2014 2WD GMC1500 leveling kit

[mbalbritton]

I just wanted to know what I needed to know about leveling my 2014 2WD GMC 1500.

Measuring the wheel wheels I’m about 4” higher at center in the rear.

What do I need to expect?

1. Coil spring spacers
2. Going to do struts at the same time
3. Alignment
4. Taller tires.

Do I need to look at brake lines? Opt for taller springs and no spacers? Steering components?

Never looked into this before, so I know nothing and don’t know what to consider.

 

[Noel]

Strut spacers, align and done. I got a set id ship you I took off a truck but Amazon would probably be faster than me

 

[Wes]

Depending on how much of a spacer you use, it will put the upper control arm ball joint at a steep angle. Different truck, but I swapped UCA’s to keep the correct geometry. No need for brake lines unless you plan on serious curbs when mall crawling. An alignment for sure. If you plan on upping your tire size you may need to trim some for full lock when turning.

 

[Chris_M]

Level? Just a set of Bilsteins 5100 set at max adjustment. I've done this on a 2014, 2018, and 2021 silverado 2wd.

Install new shocks & struts, have a competent shop do an alignment and you're golden.

 

[Caver Dave]

Will be MUCH easier to *LOWER THE REAR* to match the front... than the other way around bro

 

[spraypaintman]

Dude you are supposed to lower the rear. You live in Florida!

 

[mbalbritton]

Someone please kick @spraypaintman and @Caver Dave out of the General Tech.