2.5" leveling kits
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Originally Posted by riored4v
is it a MUST do it right after install? or could I install in the garage and drive it down the an alingment shop.
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Originally Posted by WheelMA1
Well... that is certainly a knock-off of the Autospring. I see one of the MAJOR differences, is the construction. Does that site list what grade the hardware is? I know the Autospring setup uses very heavy duty Grade 8 equipment. Who knows what this other manufacturer uses. Also, see how the top mount is nicely radiused? Sure looks nice.... but you lose a bunch of torsional rigidity that way. The thickness of the actual material is also in question here. I think that site said 1/4". I believe the Autospring uses either 3/8 or 1/2" thick. MUCH heavier duty. Also, how are the two pieces reinfoced? If its anything like the Top Gun, its simple sleeves, which not only reinforce laterally, but provide guides for the screws. The Autospring? Fully gusseted steel stock, of the same thickness as the rest of the product. You could probably level out an Abrams tank with an Autospring setup.
Oh.... and the Ready Lift is over 2x more expensive than the Autospring setup....
It is your cash, but I just try to make everyone aware of whats out there.
I am not a paid endorse for Autospring either.
Oh.... and the Ready Lift is over 2x more expensive than the Autospring setup....
It is your cash, but I just try to make everyone aware of whats out there.
I am not a paid endorse for Autospring either.
Dang..Wheelma1, you did your homework.. Im sold.
Question for autospring owners, when I get mine i will probably pay to have a shop put them on since im not really all that mechanically inclined and a little short on all the right tools. Anyway for those of you who used a shop, for the install.. I must question.. did they think you were off your rocker in wanting to install these things on your new truck?
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Well when there is a far superior product on the market, I make sure the right information is out there. Also, I was in the same boat as many of you. I did my own research, and actually ended up buying an AS 2.5" kit (which I have not installed... might be trading for a Super Duty). Aside from the superior construction, one of the main reasons I like to push the AS kit so hard is because its made here in the states!! It is so hard to find good American made products these days, in a flood of 'off the boat' crap (I am an American manufacturer, so we tend to look after our own
). Anyways, it is not that uncommon for people to upgrade early in their trucks life. The shop is getting paid, right? I would imagine they would want you to install those things the moment you take delivery...
Originally Posted by SDTruckMan
Dang..Wheelma1, you did your homework.. Im sold.
Question for autospring owners, when I get mine i will probably pay to have a shop put them on since im not really all that mechanically inclined and a little short on all the right tools. Anyway for those of you who used a shop, for the install.. I must question.. did they think you were off your rocker in wanting to install these things on your new truck?
Question for autospring owners, when I get mine i will probably pay to have a shop put them on since im not really all that mechanically inclined and a little short on all the right tools. Anyway for those of you who used a shop, for the install.. I must question.. did they think you were off your rocker in wanting to install these things on your new truck?
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Well... two reason. First, I measure just about 2.5" difference front to rear, on my Supercrew. Also, I had thought about moving to an 'add-a-leaf' later to give the truck a total lift... not just the front. I dont think I will ever install the one I have now, and will probably just throw it in the FTE classifieds some day.
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Does how much (weight) you will be towing play much of a role?
The Add a leaf is something else that ive wondered.. Have seen a few posts of guys putting on the add a leaf, What im not getting is they put the 2inch A.S on to level the truck. Then turn around and put on the add a leaf, which isnt this then raising the rear of the truck so now its not level?
How much lift do you get with the add a leaf for the rear?
The Add a leaf is something else that ive wondered.. Have seen a few posts of guys putting on the add a leaf, What im not getting is they put the 2inch A.S on to level the truck. Then turn around and put on the add a leaf, which isnt this then raising the rear of the truck so now its not level?
How much lift do you get with the add a leaf for the rear?
Last edited by SDTruckMan; Jul 24, 2007 at 10:23 PM.
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Well I like a bit of a rake, so really when you combine the two... its a bit of a budget lift. The AAL units are really only 'overload' springs, so they shouldnt effect ride quality when not in use. They only affect the top end performance, when you are weighed down. I think the AALs add like 1.5" - 2.
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Stacking blocks are dangerous, and only provide a higher ride height. With my particular truck, the increased rear ride height would also accompany a greatly appreciated increase in weight hauling (one of the reasons I am looking at a Super Duty).
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Which brings me to my next question...with the add a leaf, even though it increases your towing/hauling weight rating. Legally it probably doesnt matter, as whats on your sticker on the door is what the truck is rated for and any officer of the law would probably still give you a ticket for being over the rating of whats on that sticker regardless of the mods you did to improve it?
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The sticker superceeds anything you add to the truck. With the kind of stuff that I haul around, it all fits on pallets, below my tonneau cover. It would take a super sleuth of a cop to even notice me. It is all mainly heavy machined steel parts, as well as 'machine screw' stuff (misc hardware).
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Originally Posted by SDTruckMan
So do you know exactly what the biggest size tire I can use with the 2 inch spacer without rubbing or modifications. 325/65/18?
Where do I find the add a leaf info?
Thanks Man
Where do I find the add a leaf info?
Thanks Man
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I don't mean to hijack by any means...
BUT! I've recently thought of leveling as well only I don't plan on putting on larger wheels, jacking it up or anything. I simply want to level it out. Does anyone have any info for undertaking something like this? Recommended products, etc? Thanks!
BUT! I've recently thought of leveling as well only I don't plan on putting on larger wheels, jacking it up or anything. I simply want to level it out. Does anyone have any info for undertaking something like this? Recommended products, etc? Thanks!