Leveling kit
Cargo Master
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That is a legitimate question but one would think that unless adding a drastic rake the systems should be built to operate correctly with a load which would in essence level the ride. I guess of greater concern would be the systems functionality after adding leveling and then adding payload which would aim everything much higher than intended as in the coon hunting effect. I am still inclined to believe the angle of divergence in the camera and sensors is adequate to compensate for the change. Besides, what happens to the lane departure warning when you spin the rear view around to pick the kale out of your teeth from your breakfast shake?
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Post Fiend
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"Work" is the operative word. Is it just a spring spacer or does it also include a drag link re-positioning bracket and caster adjustment bushings? Any leveling kit should have those things at a minimum.
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Fabtech has a 2 inch leveling kit out. FTL 5208 is their 2 inch kit. Also 4 wheel parts has either the poly or the metal 2.5 inch kit available. The metal one is $50 more. Shipped it was a little under $200. Havent got it in yet but called the national 4 wheel parts number after seeing nothing on their site for the 17's and they had them in stock and shipped me one.
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Not sure which way i'm going to go on the leveling kit,I just talked to the guys over at Carli suspension and the tech said that adj drag link isn't really required for just a 2" as its kinda in the "gray area".
Now I need to find the alignment specs for the 17 before go in as I know the shop doesn't have the info for the 17's yet.
Now I need to find the alignment specs for the 17 before go in as I know the shop doesn't have the info for the 17's yet.
Post Fiend
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Not sure which way i'm going to go on the leveling kit,I just talked to the guys over at Carli suspension and the tech said that adj drag link isn't really required for just a 2" as its kinda in the "gray area".
Now I need to find the alignment specs for the 17 before go in as I know the shop doesn't have the info for the 17's yet.
Now I need to find the alignment specs for the 17 before go in as I know the shop doesn't have the info for the 17's yet.
And what about caster bushings? MediumDan said that would be the other important component to change.
On my 2011, I did the spacer and the bushings but still had issues with wobble. This time I will do those but also a new drag link bracket.
Cargo Master
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If the drag link is not re-positioned or extended, the entire axle will shift about 1/2 inch to the driver side. I agree that it's kind of gray area as almost no one would notice without looking for it. Still, I want to do it just so there's no tension in the system anywhere. That one half inch shift will put pressure on the control arms even if just a little bit.
And what about caster bushings? MediumDan said that would be the other important component to change.
On my 2011, I did the spacer and the bushings but still had issues with wobble. This time I will do those but also a new drag link bracket.
And what about caster bushings? MediumDan said that would be the other important component to change.
On my 2011, I did the spacer and the bushings but still had issues with wobble. This time I will do those but also a new drag link bracket.
Post Fiend
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Absolutely. Swapping caster bushings necessitates an alignment. Finding a "Good" shop, well, that's the trick.
Post Fiend
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This one seems to be about the best quality. I just don't know if it fits the new 2017 frame. I put a call in but haven't heard back.
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