Overview
The Rough Country 501084 is a 3.5 inch GM lifted N3 front strut for trucks and SUVs from 2007 to 2014. It is a direct fit for the front position. It fits the 2007 to 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, the 2007 to 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, the 2007 to 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2007 to 2014 GMC Yukon.
This strut only fits vehicles with 3.5 inches of lift and does not fit 2007 Classic models. It is designed to replace strut spacers on lifted vehicles only, so it is not a stock-height upgrade. It cannot be installed together with a strut spacer.
The strut is nitrogen charged with a pre-loaded coil, so the factory strut can be removed and replaced without strut disassembly. It has a massive bore, a chrome hardened piston rod, a leak-proof piston seal and a variable dampening system, which improve handling and tire contact with the road.
Key features
- 3.5 inch lift for GM trucks and SUVs with a lift
- Replaces strut spacers on lifted vehicles
- Pre-loaded coil for installation without strut disassembly
- Massive bore and chrome hardened piston rod
- Leak-proof piston seal
- Variable dampening system
Lift height and spacers
Ride height on a lifted GM truck is set by the struts, springs and any remaining spacers, so changing one part can shift the whole front end. A strut built for a specific lift height keeps the spring and damping in a predictable range. Mixing it with spacers or with a different lift height changes the geometry and can alter steering feel.
Front alignment is generally needed after the front end is raised, and the tires should be checked for wear as the angles settle. Related components such as the sway bar end links, the tie rod ends and the brake hoses are often inspected when the front is lifted, because their positions change.
Check the strut mounts and the upper bearing at regular intervals, and listen for clunks over bumps. Oil on the strut body or a loose, bouncy ride are signs the unit needs attention.
- Confirm the existing lift height before installing
- Schedule a front alignment after the change
- Inspect sway bar end links and tie rod ends
Specifications
| Brand | Rough Country |
|---|---|
| Part number | 501084 |
| Lift | 3.5 inches |
| Charge | Nitrogen charged |
| Coil | Pre-loaded |
| Position | Front |
| Warranty | 3-year Limited Warranty |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
| Vehicle | GM trucks and SUVs, 2007 to 2014 |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2007 to 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche in the Black Diamond LS, Black Diamond LT, Black Diamond LTZ, LS, LT and LTZ trims, and the 2007 to 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, WT and XFE trims.
The list also covers the 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe in the Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, PPV and SSV trims, the 2007 to 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 in the Denali, Hybrid, SL, SLE, SLT, WT and XFE trims, and the 2007 to 2014 GMC Yukon in the Denali, Denali Hybrid, Hybrid, SLE and SLT trims.
The 2007 Classic models are excluded, and trucks with less than 3.5 inches of lift are not covered. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The strut cannot be installed together with a strut spacer, so any spacer must be removed before fitting. It replaces the factory strut in one step, without strut disassembly.
What’s included
It is a single 3.5 inch front lifted strut with a pre-loaded coil. It has a 3-year Limited Warranty.
