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So I have a 15' denali with 6.2l. I have been noticing more and more when I look at it the front end really comes down

 

I want to do a 2.5 leveling kit but feel I may need to do more in the front to "level" it out.

 

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Add a couple inches to the front end and that should be good, unless you just want to get a straight up lift kit. I added the bilstein struts up front to my 14 on the 1.85" lift setting and I constantly debate on adding a leaf to get some of the rake back because the front is so high.

 

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cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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That's how trucks sit. A 2" level in the front will have it looking good. 2.5 and up start to put a lot of stress on the ball joints.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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2.5' will over level you and you will be nose high. 2 inches should be perfect.

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2.5' will over level you and you will be nose high. 2 inches should be perfect.

are you saying only 2.5" front?

because i want to bring the whole truck up 2.5" plus level the front... so i am thinking of doing a 1.5" rear and 2.5" front. that way i bring the front up an inch to maybe make it closer to "level" to the rear

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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You should read some of the other threads on leveling and lifts on this forum. There is a lot of reading, but spending the time now can save you a lot of money. If you don't want to take the time then I highly recommend you take the advice offered of getting a 2" level. (1.5 is even better, imo). Your truck will appear level, maintain its current ride qualities and is not expensive. FYI, You will need an alignment following any modification to the suspension.

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are you saying only 2.5" front?

because i want to bring the whole truck up 2.5" plus level the front... so i am thinking of doing a 1.5" rear and 2.5" front. that way i bring the front up an inch to maybe make it closer to "level" to the rear

 

No. I am saying leave the rear stock and go 2 inches in the front. You wanted per your original post to level it out.

 

Quoting your original post:

 

I want to do a 2.5 leveling kit but feel I may need to do more in the front to "level" it out.

 

amxguy1970 Senior Enthusiast

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That's how trucks sit. A 2" level in the front will have it looking good. 2.5 and up start to put a lot of stress on the ball joints.

 

Start to? A 2 inch does the same thing (add stress) just a little less than a 2.5. Anything over stock adds stress, the higher you go the more stress is added. A 1.5 adds stress, not as much as a 2 or 2.5 but it adds stress none the less...

 

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Start to? A 2 inch does the same thing (add stress) just a little less than a 2.5. Anything over stock adds stress, the higher you go the more stress is added. A 1.5 adds stress, not as much as a 2 or 2.5 but it adds stress none the less...

 

Tyler

Any level will add some stress, but it seems like the guys who did the 2.5 over the 2 kill ball joints much faster. You can read it in the leveling kit thread. I'm not saying it won't add extra stress, just not as much.

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I just did 1.5" spacers under my front shocks yesterday (went with Motofab), very easy to do and I now only have a 1" rake instead of almost a 3" rake prior. Other than the nose riding higher I haven't really noticed any difference in the way the truck drives....Getting my alignment in a few day's.

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Or we could load you up like a job site truck and you'll have 750Lbs in the bed constantly. Then hook up a trailer to it. That'll level you right on out.... Being seriously, the 4WD trucks have a better stance than the 2wd trucks. the 2 wheelers look nose low.

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so then to add another factor to this boys... if i wanted to do a 2" overall lift while keeping the front level with the rear with 2" lift.. i am looking at a 4" front lift?

 

now with the denali i feel that maybe i may not want to adjust my shocks and such because then i will loose ride quality. i feel like i put myself in a crappy situation to really lift this vehicle while keeping the factory ride quality.

i want to be able to do 35' with 22's is my goal. i also want the truck to sit even

to do 35's i have seen guys going with the 2.5" lift and rubs a little. so will 35's fit with 1" rear lift?

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so then to add another factor to this boys... if i wanted to do a 2" overall lift while keeping the front level with the rear with 2" lift.. i am looking at a 4" front lift?

 

now with the denali i feel that maybe i may not want to adjust my shocks and such because then i will loose ride quality. i feel like i put myself in a crappy situation to really lift this vehicle while keeping the factory ride quality.

i want to be able to do 35' with 22's is my goal. i also want the truck to sit even

to do 35's i have seen guys going with the 2.5" lift and rubs a little. so will 35's fit with 1" rear lift?

 

No. 4 in the front and two out back. Not gonna happen. You could do 2in in the front and then a 2" body lift, but 35" you might as well do a Magnetic Ride Control compliant 6" lift and be done with it. I've seen the HD trucks fit 35" with a level. but the most on a leveled 1/2 ton I've seen fit good was a 33"

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Sigh. I really wanted to stay away from big lift. But go big or go home I guess

 

 

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Sigh. I really wanted to stay away from big lift. But go big or go home I guess

 

 

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Could you leave the front alone - and shackle the back to level it and not lose ride quality on mag ride?

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