2014 level, all done finally.
10-04-2014, 05:22 PM
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2014 level, all done finally.
Well after attempting to do this myself, I gave up and took it to the dealer. The mechanic there had done quite a few and said it was no biggy. He figured about a half hour but it took a full hour and half including an alignment. There was no talk or word about any warranty issues (5000km's on this puppy).
I got the Heavy Metal level kit from eBay, which is an offset design. The mechanic was really impressed. It offsets the strut mount to prevent the spring from contacting the UCA on full droop. It also came with a nifty sticker. So far I am loving it, but thinking of going to a 33" tire from the stockers. A little bit bigger but nothing extreme (really it's the wife's daily driver). The ride seems a bit stiffer in the front but the 2" kit seems to exactly right for a perfect level...and tomorrow I'll be loading to trailer to max capacity so I'll see how nose up it goes and add a leaf if needed at that point.
Ian
I got the Heavy Metal level kit from eBay, which is an offset design. The mechanic was really impressed. It offsets the strut mount to prevent the spring from contacting the UCA on full droop. It also came with a nifty sticker. So far I am loving it, but thinking of going to a 33" tire from the stockers. A little bit bigger but nothing extreme (really it's the wife's daily driver). The ride seems a bit stiffer in the front but the 2" kit seems to exactly right for a perfect level...and tomorrow I'll be loading to trailer to max capacity so I'll see how nose up it goes and add a leaf if needed at that point.
Ian
10-04-2014, 07:38 PM
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Nice 
I just installed a 1.5" Autospring on my '14 last night.
I just installed a 1.5" Autospring on my '14 last night.
10-04-2014, 08:42 PM
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I wanted to go 1.5" as I think that's the perfect compromise. Unfortunately they had shipped my order that day, so when I inquired about switching to 1.5" it was already half way here! Figured what the heck, I'll use it and lift the rear if I want to.
Funny thing is, the dealer didn't charge me a dime...they were busy, said he'd figure out the bill next time I come down. :O
Ian
Funny thing is, the dealer didn't charge me a dime...they were busy, said he'd figure out the bill next time I come down. :O
Ian
10-04-2014, 08:48 PM
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I wanted to go 1.5" as I think that's the perfect compromise. Unfortunately they had shipped my order that day, so when I inquired about switching to 1.5" it was already half way here! Figured what the heck, I'll use it and lift the rear if I want to.
Funny thing is, the dealer didn't charge me a dime...they were busy, said he'd figure out the bill next time I come down. :O
Ian
Funny thing is, the dealer didn't charge me a dime...they were busy, said he'd figure out the bill next time I come down. :O
Ian
10-04-2014, 08:53 PM
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Yeah I though I was imagining it, but when I measured the front was 1 3/4" lower in the front. I assumed it was because my driveway is uneven. Even so, I think I am going to raise the rear about half an inch or so. Figure an add a leaf with the block removed will be perfect.
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10-07-2014, 07:53 PM
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Just bought a 2014 screw with app package and want to level. My last truck had a 2" AS and 3" block. It was awesome and I ran dick cepek torque wheels and 295 70 18 trail grapplers. I kept the wheels and tires just in case. But, I may stay with these wheels and ditch the scorpions. We have the same wheels so I can judge what it looks like with them.
Thanks.
10-08-2014, 03:23 AM
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Need a pic of a 1.5 please!
Just bought a 2014 screw with app package and want to level. My last truck had a 2" AS and 3" block. It was awesome and I ran dick cepek torque wheels and 295 70 18 trail grapplers. I kept the wheels and tires just in case. But, I may stay with these wheels and ditch the scorpions. We have the same wheels so I can judge what it looks like with them.
Thanks.
Just bought a 2014 screw with app package and want to level. My last truck had a 2" AS and 3" block. It was awesome and I ran dick cepek torque wheels and 295 70 18 trail grapplers. I kept the wheels and tires just in case. But, I may stay with these wheels and ditch the scorpions. We have the same wheels so I can judge what it looks like with them.
Thanks.
10-08-2014, 07:09 AM
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Looks very nice! I think the 2" lift still gives the 2014 2", but it looks like 2.5" because they don't have as much rake as the previous model.
PS, it's effected fuel mileage very slightly for the worse. Less then 1mpg so far, or the gas stations up here have already switched to winter gas. >
Ian
PS, it's effected fuel mileage very slightly for the worse. Less then 1mpg so far, or the gas stations up here have already switched to winter gas. >
Ian