Leveling kit
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Joined: Aug 2018
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I have one. 2". Alot of people saying in reviews that 2.5" is level but if you actually measure it seems 2" is closer. 2.5" seems to be too much and from pictures it looked funny on 90% of the trucks. Some people saying it messed parts up (probably already worn before installing the leveling kit) and some people saying they have no issues, although who knows how long after installation they reviewed the products. I have had mine on for a year and a half and not had any problems. The angles are obviously more extreme on steering components, so make of that what you will. Tons of trucks out there with leveling kits running just fine. I guess the only thing I recommend is checking the hubs/IWE's before you do it, as well as the rest of your steering and suspension components. Just don't get a cheap kit. Solid core only.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 139
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From: Chicagoland
Thanks. It was almost exactly what I wanted when I bought it. I hate console shifters in PU's, and this one is the rare bench/column FX4 with Blue exterior black interior. I've been thinking about getting a newer truck, but I did put a $5,000+ engine in this one, so I'll wait until it's a lot more rusty. BTW my leveling kit is leveling struts. They're adjustable for dampening. Originally I had it set up stiff, but it was a little scary over some highway bumps with the 35's. It's much better with the strut set full soft. They were less than $100 each when I bought them, but the price has gone up, or I bought them Amazon used.
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,643
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From: Orange County, CA
I leveled my '07 4 years and 100,000 miles ago with spacers. I still have the original suspension components on my truck, no issues. I did use able 2.5" kit, but I think a 2" would have been just fine.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2007
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I'm getting ready to do some work in the rear of my truck. I'm going to use 2" lowering shackles in back along with Roadmaster Active suspension on ech leaf spring for the axle wrap/wheel hop, plus put in a limited-slip differential. The 2" rear drop will level it but the real reason is simply to make the bed more accessible for me - easier to get in and out of. I also have to check out the three motor mounts for looseness/damage after several violent wheel hop incidents over the years. I really have to baby the clutch anytime there is reduced traction from weather, sand on the road, etc., or the thing will violently hop. I've never driven another vehicle that does this as easily as this truck. I finally decided to keep it since it only has 32K on it and is in great shape, so spending some bucks to get it more drivable for me is actually long overdue.
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