It looks like a lot of guys are going for the lifts but I was wondering what brand leveling kit guys have been going with. If there something I should be looking at they range in price so just wondering if one is better that another thanks.

 

Auto spring is good quality at a good price ( based on my 07 w/ 2" A S level )

 

I install leveling kits on the side to fund my modding habits. AutoSpring Kits is who I suggest the person to buy! Have installed dozens with Zero Failures!

Wayne

 

Awesome guys thanks a ton. Has anyone dealt with ready lift? My buddy is a parts distributor and he can get those easier but told me he can get me what ever I want. I figure if I go with what's easier for him I'll gets better price but don't want to sacrifice quality either.

 

Even though I suggest AutoSpring I actually have a ReadyLIFT kit on my truck. After 2 of the 3 bolts on BOTH sides broke and ReadyLIFT sent me a replacement it was fine and still is fine. This happen on my truck AND a friends. ReadyLIFT stood behind there product and fixed the issue. They ended up redesigning the studs used in the kit. The ones prone to breaking had Allen head shaped hole in the center of the studs, to install them into the spacer. The new ones are solid with no Allen hole. Even though they stood behind there product to fix the issue, the issue put my family and i safety in jeopardy. And for over double the cost of the AutoSpring why would you even consider ReadyLIFT. I still for the life of me don't know why I bought one.

Will be removing mine Friday to install Boss Coils!

Wayne

 

Educate me a little on the level philosophy. Are some of you just installing a 2 inch kit on the front to actually level the truck? If so does this look good with the stock wheels and tires? Does ride quality suffer with this? I see a lot of pictures stating 2 inch lift and it looks a lot nicer then the stock so my curiosity is peaked. I am seriously considering doing this if this is the case.

 

The leveling kits only lift the front of the truck. Most are just spacers that mount to the top of the factory strut tower. Some are entire new struts. On a 4x4 truck, a 2" should leave the rear about 1/2" - 3/4" higher than the front if you desire to maintain some of the factory rake. A 2 1/2" level will make it sit almost level (the rear may still sit 1/4" higher than the front but you'll never notice). The factory wheels will still fit, and you can run up to 34.5" tires typically as long as you keep a positive offset wheel (5.5-6.5" of backspacing). As soon as you start running the wide wheels, that's when you hear about people trimming plastic in the inner fender and front bumper valence.

There are basically three types of levels. 1 piece spacers: easiest to install because they just mount to the top of the strut assembly (cheapest and most common). 2 piece kits: like the BDS where you get a spacer that mounts to the top of the strut and a smaller preload spacer that goes under the coil to help offset the tire weight for better cornering stability. Coils: the most expensive route because they replace the entire coil assembly, but they give you the added travel for offroad, and depending on the brand, sometimes ride smoother than the OEM strut.

I had a 2" Tuff Country on my '06 with 295/70R17's on stock Raptor wheels. Looked good and rode like it did from the factory with zero trimming necessary. Levels don't typically affect ride quality because you still maintain your factory struts. It's hands down the cheapest way to get your nose up a bit to make it look better and tuck slightly bigger tires. Hope this helped.

 

That is what I wanted to know. I am not so much interested in Off road or bigger tires but I think it looks better sitting level, and I do not haul much weight.

 

Bikermike, sounds like a 2" level is right up your ally then. It'll look fine with the stock wheels and tire and when the time comes for new tires you can always go up a size or two on the stock wheels to fill up the new added fender well space you'll gain with the level.

Lucky for you, this forum is a wealth of information on leveling kits and wheel/tire sizes. It's gotta be the most common topic on here lol

 

We install a lot of the Ready Lift and Pro Comp, and have never had an issue. I have no problem recommending them.