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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Levling kit

Guys, i want to buy a levling kit asap and i cant choose on which one to get. I see there are 2 different kinds.
1. just a block w/ u bolts
2. spring adders with u bolts etc

i dont know which one to choose, i tow and snowplow and i plan to keep my truck for a very long time..

Your help is appreciated.

Thank you,

Bob
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MistaBob2k7
Guys, i want to buy a levling kit asap and i cant choose on which one to get. I see there are 2 different kinds.
1. just a block w/ u bolts
2. spring adders with u bolts etc

i dont know which one to choose, i tow and snowplow and i plan to keep my truck for a very long time..

Your help is appreciated.

Thank you,

Bob
What year is your truck?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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im ordering mine from summit next week. i am getting the 2.5" leveling kit with 4 new skyjacker nitro shocks and 4" block's for the back for right at about 500 bucks. the actual leveling kit is only $236.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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What year is your truck?
My truck is an 04, full 4 door with a short bed. I dont want to jack it super high or anything I just want to level it up.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MistaBob2k7
My truck is an 04, full 4 door with a short bed. I dont want to jack it super high or anything I just want to level it up.
So it has leaf springs right? If you want to level the front the add a leafs are probably your best best. I'm pretty sure the blocks are always for the rear.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Well I am seeing both kits for sale. The blocks are like $60-100 and the leaf springs are like $250 - $300. The money is not the problem i just want to do it once and do it right so i was looking for someone that may have done it already to ask their opinion.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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I'm sure someone will speak up with more knowledge, but, I don't think block on the front are recommended. This is for safety reasons.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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New springs, drop hanger, spring pack for the front no blocks. Too much happens on the front end to use blocks.
 
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I have a 04 F350 long box diesel . I put on a 2.5 tuff country leveling kit. It is level and looks good.I am happy with the kit. GREG
 
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by gschon317
I have a 04 F350 long box diesel . I put on a 2.5 tuff country leveling kit. It is level and looks good.I am happy with the kit. GREG

Where did you buy it from? How much was it? I am seeign the tough country kits online. Did you replace the stabilizer bar thats recommended?

Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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MistaBob, I have a 04 F-350 extended cab that I put a 1 1/2 inch Tuff Country add-a-leaf leveling kit in. It looks real good and rides just a little stiffer than stock. I have had it in for 4 or 5 years with no problems and it was an easy install. Me and my brother did installed it in an hour and a half. This kit does not raise the truck that high that you have any issues with the sway bar links, brake lines, shocks or drive shaft. I purchased the kit from the Suspension Connection in Utah for $99.00 plus shipping. I see on their web site that the same kit is $116.05 today. Where in New York are you?

Good luck, Bob
 
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MistaBob, I have a 04 F-350 extended cab that I put a 1 1/2 inch Tuff Country add-a-leaf leveling kit in. It looks real good and rides just a little stiffer than stock. I have had it in for 4 or 5 years with no problems and it was an easy install. Me and my brother did installed it in an hour and a half. This kit does not raise the truck that high that you have any issues with the sway bar links, brake lines, shocks or drive shaft. I purchased the kit from the Suspension Connection in Utah for $99.00 plus shipping. I see on their web site that the same kit is $116.05 today. Where in New York are you?

Good luck, Bob

Im just outside Albany, zip code 12085
 
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