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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Question Need Advice - Want to raise truck after lowering the back

OK, call me wishy washy, call me whatever. I put on a "unviversal lowering shackle" on the back to level it out. It worked great!!

However, every time I see a Screw with a 2in leveling kit on the front, I am jealous. So, with that being said, Im gonna raise the front 2 (or 3 inches but want some opinions) to make it level.


My question is, can I leave the back lowered, add a "2in spacer" to the front and add a leaf to the rear?

Or should I adjust the shackle to make it a "stock level" and raise the front? Or would it be best to put the stock shackles back on and just raise the front 2 inches (or 3in but would like some advice on that) I guess Im just trying to figure out if I should keep the lowering shackle on (as is) or adjust it to make it stock again, or take it off.

Thanks to anyone who is reading this and is considering some useful feedback. I dont want the "lowered look" anymore. I want a leveled 2-3 in lift....
 

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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Cmon guys

Nobody?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Just make it simple and return to stock and level it out.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bossman15
Just make it simple and return to stock and level it out.
Right on, thanks buddy!!

I have a 2wd.... so would you raise the front 2 or 3 inches? (once I put the rear back to stock) I know they make those new metal spacers in 2 and 3 inches.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Fyi

I found these and am considering them as they are STEEL and MADE IN THE USA.

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...eling-kit.html
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Put the rear back to stock then go with a 2" or 2.5" Autospring kit.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Buxton91
Put the rear back to stock then go with a 2" or 2.5" Autospring kit.
Right on, thanks bud!!

Is there a particular reason why you suggestd AS?

The "Tuff Country" spacers I found were steel and I thought that would be better since it would be installed between 2 steel parts.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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It just seems to be a favorite of the members on here. Plus i think it might be cheaper.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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and the AS ones are steel
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Yea put it back stock and add a 2"or 2 1/2" leveling kit to it don't go three alot of members say it wears out the ball joints real quick..... As for brands I went with the rough country kit. Pics in my profile.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Buxton91
It just seems to be a favorite of the members on here. Plus i think it might be cheaper.
Youre right! Like $50 bucks!!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FFEMTPSTX
and the AS ones are steel
TY for that intel. For some reason, when I was doing my research earlier I kept coming across aluminum stuff and I thought it was AS too. But its not!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7252&viewitem=
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by samoan_pride43
Yea put it back stock and add a 2"or 2 1/2" leveling kit to it don't go three alot of members say it wears out the ball joints real quick..... As for brands I went with the rough country kit. Pics in my profile.
Love that stance. Thanks my man!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bigrook99
TY for that intel. For some reason, when I was doing my research earlier I kept coming across aluminum stuff and I thought it was AS too. But its not!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7252&viewitem=
Oh wait, those wouldnt work. Mine is a 07.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Here is the best price, most popular brand, and STEEL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO-...item20b772c41f

Gonna order them tomorrow. Im stoked.

Thanks everyone for putting up with an "old newb" and giving good advice, once again.

Side note: I have been on this site for a while and have seen people getting "more rude" here lately. This is not a reflection on this website and its members, its a reflection of todays society. This website is awesome. Now back to your regular scheduled program.
 
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