Leveling Kits
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Wouldn't changing axle angle effect steering and handling? I would think it would change the castor?
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I initially installed a 1.5 inch spacer level and could never get happy with it. It still had too much rake. Then I went with a 2.5 inch ReadyLift and loved the look as it was very level with only about a half inch back to front. That kit is based on a spacer but it included all the other necessary parts including trac bar bracket, sway bar spacer, bump stop spacers, etc. The front axle is dead center of the truck. In my case, I knew I was going to put on air bags so I never worried about the rear end sagging when towing.
Trying to decide between a 2 or 2.5 inch level is probably splitting hairs and if you're concerned about the rear end sagging with a light trailer then a 2 inch level will give that extra half inch of leeway before being nose-high. If you hook up a heavier trailer, one that puts say 1,000 lbs on the hitch, the rear is going to drop close to a couple inches regardless.
All of the kits spoken about are good kits but you shouldn't forget to correct the caster angle when done.
Trying to decide between a 2 or 2.5 inch level is probably splitting hairs and if you're concerned about the rear end sagging with a light trailer then a 2 inch level will give that extra half inch of leeway before being nose-high. If you hook up a heavier trailer, one that puts say 1,000 lbs on the hitch, the rear is going to drop close to a couple inches regardless.
All of the kits spoken about are good kits but you shouldn't forget to correct the caster angle when done.
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I initially installed a 1.5 inch spacer level and could never get happy with it. It still had too much rake. Then I went with a 2.5 inch ReadyLift and loved the look as it was very level with only about a half inch back to front. That kit is based on a spacer but it included all the other necessary parts including trac bar bracket, sway bar spacer, bump stop spacers, etc. The front axle is dead center of the truck. In my case, I knew I was going to put on air bags so I never worried about the rear end sagging when towing.
Trying to decide between a 2 or 2.5 inch level is probably splitting hairs and if you're concerned about the rear end sagging with a light trailer then a 2 inch level will give that extra half inch of leeway before being nose-high. If you hook up a heavier trailer, one that puts say 1,000 lbs on the hitch, the rear is going to drop close to a couple inches regardless.
All of the kits spoken about are good kits but you shouldn't forget to correct the caster angle when done.
Trying to decide between a 2 or 2.5 inch level is probably splitting hairs and if you're concerned about the rear end sagging with a light trailer then a 2 inch level will give that extra half inch of leeway before being nose-high. If you hook up a heavier trailer, one that puts say 1,000 lbs on the hitch, the rear is going to drop close to a couple inches regardless.
All of the kits spoken about are good kits but you shouldn't forget to correct the caster angle when done.
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From: Florence SC
Ah, possibly so. I was defining "axle angle" as basically how the axle tubes rotate as you lower the axle relative the body of the truck. All the angles of everything connected obviously change, so realignment is usually necessary, the axle shifts laterally, etc. It's true that beyond a lift of about 3", things get more complicated...
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From what fuel off road told me to run their 20x10 -24 wheel with a 35" tire I will need atleast a level kit to prevent rubbing. They cant even guarantee they wont rub with a level kit. I have bushwacker pocket flares to cover the extra tire poke passed the OEM fender.
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