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Old 12-28-2012, 09:23 PM
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Im a complete newb on here but i wanted to ask a question. A leveling kit just raises the front end so that its leveled with the rear correct? If thats correct.. wouldnt the front end be higher than the rear... Front 8" lift (6"+2").. rear 6" lift? Sorry if Im way off base.
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Originally Posted by awdspyder98
Im a complete newb on here but i wanted to ask a question. A leveling kit just raises the front end so that its leveled with the rear correct? If thats correct.. wouldnt the front end be higher than the rear... Front 8" lift (6"+2").. rear 6" lift? Sorry if Im way off base.
Your correct on the part about the leveling kit raising the front. But considering the these trucks are nose low adding the little bit on the front raises the front to match the back depending on how big of leveling kit.
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Originally Posted by awdspyder98
Im a complete newb on here but i wanted to ask a question. A leveling kit just raises the front end so that its leveled with the rear correct? If thats correct.. wouldnt the front end be higher than the rear... Front 8" lift (6"+2").. rear 6" lift? Sorry if Im way off base.
Yes and no. A six inch lift generally raises the front around 6 inches and the rear 4. Adding a level on top would leave you nose high, so most add a rear add a leaf to get two additional inches in the rear. 8 inch total lift in front and 6 in rear.
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I have a zone 6" and I would feel uncomfortable about puttin a level on top.. I just ordered the bilstein 6" lift struts to replace the spacer bc I plan to make it higher
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Thanks guys for setting me straight.


Originally Posted by jerrybizzle
Yes and no. A six inch lift generally raises the front around 6 inches and the rear 4. Adding a level on top would leave you nose high, so most add a rear add a leaf to get two additional inches in the rear. 8 inch total lift in front and 6 in rear.

I currently have a procomp 6" lift and wanted to go a little higher, which rear leaf spring should I order to go up to 8"?
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Check with 06f150cfct as he has the level and aal setup I believe, but from what I understand any should do. Autospring has them and other companies.
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I have a fabtech 6in with bilsteins up front and an AS 2in level up front and skyjacker 1.5in AAL in the rear and you can barely tell I'm nose high. But there is a few options for AAL's.
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6" fabtech and AS 1.5"
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^ What size tires and what are the specs on your wheels? Looks awesome, I plan on doing something similar.
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Originally Posted by buster096
I have a fabtech 6in with bilsteins up front and an AS 2in level up front and skyjacker 1.5in AAL in the rear and you can barely tell I'm nose high. But there is a few options for AAL's.

this helped alot with explaining what a AAL is..LOL Thanks...


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