Leveling Kit Installation
 

Got a 2004 Silverado 1500 4x4.

How challenging is a leveling kit to install?Are there any certian brands that I should buy over others?


I have been tossing around the idea of doing it but haven't done one before. The only thing I've lifted is a Solid axle jeep and the k10 in my sig.

Re: Leveling Kit Installation
 

I put one on my 01 and on a buddys 99 they are fairly simple if you have the proper tools. probably 2-3 hour install time as long as you dont run into any problems. both of the ones i installed were the Rough Country leveling kits. good price for what you get. let me know if you have any more questions and i will try to help

Re: Leveling Kit Installation
 

I used this companies kit on my Ford... not sure if they have one for yours but you could email them...

http://stores.ebay.com/AUTO-SPRING-K...4.l1581&_pgn=2

Re: Leveling Kit Installation
 

if you have a torrsion key tool it will be no problem at all
pm sent on a kit

Re: Leveling Kit Installation
 

if you dont have the torsion bar tool a 2 jaw puller will work

Re: Leveling Kit Installation
 

agree with 55belairtrim - this is THE tool you need. It is possible to whack yourself pretty hard if you don't know what you're doing - so be careful. This tool helps you be careful but you can still ruin your day if you goon it. There is a great deal of energy stored in a torsion bar. Just be careful and use the right tool - but also keep in mind, it might be cheaper to have the tire/susp shop intall it than it is to buy the tool. Also note - it is possible to have your truck leveled without the new keys that come in the kit - if you go to far, you will have trouble aligning - but my 2001 Z71 has no suspension kits and rides perfectly level after torsion was increased a little on the stock keys. Having said that - I move a lot, oftentimes to the DC area, so as much as it has pissed me off, underground parking was a requirement, so NO lift was my goal, only leveling. I do think these trucks look much better with about 2" of lift in the rear and leveled in the front. My 2 cents. I'm surprised there's not a sticky or how-to thread on here for doing exactly what you're doing, considering how many people have done it already.