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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Good Candidate for Leveling...?

Took a couple pics this morning before the truck goes in the shop for a leveling kit installation.

I've looked at just about every thread here with pics of trucks before and after leveling, but mine seems to have the most factory rake I have seen.

Maybe my short wheelbase makes it look worse than others...?



I'll post some "after" photos on Friday when I get it back.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Yeah it's probably the shorter wheelbase that makes it look worse. Leveling certainly will help.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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http:// Mine looked pretty bad also!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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http:// Big difference leveled with tires and wheels!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Impressive change PawPaw!

I'm guessing a 2" level?

What size tires?
I love the look - can't wait to get mine all together.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I've got a 2 1/2" old style Daystar kit that's been on over 3 years. Needed 2 1/2 to level with the rear and give more clearance in the front for 35's.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Well, it's done.
I'm pretty happy the way it turned out.

This is an AS 2" kit - made me so glad I didn't go 2.5.
I honestly thought I would still have just a little rake with the 2", but it measures dead level........

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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Now for some 33's
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Truck look's a lot better. Now she's begging for 33 or 34's!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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yeah now its time for a set of tires
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Looks great! 2wd? Coil spacers? How much was installation?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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how low can i drop my 01' w/out it scrapping when i go over bumps and dips
 
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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could any one help me with the info
 
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SlammaJamma
Looks great! 2wd? Coil spacers? How much was installation?
It's 4WD - sure looked like a 2WD stock - main reason I leveled it.

Used a 2" Auto Spring leveling kit.

Install with alignment at my local mechanic was $180
A little high, but my only choice for someone I trusted to do this for me.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Looks much better now.
 
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