusted in.

[@trevorober2384]

@@chrismakesstuff1 my trucks underbody is pretty clean I do t think I'll have to worry to much

[@tonymeehan7859]

how did you make out?

[@mysticjedi6730]

Add a Leaf or upgraded leaf springs is money well spent and adds utility/ reliability, In addition to raising whole truck... For c/k gm trucks the 2500 or 3500 leaf will work.. in time the metal fatigues and it boosts your payload for trailer/;camper... Look at the leafs on this truck.. ad a leaf or replacement would have been money better spent...

[@chrismakesstuff1]

@@mysticjedi6730 sure, add a leaf is another option, but this video is a demonstration and review of the rough country lift kit.

[@paulwarboys1914]

Bro rough country should be paying you - you inspired me to get a kit

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Lol. Thanks. Unfortunately with 1500 subscribers, this channel isn't big enough for companies care about.

[@jesustalavera628]

Good job!!!

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@K4JW]

I just put this on my 05 with the premium shocks like 200 bucks great deal

[@chrismakesstuff1]

I really like their kits. The only thing I wish they would include are the bolts for the torsion keys. In the rust belt, the threads have a habit of disappearing.

[@DrkBlu_lbz]

Did you need cv axle spacers, wire harness extensions, or brake line extentions, because my local shop said i would need all those but nothing i find online says that i do.

[@chrismakesstuff1]

You don't need any of those for this size lift. Please subscribe for other free tips and tricks.

[@samsanfillipo9212]

What did you do to the diff. in order to get the right axle angle. I can't find a drop kit for mine to save my life. Any ideas!

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Good lift block kits have a angled blocks to compensate for the lift height. I've never done a drop kit, but rough country also makes drop kits.

[@upnorthlivin814]

Any noticeable wear and tear on any of your balljoints or anything? Wanna do this but have been told the slightest lift will cause that

[@chrismakesstuff1]

yes. lifting any vehicle with IFS will cause premature wear of ball-joints and cv joints.

[@jeremycorbitt2855]

Will the 18” wheels with stock tire fit on a 2003 1500 LS 2wd w/o a lift?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

18" wheels will clear the calipers without a problem. The tire size is what matters. 275's will clear without cutting on a z series truck, but those also have a small 1"-2" factory lift. Maybe someone with more experience with the base models or 2wd can chime in.

[@gonzalogonzalez4685]

yes I have 2021 wheels with 265 65 R18 no rub

[@hidinfrombiden1734]

Did you have that truck stored on the Titanic? Geez lmao🤣🤣😭

[@chrismakesstuff1]

The Titantic sank in 1912, Jack was stored on it... because Rose didn't share the door.

[@MrThekgb911]

I know for a fact his eyes were getting filled with shit 😂😂

[@EPIGIBSONPHONE]

By 4WD do you mean this truck is always in 4WD or it has the buttons on the side for 2wd 4 up and 4 down? That’s what my truck is and didn’t know if I needed this kit or the 2wd kit thanks

[@chrismakesstuff1]

If your truck has a front differential, its 4wd and will use the 4wd kit.

[@eileenheitman4351]

The rust is horrifying. How did you manipulate....slide....the t. bars rearward to engage the new keys? Did I miss something? Dave, not Eileen

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Hi Dave, Sometimes sliding the torsion springs back into the new keys can be tricky. I have found that cleaning up the hex end of the torsion bars with a wire wheel on a angle grinder is necessary, then add some never seize to the end of the hex. It should slide right in.

[@saysayvlogs7403]

Do you have the link to order the lift kit?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

I don't unfortunately, but rough country has a good website and they sell on Amazon.

[@sawyerbennett8227]

How is ride quality in comparison to how it felt before?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

It is a night to day improvement. This is mainly due to installing brand new shocks compared to the old ones that had the resistance of a slide flute. Also, putting in lift keys increases the spring rate on the front making it stiffer. There is a significant drop in body roll while cornering, but also this firms up the ride quality.

[@yourface3154]

@@chrismakesstuff1 Also puts more wear on the cv axles I think.

[@chrismakesstuff1]

@@yourface3154 correct. Cv axles, ball joints, and end links will all wear faster with a lift.

[@z06bir]

I’d recommend getting some aftermarket upper control arms after getting this kit. I have the exact setup on my 2001 and the uca makes the angles a lot better and less stress on the ball joints.

[@chrismakesstuff1]

@@z06bir Good tip.

[@goonie3100]

I ordered a 3 inch lift kit for 99-06 gmc 2wd and it came with 2 inch lift blocks, i installed it and it didn’t lift it?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

This is a review for the 4x4 lift. I've never worked with the 2wd lift so I can't really contribute.

[@chrisnielsen3562]

What model lift kit is that? Maybe they don’t make it anymore . All I seen were spindles and shocks for 3” lift for a $ 1000.00 plus

[@chrismakesstuff1]

The link is posted in the description, and it's currently on sale

[@Slow3hunnit]

Are these 3 inch lift blocks?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Yes, they are 3in blocks. But keep in mind, if it's going on a z series truck, they come with a factory 2in block. Since it's ill advised to stack blocks, you will only get 1in of lift.

[@brian8389]

Would it be dumb to put the 1.5” leveling kit on top of this 4.5” kit

[@chrismakesstuff1]

It's not recommended. It is "possible" to stack lift blocks. Have I done it, yes. Would I do it again, noooo.

[@ImFunneh]

What size are those rims

[@chrismakesstuff1]

the rims are factory 17" or 18," i forget off-hand.

[@ImFunneh]

@@chrismakesstuff1 thank you truck sits really nice

[@bsaxonfishing2163]

Wire brush?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

?

[@yourface3154]

@@chrismakesstuff1 Rust, lol.

[@wippywoppie123]

All these people complaining about the rust lol, come to Atlantic Canada and look at our trucks

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Lol. It's all relative I suppose.

[@Davvidd702]

What size tires are those?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

275

[@Davvidd702]

@@chrismakesstuff1 thank you also was this a 3” lift?

[@chrismakesstuff1]

@@Davvidd702 yes

[@deerhunter5305]

275/??R??

[@Dagnabb]

275? What need the whole size to know what it measures too

[@Theorcman2008]

The amount of rust on those parts is scary.

[@chrismakesstuff1]

Just the joys of living in a road Salt region. The frame is solid which is important.

[@Theorcman2008]

@@chrismakesstuff1 Nice, Hopefully those leaf springs don't fall apart while you are driving.

[@chrismakesstuff1]

@@Theorcman2008 leafspring failure is never good, thankfully these are solid.