Take out leveling kit or lift the rear?

[nateb21]

Ok I have had my RC 2" leveling kit on my truck for about 4 months now and love the look. We are planning to buy either a boat or camper soon and I am not a fan of the way it sits with a load on the back. So here is what I am thinking.

1. Remove leveling kit, don't have stock bolts or the clips, what are my options?

2. Add a leaf, anybody have any pros or cons to this?

3. Any other thoughts?

 

Like I said I just don't want to be driving with the nose in the air with something on the back. Thanks!

[maxco]

What about putting a larger block in the rear? That's what I did when I added my front level because I like the slightly raked look & I wanted it to sit fairly level when I load it full of gear to go camping.

 

I got mine from ReadyLift - the 3" Blocks.

That would probably be the easiest & cheapest way...

[nateb21]

I was actually checking those out after I wrote this. Does it work with stock length shocks or will I need an extension?

[jdell]

I have the daystar front leveling kit with firestone air bags in rear.I pull a 33' camper but also use a weight distribution hitch and sway bars.

[bdox]

Why not try the Bilstien 5100 adjustable shocks?

[Z71-Driving-Spartan]

You could put a set of the Firestone air bags to keep the level ride height. My cousin has them on his truck and it works great.

 

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[travis73]

Since you have the level kit already installed,I would go with larger blocks in the rear.

[nateb21]

I spoke with people at zone and rc and both companies offer 2 inch blocks. rc is 56 plus shipping and zone is 67 plus shipping. From the looks of it seems to be a pretty simple install. any thing i might run into?

 

[scott26]

I would go with the blocks as well that I what I plan to do when I start hauling on a regular basis. And it wont be as bad as stock I think it puts you at about a 1" rake compared to the 2" rake.

[nateb21]

Yeah i am hoping for a little less rake than stock but anything will be better when hauling

[ruggedlife]

air bags, it will keep you leveled up and greatly improve your towing experience

[tyhuck]

I had the exact same experience, so I went with an Add-a-leaf spring. I actually got about 2.5" of lift in the rear with it, and I can load it up with a boat or utility trailer full of stuff and it will sit level or just above level. It also helped get rid of the annoying slip yolk clunk.

[mossbum]

i put the zone 3" in the back and I love the way it looks unloaded and it sits good and level when I am towing.

[nateb21]

With the 3" Zone blocks were you able to keep your stock length shocks? Also how much did the 3" blocks lift the rear?

[SILVERADOSC540]

I've heard good things about the firestone airbag systems, different presets for different loads, etc. Also won't defeat the purpose/looks of your leveling kit. Depending on how your trailer sits, it might also be as easy as a drop hitch if your tongue weight is too heavy or too high up...