(Update lift problem)Dealer installed 2” lift question

Tattoo magic · February 28, 2023

I have a 2022 Silverado 1500 four-wheel-drive. The dealer ordered the 2 inch lift kit they offer and I’m waiting for it to come in and have it installed. But I noticed that the kit doesn’t come with upper control arms. Is that going to be a problem?

(***UPDATE*** )

so I had the factory lift gm offers installed. When I picked it up, it looked great but as soon as I went to drive it off the lot. I could tell something was wrong it felt completely different. I figured it was just a break in period. But even after a day or two, I was getting crazy bad vibration at low speeds. Took it back. They ended up putting one of the U-bolts on wrong (I have pictures if wanted) they fix that and told me the vibration was gone. I get my keys go to drive away vibrations right back. I turn right back around. this time they have a mechanic ride with me. He clearly hears an feels a vibration, says somethings wrong so we turned around and he takes it back in. Three hours later they bring my truck back they had to remove the back blocks said there was no taper to them and it was messing up drive line. I got it back and the vibration is still there. (Now annoyed that only the front is lifted and still vibrating). I have them take the whole lift kit off. Put it back to stock. (Now remind you my truck has been down and I’m missing work for 5 days at this point) And after that Whole ordeal, I was done with the truck since I couldn’t have it how I wanted it and decided to trade it in and they made me a good deal on a 2023 5.3 LT.z71

I know many have gotten this lift installed said it worked out for some reason it did not for me. I’m much happier with the new truck.

Edited March 15, 2023 by Tattoo magic

thundar56007 · February 28, 2023

No that is the trail boss lift but it does come with longer axles, and with them installing it it doesnt void your warranty, I had it put on my 2020 RST Rally with the 6.2 and put on 285/50/22 tires

newdude · February 28, 2023

No. The non lifted and Trail Boss use the same arms. CV axles change though.

If you decide to level after having that installed, then yes you will definitely need new UCAs.

Gangly · February 28, 2023

What NewDude said. If you decide to add spacers, or increase your ride height above the 2" lift from GM, it is highly recommended to upgrade UCA's, regardless of the type of lift.

Z714Mike · February 28, 2023

Good question, after getting that package installed on mine. I was never able to set camber good enough at the alignment shop.
Ended up wearing down the outside of the tires.

I recently went to to the four inch bds lift kit with upper control arms and all is good now!

This is on my 2020 Silverado 1500 gas trailboss 5.3.

Good luck..

Tattoo magic · March 1, 2023

On 12/23/2021 at 11:57 AM, Kdarty said:

I had it added to my 2020 GMC Sierra along with a leveling kit. It added 4” in the front and 2” in the back. Looks good, rides great, no warranty issues and I got it on a 25%.off sale through GMC accessories then used reward points. $900 including installation. Would I do it again. ABSOLUTELY

thank you

Tattoo magic · March 1, 2023

Did you have any alignment problems or tire wear?

AJMBLAZER · March 3, 2023

Just have them align it as a Trail Boss/AT4.

Tattoo magic · March 15, 2023

Updated

Pylitlyfe · July 6

My truck was doing this. Found it to be the sway bar end was rubbing the right front CV axle. It would bind and pop. Loosen the sway bar bushing bolts and readjusted which helped but I also swapped it out for the sway bar links for ones that go on a 2023 TB part number 85590925. Like a brand new truck.

Pylitlyfe · July 6

My truck was doing this. Found it to be the sway bar end was rubbing the right front CV axle. It would bind and pop. Loosen the sway bar bushing bolts and readjusted which helped but I also swapped it out for the sway bar links for ones that go on a 2023 TB part number 85590925. Like a brand new truck.