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Benelli · 05-29-2011, 11:40 AM

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.

onebadbowtie · 05-29-2011, 04:42 PM

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

msgross · 05-29-2011, 05:17 PM

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

55belairtim · 05-29-2011, 07:18 PM

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

onebadbowtie · 05-29-2011, 07:37 PM

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

**jocko** · 06-02-2011, 11:45 PM

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.

05-29-2011, 11:40 AM	#1
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	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. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

05-29-2011, 04:42 PM	#2
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	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 __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

05-29-2011, 05:17 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	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 __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-29-2011, 07:18 PM	#4
55belairtim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 56	Re: Leveling Kit Installation if you have a torrsion key tool it will be no problem at all pm sent on a kit

05-29-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: Leveling Kit Installation if you dont have the torsion bar tool a 2 jaw puller will work __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

06-02-2011, 11:45 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	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. Last edited by jocko; 06-02-2011 at 11:46 PM.



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