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Old 06-02-2010, 09:59 PM
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So I know this is just a minor modification but I finally got my leveling kit installed today. Les Schwab installed it for me and the only kit I could pick was a 2" kit made by Tuff Country. I have been reading up on all of the different options such as 2.5" or 3" and I was not sure which one would make the tuck level. To my surprise the 2" kit actually leveled my truck almost dead on which was a relief to me.

With the kit, labor and allignment it ran me around $264 which was not as bad as I thought.

Overall I am happy with the work and I can't wait to put some new tires on it very, very soon. I am thinking of going with 305/55R20 Nitto Trail Grapplers and keeping my stock rims for now.

Just for kicks I also attached a pic of my Bakflip G2 bedcover which I feel has been a great addition.
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Looks tight man....
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Looks great man. I still need to get mine aligned.
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Originally Posted by yz85rider2002
Looks great man. I still need to get mine aligned.
Yeah I was going to wait and get it done later because I didn't have the time but I was able to squeeze it in and I was told without it you would not see the true level of the truck.
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Yeah I have heard that from more than one person, I am taking mine in on Saturday, and hopefully my light bar will be here then to
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Originally Posted by yz85rider2002
Yeah I have heard that from more than one person, I am taking mine in on Saturday, and hopefully my light bar will be here then to
Nice....but just wondering since you have the leveling kit installed without the allignment can you tell a difference. I didn't get a chance to see mine after the kit was installed and before the allignment.

Just curious since you hear so much about it.
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Originally Posted by 08Screw
Nice....but just wondering since you have the leveling kit installed without the allignment can you tell a difference. I didn't get a chance to see mine after the kit was installed and before the allignment.

Just curious since you hear so much about it.
Mine is installed, going to get it aligned tomorrow morning. The front is half an inch shorter than than the rear.
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Originally Posted by Fsufan09
Mine is installed, going to get it aligned tomorrow morning. The front is half an inch shorter than than the rear.
Yeah as of right now mine is about a quarter inch from being level with the rear. Hopefully with the alignment it will be level. If not, its not that noticeable unless you know what you are looking for.
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Originally Posted by yz85rider2002
Yeah as of right now mine is about a quarter inch from being level with the rear. Hopefully with the alignment it will be level. If not, its not that noticeable unless you know what you are looking for.
I think my driveway is on a slight downslope which would cause it to look lower, but i measured it and i hope it will level it out. From as much as ive heard about not noticing the true level until the alignment id think so
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