Best 2inch leveling kit for 2500 4WD?

[draymorris]

I have a freind that is looking for a kit to raise(level) his new 2500 4WD. I told him about the TDR and he just looked at me like I was too much into my truck. I explained that I would get the info he wanted and prove to him that this site is worth his time.



Let's do it!



Thanks

 

[thejeepdude]

I plan to use the T-REX system as my "leveling kit". It'll raise the front 2" and as an added bonus you can jump your truck and blast over bumps that would KILL it stock.



But if you want to do it the cheap way, a spacer lift is probably his best option. This should be under 200 bucks and basically just puts a 2" 'puck' between the top of the spring and the bracket. People will say this negatively affects your ride... this is NOT true. The only thing it will affect is if you fully articulate your suspension... you'll be compressing the spring more than normal and stand the risk of fully compressing it, but this would never be an issue if you aren't seriously offroading it. If he seriously wants to go offroad, see the paragraph above.

 

[RHinds]

At off road warehouse they have a deal for TDR member to purchase the Skyjacker D25 coil springs for the best price I have seen for any of the leveling kits, even lower than all of the spacer blocks. And the springs are bright red and they look really sweet behind the tire. I like them.

 

[VStahl]

website for off road wharehouse?

 

[thejeepdude]

Originally posted by VStahl

website for off road wharehouse?

Try www.offroadwarehouse.com :-laf

 

[GColeman]

Tuff Country makes a steel 2" spacer that works very well. It replaces the stock piece and is easy to install. No need for new shocks and you maintain stock ride quality.



They, as well as many other manufacturers, will sell you new springs, shocks, stabilizers, etc. It just depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If it is just to level the front end, the 2" spacer works well and will only cost you about $100.

 

[JARichard]

If you do with the spacer Use A STEEL ONE. I personally am leaning towards the springs. Some Rancho shocks would look real good under those red springs.

 

[blake underwood]

The Tuff Country lift will make your truck sit perfectly level. A Daystar coilspacer is a little taller and your truck will look like it sags in the rear. The Revtek colispacer is even BIGGER. I parked beside a 3500 SRW that had one, and I have the Tuff Country on my 2500, and he dwarfed be by 2+ inches. We both had the BFG A/T 315/70R/17 tires.

 

[CLAYTON]

I use the tuff country spacer and it is working great. No problems except when i go over a bump going a good speed my shocks will max out. . I need to get some Rancho's

 

[railroad94]

I just installed the Tuff Country works great. Oo. Oo. Oo.

 

[Kurt Henzler]

spacer

did everybody that installed the coils or 2" spacers have to get a new alignment? did it effect the steering wheel position. i am getting ready to add a new front bumper (buckstop) and think that i will need something for the extra weight

 

[railroad94]

I have not got alinment yet. Seems to drive OK.

 

[draymorris]

Thanks to everyone. I think he is going to order Tuff Country. As far as alignment problems - I would not think that realignment is needed after raising the truck 2 inches - especially with a straight front axle. But if someone knows different - let me know.

 

[thejeepdude]

Originally posted by draymorris

Thanks to everyone. I think he is going to order Tuff Country. As far as alignment problems - I would not think that realignment is needed after raising the truck 2 inches - especially with a straight front axle. But if someone knows different - let me know.

You are correct. Your wheel may be turned a little bit. This is from the track bar shifting the whole suspension over a tad when it's lifted. Everything is still in alignment in relation to each other, and at full compression to the bumpstops, alignment will be the same. If you want to adjust the drag link just to straighten the steering wheel that's an easy procedure.

 

[VStahl]

I would recommend the alignment because it does twist the axle when you lift the truck. with two inches of lift the twist is not very much but it could mean the difference of a couple thousand miles on the tires and extra tension and wear on steering components thst could easiely be fixed with an alignment. .

 

[MadMike]

Where is a good source for the Tuff Country spacers? Preferably in Dallas or Houston where they could be installed. However, I can and will order from elsewhere if needed.



Thanks,

MadMike

 

[thejeepdude]

Originally posted by VStahl

I would recommend the alignment because it does twist the axle when you lift the truck. with two inches of lift the twist is not very much but it could mean the difference of a couple thousand miles on the tires and extra tension and wear on steering components thst could easiely be fixed with an alignment. .

If you're that concerned about the "twist" of the axle (which is very minimal with 2" lift), you can always adjust the cam bolts on the lower control arms yourself. Assuming the alignment was correct to begin with, you should be able to rotate both sides the same amount and keep things in spec. Attached is a pic of the bolt I'm talking about.

 

[railroad94]

I got my Tuff Country 2" at suspensionconnection.com for 119. 00.