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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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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suspension

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#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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