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Old 09-18-2012, 01:50 PM
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So I've got a leveling kit on my 06 XLT and I hate it. I still don't think it sits level. I bought it about 4 or 5 yrs ago and don't remember the brand. It's a billet spacer that goes in between the spring and the strut. I had to disassemble the strut to install. I want my truck to sit level! Which brand is good and how many inches makes the truck sit level?
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Sounds like you installed the wrong size spacer...my 08 sit perfectly level with a 2.5 sky jacker level kit...is your 06 2WD or 4WD ??
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My 07XLT is level with a 3/1 level
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Mines 4WD
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Im guessing if you have had it in that long you've had an alignment?
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Yes....right after the install. So I guess my question now is what is a good quality leveling kit to replace this one with? Ive seen lots of photos and I'm thinking a 2.5" is what I want...any suggestions?
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Hell Bent Steel 2.5" level kit
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Rough country 2.5" level before and after.
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Sky Jacker 2.5
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Originally Posted by War_Eagle89
Rough country 2.5" level before and after.
How many inch is this rough country one? Truck sits good, this is what I want


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