2.5" leveling kits
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2.5" leveling kits
I am reading alot about the autospring leveling kits. Anyone used the kit from Topgun customs? I plan to run 305/65 R18 BFG AT's on stock 2004 FX4 wheels. Anyone had any problems w/ this setup? Thanks
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most popular is autospring.
level kit 2 or 2.5 will clear your 305 65 18
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I would recommend 2".
I have 2" autospring that is for sale, never use it and its brand new. $75 to your door.
If your interested, e mail me or PM me
YOMAN!
level kit 2 or 2.5 will clear your 305 65 18
!I would recommend 2".
I have 2" autospring that is for sale, never use it and its brand new. $75 to your door.
If your interested, e mail me or PM me
YOMAN!
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I just picked up a 2.5" ready lift leveling kit (used), are they just as good? How much have people seen the alignment get messed up. Is it something you have to drive immediatly to, or is it just a little out of wack?
Thanks,
Greg
Thanks,
Greg
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From: Las Vegas
Originally Posted by mrpositraction
I just picked up a 2.5" ready lift leveling kit (used), are they just as good? How much have people seen the alignment get messed up. Is it something you have to drive immediatly to, or is it just a little out of wack?
Thanks,
Greg
Thanks,
Greg
been wondering the same thing.
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Welcome to FTE a few of you . The Topgun is nothing but a knockoff of the Autospring... and it is not nearly as well constructed. Stick with the original, and you will have zero complaints (the Autospring is the hands down favorite in this forum).
. The Topgun is nothing but a knockoff of the Autospring... and it is not nearly as well constructed. Stick with the original, and you will have zero complaints (the Autospring is the hands down favorite in this forum).
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Originally Posted by WheelMA1
Welcome to FTE a few of you . The Topgun is nothing but a knockoff of the Autospring... and it is not nearly as well constructed. Stick with the original, and you will have zero complaints (the Autospring is the hands down favorite in this forum).
. The Topgun is nothing but a knockoff of the Autospring... and it is not nearly as well constructed. Stick with the original, and you will have zero complaints (the Autospring is the hands down favorite in this forum).So I am assuming the "Topgun" you mention is the ready lift?
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I do not recognize the name 'ready lift'. There are tons of lifts out there, but none are as heavy duty as the Autospring kit. There are also a few different styles. Its a crapshoot, unless you know what to look for. Do you have a link to this other style?
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Originally Posted by WheelMA1
I do not recognize the name 'ready lift'. There are tons of lifts out there, but none are as heavy duty as the Autospring kit. There are also a few different styles. Its a crapshoot, unless you know what to look for. Do you have a link to this other style?
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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.
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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.
Thanks
Greg
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Originally Posted by YOMAN
yeah its a must to have a front alignment by shop after your or shop install level kit cuz the toe in will be a bit off like this /----\ .
YOMAN
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From: Winter Garden, FL
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.