I know it has been discussed time and time again as to which is the best kit to level the front end with, and from what I see it is about 6 of one and a half dozen of the other. My question is that I have about 3" of difference between the front and rear wheel well heights. I don't want it completly level because I pull a boat alot and I don't like the sagging rear look. I want 2" to 2 3/4" of lift which of these kits will do this for me? Thanks

 

www.protechezlift.com

check out pics in my gallery. I LOVE it

 

How much is the protech kit.

 

Autospring 1 1/2" spacer raises the front 2 1/4". $125 directly from Autospring.

 

I went with the Daystar front leveling kit and love it. The front sits about 1/4 " lower than the rear now. I am totally satisfied, still rides like before only seems to sit higher from the drivers seat. I also tow a 6X12' enclosed motorcycle trailer and it barely drops the rear any. Hardly know its back there. But from what Ive read they are pretty much all quality lifts, so choose one and enjoy.

 

AutoSpring

http://www.autospringcorp.com/hotproduct.htm

 

I think the biggest difference is ease of installation. The Autospring spacer is easier to install, because you only have one piece that bolts on top of the coilover shock. The Daystar and Skyjacker spacers are two pieces. Part of the spacer bolts on top and the other piece is installed on top of the coil spring to preload it. You have to have a heavy duty spring compressor to compress the coil springs to install this piece.

 

The only downside I can see to the Daystar and Skyjacker would be losing the soft ride you keep with the autospring.

 

I can tell you first hand you dont " lose " the soft ride with the Daystar leveling kit. It rides as good as it did before I installed the lift. It is a two piece kit and a little harder to install, but in my opinion worth the effort. Ultimately it is your decision, but I dont want you to go out with some misinformation.

 

If you compress the coil spring, how can it not stiffen up the ride a little?

 

If you use the springs compression rate to lift the truck it has to become firmer. You may not feel this while driving down the highway but when you compress the spring further it has to stiffen up some through its range.

 

Go with Daystar you won't even feel the the difference although it is slightly harder over the bumps.

 

If you compress, or preload a spring, the initial portion (first inches of travel) of it's travel will be stiffer. You will notice that the truck rides stiffer when you go over small bumps or road inperfections. It should ride the same over the larger bumps. Basically the same effect as cranking up the preload on torsion bars.

 

I have one question about either of these kits. Do you need to take apart any of the other suspension parts to get the strut out or is there enough movement in the suspension to allow the strut to come out by itself?

I haven't decided which kit to get just yet...but all of this information is sure helpful. Thanks for the help!

 

Autospring look-alikes