Leveling kit for 2006 SD

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Nov 29, 2009 | 03:36 PM

HarleyFXDL

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Leveling kit for 2006 SD

I don't like the way my truck looks with the front sitting lower than the back. I realize the back is supposed to be higher but I want to level it off. I have the 5200lb springs in the front and was wondering if the 5600lb springs would level it off or just make it ride harder. Has anyone installed a 2 1/2" lift in the front and been happy with it?

Nov 29, 2009 | 04:14 PM

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I put a leveling kit in my 06 F-350 and was able to clear 35's fine. I priced out springs to do it but after getting a cost on the springs the leveling kit was much more affordable.

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Nov 29, 2009 | 06:04 PM

HarleyFXDL

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What leveling kit did you get?

Nov 29, 2009 | 07:48 PM

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It was an ebay sale, 26 bucks I think, basically it was just an aluminum spacer that went under the coil spring.

Nov 29, 2009 | 08:15 PM

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has the ride changed compared to stock?

Nov 29, 2009 | 08:39 PM

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If it did it was because of the tire swap, those Continentals sucked. It is pretty hard to tell any difference though in a 1 ton.

I also hang a 9' Western Pro Plow off the front in the winter and it has no issues with rubbing.