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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Leveling kit question

Before I even start, I have searched multiple times using multiple wordings before you all bash me. I am trying to find out about leveling kits and everything I've seen shows putting blocks in the front suspension. I have an 08 Screw Lariat and want to level it, but mine is higher in the front than in the back, at least it looks that way to me. And yes, it's sitting on level ground and my head is not deformed or lopsided, so keep the comments to a minimum. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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If you wanna raise the back get either a bigger block to replace the one back there, an add-a-leaf, or a full new set of leafs with whatever lift you like.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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check to see if you already have a leveling kit. goes on the top of the coilover (if you don't know how they go in)

are you 4wd or 2wd? if 4wd you should have a block in the rear axle, if 2wd no rear block.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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An add a leaf or a zero rate spring is your best bet for a quick fix for the sagging rear end. A zero rate won't change your existing spring rates so if you haul heavy loads or tow, you might want to consider the add a leaf. If you rarely haul anything heavy and the back stay empty most of the time, then a zero rate is the way to go. Both are not that expensive and you can do them yourself if you are moderately mechanically inclined. As Pizzaman said too, a taller block will also accomplish the same thing as the zero rate. I fabbed my own zero rates for cheap and they work great. A taller block would be fairly easy to install too.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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It looks to me like your truck has a leveling kit in the front. To bring your rear up some I would suggest an add a leaf or swapping out your rear block for a larger one.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Buxton91
It looks to me like your truck has a leveling kit in the front. To bring your rear up some I would suggest an add a leaf or swapping out your rear block for a larger one.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Yeah I'd just put a block in the back with some new u-bolts and stronger shocks.
 
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