Bout to do the same to my truck except that right now it’s at 9 inches of lift and on 14 wides not practical anymore as a daily gonna go down to 3.5. Your truck looks wicked man
Wow thats a big difference! I think you will be really happy with it, very practical setup. And thank you! Really appreciate that :) over 12k miles with this setup and 0 issues so far.
Great video! Gonna need an update on the ride quality and overall satisfaction of the knuckle kit. I can’t seem to find any reviews on it after the install. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for taking the time to drop a comment. I should make an update video, but for right now, I have over 10k miles on this setup and 0 issues so far. Ball joints are good, no cracked boots and no popping or anything while driving. Very happy with the setup and ride quality of the shocks. Definitely stiffer than the Ranchos, but I prefer it. Been towing my dad's 21 foot fiberglass bass boat and it handles amazing. With all this being said, it's a street princess and at most only drives on flat dirt roads, so it doesn't take any abuse off roading. As of right now, I don't have any complaints about this kit. Hope this helps :)
Awesome video love the honest review! Just got a 2018 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 currently sitting on 33's rn and rubs just a little when I crank the wheel in either direction. Ordered the exact same lift kit and gonna try to install it myself hoping for similar results as yours it looks great!
Really appreciate the feedback, thank you! And congrats on the truck, that's always exciting. I think you will be really happy with the lift, I know I am. I got a little over 11k on this setup and 0 issues so far. No popping, boots haven't torn or anything like that. Hope your ball joint comes out easier than mine did, other than that we didn't have any issues installing the kit. Hope everything goes smoothly for ya!
Yes, still have the original upper and lower arms on the truck. No issues with Over 12k miles on it. I showed everything near the end of the video with the angels of the ball joints and how it looks underneath.
I am currently leveled with dirt king upper control arms. Can I use the dirt king upper control arms since I already have them installed with the knuckle provided in this kit with angles being good?
Looks to be about 74.5 inch tall and then the shark fin is about another 3 inches. So say, 78 inch tall. My bro in law has a 2500, a little taller than mine, and he can just make it in his standard garage. If you get different tires you will be a little taller. When we measured, the kendas run about a half inch smaller than a true 33 inch tire.
Thank you! Really appreciate it! I put links in the description for easy access, but this is the setup: Tires: Kenda Klever RT 33x12.50r17 Wheel: Vision Off-Road Nemesis 17x9 with -12 offset in gunmetal.
Awesome thanks I'm going to look into that setup here soon, might have to change mine up. I'm running 20x10 with a -19 offset Fuel Vandal wheels. I like to have more tire than wheel in my case...
@justininman3221 oh yea! Some big old rims. I am very happy with this setup. Got close to 20k miles running like this with 0 issues so far. Good ride, very close to stock MPG, tows great with my boat. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Obviously, it's not the flashest look, but I still get compliments on it from time to time at the gas station lol. Good luck and if you go with them, I hope it serves you as good as they have me.
@MiniAcresHomestead sounds good! I appreciate it for talking with me about all that. So far I've not had any issues and I've been going on this setup for over 2 yrs but I am going to look into the setup you got. I'm assuming your truck has the 5.3 like mine does and depending on how steep of a grade I'm on it seams the setup I have feels too heavy for my truck but I don't want to mess with the motor or gearing.... "if it's not broke don't fix it" but I know I know... wheels and tires makes a difference in many ways lol I'm not really worried about mpg, I mean it's a truck plus V8 but I'm curious what's your average mpg? I do good to get 18mpg. When mine was a 100% stock I have gotten 29.9mpg. Got to keep it rolling! Thanks again brother hope yall have a great one!
@justininman3221 any questions you have, I'm happy to answer! And I think changing out your tires will def help with the power issues. I do have the 5.3 and 100% stock besides the lift and wheels/tires and I've towed my 21 foot triton with dual axel trailer and also cattle trailers up some steep stuff and I havent once thought i need more power. Just passed 100k miles on on the truck a couple weeks ago. On back roads on cruise control at 55mph I can get 23 mpg. Going 75 on the interstate with cruise control, I'm about 17-19mpg. Towing on the interstate I'm about 12-14mph. I never hit 30mpg with the stock wheels, that's insane!
Thank you! They are doing very well. 0 issues from them, wearing even. Got about 14 or 15k on them now. I'll definilty buy them again once these are finished, especially for the price point.
Since it's not even close to rubbing, do you think that I could fit the same size tire on mine with only a 2.5in lift? You can get a 2.5in from RC that doesn't require any cutting.
I think the minimum needed is a 2 inch lift for 33s, so you should be good, don't quote me on it though. I know these kendas run a little smaller than 33, so whatever you end up buying double check the actual size. Idk why, but tires can actually be bigger or smaller than the size they say they are.
@@MiniAcresHomestead I did not know that lol. Thanks for the heads up! I will have to make sure I double check when I buy them then. Thanks for answering so quickly! Also, love the Bible verse at the beginning of your videos, instantly subscribed!
@rizescrappy8729 no way! Thank you! Really appreciate that. Always blows me away that people even watch the videos I post. Very humbling :) And yea! The kendas are really about 32.5s. When I was looking for tires, some other brands can almost be an inch bigger than they say. So, it would suck if you think your getting a 33 and in reality it's a 34.
@@MiniAcresHomestead Of course man! Your videos are very well done, love the channel. And yeah that would suck haha. I would like a bigger tire but not wanting to rub or have to do any trimming so getting a tire that's an inch bigger than it claims would not be fun 😂
@rizescrappy8729 thank you! I had the same way of thinking as you. Would love bigger tires but didn't want to get into cutting the body. And didn't want to mess with gas milage or power. With the setup I got now, I haven't affected my gas milage at all and it towes very nice. Which 2.5 leveling kit are you looking ag gettin?
@Jimenez20 0 issues so far. Got a little over 20k with the setup. 103k on the truck. The RC shocks are definitely stiffer than the Ranchos, but I prefer it. I have a 21 ft. Fiberglass boat I tow and it doesn't even feel like it's there. Tires are wearing even, I rotate every 5k miles. Very happy with the setup so far.
It has been really good for me. Over 10k miles on it and 0 issues so far. It lives on cement though, so I'm sure that helps, I don't off road with it or anything.
@youngcx4 nice, I definitly like the rough country's better than then Ranchos. A lot more stiff but they handled way better. With the extra lift you should clear the tires easy. Mine aren't even close to rubbing and I have 33x12.50 with a -12 offset.
Yes, I had to cut the Bump stops to allow them to clear. Didn't upgrade to the rc control arms and got over 5k on this setup and everything is perfect so far. Defintily like the look of the upgraded arms, though. Did you put them in?
@@MiniAcresHomestead read my mind, I was just about to ask how’s the kit been lol and no not yet I just received it last week probably installing it this weekend, I’ll let you know how it goes, got the same color truck
@Bakerboy1436 let me know! I honestly love this kit so far. No popping or anything. So far, it has been solid. That being said, it's on pavement most the time and hits my flat dirt road up to my house. So it's definitely babied. But to have no rub on 33's and a little more lift. I am completely happy with it
After the lift? There are no issues at all so far with anything. I know these trucks have transmission issues just on their own so fingers crossed. I just hit 97k not too long ago.
@fabianghost89 been planning on making a 1 year review video, but I've been lazy. Other than that, everything's been running like the day we put it in. Take into consideration though, my truck is on pavement about 95% of the time and other than that it's on flat gravel roads. As far as towing and handling, the shocks are waayyyyy better than the Ranchos that came stock. Gives it a stiffer ride, but it's not too stiff.
@user-jt1nh7tx7p yea, that's what I've seen from online articles :/ i don't tow a lot and drive like a grandma, so hopefully can stretch it out a little.
It rides great. The Ranchos that were on it previously were way too mushy. These are definitely stiffer, but when you hit bumps hard, it absorbs really well, like train tracks, for example. I tow my dad's 21 foot fiberglass boat with it does great. I'm very happy with how it handles. Why isn't your 4.5 lift reversible?
@@MiniAcresHomestead I’m sure I would probably be getting 1.5 mpg better if I went down an inch and kept my skid plate, factory front track width and had the less fender gap too
Nope. Put about 4500 miles on this setup now and 0 issues so far. Just crawled up under there a couple days ago and it looks like the day we put it in. Minus the dirt, obviously lol
O rubbing. I did add some Mudd flaps and when I'm backing up and turn the wheel more than 3 quarter, I get a very very slight rub on the flap. But with no flaps, no rubbing at full turn with 0 modification to the truck.
What is the measure gap from the tire to the fender? I have a level kit on mine and it is 8 inches, l just want to know what will be the difference with this lift
I have put 5,300 miles on this lift and 33x12.50 tires. The gap from the top of the tire and front fender is almost exactly 9 1/4 inches. The back tire to fender is 9 1/2 inches. Ground to bottom of rear bumper is 22 3/16inches. Ground to bottom the black wind damn on the front bumper is 15 Inches. Any other questions just let me know. I'll try and help the best I can
Bout to do the same to my truck except that right now it’s at 9 inches of lift and on 14 wides not practical anymore as a daily gonna go down to 3.5. Your truck looks wicked man
Wow thats a big difference! I think you will be really happy with it, very practical setup. And thank you! Really appreciate that :) over 12k miles with this setup and 0 issues so far.
Great video! Gonna need an update on the ride quality and overall satisfaction of the knuckle kit. I can’t seem to find any reviews on it after the install. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for taking the time to drop a comment.
I should make an update video, but for right now, I have over 10k miles on this setup and 0 issues so far. Ball joints are good, no cracked boots and no popping or anything while driving. Very happy with the setup and ride quality of the shocks. Definitely stiffer than the Ranchos, but I prefer it. Been towing my dad's 21 foot fiberglass bass boat and it handles amazing.
With all this being said, it's a street princess and at most only drives on flat dirt roads, so it doesn't take any abuse off roading. As of right now, I don't have any complaints about this kit.
Hope this helps :)
I been having this lift for 3 years it hasn’t giving me any problems and running a 295/60/20 (34 inch tires and I did need to cut )
@@benjaminmartinez1808 nice! Same here. 0 issues so far with about 24k on this setup. 1 inch makes all the difference lol
Nice work guys God Bless You guys keep them videos up .Good word Mijo
Thank you! Really appreciate the support! It means a lot to us 💪💪👍
The truck looks good!
Thank you! Really appreciate it. And thank you for taking the time to drop a comment :D
Looking gooooooooooood guyyyzzz
Awesome video love the honest review! Just got a 2018 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 currently sitting on 33's rn and rubs just a little when I crank the wheel in either direction. Ordered the exact same lift kit and gonna try to install it myself hoping for similar results as yours it looks great!
Really appreciate the feedback, thank you! And congrats on the truck, that's always exciting. I think you will be really happy with the lift, I know I am. I got a little over 11k on this setup and 0 issues so far. No popping, boots haven't torn or anything like that. Hope your ball joint comes out easier than mine did, other than that we didn't have any issues installing the kit. Hope everything goes smoothly for ya!
So did this kit allow you to keep your OEM upper and lower control arms?
this is what i wanna know
Yes, still have the original upper and lower arms on the truck. No issues with Over 12k miles on it. I showed everything near the end of the video with the angels of the ball joints and how it looks underneath.
I am currently leveled with dirt king upper control arms. Can I use the dirt king upper control arms since I already have them installed with the knuckle provided in this kit with angles being good?
What was the measurement of the truck from floor to ceiling?
@@cesartorresdonjuan6926 I'm actually not sure, I'll have to get back to you on that one.
@MiniAcresHomestead Ok thanks I want to do the same in a 2018 Silverado but I don't know if it fits in a normal garage
Looks to be about 74.5 inch tall and then the shark fin is about another 3 inches. So say, 78 inch tall. My bro in law has a 2500, a little taller than mine, and he can just make it in his standard garage. If you get different tires you will be a little taller. When we measured, the kendas run about a half inch smaller than a true 33 inch tire.
Ive got the same kit but i like this setup a bit better than mine so im wanting to know the wheel and tire size. Thanks awesome looking truck!
Thank you! Really appreciate it!
I put links in the description for easy access, but this is the setup:
Tires: Kenda Klever RT 33x12.50r17
Wheel: Vision Off-Road Nemesis 17x9 with -12 offset in gunmetal.
Awesome thanks I'm going to look into that setup here soon, might have to change mine up. I'm running 20x10 with a -19 offset Fuel Vandal wheels. I like to have more tire than wheel in my case...
@justininman3221 oh yea! Some big old rims.
I am very happy with this setup. Got close to 20k miles running like this with 0 issues so far. Good ride, very close to stock MPG, tows great with my boat. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Obviously, it's not the flashest look, but I still get compliments on it from time to time at the gas station lol.
Good luck and if you go with them, I hope it serves you as good as they have me.
@MiniAcresHomestead sounds good! I appreciate it for talking with me about all that. So far I've not had any issues and I've been going on this setup for over 2 yrs but I am going to look into the setup you got. I'm assuming your truck has the 5.3 like mine does and depending on how steep of a grade I'm on it seams the setup I have feels too heavy for my truck but I don't want to mess with the motor or gearing.... "if it's not broke don't fix it" but I know I know... wheels and tires makes a difference in many ways lol I'm not really worried about mpg, I mean it's a truck plus V8 but I'm curious what's your average mpg? I do good to get 18mpg. When mine was a 100% stock I have gotten 29.9mpg. Got to keep it rolling! Thanks again brother hope yall have a great one!
@justininman3221 any questions you have, I'm happy to answer!
And I think changing out your tires will def help with the power issues. I do have the 5.3 and 100% stock besides the lift and wheels/tires and I've towed my 21 foot triton with dual axel trailer and also cattle trailers up some steep stuff and I havent once thought i need more power. Just passed 100k miles on on the truck a couple weeks ago.
On back roads on cruise control at 55mph I can get 23 mpg. Going 75 on the interstate with cruise control, I'm about 17-19mpg. Towing on the interstate I'm about 12-14mph.
I never hit 30mpg with the stock wheels, that's insane!
Truck came out nice how are the Kendas doing?
Thank you! They are doing very well. 0 issues from them, wearing even. Got about 14 or 15k on them now. I'll definilty buy them again once these are finished, especially for the price point.
This will work with a level structure spacer right?
@JuiceWrldAiv work with the wheel and tire setup?
Since it's not even close to rubbing, do you think that I could fit the same size tire on mine with only a 2.5in lift? You can get a 2.5in from RC that doesn't require any cutting.
I think the minimum needed is a 2 inch lift for 33s, so you should be good, don't quote me on it though. I know these kendas run a little smaller than 33, so whatever you end up buying double check the actual size. Idk why, but tires can actually be bigger or smaller than the size they say they are.
@@MiniAcresHomestead I did not know that lol. Thanks for the heads up! I will have to make sure I double check when I buy them then. Thanks for answering so quickly! Also, love the Bible verse at the beginning of your videos, instantly subscribed!
@rizescrappy8729 no way! Thank you! Really appreciate that. Always blows me away that people even watch the videos I post. Very humbling :)
And yea! The kendas are really about 32.5s. When I was looking for tires, some other brands can almost be an inch bigger than they say. So, it would suck if you think your getting a 33 and in reality it's a 34.
@@MiniAcresHomestead Of course man! Your videos are very well done, love the channel.
And yeah that would suck haha. I would like a bigger tire but not wanting to rub or have to do any trimming so getting a tire that's an inch bigger than it claims would not be fun 😂
@rizescrappy8729 thank you!
I had the same way of thinking as you. Would love bigger tires but didn't want to get into cutting the body. And didn't want to mess with gas milage or power.
With the setup I got now, I haven't affected my gas milage at all and it towes very nice.
Which 2.5 leveling kit are you looking ag gettin?
Everything still running fine on these?
@Jimenez20 0 issues so far. Got a little over 20k with the setup. 103k on the truck. The RC shocks are definitely stiffer than the Ranchos, but I prefer it. I have a 21 ft. Fiberglass boat I tow and it doesn't even feel like it's there. Tires are wearing even, I rotate every 5k miles. Very happy with the setup so far.
Good to hear, getting the exact setup Tuesday on my 2018 Chevy. So far the most helpful video. Thank you
@@Jimenez20 very happy to hear that, i appreciate it! And congrats on the new setup. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Im getting this same kit put on this week and wondering how its been for you ?
It has been really good for me. Over 10k miles on it and 0 issues so far. It lives on cement though, so I'm sure that helps, I don't off road with it or anything.
Oh ok nice, i dont plan to off road either its jus my daily driver. I have a 16 high country on 22x12s with 33s with a 2” level on it currently
@youngcx4 it should do you good then. Did you get the shocks with it too? I like them way better than the Ranchos. no rubbing with your current setup?
Yea i got the shocks too , it sure does lol i did the nor cal on it helped a lil bit but it rubs still here n there coming out of driveways
@youngcx4 nice, I definitly like the rough country's better than then Ranchos. A lot more stiff but they handled way better.
With the extra lift you should clear the tires easy. Mine aren't even close to rubbing and I have 33x12.50 with a -12 offset.
Just bought the same kit for 17’ Silverado, did you cut the bump stop? I purchased the RC upper control arms
Yes, I had to cut the
Bump stops to allow them to clear. Didn't upgrade to the rc control arms and got over 5k on this setup and everything is perfect so far. Defintily like the look of the upgraded arms, though. Did you put them in?
@@MiniAcresHomestead read my mind, I was just about to ask how’s the kit been lol and no not yet I just received it last week probably installing it this weekend, I’ll let you know how it goes, got the same color truck
@Bakerboy1436 let me know! I honestly love this kit so far. No popping or anything. So far, it has been solid. That being said, it's on pavement most the time and hits my flat dirt road up to my house. So it's definitely babied. But to have no rub on 33's and a little more lift. I am completely happy with it
Have any transmission issues after that ?
After the lift? There are no issues at all so far with anything. I know these trucks have transmission issues just on their own so fingers crossed. I just hit 97k not too long ago.
@@MiniAcresHomestead good to know thanks man
@fabianghost89 been planning on making a 1 year review video, but I've been lazy. Other than that, everything's been running like the day we put it in. Take into consideration though, my truck is on pavement about 95% of the time and other than that it's on flat gravel roads. As far as towing and handling, the shocks are waayyyyy better than the Ranchos that came stock. Gives it a stiffer ride, but it's not too stiff.
Transmission will go out around 150 k if your lucky, not because of the lift, but because its chevy transmission. mine just went out at 132k
@user-jt1nh7tx7p yea, that's what I've seen from online articles :/ i don't tow a lot and drive like a grandma, so hopefully can stretch it out a little.
How does it ride? I have a 4.5” Zone and wish I went with the 3.5” RC cuz it’s reversible and mine has too much tire gap
It rides great. The Ranchos that were on it previously were way too mushy. These are definitely stiffer, but when you hit bumps hard, it absorbs really well, like train tracks, for example. I tow my dad's 21 foot fiberglass boat with it does great. I'm very happy with how it handles.
Why isn't your 4.5 lift reversible?
@@MiniAcresHomestead cross member has to be cut
@@MiniAcresHomestead also on the zone tie rods have to be cut
@Kylewraps ohhh. I gotcha.
@@MiniAcresHomestead I’m sure I would probably be getting 1.5 mpg better if I went down an inch and kept my skid plate, factory front track width and had the less fender gap too
Have you rip a axle boot
Nope. Put about 4500 miles on this setup now and 0 issues so far.
Just crawled up under there a couple days ago and it looks like the day we put it in.
Minus the dirt, obviously lol
Do You mount spacers to front diff?
No spacers added. I wanted to but decided to keep it the way it was with all the rock chips i was getting with the little bit of poke it already has.
Woops miss read. But still no spacers on the front diff.
Does it rub when driving fully turned?
O rubbing. I did add some Mudd flaps and when I'm backing up and turn the wheel more than 3 quarter, I get a very very slight rub on the flap.
But with no flaps, no rubbing at full turn with 0 modification to the truck.
What is the measure gap from the tire to the fender? I have a level kit on mine and it is 8 inches, l just want to know what will be the difference with this lift
I don't get off of work until 5 and then I can give e you a measurement afterwards.
That is ok, no problem and l really appreciate you for answering my question
I have put 5,300 miles on this lift and 33x12.50 tires. The gap from the top of the tire and front fender is almost exactly 9 1/4 inches. The back tire to fender is 9 1/2 inches. Ground to bottom of rear bumper is 22 3/16inches. Ground to bottom the black wind damn on the front bumper is 15 Inches.
Any other questions just let me know. I'll try and help the best I can
@@MiniAcresHomestead thank you very much
@@JoseGarcia-gn4ng any time!👍👍