Anyone happy with their leveled truck?

[SMiller]

10 hours ago, Waaazooo said:

You keep saying that... but my truck drove like a tank.


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Look at his torsion bolts, they are backed all the way out and his nose is way to high. Stock bolts would be maxed out and he would be close to level.

 

The keys were not installed correctly, whoever installed them should have clocked them back one key then you wouldn't have this problem, need to uninstall keys and clock them back one and reinstall, then you will have adjustability and can lower it down a inch and get your ride back.

 

You also need to add front diff spacers.

[Waaazooo]

Look at his torsion bolts, they are backed all the way out and his nose is way to high. Stock bolts would be maxed out and he would be close to level.
 
The keys were not installed correctly, whoever installed them should have clocked them back one key then you wouldn't have this problem, need to uninstall keys and clock them back one and reinstall, then you will have adjustability and can lower it down a inch and get your ride back.
 
You also need to add front diff spacers.

I didn’t max mine out. But close. Went with new keys. Not a super difficult install.


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[gearheadesw]

21 hours ago, six6six said:

Sorry guys I suck at keeping up with the internet. Anyway I'll try to answer everyone's questions.... I had the leveling kit put on at like 230 miles (trail master 2.5" keys), then control arms at around 600 miles... currently the truck has 0.5" sag from rear to front, and the shop said they can't go any lower with those keys installed... I obviously didn't drive this one much before I had the leveling kit installed but this isn't my first 2500hd either... I still have my 04 2500hd with 302k miles on it, stock keys cranked almost all the way up to level it and it rides better then the '17 I think... anyway here's some pictures to give you guys an idea of how it sits

 

 

Try putting the stock torsion bar keys back in and crank them up until you clear your tires, might work. My truck is 1" different front to back with stock keys and a 330 lbs winch and bumper. Just saying the same thing as Smiller, Jim Bob.

[gearheadesw]

[rocnrol]

I'm loving mine! [emoji41]

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[six6six]

On 1/4/2018 at 4:45 AM, SMiller said:

Look at his torsion bolts, they are backed all the way out and his nose is way to high. Stock bolts would be maxed out and he would be close to level.

 

The keys were not installed correctly, whoever installed them should have clocked them back one key then you wouldn't have this problem, need to uninstall keys and clock them back one and reinstall, then you will have adjustability and can lower it down a inch and get your ride back.

 

You also need to add front diff spacers.

I don't have the stock keys anymore which is a dumb fvck move on my part, guess I'll buy a torsion key tool and try to clock them myself this spring.... where can I buy diff spacers?

[MotionMan]

YES, VERY HAPPY.  I went with keys and shock extensions, didn't go for the max and it has worked flawless.  I take it on the dunes and the UCA taps on big bumps but never on the road.  

[Bhurt]

 

 

I have the 2.25" Ready lift keys and shock extensions in mine and had them adjust them a couple times when I got it installed to get it where I wanted.  I have them turned up so the stock upper control arm is just off the stops.  I found this gave it the best ride.  I also had 2" blocks put into the back so I still have about an 1.5" rake.  Just lets it sit level when I have a load on.  

 

When I first picked it up I liked how high the front was but it felt really firm and bouncy kinda... so we turned them down a bit.  The ride got better but I could hear the control arm tapping that stop on certain bumps.  So we turned it down a bit more and it got way better.  Ride is good, I like how it sits, and my headlights aren't pointed into the sky when I have the box full or a trailer on.  

[gearheadesw]

17 hours ago, six6six said:

I don't have the stock keys anymore which is a dumb fvck move on my part, guess I'll buy a torsion key tool and try to clock them myself this spring.... where can I buy diff spacers?

 

 

I've got some stock keys around here somewhere, maybe we can work something out. Diff spacers are all over ebey for one...sure they are sold anywhere a lift is sold, maybe.