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on my 02' 1500HD and here is what happened. To begin with, the truck was 3/4" lower on the driver side than the passenger. I took both sides up 6 turns and raised the nose 1 1/2". Still not level side to side though. I then lowered the passenger side a total of 3 turns and now I am a little under the 1 1/2 lift but at a 1/4" side to side difference. By looking at each bolt in the beginning, it appeared that each bolt was adjusted differently anyway(more threads showing on one of the bolts) Truck looks better, any problems with this set up? Will watch for tire wear, but it seems to drive fine. Ideas/Comments :uhoh:
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You should do the safe thing for you and the good thing for your tires and get yourself an alignment.  It will prevent odd tire wear so that your tires have a longer lifespan.  :thumb:
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Keep us updated.  I am going to raise mine this weekend.  I only want to gain about and inch, just enough to level it out a little better.  I was curious how many turns I can go, you said you did 6 and got an inch.  I don't know if the HD's are different than the regular 1500's.  I'll find out soon and post the results...
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I think it’s pretty common that the bolts are threaded in differently on each side.  I cranked mine up 4.5 turns and got a little over an inch.  The right side bolt is almost bottomed out yet the left side has another couple threads left.  The important thing is to get the front of the truck level based on the measurements to the fenders.  4.5 turns still isn't level with the back but it levels out nice when there's a trailer hooked up to the back.  So if you tow a trailer with a tongue weight of around 500 pounds you won't have your nose in the air.  :thumb:
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Just an update, I uploaded a pic of the lift I got. Other than that, the truck is stock as a rock. Check sig for link to pics.

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