Leveling Kit Install Problems
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Leveling Kit Install Problems
I got a 2" Autospring Steel leveling kit and I went to put it on and everything was going great until I try to put the strut in and it won't fit...? I can bolt the top in but can't get the bottom mount to go in. Am I missing something here, do I need a strut compressor?
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Well I got it all in there. I did remove the sway bar link from the control arm but it was still off by a few inches. I used the strut coil spring compressor (one clamp, not both) to compress the spring just a couple of inches to put it back in there. I'm very pleased with the results, it looks so much better.
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This is the first time I've heard of anyone using one. Like they say, there's more than one way to skin a cat.
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edub32,
I just bought a 2" Autospring. I debated between the 1 1/2" and the 2". I am hoping you can tell me a couple things.
1. How much higher is your front end than before? I have heard it actually might raise your front end more than 2". Is this true?
2. Does your truck look like it needs bigger tires now? Do you think there is too much wheel well showing? Does it look odd with stock tires? I am not trying to be smart here just looking for some honest answers. I don't actually know anyone that has this to look at.
3. How did your ride and handling change.
4. Did you have to adjust your headlights?
I am not looking forward to that install job, but I think I learned something from you. I will keep a strut compressor handy. Thank You Very Much!
I just bought a 2" Autospring. I debated between the 1 1/2" and the 2". I am hoping you can tell me a couple things.
1. How much higher is your front end than before? I have heard it actually might raise your front end more than 2". Is this true?
2. Does your truck look like it needs bigger tires now? Do you think there is too much wheel well showing? Does it look odd with stock tires? I am not trying to be smart here just looking for some honest answers. I don't actually know anyone that has this to look at.
3. How did your ride and handling change.
4. Did you have to adjust your headlights?
I am not looking forward to that install job, but I think I learned something from you. I will keep a strut compressor handy. Thank You Very Much!
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edub32,
I just bought a 2" Autospring. I debated between the 1 1/2" and the 2". I am hoping you can tell me a couple things.
1. How much higher is your front end than before? I have heard it actually might raise your front end more than 2". Is this true?
2. Does your truck look like it needs bigger tires now? Do you think there is too much wheel well showing? Does it look odd with stock tires? I am not trying to be smart here just looking for some honest answers. I don't actually know anyone that has this to look at.
3. How did your ride and handling change.
4. Did you have to adjust your headlights?
I am not looking forward to that install job, but I think I learned something from you. I will keep a strut compressor handy. Thank You Very Much!
I just bought a 2" Autospring. I debated between the 1 1/2" and the 2". I am hoping you can tell me a couple things.
1. How much higher is your front end than before? I have heard it actually might raise your front end more than 2". Is this true?
2. Does your truck look like it needs bigger tires now? Do you think there is too much wheel well showing? Does it look odd with stock tires? I am not trying to be smart here just looking for some honest answers. I don't actually know anyone that has this to look at.
3. How did your ride and handling change.
4. Did you have to adjust your headlights?
I am not looking forward to that install job, but I think I learned something from you. I will keep a strut compressor handy. Thank You Very Much!
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Anyone have any opinions on whether or not I should get an alignment? I've heard of people going to get an alignment and they barely need one but still spend the $75 for it. I'm not a cheapskate but I'm not one to waste money on something I don't need.
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I would go with whatever is cheapest because I would imagine that they are essentially all the same. I definitely would go with the steel kits over the polyurethane ones as I've heard they tend to squeak and sag. I picked mine up slightly used on ebay for $37 shipped
Anyone have any opinions on whether or not I should get an alignment? I've heard of people going to get an alignment and they barely need one but still spend the $75 for it. I'm not a cheapskate but I'm not one to waste money on something I don't need.
Anyone have any opinions on whether or not I should get an alignment? I've heard of people going to get an alignment and they barely need one but still spend the $75 for it. I'm not a cheapskate but I'm not one to waste money on something I don't need.