Chevrolet Silverado 2014-Present: Lift Kit Reviews
Deciding which lift kit will be best for your needs can be difficult. This article contains reviews and opinions of many major brands allowing you to compare and contrast each kit by price, performance, and ratings for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2014-present).
Lift kits come in a variety of forms. Some are made to simply level the truck while others create enough space between the wheel and fender to install 37"+ tires. Depending on your wants and needs, you may be after a kit that provides a better cosmetic appearance, or perhaps you're after that 7" lift making your truck capable of scaling some of the worst terrain. As with all aftermarket parts, someone other than the manufacturer has done the engineering. Turning to the brands that have proven successful in suspension system design ensure you will have a safe, dependable suspension lift kit.
If you decide to run tires larger than 10% of the original OEM tires, you will need a speedometer calibration. After installing the lift kit, the truck will need an alignment. The headlights will need to be adjusted as well.
Depending on the year and options of your Chevrolet Silverado, it may have aluminum or steel control arms. Knowing which type you have is important as many brands need this information to supply you with the correct kit.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Lift Kits - 4" Lift
Skyjacker |
BDS Suspension |
ProComp |
Fabtech | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Price |
$1,530 | $2,002 | $1,683 | $2,409 |
Size |
4" lift | 4" lift | 4" lift | 4" lift |
Performance |
Includes front differential spacers, front crossmembers, steering knuckles, strut spacers, CV axle spacers, ABS and brake line brackets, sway bar end links, rear lift blocks, u-bolts, and rear shocks | Includes cast iron steering knuckles, front crossmembers, 3 piece differential drop and skid plate, replacement front struts, tie rod ends, and sway bar end links, and rear blocks with u-bolts | Includes front strut spacers, front crossmembers, steering knuckles, rear lift blocks, u-bolts and add-a-leaf leaf spring. Also includes new rear shocks | Includes DirtLogic 2.5 coilovers, tubular upper control arms with extended ball joints, front differential relocation, differential skid plate, as well as rear lift blocks, u-bolts and rear shocks |
Lifespan |
The life of the truck | The life of the truck | The life of the truck | The life of the truck |
Warranty |
The length of ownership by the original purchaser. | The length of ownership by the original purchaser and a 5 year-100,000 mile powertrain warranty. | 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty along with a lifetime warranty on the Procomp kit that is transferable between owners. | 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty along with a lifetime warranty on the Fabtech lift kit that is not transferable between owners. |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Lift Kits - Other Sizes
Zone Offroad |
Rough Country |
ReadyLIFT | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price |
$1,195 | $499 | $1,995 |
Size |
4.5" lift | 3.5" lift | 5" lift |
Performance |
Includes steering knuckles, front crossmembers, differential skid plate and support strut, multi-point differential mounting system, cast iron rear blocks, and rear shocks | Includes N2.0 series shock absorbers, differential drops, fabricated lift blocks, MOOG ball joints, and upper control arms | Includes subframe assemblies, rack-and-pinion steering drop correction, integrated differential drop bracket system, steel strut extensions, steering extension, and rear shocks |
Lifespan |
The life of the truck | The life of the truck | The life of the truck |
Warranty |
The length of ownership by the original purchaser and a 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. | 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty(owner must pay $100 deductible)on hard suspension components (knuckles, lift blocks, control arms etc.) that is non-transferable. | 5 year-60,000 to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty depending on vehicle make along with a lifetime warranty (minus shocks) that is non-transferable. |
Best Value: Rough Country
Skyjacker
Price – $1,530
Size – 4" lift
Performance – Includes front differential spacers, front crossmembers, steering knuckles, strut spacers, CV axle spacers, ABS and brake line brackets, sway bar end links, rear lift blocks, u-bolts, and rear shocks
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – The length of ownership by the original purchaser as well as a 5 year-100,000 mile powertrain warranty
Skyjacker has been in business for over 40 years. They are well known in the forum community and positively reviewed. Kits range from 4" to 7" and have upgradable options. Some modification (cutting) of factory components is required with this kit to ensure correct suspension geometry. Recommended if you're looking for a great kit and you don't mind some fabrication.
BDS Suspension
Price – $2,002
Size – 4" lift
Performance – Includes cast iron steering knuckles, front crossmembers, 3 piece differential drop and skid plate, replacement front struts, tie rod ends, and sway bar end links, and rear blocks with u-bolts
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – The length of ownership by the original purchaser as well as a 5 year-100,000 mile warranty
BDS Suspension started in 1996 with the mission to create high quality products at affordable prices. Forum members frequently comment on their satisfaction with the quality of the kit and how it performs both on and off-road. BDS Suspension includes new front struts and tie rod ends not commonly found with other kits. Recommended if you're looking for a good product with an affordable price tag.
Zone Offroad
Price – $1,195
Size – 4.5" lift
Performance – Includes steering knuckles, front crossmembers, differential skid plate and support strut, multi-point differential mounting system, cast iron rear blocks, and rear shocks
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – The length of ownership by the original purchaser
Zone Offroad has been making suspension systems for the past 20 years. They are owned by BDS Suspension and have lift kits ranging from 4.5" of lift to 6.5" of lift. Their mission is to provide quality off-road products with the best value in the industry. Reviews for Zone Offroad products have been positive on the forums, and employees of the company have been known to post on the forums themselves helping customers solve issues that arise. Recommended if you're looking for a great product with a great warranty and customer service.
ProComp
Price – $1,683
Size – 4" lift
Performance – Includes front strut spacers, front crossmembers, steering knuckles, rear lift blocks, u-bolts and add-a-leaf leaf spring. Also includes new rear shocks
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty along with a lifetime warranty on the Procomp kit that is transferable between owners
ProComp began engineering suspension systems in 1992. They have the title of the first manufacturer to develop a NHTSA (National Highway and Transportation Safety Association) compliant lift kit in 2009. ProComp was the first manufacturer to offer a 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Owners of a ProComp lift kit attest to its factory-like ride quality. Some forum members do suggest shopping around first before deciding on a ProComp lift. This is due to the price point and components offered in the kit compared to others. Recommended if you're looking for a product with great warranty and you don't mind spending the extra money.
Fabtech
Price – $2,409
Size – 4" lift
Performance – Includes DirtLogic 2.5 coilovers, tubular upper control arms with extended ball joints, front differential relocation, differential skid plate, as well as rear lift blocks, u-bolts and rear shocks
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty along with a lifetime warranty on the Fabtech lift kit that is not transferable between owners
Fabtech has been making aftermarket suspension systems for over 20 years. They manufacture every component in-house. Fabtech has received many awards from associations such as SEMA and even Ford Motor Company. FabTech is the only company offering coilovers and tubular upper control arms. Forum members agree Fabtech makes a quality suspension lift kit, although what is offered with the kit for the price steers some to other brands. Recommended if you're looking for a top quality product and you don't mind spending the money.
Rough Country
Price – $499
Size – 3.5" lift
Performance – Includes N2.0 series shock absorbers, differential drops, fabricated lift blocks, MOOG ball joints, and upper control arms
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – 5 year-60,000 mile powertrain warranty(owner must pay $100 deductible)on hard suspension components (knuckles, lift blocks, control arms etc.) that is not transferable between owners
Rough Country brings a budget-friendly suspension lift kit to the 2014+ Silverado market. Many forum members have purchased a RC kit, and the majority report back thousands of trouble-free miles. Some have had failures with their shocks over time, and others find the ball joint boots tear/degrade quickly. Rough Country has honored their warranty in these situations, and customer service is found to be satisfactory among most owners. Recommended if you're looking for a decent product with an affordable price.
ReadyLIFT
Price – $1,995
Size – 5" lift
Performance – Includes subframe assemblies, rack-and-pinion steering drop correction, integrated differential drop bracket system, steel strut extensions, steering extension, and rear shocks
Lifespan – The life of the truck
Warranty – 5 year-60,000 to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty depending on vehicle make along with a lifetime warranty (minus shocks) that is not transferable between owners
ReadyLIFT brings some innovations to the suspension lift market. They have engineered their kit to retain factory steering angles by relocating the steering rack with a drop kit. They also include steering extenders which keep the trucks turning radius factory. The kit has been designed with the user in mind by allowing the owner to mount a spare wheel and tire if need be. Many forum users report back satisfactory dependability with these kits, although some have problems with upper ball joint failures. Moog makes a replacement ball joint that is said to be stronger. Alternatively, kits are upgradable with uni-ball ball joints and coilovers. Recommended if you're looking to maintain the factory driving experience after adding the lift.
Related Sites
- Off-road Kit - SilveradoSierra.com
- Suspension - SilveradoSierra.com
