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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Question leveling kit or lift kit

Ok I have a question. Was looking at the skyjacker 3" suspension lift kit. This kit will lift the truck 3" and make it level correct? Now if I buy the 2.5 leveling kit by autospring that will totally level my 04 4x4 screw?

Now for my question what would the benefit be in spending 600+ dollars for an extra 1/2" that the skyjacker will provide. Or am I totally off base with this assumption. If I am totally wrong could someone please fill me in on what I am missing.

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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Both setups will result in a level front end. One much cheaper than the other, but I had the AS kit. It was very nice and did what it was supposed to do, but I still had one problem. I was left with a level truck and crappy shocks. So I did the Rancho adjustable kit, which I would strongly recommend for anyone wanting awesome adjustable ride height and dampening. I know people like the Skyjacker kit, but I personally am not a fan of lifting IFS more than 2", maybe 2.5" max for me without drop bracket lift kits. The angles scare me. If you do not want to spend the extra money, stick with a spacer lift at 2-2.5 inches imo. Good luck...
 

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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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I put on the skyjacker 3 inch and love it. If you go this route, make sure you replace the rear shocks. They do not come with the kit. I have had no problems and it rides awesome.
 
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