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re: What's your thoughts on leveling kits?
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:35 pm to Uncle JackD
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:35 pm to Uncle JackD
Just ordered the rancho adjustable shocks to level mine. Win/win IMO
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Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:36 pm to Geaux Smoke
How much that set you back?
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:38 pm to Uncle JackD
Your arse drags when you're driving.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:45 pm to Uncle JackD
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4 wheel online
Free shipping
Now I can't decide which bumper I want.
Fab Four is what I'm leaning towards. Once I get all that on then I'll know what size tires I can fit. Probably going with duratracs. Why you ask? Bc Goodyear is the official tire of NASCAR
ETA: that's just for shocks. I got the complete assembly for the front. Google rancho quick lift loaded
4 wheel online
Free shipping
Now I can't decide which bumper I want.
Fab Four is what I'm leaning towards. Once I get all that on then I'll know what size tires I can fit. Probably going with duratracs. Why you ask? Bc Goodyear is the official tire of NASCAR
ETA: that's just for shocks. I got the complete assembly for the front. Google rancho quick lift loaded
This post was edited on 12/29/12 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:47 pm to Uncle JackD
I think they are fantastic. They're cheap and really don't affect your suspension geometry too much if you don't go over 1.5"
They allow for bigger tires and VASTLY improve the appearance of your truck. Leveling with coil spacers doesn't affect your spring preload or anything and doesn't noticeably alter your ride. The bigger tires will negatively affect your ride quality, but it's a truck. It's supposed to ride a little shitty.
They allow for bigger tires and VASTLY improve the appearance of your truck. Leveling with coil spacers doesn't affect your spring preload or anything and doesn't noticeably alter your ride. The bigger tires will negatively affect your ride quality, but it's a truck. It's supposed to ride a little shitty.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:51 pm to Uncle JackD
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Is it worth the $$, can you really see a big difference?
Definitely, truck looks a lot better IMO.
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How does it effect the ride?
Very little I have found
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Does it allow one to put bigger tires?
Yes
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What are th cons of doing it?
If you put too big of a spacer, it'll cause tires and suspension components to wear out quicker. Go with 2.5" or less
All this said, if I were to do it again and could swing it, I'd get adjustable Bilstein 5100 shocks instead of the spacer
This post was edited on 12/29/12 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:58 pm to Boats n Hose
Speaking of loaded trucks, anyone wanna give me a hand here?
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:58 pm to deaconjones35
Just light it on fire right there
Posted on 12/29/12 at 4:00 pm to Boats n Hose
Posted on 12/29/12 at 4:01 pm to Boats n Hose
Are those the adjustable coil over rigs or just shocks?
You won't get any height out of just shocks. You just get a stiffer ride
You won't get any height out of just shocks. You just get a stiffer ride
Posted on 12/29/12 at 4:45 pm to Uncle JackD
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I'd just get a body lift.
Surefire way to make your truck look like shite.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 5:31 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The level is set. Settings on shocks are adjustable. Maintains OEM geometry. That's why I went that route
Posted on 12/29/12 at 5:31 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Are those the adjustable coil over rigs or just shocks? You won't get any height out of just shocks. You just get a stiffer ride
Just shocks. I've read about them used to level a truck. There's like 3 height settings or something. I'm pretty sure at least. More popular on Tacomas
Posted on 12/29/12 at 5:32 pm to RBWilliams8
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I'd just get a body lift. They're relatively cheap. Suspension is where it start costing money.
Truck would still have that forward rake and body lifts look pretty shitty
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:14 pm to Boats n Hose
Body lifts look like garbage.
I counted at least 6 trucks w/ level kits at the boat launch this morning.
I counted at least 6 trucks w/ level kits at the boat launch this morning.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:17 pm to PapaPogey
yep. body lifts 
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:26 pm to PapaPogey
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Bourgs
When we going fishing? I've got gas and bait. Waiting on 34Venture to take me up on my request. I'll also provide funds for a good time after
This post was edited on 12/29/12 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:28 pm to Uncle JackD
Just ordered one for my Tacoma for $75 off of ebay, my buddy is installing for free! 
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:29 pm to Geaux Smoke
I thought you fished down south? For some reason, I'm wasting my time on my lease with no birds instead of catching trout.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:33 pm to deaconjones35
Deacon, are you in Port Allen? That background looks familiar...
And to the OP, go with the spacer kit. If you install an adjustable shock on a coilover suspension, you'll have to get it installed somewhere because you need a heavy duty spring compressor. But if you get the spacer kit, I'm sure there are instructional videos on youtube.
As others have said, stay around 1.5" to 2" to keep from throwing off anything.
After installing, be sure to have your camber and toe checked on your suspension.
Besides that, it looks awesome and maintains a good ride. I would take a spacer lift any day of the week over a stupid arse body lift.
And to the OP, go with the spacer kit. If you install an adjustable shock on a coilover suspension, you'll have to get it installed somewhere because you need a heavy duty spring compressor. But if you get the spacer kit, I'm sure there are instructional videos on youtube.
As others have said, stay around 1.5" to 2" to keep from throwing off anything.
After installing, be sure to have your camber and toe checked on your suspension.
Besides that, it looks awesome and maintains a good ride. I would take a spacer lift any day of the week over a stupid arse body lift.
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