Question about leveling kits?
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Master of Strokes
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Question about leveling kits?
Hello all,
I have a question about leveling kits? I want to raise the front of my 01 X to make it level with the back and wanted to know what you guys thought was the best with out breaking the bank. The 3 I know of are Mini spring packs, Shackles, and blocks. So what do you think is the best,
Thanks
Nick
I have a question about leveling kits? I want to raise the front of my 01 X to make it level with the back and wanted to know what you guys thought was the best with out breaking the bank. The 3 I know of are Mini spring packs, Shackles, and blocks. So what do you think is the best,
Thanks
Nick
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No blocks on the front, they add to the torque on the springs which will change caster and camber during hard braking. It can be very dangerous.
I rather like hanger kits for leveling. Some what like shackles, except they move the shackle mount point lower.
Add-a-leafs have a tendency to make the ride harsher. With good shocks you should be able to counter act it. But the hangers re-use the stock springs as-is, so the ride shouldn't be effected.
I rather like hanger kits for leveling. Some what like shackles, except they move the shackle mount point lower.
Add-a-leafs have a tendency to make the ride harsher. With good shocks you should be able to counter act it. But the hangers re-use the stock springs as-is, so the ride shouldn't be effected.
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As above no blocks.
I have installed on two different SD's. One was replacement springs the other was a hanger kit. The spring kit did make the front end a little stiffer. With the hanger kit I knew the lift I got would be what was advertised. With the spring kit I actually got slightly more than the advertised lift. Both of my kits were by Procomp. The hanger kit cost less than the spring kit.
I have installed on two different SD's. One was replacement springs the other was a hanger kit. The spring kit did make the front end a little stiffer. With the hanger kit I knew the lift I got would be what was advertised. With the spring kit I actually got slightly more than the advertised lift. Both of my kits were by Procomp. The hanger kit cost less than the spring kit.
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FTE Legend
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My hanger kit came with new shocks and cams (probably not a good explanation but the best I can do) for the track bar.
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Sure, but at a rediculous price. My plan- Pro Comp hanger/shackle kit and X-code springs, unless I find something used on the cheap.
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I take it you have coil springs in the front? I was wondering, because there is a company that makes an airbag kit for the front of leaf spring superdutys. I thought about buying that kit for my 02.