Strut Leveling kit option???
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Strut Leveling kit option???
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Rancho has a similar product called a QuikLift. I just installed them on my truck. The Rancho strut is based on their RS9000XL shock and has 9 adjustments from soft to firm. I'm still assessing them, but I like having the ability to adjust the valving in the shock for the ride that's most comfortable.
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I have been looking at leveling kits lately and wondered if there was a strut that would accomplish the same thing. Seems that while I'm under there, might as well replace the struts. Thanks for the post.
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If you need shocks, do the lift struts.
if your shocks are still good, get a leveling kit. The process of changing out the struts is pretty big PITA. A leveling kit can be installed in about 2 hours if you are wrench handy.
if your shocks are still good, get a leveling kit. The process of changing out the struts is pretty big PITA. A leveling kit can be installed in about 2 hours if you are wrench handy.
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I have the bildstiens and love em. Did the install myself. You will need a monster sized spring compressor to put the front ones on. The regular ones do not have what it takes to compress the springs. If you don't have it, do yourself a favor and pay some one to do it.(someone who has done it before). 33's will fit after install with no rubbing. 35's will depend on the brand.8d
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who makes a strut leveling kit? i was planning on replacing both struts anyway but after i had the rear springs replaced it really lifted the rear end up. i would like to level it back out.
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Bilstein and Rancho both make leveling struts for 2WD and 4WD applications. It's Bilstein's 5100 series and Rancho's QuickLift.
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yeah, just the front you would need to level it.
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i read a couple posts on another site where guys were using this set up and running 35" tires with no rubbing at all. I would think that 2" of lift is 2" of lift no matter if it's from a spacer vs extended travel struts.
i read that guys were getting 3" of lift from the struts
i read that guys were getting 3" of lift from the struts
