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Old May 28, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Searched couple of different places, wanted some input on these 3" leveling kits.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...item45f93cdbac

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...item3a6656e18d

http://www.hellbentsteel.com/special...eling-kit.html

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Old May 28, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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3" puts bit much stress on the suspension. Most just stick with 2.5"
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4wolf
3" puts bit much stress on the suspension. Most just stick with 2.5"
I agree. I had a 3 inch pro comp leveling kit and it destroyed my joints. My advice is 2.5 inch level kit or save up and lift it.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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+1 on the 3". I wouldn't go with anything larger than 2.5". I've heard good things about the Hell Bent Steel. I'll throw my plug in for the Autospring 2". I put mine on about a month ago and love it. The 2" leveled out my truck perfectly. Check it out... http://autospringcorp.com/index.php?...&products_id=7 .
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Old May 28, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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just get a 2" and still put a block in the rear. That way your vehicle will drive similar and when you pull/hauls stuff it will level out. Trucks are designed to be raked for a reason.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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2.5" in the front with nothing extra in the rear leveled the truck off perfect. Just enough room for 35" tires
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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Thanks for the input.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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HBS all the way. I have had the 2.5" billet level on my truck now for a year and not a single adverse effect. They're reasonably priced and have an outstanding track record around here.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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damn i have a 2" and i thought my front sat higher than the back. as a matter of fact it sits .5"s higher
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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Get yourself the Rough Country 2.5 leveling kit. I just installed mine on a 06 4X4 Lariat love the way my truck sits now. I have 305 55 R20 Nittos clear them fine with out rubbing.
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