2" Leveling Kit Installation

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 1, 2011 | 09:29 PM

#11

restridge

Junior Member

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 83

Quote:

Originally Posted by chase

Well guys, I installed the kit and all looks well (I will include pictures soon). I took my 2011 Silverado Extended cab 4x4 Z71 to an alignment tire place and after they hooked the truck to the alignment machine they began looking through the choices of the included vehicles in which to use on the menu and the guy said "What year is that"? I said 2011 and he said this thing only goes up to something like 2006 if I remember correctly. The boss man there said just use that they are all the same. Is this true? I read somewhere that 2007 through current year is all the same but 2006 is an entirely different suspension. Are there certain specs for my 2011 that I can give him to plug into his alignment machine? I swear this truck now sounds as if the tires are sure making more noise than ever before, not sure if its in my head.

You are correct. The 2007.5 & newer trucks have an upgraded suspension. The '07 & down trucks have a torsion bar system with torsion keys. Take it to the Chevy stealership if you need to.

Jun 1, 2011 | 09:53 PM

#12

In2Trux

Administrator

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 1,742

From: Northern Ont

2006 and 2011 are different in many ways. I would do like RestRidge suggested.
Take it to the dealership. If the dealership finds a significant difference in the alignment? I would ask them if you could get a print out of the b4 and after results.
Take it to the tire place and maybe get your money back.

Jun 2, 2011 | 12:32 AM

#13

chase

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 6

Does anyone have the actual specs that can be used to align my truck properly? Its a 2011 Chev Silverado 1500 Z71 Extended cab 4x4.

I appreciate all of the help.

Jun 3, 2011 | 07:48 PM

#14

restridge

Junior Member

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 83

Here's one

eSpecs Online Wheel Alignment Specification Data

But I ddon't know if it's free.

Jul 27, 2011 | 09:38 AM

#15

NYsilverado13

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 1

From: plattsburgh/rochester

hi, i am looking to level my 07 silverado classic, and iv been hearing that some leveling kits are better. theres torsion key, the spring spacer ( that looks like a puck), but iv heard that some may need aftermarket shocks even tho the company says its not required.... i just want to level my truck the safest and easiest way possible. any suggestions?