Level kit concerns
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Level kit concerns
I’m not sure wether or not putting a leveling kit on has its concerns. I just want to know if there are risks of strain on anybody the suspension when you raise it up. I know you have a limit and don’t want to do too much but would affect it at all with any level kits. Also, what is most recommended for leveling kits such as brand and most recommended. Thanks.
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Too much lift, 3", makes the ride harsh and isn't an option. The relationship between the LCA and UCA just don't work together any longer. UCA's for a tall lift can help but at that height it's still not going to be great/perfect.
As for wear, only the upper ball joint is in jeopardy.
CV angles will be extreme and could prematurely wear. However, the front half shafts may never spin if you never use 4wd. If you have 4a, they will be spinning all the time even when in 2wd.
I think that's about it.
Well, perhaps slight premature wear of front wheel bearings.
Thousands of trucks run around this way. None of them seem to break. Maybe people don't keep the truck until the fail point. Or maybe they really don't fail.
I would offer that if you think the truck is perfect after a 3" lift, go back to stock after 6 months and realize how much more comfortable it is.
Seems that one of the common offerings are adjustable Bilstein shocks.
If I had to do it, and will do it eventually, I'd go that route. It's a tad more expensive. There are a few other adjustable coil over options that offer adjustments with a special tool that do not require tearing the coil over out to make a height adjustment.
Any spacer will net the same result, they change the preload on the coil, as does the adjustable Bilstein.
A kit with an entirely new coilover should net the best ride. The coil is the proper length for the extended length (lift). The limitation is the UCA. Going with a coilover setup AND new UCA will get you the best ride quality possible -as far as I understand. Reason is the relationship between UCA and LCA is affected less and the coils are the correct length, not having altered preload with the spring being compressed so much due the the spacer.
Look up Stage 3 Motorsports and look up Boss suspension. Both list many options available, you can browse the options to see the options such as socks, coil overs, spacers.
I was reading up on a thread between you and another with the new setup you're after. Seems pretty reasonable. If you have the money, go coil overs and UCA. Keep in mind, however, if you are keeping factory wheels, even for a little while, UCA's won't allow them to fit any longer.
If you really have the money, consider a 4" suspension lift. Tire clearance looks just about perfect, ride will be excellent and ride quality is not sacrificed.
As for wear, only the upper ball joint is in jeopardy.
CV angles will be extreme and could prematurely wear. However, the front half shafts may never spin if you never use 4wd. If you have 4a, they will be spinning all the time even when in 2wd.
I think that's about it.
Well, perhaps slight premature wear of front wheel bearings.
Thousands of trucks run around this way. None of them seem to break. Maybe people don't keep the truck until the fail point. Or maybe they really don't fail.
I would offer that if you think the truck is perfect after a 3" lift, go back to stock after 6 months and realize how much more comfortable it is.
Seems that one of the common offerings are adjustable Bilstein shocks.
If I had to do it, and will do it eventually, I'd go that route. It's a tad more expensive. There are a few other adjustable coil over options that offer adjustments with a special tool that do not require tearing the coil over out to make a height adjustment.
Any spacer will net the same result, they change the preload on the coil, as does the adjustable Bilstein.
A kit with an entirely new coilover should net the best ride. The coil is the proper length for the extended length (lift). The limitation is the UCA. Going with a coilover setup AND new UCA will get you the best ride quality possible -as far as I understand. Reason is the relationship between UCA and LCA is affected less and the coils are the correct length, not having altered preload with the spring being compressed so much due the the spacer.
Look up Stage 3 Motorsports and look up Boss suspension. Both list many options available, you can browse the options to see the options such as socks, coil overs, spacers.
I was reading up on a thread between you and another with the new setup you're after. Seems pretty reasonable. If you have the money, go coil overs and UCA. Keep in mind, however, if you are keeping factory wheels, even for a little while, UCA's won't allow them to fit any longer.
If you really have the money, consider a 4" suspension lift. Tire clearance looks just about perfect, ride will be excellent and ride quality is not sacrificed.