ReadyLIFT 7 Inch Front 5 Inch Rear Lift Kit - 2014-2018 Chevy GMC Silverado Sierra 1500 (44-3471)

This ReadyLIFT kit gives the 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 a 7 inch front and 5 inch rear lift and clears up to a 35 inch tire on a 9 inch wide wheel with -12 offset. A clam-shell lower strut extension keeps the factory struts, and the kit adds boxed steel crossmembers, a full-width front skid plate and extended-length Bilstein rear shocks. It is for trucks with the factory cast steel front suspension.

Key features

• Clam-shell lower strut extension that keeps the factory struts without strut rotation
• Retains the factory turning radius, with track width increase under 0.5 inch per side
• Works with front MagneRide
• Boxed steel front and rear crossmembers and full-width front skid plate. The factory plastic gravel guard can still be used
• Differential drop brackets with double gusset and boxed center rib
• Rear lift blocks with built-in bump stop landings and offset pin design

What's included

• Clam-shell lower strut extension with TCT lower bushings
• Boxed steel front and rear crossmembers
• Full-width front skid plate
• Differential drop brackets
• Rear lift blocks
• Extended-length Bilstein rear shocks
• Hardware

Fitment and compatibility

• Fits 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 with the factory cast steel front suspension. Check your control arm type before ordering
• 2WD or 4WD only, not for AWD
• Front MagneRide only. Not recommended for GMC Denali 1500 with rear MagneRide or other rear MagneRide models
• Single Cab has not been validated by ReadyLIFT
• Needs a wheel at least 9 inch wide with -12 offset. Some aggressive tires may need minor trimming
• Recommendations are based on Wheel Pros wheels and Nitto tires. Larger E-rated tires can make the ride feel stiffer. Test fit every combination

Specifications

• Brand: ReadyLIFT
• Part number: 44-3471
• Front lift: 7 inch
• Rear lift: 5 inch
• Max tire: 35 inch tall
• Material: 3/16 inch plate steel (crossmembers, skid plate, rear blocks), 1/4 inch boxed plate steel (differential drop brackets)
• Rear shocks: Bilstein, included
• Hardware included: Yes
• Estimated install time: 11 hours, plus or minus 1 hour
• Warranty: includes the ReadyLIFT ReadyGuard Powertrain Warranty

Installation

Allow about 11 hours, plus or minus 1, not counting alignment or wheel and tire assembly. ReadyLIFT labels it do-it-yourself but recommends a certified mechanic.

Modifying your suspension can change handling and rollover risk (SAE J2492). Always wear your seat belt. Prop 65 notice: this product can expose you to DEHP, a chemical California lists under Proposition 65.