Leveling Kit From Factory?
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I was looking online at the different leveling kits, and found some 3" leveling kits. With the 3" kit would I have to get the add a leaf for the rear so it's not sitting higher up front? Also is there any one brand you should stick to/stay away from?
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IF you get the regular leveling kit, get Auto Spring. I'd go with a 2" unless you planned on putting something to slightly lift the rear.
Skyjacker(is a good guality lift) has a 3" lift that includes new front struts w/ 3" lift, and a add a leaf for the rear.
Bilstein has some struts that can be adjusted from 0-2" of lift, and IF I had to do it all over again, I believe I'd go this route.
I say I'd get the bilstein(coil over shock)struts w/2" lift, b/c I replaced the stock shocks already, b/c they don't last more than 50K miles any way.
So with them you get two things for the price of one! IF I wanted more lift than that, then the skyjacker 3" would be my choice.
I've done a ton of research about all of this, and these 3 would be my only options if I had to do it again.
You will need and alignment after you adjust the suspension height, b/c the Tow with be out, and would cause the tires to wear out very fast.
I got a AS leveling kit and installed it myself and got an alignment done all for $120.
Skyjacker(is a good guality lift) has a 3" lift that includes new front struts w/ 3" lift, and a add a leaf for the rear.
Bilstein has some struts that can be adjusted from 0-2" of lift, and IF I had to do it all over again, I believe I'd go this route.
I say I'd get the bilstein(coil over shock)struts w/2" lift, b/c I replaced the stock shocks already, b/c they don't last more than 50K miles any way.
So with them you get two things for the price of one! IF I wanted more lift than that, then the skyjacker 3" would be my choice.
I've done a ton of research about all of this, and these 3 would be my only options if I had to do it again.
You will need and alignment after you adjust the suspension height, b/c the Tow with be out, and would cause the tires to wear out very fast.
I got a AS leveling kit and installed it myself and got an alignment done all for $120.
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