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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Who all on here is running a suspension lift and leveling kit?

I currently have a 6" pro comp stage one lift and a 3" PA body lift and have been thinking about putting my old 2" leveling kit on top of it with an add a leaf in the rear.

What are the pros and cons of doing this?

Obviously it will wear out the front end faster but how much and how bad?
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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You should look into upgrading to the stage 2
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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I have thought about it. It's a lot of money so I'm not too sure yet.

I'm curious how my idea is any different then a 8" lift.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MAL-A-BOO
I have thought about it. It's a lot of money so I'm not too sure yet.

I'm curious how my idea is any different then a 8" lift.
Some member on here is selling brand new MX2.75 Pro Comp coilovers for 800 on here...Those you can crank to 8" and itd look sweet with your truck!! But yeah your best option in order to not stack spacers would be to buy the leveling bilsteins (0-2") and that way you can keep the 6" spacer and not worry about stacking anything.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Some member on here is selling brand new MX2.75 Pro Comp coilovers for 800 on here...Those you can crank to 8" and itd look sweet with your truck!! But yeah your best option in order to not stack spacers would be to buy the leveling bilsteins (0-2") and that way you can keep the 6" spacer and not worry about stacking anything.
So I would just need the standard size leveling shocks correct?
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MAL-A-BOO

So I would just need the standard size leveling shocks correct?
Correct. The leveling 5100 bilsteins.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Correct. The leveling 5100 bilsteins.
I dont know of anyone who has this but it is the same as throwing a 2" spacer on stock struts. Leveling your truck you have 2 options. Spacer or struts. Since you already have the lift spacer, you should be able to get the leveling struts. Check Topguncustomz.com for the bilsteins. Just dont get the 6" ones...haha. Or if you do, then you can throw your 2" spacer on top of those
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Ok, so this is better then stacking blocks?

Now I'll just need to find the cheapest place to order them.

Anybody have recommendations on add a leafs?
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Ok, so this is better then stacking blocks?

Now I'll just need to find the cheapest place to order them.

Anybody have recommendations on add a leafs?
Yes...way better. For AAL, make sure you get the Long style...there are Short styles that you add to the bottom of the pack and Long style that you add in the middle. The Long style rides 10x smoother. The one I like is the Pro Comp 2" AAL from Summit Racing. $110 shipped to your door.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks. You've been a ton of help.
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