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Silverado Leveling kit Install Guide

Your Silverado

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This page covers the US Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 V8.

Fixes the rake
Hard$35–$1203–5 hrs
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Why do it

Lifts the front to match the rear and makes room for bigger tires.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
  • Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.

Steps

  1. Take apart the front

    • Free the front suspension.
    Watch this step (Rough Country on a 2007-2018) (0:14–1:15)

  2. Fit the kit

    • Fit the spacer.
    Watch this step (1:15–2:03)

  3. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (2:03–2:24)

  4. Start taking it apart

    • Free the suspension parts.
    Watch this step (Rough Country on a 2019+) (0:27–1:36)

  5. Remove the strut

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (1:36–2:25)

  6. Fit the spacer

    • Fit the spacer.
    Watch this step (2:25–3:22)

  7. Reinstall the strut

    • Refit it.
    Watch this step (3:22–4:03)

  8. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (4:03–4:55)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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