3 Inch Level kits
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3 Inch Level kits
There seems to be a concensus that installing a 3 inch level kit places too much angulation on the ball joints and could lead to premature failure. However, there seems to be a number of owners who have these kits installed. I would like to get some input from those who have real world experience with 3 inch kits. I have also been told that, taller and/or wider tires may stress the ball joints as much or more than a lift kit. Any input will be welcome.
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Is there anyone else out there who has any long term experience with a 3 inch leveling kit?
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Here is a quote from another user who has the 3inch
Originally Posted by deisele75
Probably. But I have had the leveler since it was new. 30,000 miles later it still rides like a new truck. If I have to replace ball joints at 60,000 miles...... big deal.
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Originally Posted by HYPO
Is there anyone else out there who has any long term experience with a 3 inch leveling kit?
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Originally Posted by boots6868
I also installed the 1 1/2 rear add a leaf. I like the look you can check my gallery pics. Good luck with yours.
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With a 1.5" add a leaf and the 2.5" or 3" leveling kit, then the rear would be about
1" higher. Which isn't very noticable, and is a good thing if you ever tow a little something so when towing you won't have the squated look.
1" higher. Which isn't very noticable, and is a good thing if you ever tow a little something so when towing you won't have the squated look.
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Originally Posted by HYPO
Did you notice any change in the ride after the add a leafs? What brand did you use? I was considering this very same combination because I have a Lear cap coming and figured the the add a leaf would be a better way to offset the additional weight in the back than blocks.
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hey thanks man ya i just orderd the 3 ; kit and going to put the add a leaf in too ummm so what is the best muffler i got 3 " pipe in now witht eh flowmaster 70 serise big block but its not loud enough so i am going to buy the 50 serise Hd does aonyknow how its sounds