Excellent video. I know I’m in the minority, but I actually prefer a truck with a bit of rake. I think it gives the truck an aggressive look with some attitude. 👍🏻
Nice. Been on the fence for a while debating to level mine or not. This might just be the push i needed to get it done. Great vid and very informative. Thanks!
@@HorsePowerObsessedthis process was close to the easiest thing I’ve done aside oil change. Thank you!!! I added also the ring spacer thing that came with the rough country(that one portion from a different vid) but always come back to yours to make sure I’m doing the right thing lol
Wondering this also. When I leveled my Silverado 2500 it made the ride jarring. I’ve also noticed a lot of these kits state they’re not compatible with the ZR2 while others state they are.
33s you'll need 4.10:1 gears and Trifecta tune. 33s will change you speedo to read lower tha your going add gears and the difference is about 0.88 percent higher. At 60 you'll be showing 68 mph. Trifecta will adjust speedo, transmission shift points, and Advantage + gets a tune to the engine with 3 modes Eco, Tow haul, and Sport. With 2.25" level kit and 255 80 R17 Toyo AT3s I'm at 40" to bottom of stock fender and expecting 22 - 24 mpg, use of cruise control returned and 7th and 8th gear which I have rarely had. Only been in 4 cylinders mode 1 time since purchased.
No you don't "need" any of that. The stock gearing will still work fine. You can also get an inline speedo adjustment kit from places like 589 Fabrication for about $170. The inline kit will let you adjust to whatever size tire you charge to without having to pay for another tune every time you change tire size.
Justin, did you co-install the front diff drop kit with this as well? From what I hear if you don't, you'll wear out the CV's sooner with a more aggressive angle now.
I added a 2 imch to my colorado when I had it.I have held off on my zr2 only because I have been worried about my cv joints. Have you had any issues with boots since you added?
You can only use the top spacer you cannot use the bottom spacer on the ZR2. They are just covering them selves. I promise you the top spacer works without issue.
How is the ride? Does it change the factory feel?? I have a 2021 I’ve been hesitating because it rides so smooth lol and don’t want to change that feeling of newness…
Hay Justin i heard that maybe you were going to team up with Rick Conti and do a collaboration vlog. That would be awsome to watch... The truck looks great by the way!
@@HorsePowerObsessed …that what I was afraid of. After it settled, what was fender lip measurement? What would be even better, what is the measurement to the roof line…if your still on stock wheels & tires. Garage door clearances vary. I'd love to level it, but I won’t give up parking in my garage.
I put a rough country 4 inch lift on my z71 and my 33s still rub on bumps with the fender liner saw sawed there is no way u could run 33s on a level kit without insane rub
i guarantee once you drive it and it settles u only get 5/8” of lift. all you did was space the struts down. that doesn’t effect preload or anything. if i jack my truck up and set it down right now it will look like i got a 4” lift. also do yourself a favor and jack up you’re truck so the front wheels are off the ground and check for cv binding. also the way suspension is setup all you’re bump stop locations aren’t correct anymore. i always tell people never do spacer lifts. they are cheap for a reason. buy nice or buy twice.
We're about 2 months out of that video being made and the measurements stayed exactly the same. Also this isn't a lift, it's a level. Leveling kits are almost always spacers.
@@HorsePowerObsessed thats all good. not trying to hate. just from experience in 4x4 stuff that front end must have crazy angles to get that lift. sure geometry plays a part in it. just trying to inform people about potential problems with spacer lifts. ie does the shock bottom out early from spacing the strut down and cv angles as well. biggest thing with spacers in now you’re down travel has moved down in the suspension cycle so there might be cv binding.
Awesome video, Did you use the 1" or 2" leveling kit? the link takes me to both. I would love to see how it looks with 33" tires also how much clearance you have.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Level and forward castor gives you more room, 33's are good on road but watch out when you have articulation off road, back of the front wells, front of the rear wells. The AEV trim kit works great, looks a bit funky when new (it's shinny) but pretty much disappears with age.
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The Amazon link says "IMPROTANT NOTE - Does not fit "ZR2" models; highly recommended that aftermarket wheels, or wheel Spacers, be hub-centric" Is this the actual one you installed?
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I wish you had not made that look so easy…. Almost makes me think I could do that. Keep the ZR2 stuff coming!!
It actually is super easy. I've done it 4 times now on 3 different Colorados.
I cant believe how cool and handy you are brother.
Thanks man!
I like how they stamped zr2 on the control arm
Agreed. Details like that make you feel like you’re driving something special.
I have a 2021 ZR2 myself. So glad I came across your channel! Thank you for the video ! Yup ordered the leveling kit myself. Thank you once again!
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!
Excellent video. I know I’m in the minority, but I actually prefer a truck with a bit of rake. I think it gives the truck an aggressive look with some attitude. 👍🏻
The rake isn't why I did this specifically. I want to fit larger tires and this is the way to do it. I'm ok with rake, myself. 👍👍
Mine is level and has lots of attitude.
Nice. Been on the fence for a while debating to level mine or not. This might just be the push i needed to get it done. Great vid and very informative. Thanks!
Thank you. It definitely looks better but in my case will help achieve the tire setup I want.
Good day Justin; I like what I saw, so as always, a big thumbs up 👍🏼 for HPO; take care !
Thanks! You too!
Looks awesome!!! I have 2017 zr2 & looking to add goodies lmao... Looks good
Thank you!
I’m glad I came across your page, gained follower!
Welcome aboard!
@@HorsePowerObsessedthis process was close to the easiest thing I’ve done aside oil change. Thank you!!! I added also the ring spacer thing that came with the rough country(that one portion from a different vid) but always come back to yours to make sure I’m doing the right thing lol
@uboii I appreciate it, my friend!!
Hi, I've been looking for your pictures of the 33"s on your truck after you installed the leveling kit!
I bought the tires but ended up selling the truck before I put them on.
Best video I seen so far thank you!!!
Wow, thanks!
Looks amazing! Great to see a real car guy on UA-cam instead of some of the other posers out there.
I appreciate that, Steve!
Right on 👍
Quick question, the stock ride was extremely comfortable before this change, did you notice a difference?
Wondering this also. When I leveled my Silverado 2500 it made the ride jarring. I’ve also noticed a lot of these kits state they’re not compatible with the ZR2 while others state they are.
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Thanks, man!
Excellent as usual
Thanks again!
did you get the 33s on? lets see it!
as a new ZR2 owner, I love these vids!
What were the before and after alignment spec's? Did it change much ?
33s you'll need 4.10:1 gears and Trifecta tune. 33s will change you speedo to read lower tha your going add gears and the difference is about 0.88 percent higher. At 60 you'll be showing 68 mph. Trifecta will adjust speedo, transmission shift points, and Advantage + gets a tune to the engine with 3 modes Eco, Tow haul, and Sport. With 2.25" level kit and 255 80 R17 Toyo AT3s I'm at 40" to bottom of stock fender and expecting 22 - 24 mpg, use of cruise control returned and 7th and 8th gear which I have rarely had. Only been in 4 cylinders mode 1 time since purchased.
No you don't "need" any of that. The stock gearing will still work fine. You can also get an inline speedo adjustment kit from places like 589 Fabrication for about $170. The inline kit will let you adjust to whatever size tire you charge to without having to pay for another tune every time you change tire size.
Justin, did you co-install the front diff drop kit with this as well? From what I hear if you don't, you'll wear out the CV's sooner with a more aggressive angle now.
I haven't yet but it is something happening in the future.
@@HorsePowerObsessed just swap the upper control arms and your all good
@@billybritt5334 swap them to what?
@@billybritt5334how will swapping the upper control arms affect the CV angles?
Thank you for the video, 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👍🏻getting these installed on my 2022 zr2 today.
Glad I could help!
Heck yeah!!! Keep up the Colorado videos
Will do!
Hey how’s it going? Just a quick question for you and the other viewers. How to get rid of the Chevy “lean”? Any experience?
Yup. There is actually a fix from GM that includes a block for the drivers side leaf spring in the rear to even it out.
Okay I have a question have you had any trouble with your CV boots at all from doing this?? Would you recommend that little 1 in generic diff drop ??
I had no issues.
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Did you replace or install, new bump stops? Some videos do some don’t, nit really sure which way to go with this spacer.
I did not. From my research there isn't really a big reason to.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thank you.
So did the 33's ever fit? What brand tire did you go with?
I added a 2 imch to my colorado when I had it.I have held off on my zr2 only because I have been worried about my cv joints. Have you had any issues with boots since you added?
Zero.
Any idea about any additional stress on ball joints?
Those are some sweet trucks 👌
Not bad, right? Nice profile image btw. 😎
damn you made that look easy. 33's will look awesome
Thanks! I'm excited to get them on!
Hows the ride after this leveling mod? I am thinking of doing the same on my 2018 z71 colorado. Thanks!
I noticed no difference in ride quality.
should I replace bump stops as well if I do this? thanks
You can, there is a kit out there that offers different bump stops but I didn't notice any need for them personally.
So I was looking at the 2in left but that kit comes with a metal washer. Do you think this 2in spacer would work on the 2022?
Z71, yes. ZR2, no. The 1" spacer is all that will work with the ZR2 regardless of year.
Hey Jason, did you put the spacers on on zr2 like you had with red truck? Same tires so far right?
No the ZR2 did not need wheel spacers like the Z71 did
Followed the link to Amazon it states under important notes not for use on the Zr2. Why is that?
You can only use the top spacer you cannot use the bottom spacer on the ZR2. They are just covering them selves. I promise you the top spacer works without issue.
How is the ride? Does it change the factory feel?? I have a 2021 I’ve been hesitating because it rides so smooth lol and don’t want to change that feeling of newness…
I noticed no difference in my ZR2 or my Z71 when I did the same thing.
Awesome thank you 🙏🏻 I’m going to try and get it done soon.. love the videos keep them coming…
You’re welcome! I definitely will!!
Hay Justin i heard that maybe you were going to team up with Rick Conti and do a collaboration vlog. That would be awsome to watch... The truck looks great by the way!
Thank you! Yes, we may meet up for a vlog! 👍👍
'18 Diesel Dusk edition and I have seen others zr2s ..never seen one like your truck 😂😂😂
Seriously? A midnight edition zr2 isn't that rare 🤣🤣🤣
Been a while since I tuned in and I see the red truck is gone?!
Yes sir! I traded it for a 21 ZR2.
How was your garage height fit afterwards? …With stock wheels & tires
Would not fit in my garage. 😞
@@HorsePowerObsessed …that what I was afraid of. After it settled, what was fender lip measurement? What would be even better, what is the measurement to the roof line…if your still on stock wheels & tires. Garage door clearances vary. I'd love to level it, but I won’t give up parking in my garage.
I put a rough country 4 inch lift on my z71 and my 33s still rub on bumps with the fender liner saw sawed there is no way u could run 33s on a level kit without insane rub
The ZR2 already sits 2” higher than a z71 and yes, 33s fit without rubbing with very minor trimming.
I’m doing the GMPP lift.
Will a 285/70/17 fit underneath in spare location.
Thanks for the vid. 👍🏻
I doubt it, barely enough room for the stock 265 under there.
I see that the require changing the bump stops. Did you just do the spacers??
It isn’t required per se. I didn’t change them out.
Do you know if it will work on the diesel zr2 as well
Yes it will.
@@HorsePowerObsessed perfect! Just Ordered them right up! I appreciate it.
No problem!
Does 2022 colorado z71 can fit a tire 265/70r17 with 1inch front leveling kit? Thank you for the info
Yes it can.
@@HorsePowerObsessed without rubbing issue?
Most likely no rubbing.
i bought mine from rough country 1 1/4" polished aluminum spacers very easy to install i like that bison really nice trade from your red colorado
That’s a ZR2 , not a bison
i guarantee once you drive it and it settles u only get 5/8” of lift. all you did was space the struts down. that doesn’t effect preload or anything. if i jack my truck up and set it down right now it will look like i got a 4” lift. also do yourself a favor and jack up you’re truck so the front wheels are off the ground and check for cv binding. also the way suspension is setup all you’re bump stop locations aren’t correct anymore. i always tell people never do spacer lifts. they are cheap for a reason. buy nice or buy twice.
We're about 2 months out of that video being made and the measurements stayed exactly the same. Also this isn't a lift, it's a level. Leveling kits are almost always spacers.
@@HorsePowerObsessed thats all good. not trying to hate. just from experience in 4x4 stuff that front end must have crazy angles to get that lift. sure geometry plays a part in it. just trying to inform people about potential problems with spacer lifts. ie does the shock bottom out early from spacing the strut down and cv angles as well. biggest thing with spacers in now you’re down travel has moved down in the suspension cycle so there might be cv binding.
True that! Glad you said it. I’ve been scratching my head trying figure out how 5/8” gets you an 1 1/2” ? Even with new math it didn’t add up. Lol!
When does the 33"s go on?
did you have to get an alignment??
You definitely should!
Dang do you have 2 colorados?
No. A friend bought one just like mine and we did a lot of the same mods together.
Can you run this mod with the Eibach leveling springs?
You may be able to. Are you doing it on a ZR2 or Z71?
@@HorsePowerObsessed 2019 ZR2.
I'm not sure then. Probably not if you have the stock dssv's.
Is it the same process for a 2021 Colorado z71?
Yup!
Z71 is about 2.5 inches shorter than the zr2 stock though. So this spacer alone won't get you 33s on a z71
How did the 33 tires fit?
Need an alignment after this minor mod?
Yes sir. I showed my alignment before and after and the toe was out a good bit.
Great question!!
Will this work on an 18 Z71?
an if you put the nut back on it a couple turns before you hit it with the hammer it will protect the threads!!! Just sayin
Did these spacers destroy your struts yet? Or do you never go off road..?
Went off road a few times. Never had anything "destroyed" 👍👍
The back end still looks higher!
Cause it is. A 2” level would be a perfect level but it won’t work with the Dssv shocks. 1” is the best we can do.
Waiting for the new wheels
I'm not sure if I'm going to change the wheels. I really like the stock ones but we'll see what happens..
Awesome video,
Did you use the 1" or 2" leveling kit? the link takes me to both.
I would love to see how it looks with 33" tires also how much clearance you have.
1" kit for the ZR2. I'm trying to find the tires I will be using but not having any luck with the brand I want.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I'm getting perelli at
I think you still need to trim if you don't want to stuff them if you compress while turning.
If I do have to, it's minimal. I'll keep you updated!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Level and forward castor gives you more room, 33's are good on road but watch out when you have articulation off road, back of the front wells, front of the rear wells. The AEV trim kit works great, looks a bit funky when new (it's shinny) but pretty much disappears with age.
32s with a leveling kit?..
How did 33s work out?
I never got around to installing them but they would have been fine!
You might fit 33" tires on the pavement. Once you flex it out, it rubs hard.
You should put some c8 wheels on it..for fun..then right off .lol
Lol they won't fit
Sweet
🤘😎🤘
Nice
Thanks!
its 1 1/4in difference
It’s ridiculous How much of a difference an inch and a half makes
It really is!
Why do you have 2 of them lol baller
I have a 21 would this void the bumper to bumper warranty?
No. Not unless the problem with suspension related.
@@HorsePowerObsessed ok thanks much appreciated
Yes sir! It's also very easy to remove in case it ever did cause an issue.
Take it to #klicklewis
Fits 33s or let’s you mall crawl with 33s?
must be nice
You didn't actually show us that you could fit 33s with the level
Why would he that's a while nother vlog lol
It's coming. I know I can fit them, you'll see it soon!
@@HorsePowerObsessed I have zero doubt 💯🤛💪
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@@michaelm398 because it's in the title and that's what I came to see?
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Yep, I bought a ton on the dip.
Amazon invested $14 billion in the last quarter alone, the same as it spent in 6 months before that. It is a do not sell stock.
...With the Delta virus coming at full speed ahead, pandemic sales will make a comeback.
Amazon is investing so much money, that no competitor will ever be able to catch up.
Amazon's not going anywhere so I know that eventually it will come back.
Fidelity considers Amazon as a large growth company (probably because as big as it is, it still only has 7% of the retail market)
Get on board or be runover, it's up to you.
You didn't gain any ground clearance by doing that, you only gained body clearance
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Another Excellent video & a Hands On !! , A Thought of SOME COLOR on the ZR2, U ever consider , either RED, Or BLACK , Silver , Caliper Covers , the Brand Think Called MPG. MGP , something sutle on wheels & Color , CARID , website has em OR Most any now web sites , ck 4 prices ,,,,, a simple bolt on caliper covers , all colors , designs , CHEVY , of Course , TTYL , On the NEXT 1 , HPO ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thank you. Funny you should mention that... I may have done something like that coming in a future video! 🤫
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The Amazon link says "IMPROTANT NOTE - Does not fit "ZR2" models; highly recommended that aftermarket wheels, or wheel Spacers, be hub-centric" Is this the actual one you installed?
Yes it is. This has nothing to do with wheel spacers so not sure I understand the description.
Does this work for the Z71?
Yes it will.
@@HorsePowerObsessed sweet thanks. I don’t like how my truck looks with the rake and I rarely tow so I don’t need it.