2inch Leveling Kit
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I've measured about 3-1/2 inches difference between the front and rear wheel opening on my truck, which is also 2WD with front coils. I do know from what others have said, though, that due to the geometry of the front end and where the spacer goes in the lineup of things, you actually get something like 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 inches of lift off a 2 inch spacer. That being the case, the 2-1/2 inch spacers may be a little more than ideal in final lift effect.
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Yeah that definitely makes sense. So after doing the measuring though i still wasn't sure and kind of just took a shot in the dark and hoped that it looekd good. Judging by the feedback, it looks alright.
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Sorry if that is confusing. That is the distance from the top of the wheel to the wheel well opening.
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OK... so you gained 2-1/4 inches with the 2-inch spacers. That means that the 2-1/2 inch spacers will probably provide a little more than 2-3/4 and still leave about a 1-inch difference between the front and rear openings.
I gotta think about this, now. I know that with one ton of sod in my bed, the truck still sits a tad high in the rear. Given that I never tow anything, I guess the 2-1/2 inch spacers will level it a bit more, but will also probably hurt mileage a little more than the 2-inch spacers. I'll mull this over a bit. Good info!
I gotta think about this, now. I know that with one ton of sod in my bed, the truck still sits a tad high in the rear. Given that I never tow anything, I guess the 2-1/2 inch spacers will level it a bit more, but will also probably hurt mileage a little more than the 2-inch spacers. I'll mull this over a bit. Good info!
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Yeah if you rear still sits higher with 2,000lbs in your bed then i would go with the 2 1/2. The only thing is it may still be too much, and i would rather be still a little lower in the front and higher in the rear then higher in the front and lower in the rear ya know...
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Thanks again, Matt. I agre about having the tail up a little, too. I also have a neighbor who owns some CNC equipment, and I need to talk it over with him to see if he can machine the sapcers for me at a much lower cost. I've priced some 2-3 inch thick flat bar stock, and it really would not cost much in amterials to even get the spacers out of either stainless or tool steel.
If he can do it, I'll see if I can help him get set up to start making them and selling them online... he needs some more business right now anyway.
If he can do it, I'll see if I can help him get set up to start making them and selling them online... he needs some more business right now anyway.
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Thanks again, Matt. I agre about having the tail up a little, too. I also have a neighbor who owns some CNC equipment, and I need to talk it over with him to see if he can machine the sapcers for me at a much lower cost. I've priced some 2-3 inch thick flat bar stock, and it really would not cost much in amterials to even get the spacers out of either stainless or tool steel.
If he can do it, I'll see if I can help him get set up to start making them and selling them online... he needs some more business right now anyway.
If he can do it, I'll see if I can help him get set up to start making them and selling them online... he needs some more business right now anyway.
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This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Reps for posting the pics, Matt!! I put the kit in my eBay watch list, and I'll be getting it next....
Pete --> Remember, he has a 350, so his is a bit higher in the back. So are you getting it first, or am I??
Pete --> Remember, he has a 350, so his is a bit higher in the back. So are you getting it first, or am I??
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Joe... I thought about that, too.
I think I'll probably let YOU get the spacers first, and I'll be getting my truck two-toned! I got the cash, the body man is picked out, his price is right, and it's going to happen within a month... along with paint matched Bushwacker Street Style fender flares, which just arrived late last week... still planning on using the dark gray/flint color. Gonna be real nice... pics to follow.
I think I'll probably let YOU get the spacers first, and I'll be getting my truck two-toned! I got the cash, the body man is picked out, his price is right, and it's going to happen within a month... along with paint matched Bushwacker Street Style fender flares, which just arrived late last week... still planning on using the dark gray/flint color. Gonna be real nice... pics to follow.