Need Leveling input please!
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Need Leveling input please!
Hey guys....New 2011 Lariat 4x4 Ecoboost screw owner here just traded up from my 2003 Silverado z-71.....man what a difference!! I have been reading on here for several weeks now and am really confused about what leveling kit to go with. I have read all the different threads and the sticky at the top over and over but still don't see exactly what I want:
*raise the front end just about 1-1.5 inches and keep a slight rake without adding an add-a-leaf or rear blocks. Can this be accomplished with the Daystar 1 inch budget boost kit or maybe with the bilsteins set at the .75 or 1.5 setting instead of the 2.25? Everyone with bilsteins that I have seen have all been set to max height. Does the daystar budget boost actually raise the front end more than just 1 inch?? Please help with some suggestions!
Thanks,
confused in the TX panhandle!
*raise the front end just about 1-1.5 inches and keep a slight rake without adding an add-a-leaf or rear blocks. Can this be accomplished with the Daystar 1 inch budget boost kit or maybe with the bilsteins set at the .75 or 1.5 setting instead of the 2.25? Everyone with bilsteins that I have seen have all been set to max height. Does the daystar budget boost actually raise the front end more than just 1 inch?? Please help with some suggestions!
Thanks,
confused in the TX panhandle!
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Hey guys....New 2011 Lariat 4x4 Ecoboost screw owner here just traded up from my 2003 Silverado z-71.....man what a difference!! I have been reading on here for several weeks now and am really confused about what leveling kit to go with. I have read all the different threads and the sticky at the top over and over but still don't see exactly what I want:
*raise the front end just about 1-1.5 inches and keep a slight rake without adding an add-a-leaf or rear blocks. Can this be accomplished with the Daystar 1 inch budget boost kit or maybe with the bilsteins set at the .75 or 1.5 setting instead of the 2.25? Everyone with bilsteins that I have seen have all been set to max height. Does the daystar budget boost actually raise the front end more than just 1 inch?? Please help with some suggestions!
Thanks,
confused in the TX panhandle!
*raise the front end just about 1-1.5 inches and keep a slight rake without adding an add-a-leaf or rear blocks. Can this be accomplished with the Daystar 1 inch budget boost kit or maybe with the bilsteins set at the .75 or 1.5 setting instead of the 2.25? Everyone with bilsteins that I have seen have all been set to max height. Does the daystar budget boost actually raise the front end more than just 1 inch?? Please help with some suggestions!
Thanks,
confused in the TX panhandle!
Last edited by 2010FX4F150GILROY; Aug 11, 2012 at 09:46 PM.
I'm Rick James Bi$#h
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I resolved to not effect the ride and get the most, to get away from the tail in the air. I figure tail up has to act like a sail costing gas mileage. Probably not according to the experts but I know what I like too. I did tough country 2.5 lift, actually only got about 2 out of it but leveled the truck out. Made bigger tires possible so I am happy. Here is a picture of the end result... Thanks
Beautiful truck!
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Remember, opinions are like 
... After researching for a while, I've decided to go with the Bilsteins but am also planning to do Bilsteins on the rear with AAL. People like the different options for different reasons. Ultimately, the only opinion that will matter is your own.
... After researching for a while, I've decided to go with the Bilsteins but am also planning to do Bilsteins on the rear with AAL. People like the different options for different reasons. Ultimately, the only opinion that will matter is your own.
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If u want rake stay under 2 inches. Bilsteins are good but that's the top of the line stuff. If u just want a lil lift a level will do u fine.
Daystar, Autospring, HellBent, Rancho are all used here and i haven't heard any complaints from anybody on here. Do some research on the material u want and price u wanna spend and pick from there (polyurethane, aluminum, steel)
Daystar, Autospring, HellBent, Rancho are all used here and i haven't heard any complaints from anybody on here. Do some research on the material u want and price u wanna spend and pick from there (polyurethane, aluminum, steel)