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Front Lift-Level?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jhunter, Nov 17, 2014.

  1. Nov 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    Jhunter

    Jhunter [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2014 DCSB, 2 wheel drive. I'm looking for an 'economical' way to lift the front about 3/4". All I want to do is 'level' the truck. So is this possible? Based on the money spent, would I be better off with a 2"-3" lift/level? I would like to run a 17x9" 6mm offset wheel with 265/70-17 tires. Thanks!
     
  2. Nov 20, 2014 at 8:48 PM
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    For the money I'd sandbag it. That is, buy two sandbags and throw them in the back. Keep adding sandbags until level. Your get better traction also.
    ...or a spindle lift with atleast a progressive aal.
     
  3. Nov 20, 2014 at 8:50 PM
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    Either a front spacer if you are going to wheel at all, or bilstein 5100's set at .85 would do it.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2014 at 8:56 PM
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    For $200 +/- you can get 5100s. I'm at .85 in the front and am level, possibly a little nose high.

    Here's a pic for reference.

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  5. Nov 21, 2014 at 6:15 AM
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    I know this is probably been said so many times on TW, but what is the highest setting you can go?
     
  6. Nov 21, 2014 at 6:21 AM
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    2.5" is the highest you can go on 5100's.

    The 4 settings are 0", .85", 1.75", 2.5"
     
  7. Nov 21, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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    FWIW I'm on a 3 leaf pack (2013 SR5 Prerunner) and .85 is level if not slightly nose high.

    Definitely take measurements before you pick a setting (I didn't...). Not hard or easy to remove them from the truck and reset the preload, but my rear springs didn't give me as much rake as I thought before lift.
     
  8. Dec 8, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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    I stopped by 4-Wheel & Offroad Parts today. They were selling a ProComp front level kit that claims a 2.25" lift. I think it was $175. Is this a decent option? Depending upon the look, I would need to add a block to the back to get the level correct. Any thoughts on this plan?

    By the way, they wanted $550 to install the front spacers and alignment. Another $250 to do block under the spring in the rear. Sounded a little high to me...
     
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