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eric.mcpeak19 08-22-2012 09:09 PM

Leveling kits?
 
Are leveling kits worth the money? And do I only need a front end kit? What are some other ways to get a truck lifted some more with out spending a lot of money?

4x4wolf 08-22-2012 09:43 PM

What year is your truck and is it 2wd or 4?

eric.mcpeak19 08-23-2012 08:37 AM

1997 4x4

eric.mcpeak19 08-23-2012 03:06 PM

Any ideas guys?

4x4wolf 08-23-2012 08:25 PM

Don't waste your money on leveling kits, just crank your stock torsion keys.

eric.mcpeak19 08-23-2012 10:26 PM

Iv heard people say good and bad about that tho? Any tips on what or how I should do it

eric.mcpeak19 08-24-2012 08:38 AM

And when u put the lift on do I need to get new shocks?

markm7273 08-24-2012 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by eric.mcpeak19 (Post 1982054)
And when u put the lift on do I need to get new shocks?

If u just crank the keys up to level it then u won't need shocks. But depending on how old your shocks are, if you do decide to replace them,autozone or any part store really,..should have shocks that are slightly bigger than stock for a decent price. I got some Gabriel ultras for $36 a piece from autozone that were 2" over stock.

Whapt68 08-24-2012 12:32 PM

Crank the torsion bars to get the desired level you want. Most say don't go over 2 inches. I did this on my 98 and made the front just slightly lower than the rear. That way it wasn't overly nose high when i had something in the bed. i do suggest getting the alignment checked afterwards

4x4wolf 08-25-2012 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by eric.mcpeak19
And when u put the lift on do I need to get new shocks?

You really don't need new shocks, stock sized ones still have enough travel in them


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