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Old 10-15-2016, 03:22 AM
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I have got a drawing from another forum member to make a level kit.
I have a machine and welding shop so fabrication is not a problem, I have allready lasercut the top plates.

What I was wondering if the actual size of a 3 inch level kit is 3 inch because on all pictures I look at they look smaller.

I drive a 2wd and want a 2.75 inch lift, because I read that 3 inch is max. and I sometimes tow a trailer and don't want the front end to be be to its limits.

I hope someone can give me info about the height.

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A 3" level spacer would probably be around 1.5" in thickness.

For what it's worth, don't put a 3" level on your truck. The suspension geometry will be way off and you'll have really severe angles.

2.5" is the largest you should go for these trucks, but I personally wouldn't do anything more than a 2" level.

I'm not sure where you read 3" max, but just because they make and sell them doesn't mean they should ever be put on these trucks. You'll see nothing but issues unless you drive on the smoothed roads in the world 100% of the time.

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Ok thank you.
That's what I wanted to know.
I will start with a 1" spacer, that will maybe give me some 2-2.5 inch lift I hope and that's enough for me indeed.
If somebody knows the exact height tot get this lift please let me know, that saves me a lot trail & error




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A 3" level spacer would probably be around 1.5" in thickness.

For what it's worth, don't put a 3" level on your truck. The suspension geometry will be way off and you'll have really severe angles.

2.5" is the largest you should go for these trucks, but I personally wouldn't do anything more than a 2" level.

I'm not sure where you read 3" max, but just because they make and sell them doesn't mean they should ever be put on these trucks. You'll see nothing but issues unless you drive on the smoothed roads in the world 100% of the time.
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I would go with a 2" spacer, this is when I had a 2" spacer with 33's level kit actual height-photo646.jpg
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I still have the spacers put up cause I've been having the 6" rough country for a couple of years. Their made by supreme suspension.com, let me know if interested
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[QUOTE=2008__XL;4997915]A 3" level spacer would probably be around 1.5" in thickness.


I have a 2.5" that measures.. 1 11/16 (1.6875)

I saw somewhere a breakdown of the actual dimensions,Can't find it right now.
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1 1/4 is 2 inch, 1 1/2 is 2.5 inches, and 1 3/4 is 3 inches. For the cost of the pucks... it would be easier to just buy them instead of making them.
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I live in the netherlands, I have tried several suppliers but nobody ships to Europe 😢
Making them myself will cost me some 15 dollars


QUOTE=casey.mikl;4998402]1 1/4 is 2 inch, 1 1/2 is 2.5 inches, and 1 3/4 is 3 inches. For the cost of the pucks... it would be easier to just buy them instead of making them.[/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by Rolf106666
I live in the netherlands, I have tried several suppliers but nobody ships to Europe 😢
Making them myself will cost me some 15 dollars


QUOTE=casey.mikl;4998402]1 1/4 is 2 inch, 1 1/2 is 2.5 inches, and 1 3/4 is 3 inches. For the cost of the pucks... it would be easier to just buy them instead of making them.
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Ahh I see. Makes sense then. Make sure they are super strong. I'd go overkill and make them stronger than you think they need to be
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Ahh I see. Makes sense then. Make sure they are super strong. I'd go overkill and make them stronger than you think they need to be[/QUOTE]

I will and thank you very much for the info! 👍


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