What kind of lift do I have?

I bought my truck used with a lift already installed. It rides really firm so I think it's a "pre load" spacer but I don't know. The spacer is 1.5" but the truck sits higher than 1.5 over stock.

 

Replace that with a nice set of coilovers. Good luck with your truck.

 

Basically something like this... https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/162032506704

 

So do I have a pre load coil spacer or a top strut extension?

 

yeah I just don't know if this is the kind i need a spring compressor to remove or i can just take the strut off and remove the spacer

 

You probably can just take the spacer off... spring compressor would be for more of a Bilstein 5100 shock setup

 

That's a top plate spacer lift. 1.5" spacer provides a 3" lift due to the geometry of the suspension.

 

Just remove the strut and take the spacer off and reinstall the strut. Remember all your lift will be gone so your tires may not fit.

 

I read that top plate spacers maintained oem ride quality, is that true because my ride is harsh?

 

Not necessarily, they reduce the range or travel that the suspension can articulate through, thus raising the ride height. It's not necessarily as harsh as a preload spacer, but are harsher than an upgraded set of shocks and springs. Speaking from experience, as I ran the same spacers you have for about a year and a half, and now have a set of Bilstein 6112's set at the same ride height that the spacers got me to.

 

Yes

 

You dont need a spring compressor,just unbolt the spacer.

 

I expect a re-alignment would necessary?
I ask because I have the same set-up.

 

Yes as you are changing the geometry with lifting or removing a lift.