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Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

14 messages,  Last post on Feb 13, 2010 at 3:12 PM

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#5 of 14 2006 siverado crew cab by hbwizard

Feb 06, 2006 (1:49 pm)

since the torsion bar is gone, how do I level my front on 2006 1/2 ton silverado crew cab

#6 of 14 oversized tire problems by dotsonohana

Apr 27, 2006 (11:13 pm)

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

#7 of 14 Re: whats the best way to level my 2000 silverado 1500 2wd [jake357] by musclefreak

Jun 03, 2006 (10:36 pm)

Replying to: jake357 (Sep 16, 2005 6:16 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.

#8 of 14 needed advice by danking27

Jun 25, 2006 (2:58 am)

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

#9 of 14 2004 chevy 1500 silverado by gbenson

Jan 18, 2009 (9:19 am)

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

#10 of 14 Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [gbenson] by okko1

Jan 18, 2009 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: gbenson (Jan 18, 2009 9:19 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.

#11 of 14 Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [okko1] by gbenson

Jan 18, 2009 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: okko1 (Jan 18, 2009 2:47 pm)
I guess ive seen 20" wheels on these 2wd trucks ive even tried one out that had 20" wheels on it ,but my biggest concern is the speedo

#12 of 14 Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [gbenson] by okko1

Jan 18, 2009 (7:48 pm)

Replying to: gbenson (Jan 18, 2009 3:10 pm)
it may have a miner effect. one way to get an idea of how much change has occured is to use a garmin that shows speed. it does not use vehicle components to determine speed. so it will be somewhat more consistant than your speedo. the change should be less than 5 mph.

#13 of 14 Whats the best lift for a 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 z71 truck by hockey42028

Mar 04, 2009 (10:23 am)

was wondering whats the best lift for the money for my 2000 chevy silverado 4x4 z71 thanks for looking...
 
Tom

#14 of 14 Re: needed advice [danking27] by bigliftchevy

Feb 13, 2010 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: danking27 (Jun 25, 2006 2:58 am)
i was wondering if you ever did the 3in body and 6in sus.?

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