2014+ Leveling Kits

[KJS Sullivan]

I have a 2in front leveler. Everything seems fine except on low speeds parking lot type areas I notice a banging sound and or heavier than normal vibration then the parking lot or road should give.

I put some spacers on the truck while the wheels were removed I noticed the upper control arm resting on what appears to be a stop of some sort. Having looked at some new vehicles over the weekend I notice there looks like there's about an inch space between these upper control arms and the stop. Here is a picture of what I have. The dealer installed these when the truck was new. Were they installed wrong? Should they be sitting on the stop?

Thanks for any advice or comments, I may be putting on a regular 3 inch lift anyway but I don't want to run into any more problems with a rough ride or a heavy banging rattle noise from the front end.

The first picture is a three-quarter ton at the Dealer's unmodified

The second picture is my driver side, there is really no gap between the underside of that upper arm and the stop.

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[Tyy1907]

On 03/09/2018 at 9:11 PM, KJS Sullivan said:

I have a 2in front leveler. Everything seems fine except on low speeds parking lot type areas I notice a banging sound and or heavier than normal vibration then the parking lot or road should give.

I put some spacers on the truck while the wheels were removed I noticed the upper control arm resting on what appears to be a stop of some sort. Having looked at some new vehicles over the weekend I notice there looks like there's about an inch space between these upper control arms and the stop. Here is a picture of what I have. The dealer installed these when the truck was new. Were they installed wrong? Should they be sitting on the stop?

Thanks for any advice or comments, I may be putting on a regular 3 inch lift anyway but I don't want to run into any more problems with a rough ride or a heavy banging rattle noise from the front end.

The first picture is a three-quarter ton at the Dealer's unmodified

The second picture is my driver side, there is really no gap between the underside of that upper arm and the stop.

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Did u get wheel alignment after level put in?  Verify that with ur dealer cause that can cause vibration. 

 

Level kit will reduce clearance between UCA and bump stop which means limited down travel so if u hit a speed bump bit too fast it could clunk and hit the stop.  I think my bump stop has a rubber piece un it but I dont see one in urs

[MikeMartino]

On 8/27/2018 at 7:37 PM, mrskiff said:

Debaged and tinted. Could be a bit cleaner but wanted to snap some pics. 2.25" level.

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Looks great!  Looks like mine that I just had debagded and chrome deleted. 

[spenpet]

On 8/27/2018 at 7:37 PM, mrskiff said:

Debaged and tinted. Could be a bit cleaner but wanted to snap some pics. 2.25" level.

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looks great!  If you wanted to completely debadge, you might consider getting some either blue or black vinyl and covering the Z in the grill...maybe even the 71 too...I color matched mine in black and personally really like it...not a tough job at all.

[Jorge Garcilazo]

I have a 2014 Sierra z71 single cab short bed. Any recommendations on a leveling kit and some tires that will clear on stock 18s? And also would I have to change out any parts while I'm doing the leveling kit to avoid future problems. The truck is currently all stock . Any help? Please and thank you

[spenpet]

6 hours ago, Jorge Garcilazo said:

I have a 2014 Sierra z71 single cab short bed. Any recommendations on a leveling kit and some tires that will clear on stock 18s? And also would I have to change out any parts while I'm doing the leveling kit to avoid future problems. The truck is currently all stock . Any help? Please and thank you

I have a RC 2" front level, stock rear...I also put BFG KO2 285/65 on my stock 18" rims and for me, it is all I need and the look I wanted...no rubbing.  you can scroll though this thread though and find dozens and dozens of opinions.

[SNAFU88]

Didn't care for the nose-high appearance of the truck with the 2" level so I installed the 2 inch rear block to give it a bit of rake again.  Subtle difference but just enough to fix the problem. Before and after:

 

 

 

 

[TXGREEK]

I have a 2in front leveler. Everything seems fine except on low speeds parking lot type areas I notice a banging sound and or heavier than normal vibration then the parking lot or road should give.

I put some spacers on the truck while the wheels were removed I noticed the upper control arm resting on what appears to be a stop of some sort. Having looked at some new vehicles over the weekend I notice there looks like there's about an inch space between these upper control arms and the stop. Here is a picture of what I have. The dealer installed these when the truck was new. Were they installed wrong? Should they be sitting on the stop?

Thanks for any advice or comments, I may be putting on a regular 3 inch lift anyway but I don't want to run into any more problems with a rough ride or a heavy banging rattle noise from the front end.

The first picture is a three-quarter ton at the Dealer's unmodified

The second picture is my driver side, there is really no gap between the underside of that upper arm and the stop.

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What type of wheel spacers did you get? The good ones have the hub centric ring either milled or attached so you don’t get the clunking sound especially at sudden impact. Dangerous without hub rings too.


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[TXGREEK]

I have a 2014 Sierra z71 single cab short bed. Any recommendations on a leveling kit and some tires that will clear on stock 18s? And also would I have to change out any parts while I'm doing the leveling kit to avoid future problems. The truck is currently all stock . Any help? Please and thank you

Bilstein leveling shocks up front for more budget oriented or my preferred billet aluminum front 2.25” top and lower strut mounts plus a 1” in rear. I prefer the aluminum billet spacers from 4wheelparts and then later buy Bilstein front and rear 5100’s. Reason I don’t like the leveling shock is cause you’re screwed if it goes out on you with larger tires but you’d be fine if the shock went out on you with installed billet aluminum spacers, just get new shocks. You’ve got the 14 model which doesn’t have the cursed new stamped steel UCA’s (upper control arms) that cause your tires to rub them.

 

 

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[TXGREEK]

Before. Already leveled with 2.25” pro comp.


After getting 285/65R18 on stock wheels and NFAB side steps for the wife.

Pretty happy with how she came out.

I’ve got same level, added a 1” billet aluminum spacer in rear and made a big difference, may help with your mpg’s too


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[Jorge Garcilazo]

9 hours ago, SNAFU88 said:

Didn't care for the nose-high appearance of the truck with the 2" level so I installed the 2 inch rear block to give it a bit of rake again.  Subtle difference but just enough to fix the problem. Before and after:

 

 

 

 

What size tire you running and wheel

[SNAFU88]

2 hours ago, Jorge Garcilazo said:

What size tire you running and wheel

285/70-17 KO2s on 17x9 et -6 Pro Comps.  

[spenpet]

13 hours ago, SNAFU88 said:

Didn't care for the nose-high appearance of the truck with the 2" level so I installed the 2 inch rear block to give it a bit of rake again.  Subtle difference but just enough to fix the problem. Before and after:

 

 

 

 

2" still has a slight rake...
 

[SNAFU88]

4 hours ago, spenpet said:

2" still has a slight rake...
 

It does BUT the top of the hood line is higher than the top of the bed line and it creates the illusion that the truck is nose high.  Especially when the truck is on even a very slight incline.   

[Tyy1907]

17 hours ago, SNAFU88 said:

Didn't care for the nose-high appearance of the truck with the 2" level so I installed the 2 inch rear block to give it a bit of rake again.  Subtle difference but just enough to fix the problem. Before and after:

 

 

 

 

What brandc2" block did u go with?

No vibrations?