Leveling kit

So I'm still trying to wrap my brain around how a leveling kit doubles the height of the kit it's self. The spacers are only an inch yet everything I read says you get two inches. How does this work? Can anyone explain?

 

Maybe if you're using Billstien 5100's and set them to max height you'd gain an extra inch.

 

It’s the geometry of the suspension. The actual spacer is only 1” thick, but you’re installing it near the “hinge” so at the end(the tire)you’re going to see more than an inch.

 

Just had my front 5100's installed this week......used the 3rd ring notch....

gained front lift right at 2" over stock shocks...looks much better......

Shop charged me 2.2 hrs labor......$190......

 

wut?

5100 settings on a 2nd gen are:

0
.85
1.75
2.5 - max height

either who, the OP is asking about spacers