This video was suggested to me today and I ordered a Kryptonite Stage 3 kit last week so perfect timing and great refresher. Thank you sir, not too long not too short and very informative . Well done.
Thanks man! I just did xact same install on my 2019. I used a jack, 2 stands, and I dont have any impact wrenches. Still was a breeze with your help. Some tips: 1. Make sure you loosen you tire bolts before you jack it up. 2. Instead of worrying about break line and speed sensor I just tied the spindle up prior to knocking it off of the ball joint. Just used some 550 cord. 3. Every one says to get a air chisel hammer (not you) to remove the torsion bar. It is not needed. Once you remove the key, a few wacks with a hammer on the torsion bar and it will move freely. Very easy. 4. I put the control arm in first, and then put the ball joint on, dont do this. Do it like this guy does in this video. Thanks again!
So, were you that much higher...almost 3", just putting the key adjustment bolts back to where they were, or did you crank the bolts in further? I would like to do mine to where the front end was still about 1/2" lower. I tow a boat, so not too heavy. I think it was a great video, thank you
You should never be measuring ride height from the top of the tire. Uneven tire wear and inflation pressures give you erroneous measurements. Always measure from the wheel centerline to the fender well.
I don't see that you installed the rubber bump for the droop stop on the frame rail. Why is that? I installed mine and I have no clearance. Is that optional?
This has been long ago enough now that I don't even remember what parts came in this kit but I don't recall any droop stops that came with it at the time unless been updated since.
Thanks for watching! Cv angles where reasonable but I thought ride quality to be quite noticeably worse. I think would be money better spent putting a 4 inch lift on and leaving keys on the softer side if looking for ride quality, this truck having the plow is probably fine with that weight out front to offset the stiffness but without it the truck rides like a solid axle square body in my opinion.
Really.. yea I've been back and forth with level vs lift for a bit. Wanted a 4 inch bds for the longest time, but my taste changed in that I don't want the truck that tall anymore.. started looking at leveling kits but those can be pricey for a good as you know, everyone says just don't max the keys out.. I did take a co-workers sierra 2500hd for a spin, he got keys but only went up like 1-1/2 inch on them, seemed fine to me, angles weren't changed dramatically.. so in my mind I kinda figured I'd get a nice kit, only crank it up a little🤷♂️, hopefully be fine, we'll see haha
@@BustedtoBuilt he pointed out the proper way to do something, don’t get defensive. You should have put it in the description of the video: because going off your video made me do it the incorrect way.
This video was suggested to me today and I ordered a Kryptonite Stage 3 kit last week so perfect timing and great refresher. Thank you sir, not too long not too short and very informative . Well done.
Thank you!
PLEASE REPLY @justinlamb8598 I’m wanting to get this kit how does it last longevity wise and does it ride worse then stock?
Digging the commentary over the work being done
Thanks, picking up editing skills slowly still lol
Great video , it almost makes me confident that I can do the work myself.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks man! I just did xact same install on my 2019. I used a jack, 2 stands, and I dont have any impact wrenches. Still was a breeze with your help.
Some tips:
1. Make sure you loosen you tire bolts before you jack it up.
2. Instead of worrying about break line and speed sensor I just tied the spindle up prior to knocking it off of the ball joint. Just used some 550 cord.
3. Every one says to get a air chisel hammer (not you) to remove the torsion bar. It is not needed. Once you remove the key, a few wacks with a hammer on the torsion bar and it will move freely. Very easy.
4. I put the control arm in first, and then put the ball joint on, dont do this. Do it like this guy does in this video.
Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! Happy video was helpful and great add on tips!
Just a FYI, You want to tighten the cam bolts with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Won’t it go past where it’s supposed to since it’s not tightened?
Great video. Every step, thanks.
Great video, thanks! Learned a lot
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
So did this kit make your truckd front end even with the back?
This is most likely the kit im going with and its on sale as well.
Great video
Thanks!
Nice work man
Thanks!
So, were you that much higher...almost 3", just putting the key adjustment bolts back to where they were, or did you crank the bolts in further? I would like to do mine to where the front end was still about 1/2" lower. I tow a boat, so not too heavy. I think it was a great video, thank you
Thanks for watching! That is the amount the front end came up without adjusting the keys again
You should never be measuring ride height from the top of the tire. Uneven tire wear and inflation pressures give you erroneous measurements. Always measure from the wheel centerline to the fender well.
Thanks for taking time out of your Saturday to watch and comment!
Great video and step by 🪜!
Thank you!
I don't see that you installed the rubber bump for the droop stop on the frame rail. Why is that? I installed mine and I have no clearance. Is that optional?
This has been long ago enough now that I don't even remember what parts came in this kit but I don't recall any droop stops that came with it at the time unless been updated since.
how come this kit doesn't have the diff spacers like the suspension max kit?
I'm not sure, may want to ask a representative. Thanks for watching!
Will a leveling kit help solve my rubbing issue has 10inch wides I have the same truck but 2018 and 3500
Probably not
Would probably be a smoother ride if you added the Suuspention Maxx diff drop kit . Seems like most are using Krypto UCA and the rest suspension Maxx
A differential drop doesn't affect the ride quality in any way, All it does is lower the differential to help correct the angle of the CV shafts.
Good video! How are the cv angles/ride quality?! Good as long as you don't crank the keys to much?
Thanks for watching! Cv angles where reasonable but I thought ride quality to be quite noticeably worse. I think would be money better spent putting a 4 inch lift on and leaving keys on the softer side if looking for ride quality, this truck having the plow is probably fine with that weight out front to offset the stiffness but without it the truck rides like a solid axle square body in my opinion.
Really.. yea I've been back and forth with level vs lift for a bit. Wanted a 4 inch bds for the longest time, but my taste changed in that I don't want the truck that tall anymore.. started looking at leveling kits but those can be pricey for a good as you know, everyone says just don't max the keys out.. I did take a co-workers sierra 2500hd for a spin, he got keys but only went up like 1-1/2 inch on them, seemed fine to me, angles weren't changed dramatically.. so in my mind I kinda figured I'd get a nice kit, only crank it up a little🤷♂️, hopefully be fine, we'll see haha
Gotta start somewhere, good set of tires goes a long way too
Um, why didn't you disconnect the torsion keys 1st?
Good question
Top or bottom looking at 1/4 inch difference
Thanks!
What about the cv joint angle
Thanks!
What size wheels and tires max size can you use with that kit?
Would depend on what offset of wheel you desire but I have no idea, would consult with manufacturer
How much did this kit cost? I think I want this for my truck.
I don't know, it was customer supplied.
@@BustedtoBuilt I checked into it. Thanx for replying back though.
👍thanks for watching!
How is the ride quality on this kit?
Worse than stock but not terrible, I think a better ride could be achieved by installing a 4 inch kit and leaving the torsion low
Ball joint goes on bottom for leveled trucks and top for stock level ride. Your supposed to be on the bottom for leveled truck
Thanks for watching! Looking forward to your video coming out where you install the kit flawlessly!
@@BustedtoBuilt he pointed out the proper way to do something, don’t get defensive. You should have put it in the description of the video: because going off your video made me do it the incorrect way.
Measuring off the tires ??? Ba ha ha ha ha ha ha
Cool, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Does these mods void warranty?
More than likely