NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 05-16-2013, 01:19 PM

Wanted to see who was running one.

What brand?
How's the ride?
Satisfied?

72BlckButy · 05-17-2013, 12:02 PM

Anyone?

Rough Country?
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Dalaigh · 05-17-2013, 02:46 PM

I had a Ready Lift 2.25" levelling kit in the truck, it didn't change the ride much at all. I was very satisfied with it, until I wanted more. Now I have a Rough Country 3.5" lift/levelling kit, it's lift a 2" levelling kit and a 1.5" lift kit, more then enough for what I want.
Stock

2.25" kit with stock 265 tires

3.5" kit with 285's

You don't want to go any bigger then 2.25-2.5" on a levelling kit, or your driveline angles are going to be at bad angles. The 3.5" kit includes a drop bracket for the diff, and has an UCA option (which I opted for), which helps bring the angles back to a good angle.

nds1968 · 05-17-2013, 08:08 PM

Hey Nate, I used the U-shaped spacer that goes on the bottom of the strut from Rough Country http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537435 I didn't notice a ride change. But I will say that most people don't even notice that I added the spacer. The rear of the truck is a 1/2 inch higher than the front

Nate

72BlckButy · 05-18-2013, 10:24 AM

Thanks guys.

I was lookin at the rough country spacer. The trucks I've seen with it look better than my stock setup.

I'm concerned with wear on the front suspension so you've seen no wear on your truck Nate?
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72BlckButy · 05-18-2013, 10:25 AM

Steve do you have any side shot of your truck with the new lift?
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Dalaigh · 05-18-2013, 10:52 AM

I sure do...
here's the 3.5" kit with the stock 265's

and with the new 285's

nds1968 · 05-18-2013, 12:39 PM

I haven't seen or noticed any wear. I only have 9800 miles on the truck. I did have an alignment done after I installed the spacer.

72BlckButy · 05-22-2013, 10:42 PM

Thanks guys. I picked up a rough country kit for a decent price but still not sure what I want to do.

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05-16-2013, 01:19 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits Wanted to see who was running one. What brand? How's the ride? Satisfied? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-17-2013, 12:02 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits Anyone? Rough Country? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-17-2013, 02:46 PM	#3
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits I had a Ready Lift 2.25" levelling kit in the truck, it didn't change the ride much at all. I was very satisfied with it, until I wanted more. Now I have a Rough Country 3.5" lift/levelling kit, it's lift a 2" levelling kit and a 1.5" lift kit, more then enough for what I want. Stock 2.25" kit with stock 265 tires 3.5" kit with 285's You don't want to go any bigger then 2.25-2.5" on a levelling kit, or your driveline angles are going to be at bad angles. The 3.5" kit includes a drop bracket for the diff, and has an UCA option (which I opted for), which helps bring the angles back to a good angle. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

05-17-2013, 08:08 PM	#4
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits Hey Nate, I used the U-shaped spacer that goes on the bottom of the strut from Rough Country http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537435 I didn't notice a ride change. But I will say that most people don't even notice that I added the spacer. The rear of the truck is a 1/2 inch higher than the front Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

05-18-2013, 10:24 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits Thanks guys. I was lookin at the rough country spacer. The trucks I've seen with it look better than my stock setup. I'm concerned with wear on the front suspension so you've seen no wear on your truck Nate? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-18-2013, 10:25 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits Steve do you have any side shot of your truck with the new lift? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-18-2013, 10:52 AM	#7
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits I sure do... here's the 3.5" kit with the stock 265's and with the new 285's __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

05-18-2013, 12:39 PM	#8
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits I haven't seen or noticed any wear. I only have 9800 miles on the truck. I did have an alignment done after I installed the spacer. __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

05-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NNBS 07+ Leveling Kits Thanks guys. I picked up a rough country kit for a decent price but still not sure what I want to do. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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