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Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

13 messages,  Last post on Mar 04, 2009 at 9:23 AM

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Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 by mm1422
Jul 05, 2005 (10:11 am)
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I am looking into getting a leveling kit installed in my 2005 Chevy Silverado and wanted to ask if anyone had any suggestions, recommendations, or anything else that would be useful.
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Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422] by steve_ HOST
Jul 05, 2005 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: mm1422 (Jul 05, 2005 10:11 am)

Try the Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions discussion instead; other owners will find your question faster over there. Thanks,
 
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whats the best way to level my 2000 silverado 1500 2wd by jake357
Sep 16, 2005 (5:16 am)
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just wondering if any one could recommend the best way to level my 00 extended cab 1500 2wd. the front end sags about 2.5 inches lower than the rear. took it to a shop, but they said i would need a whole new front suspension, and that it would really cost me. i would like it to have the lift of a Z71 but not cost me a small fortune. any help would be appreciated
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to jake357 by atz71
Oct 12, 2005 (1:25 pm)
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There are such things as torsion keys that can raise the front end of your chevy truck as much as 2 inches. This should level out your truck for the most part. The kits run about a hundred bucks. Your local dealer should be able to install the keys into your truck to give you the 2 inch raise. You only need to change your suspension, in the event that you are getting a raised susp. kit.
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2006 siverado crew cab by hbwizard
Feb 06, 2006 (12:49 pm)
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since the torsion bar is gone, how do I level my front on 2006 1/2 ton silverado crew cab
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oversized tire problems by dotsonohana
Apr 27, 2006 (10:13 pm)
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I have a 2005 silverado crew cab with 22" wheels and Nitto tires on it. For whatever reason my front passenger tire is getting shredded on the outside portion of the tire. I've taken it to the dealer to see if something is wrong with the one side(shocks or ?). They say nothing ius wrong with anything that its just the tires. I only have the damage on one side. Is there something special I should have installed like shocks or some kind of lift done to keep the truck off the tires? The front end bounces up and down like crazy too. I've seen the Extreme S-10 with 22" and lowered and not have the problem I'm having. Thanks for any help you can give
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Re: whats the best way to level my 2000 silverado 1500 2wd [jake357] by musclefreak
Jun 03, 2006 (9:36 pm)
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Replying to: jake357 (Sep 16, 2005 5:16 am)

The first thing is that you don't have torison keys thats only on 4wd. The second thing is that a z71 has a 2.7 in. block on the rear leaf springs. I know this because I own a 2000 silverado z71 4wd. Your mechanic is alos full of bs. You can buy a leveling kit for a 2wd for probaly $225 and probably install it yourself. All it is, is a piece of metal that slides under the front 2 springs and levels out the whole truck.
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needed advice by danking27
Jun 25, 2006 (1:58 am)
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I got a z71 1500 and Im thinking to do the 6inch suspension w/ a 3 inch body...but Ive been advised not to go with a body lift...I did a 6inch suspension with my old truck and worked out beatifully, not a single problem. but now I wanna go 9 inches without damaging my truck. what are the pros/cons. Maybe I can possibly just go with a 9inch suspension. I'm really not to sure how I can do this and have a suspension ride...If I insert the body lift, will it stiffin the ride up alot? thanks
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2004 chevy 1500 silverado by gbenson
Jan 18, 2009 (8:19 am)
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I have a 2004 chevy 1500 silverado ext. cab 2 wheel drive pickup. 5.3 engine. I wood like to put a set of OEM 20" factory wheels on this truck. the size would be 275/55r/20. what would have to be done for this install. will the speedo be off. any help would be appreciated. THANKS
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Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [gbenson] by okko1
Jan 18, 2009 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: gbenson (Jan 18, 2009 8:19 am)

the 20" tire is 31.90 around and the stock 235/75r16 is 29.84 not sure about the revs per mile. a 265/70r16 is around 30.2 and is about as large as can be used with out hitting the front fenders.

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