The best leveling kit
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The best leveling kit
I'm looking to put a leveling kit on my truck. I am finding that there are lots to choose from. "Front spring relocation kit" "Add a leaf" "Replacement springs"
And what about all the driffent brands? Please help.
And what about all the driffent brands? Please help.
More Turbo
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From: NorCal
There are many reasons to go with the various kinds. I like the drop hanger kits because they utilize the factory springs...meaning utilizing the factory ride and load settings. Some replacement springs or add a leaf kits can make the ride harsher and some it just gets firmer but not too bad. If your front springs are sagging, it would be a good idea to go ahead and get full replacement springs anyway. Add-a-leaf kits are simple to install. Drop hanger kits are slightly harder to install...depends on what you want 
A good kit will come with everything needed, including shocks to match the application, like the donahoeracing kits. They're awesome.
A good kit will come with everything needed, including shocks to match the application, like the donahoeracing kits. They're awesome.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Ketchikan, AK.
one more thing to think about.... what size engine do you have? some of the "cheaper" companies dont sell front levelling springs for a 5.4L v-8, just the v-10, and diesel which will give the v-8 too much lift. so you end up having to over-compensate in the rear to keep it level, and wont get the right look you want... im speaking from experience unfortunately here....
