Leveling the Front
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Leveling the Front
I have an '03 with a Ranch Hand on front and 33's. I'd like to lift the front so that it is level with the rear of the truck...I think 1 1/2" to 2" should do it. Should I get an add a leaf kit? Or, should I just go to a spring shop and get mine rearched + an add-a-leaf? I'd rather not mess with the existing ride quality too much. Any opinions / advice from anybody who has crossed this bridge before? Thanks
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I have an '03 with a Ranch Hand on front and 33's. I'd like to lift the front so that it is level with the rear of the truck...I think 1 1/2" to 2" should do it. Should I get an add a leaf kit? Or, should I just go to a spring shop and get mine rearched + an add-a-leaf? I'd rather not mess with the existing ride quality too much. Any opinions / advice from anybody who has crossed this bridge before? Thanks
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Yep, agree. Go with a mini spring pack.
Lots of choices, I went with the one from ICON. www.iconvehicledynamics.com
Turned out perfect.
TX
Lots of choices, I went with the one from ICON. www.iconvehicledynamics.com
Turned out perfect.
TX
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From: Bartlett TN
I agree with the mini leaf pack. The add-a-leaf usually gives you a stiffer/rougher ride, where the added mini pack keeps your ride pretty close to the same.
I plan on doing this install in a few weeks, as soon as the heat drops down some.
I plan on doing this install in a few weeks, as soon as the heat drops down some.
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What about the Tuff Coutry EZ-Ride leafs kit? I really am worried that the mini spring kits will lift the front beyond the rear...don't want that. I need about 1.5" to 2" of lift up front and I don't want the ride to get worse.
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I put a Rancho leveling kit on mine years ago. It replaced my spring packs with 8 springs per side as opposed to the factory 2 springs per side. Can't speak for any other kits, but that one was definitely worth every dime. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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From: Bartlett TN
Well most likely the mini packs will lift you around 2-2.5". If you dont want that, you can always remove one of the pieces of leafs. I just bought a taller rear block to even mine out, but you could just remove a piece to level according to your height.
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Just remember to have the truck "properly" realigned afterward, even if it seems to drive and track straight.
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