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Hi Guys,

 

 

Has anyone ever done a front leveling kit? I want to raise mine w/o doing a whole lift or a body lift. This seems like the perfect solution, but what do you all think?

 

A company named ReadyLift makes one for my truck (05 Sierra z71 ext. cab) for about $230. Do you gouys think this would be awise move? And problems you forsee?

 

Thanks!

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Awesome! So the kit says it lifts it 2.5 inches. Is that going to be too much, or is that the max height and I can adjust it down if I need to?

 

This seems to be the best way to do what I want to do. Oh yeah, and is this a job best left to professionals?

 

Thanks.

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Awesome! So the kit says it lifts it 2.5 inches. Is that going to be too much, or is that the max height and I can adjust it down if I need to?

 

This seems to be the best way to do what I want to do. Oh yeah, and is this a job best left to professionals?

 

Thanks.

 

I lifted mine about 2.5", probably could get another .5' or so, but it looks level right now. It's not that hard to do your self, but you will need a 7 ton gear puller. I've heard of some people using a c-clamp, but I wouldn't recommend it. Most c-clamps aren't designed to hold that much. Other than that, all you need is a wrench set and about 40 minutes.

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You will also need flat and level groung and a measuring tape to make sure the truck sits leveled on the left and right side.

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I'm thinking about doing this same thing to my truck. I too, was worried about the effect on the ride and I had heard that it would do weird things to the drive train. Doesn't sound like it though! Thanks, guys for the advice - you've helped me make my decision.

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AcetyleneDreams

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Ok, this leveling kit idea sounds safer than doing the torsion bar idea (especially since I know now that I can't get too much from doing it that way). The last question I have is IF I get a front leveling kit (and btw, I'd have this put on somewhere since I don't feel like doing it), then do I need to get new wheels and tires?

 

The ReadyLift kit claims it gives you 2 - 3 inches of front end lift, and I am thinking that might be too much. I still have another 15,000 mi to go before I need new tires, and I'd like to wait until then to buy new ones. I guess what I'm getting to is if I get the ReadyLift kit instaled, is it going to look goofy with factory wheels and tires?

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Ok, this leveling kit idea sounds safer than doing the torsion bar idea (especially since I know now that I can't get too much from doing it that way). The last question I have is IF I get a front leveling kit (and btw, I'd have this put on somewhere since I don't feel like doing it), then do I need to get new wheels and tires?

 

The ReadyLift kit claims it gives you 2 - 3 inches of front end lift, and I am thinking that might be too much. I still have another 15,000 mi to go before I need new tires, and I'd like to wait until then to buy new ones. I guess what I'm getting to is if I get the ReadyLift kit instaled, is it going to look goofy with factory wheels and tires?

 

I haven't put new tires on mine yet either for the same reason. It would look better with the bigger tires, but it doesn't look bad now.

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AcetyleneDreams

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Hey silveradoHO,

 

Thanks for your feedback on this thread. You have been most helpful! Since you have stock wheels and tires with this kit (which is exactly what I want too), could I trouble you to post a pic of your ride?

 

Thanks so much!

 

Ben

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all your doing is leveling the truck, so if you want to know if it will look goofy it should look similar to the spacing in the rear. my guess is it will be fine. 2.5 inches isnt that much....but thats just my 2 pennies

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all your doing is leveling the truck, so if you want to know if it will look goofy it should look similar to the spacing in the rear. my guess is it will be fine. 2.5 inches isnt that much....but thats just my 2 pennies

 

 

Im thinking about doing the readylift spacer that goes on top of the coil on my 07 nbs, the readylift does 1.5" and I seen another brand that does 2". With the 2" I should be able to fit 32"s from what Ive read.

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all your doing is leveling the truck, so if you want to know if it will look goofy it should look similar to the spacing in the rear. my guess is it will be fine. 2.5 inches isnt that much....but thats just my 2 pennies

 

 

Im thinking about doing the readylift spacer that goes on top of the coil on my 07 nbs, the readylift does 1.5" and I seen another brand that does 2". With the 2" I should be able to fit 32"s from what Ive read.

 

I have a 2006 Z71 and would love the front end level, but I do not want to mess with my torsion bars because I love the nice ride. I thought all the ReadyLift was for the torsion bar trucks was a re-indexed key that allows you to crank your bars further than the original keys...anybody know?

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Well, I have seen the kits come with just the torsion bar keys and I've seen them with the new keys and some spacers that mount to the top of the shock tower to allow you to use your stock shocks. I think the ReadyLift kit only comes with the torsion bar keys.

 

Anyone with a picture of their ride who has used this kit, please post a pic up here. That would help me out a lot!

 

Thanks!

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I'm also considering this. I just bought a 2007 GMC Sierra, and want to add tires and wheels. If I use the readylift leveling kit, do I need a new alignment?

 

dt

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There was a guy down in Texas selling the kits for about $150 - (I think). I was told that if you take the key-ways off a 2003 F-150 you will get the same result (Level). Make sure you re-align!

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