Newb, lookin for a cheap lift??
 

Hey I'm just looking to raise up my new 04 screw, I want the fabtech 6" at some point but for now looking for something I could do for another inch or two thats fairly cheap, I've been looking at leveling kits and whatnot but I'm really confused on the whole lifting subject. Anyone that can help I'd really appreciate it.

I'd suggest a 2 or 2.5 inch Autospring leveling kit. You can buy one for around $80. If you want, you can lift the rear an inch or two with an add a leaf or a taller lift block. As a general rule with the new 4x4's, with a leveling kit, you can fit a 35x12.50 using the oem wheels or 33's with wider aftermarket wheels.

i agree with wandell...... you can level for cheap. if you already know that you want to go with a 6" lift down the road, then you can even possibly keep the leveling kit with the lift and run 37's. although..... too many of us here have wasted time and money by doing the lift in increments. honestly it is better just to do it all at once. this way you dont have to either "wait for the small tires to wear out", or take a loss and buy the bigger ones. if you do think that you want to level now and then lift later, if you want to use them both later together, i wouldnt get larger than a 2" leveling kit. the 2.5" and 3" kits will put your UCA at a pretty big angle. autospring is a great kit, easy to install and has a great price.

Level and be done with it.

i personally love the look of the new bodies with a leveling kit and 35s. my buddys got one and it looks sick, just enough to give it that mean look

hmm you know you guys def give some food for thought, I was thinking over the weekend and I dont know, 6" might be a bit too much. I just want a nice looking stance, so if I do a 2" leveling kit how much do they go for on average? Also I know this sounds uber-stupid/uber-noob but I dont understand the measurements on these big tires?

Autospring for around $100 bucks if you put it on yourself.

i assume you are talking about the metric sizes. there are lots of converters on the internet
http://www.onlineconversion.com/tire...conversion.htm

this is a great article that can teach you the basic tire information
http://offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT-Tir...Reading_a_Tire

Ya I know a decent ammount about tires, I used to work at townfair but everyone talking inches was really throwing me off, thanks!!

also do you guys recommend the 2" or the 2 1/2?? Also how hard is it to get the coils out? And I'm assuming i'll need an alignment after right?

If you are going to do the add-a-leaf, then get the 2.5". I just put one on about a month ago. Big PITA if you don't have deep socket tools. But when I had all the tools, it was still tough due to the ball joints threads spin freely making tightening bolts down hard.

But I love having that front end up in the air...... I get less **** on my truck from driving into the steel mill that way. I gotta pick up the AAL when I get back from vacation.

about how much does it usually cost to have a shop install a leveling kit?

from personal experience i would say way too much :mad:, do it yourself if you can.
Now, if you know of a place that you trust to do it right and not screw you over, i would guess in the neighborhood of $100. :thumbsup:

so i know they are all different prices but how much would you say for the add a leaf and a 2.5' leveling kit? And you do have to get an alignment after correct?

Yes an alightment is needed.