Your choice in leveling kit, and would you do it again?

[BowersFJ]

Read this, and you'll both change your mind . . . Lol

FINALLY INSTALLED! 2019 BIGHORN w/ Readylift 3.5" Kit with Bilstein 5100's front and 5160 Resi's in the rear.

Well I've been sitting on my RL Kit for over a tear trying to decide on what I wanted to do. Well here she is, looks great. rides great so far. Slightly firmer but not near as firm as my BMW X5. Road perfect through some winding roads, held corners well, less sway than the ride to the shop...

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[21Longhorn]

Bilstein 5100's on the front raised to 2". Motofab 1.5" spacers on the back. NO REGRETS

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Did you have to replace the back shocks with this kit?

 

[sep1006]

Did you have to replace the back shocks with this kit?

No, I didn't have to change anything.

 

[Rau]

If you tow anything I would go with the 2". Unless you want a little bit more height go with the 2.5" but it will be pretty much level so you might have to add a spacer in the rear.

Would it be ok if I put 2.5”-3” in front with 1”-2” in the back?
Or just do 2.5” level with airbags in the back which should bring back up a bit.


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[djevox]

Just re-read through, and so much has changed since I last posted. I now have an ORG truck (1” higher springs in rear) with Fox 2.0 IFP struts set at 2 inches and motofab half-inch tophat spacer. I also have Rough Country UCA’s. With the weight of the ecodiesel, I’m still 1 inch lower in the front than the rear. I think I’m going to adjust the preload on the coil overs to get a full 3 inches sometime this summer.
@Rau I think in your case, leveling the front in airbags in the rear would be perfect for you if you want to keep the leveled look but not have too much squatting with a load.

 

[BowersFJ]

Just re-read through, and so much has changed since I last posted. I now have an ORG truck (1” higher springs in rear) with Fox 2.0 IFP struts set at 2 inches and motofab half-inch tophat spacer. I also have Rough Country UCA’s. With the weight of the ecodiesel, I’m still 1 inch lower in the front than the rear. I think I’m going to adjust the preload on the coil overs to get a full 3 inches sometime this summer.
@Rau I think in your case, leveling the front in airbags in the rear would be perfect for you if you want to keep the leveled look but not have too much squatting with a load.

Sounds good …. Got pics ? …. Anything done to the rear ?


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[djevox]

Sounds good …. Got pics ? …. Anything done to the rear ?


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Nothing done to the rear yet, but i’ll be buying fox shocks for the rear in September if they actually go off backorder. I will take pics tomorrow after I wash it- right now it’s covered in salt. The truck looks exactly like my old one, so haven’t bothered taking pics yet.

 

[BowersFJ]

Nothing done to the rear yet, but i’ll be buying fox shocks for the rear in September if they actually go off backorder. I will take pics tomorrow after I wash it- right now it’s covered in salt. The truck looks exactly like my old one, so haven’t bothered taking pics yet.

I hear ya on the shocks …. I got everything sittin in the garage just waiting on Bils got all 4 corners …. Well that, and Spring … Lol …. Bils supposed to start shipping 1st week of March according to Summit


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[djevox]

I hear ya on the shocks …. I got everything sittin in the garage just waiting on Bils got all 4 corners …. Well that, and Spring … Lol …. Bils supposed to start shipping 1st week of March according to Summit


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Nice! Hopefully you get them in on time.

 

[Rau]

Just re-read through, and so much has changed since I last posted. I now have an ORG truck (1” higher springs in rear) with Fox 2.0 IFP struts set at 2 inches and motofab half-inch tophat spacer. I also have Rough Country UCA’s. With the weight of the ecodiesel, I’m still 1 inch lower in the front than the rear. I think I’m going to adjust the preload on the coil overs to get a full 3 inches sometime this summer.
@Rau I think in your case, leveling the front in airbags in the rear would be perfect for you if you want to keep the leveled look but not have too much squatting with a load.

No need to level back with 2” spacers?

I was thinking to buy this kit and add airbags in the back. My truck is ecodiesel too, by the way.

https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-Compatible-2006-2020-2005-2011-Spacers/dp/B08DR33YMG/ref=asc_df_B089SCS86G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459513434853&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14532544761426748184&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025237&hvtargid=pla-945304921575&psc=1&th=1

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[BowersFJ]

Nice! Hopefully you get them in on time.

Me too …. Forgot, also waiting on Nitto TG’s …. Rims are back from paint, but they sure as hell aren’t goin on till the salt is gone …. Gotta luv Ohio

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[BowersFJ]

No need to level back with 2” spacers?

I was thinking to buy this kit and add airbags in the back. My truck is ecodiesel too, by the way.

https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-Compatible-2006-2020-2005-2011-Spacers/dp/B08DR33YMG/ref=asc_df_B089SCS86G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459513434853&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14532544761426748184&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025237&hvtargid=pla-945304921575&psc=1&th=1

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You’re gonna need UCA’s with that kit


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[theblet]

I just did motofab 2” spacers and an alignment

 

[Rau]

You’re gonna need UCA’s with that kit


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Is there a safe limit for leveling kits? Is it something between 2” and 2.5”


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[theblet]

I'd say 2" is safe, unless you off road a lot, then you would want to change UCAs.

 

[Lpsouth1978]

I used the Motofab 3" front/2" rear level kit w/o the UCA's. I am very happy with the lift, but should have done the UCA's at the same time. Luckily, they seem to be pretty simple to change, so I have ordered the new UCA's and will hopefully be installing them this weekend.

 

[BowersFJ]

Is there a safe limit for leveling kits? Is it something between 2” and 2.5”


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Readylift sells UCA’s with their 2” kit …. Maybe they just wanna sell UCA’s …. Can you do 2” or 2.5” without em ? …. Sure …. It is a good idea ? …. Who’s to say …. We could argue that point for 200 posts …. But there is no question that it is always better with UCA’s


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[Rau]

I used the Motofab 3" front/2" rear level kit w/o the UCA's. I am very happy with the lift, but should have done the UCA's at the same time. Luckily, they seem to be pretty simple to change, so I have ordered the new UCA's and will hopefully be installing them this weekend.

Did you notice any difference how it rides with the leveling kit? I am selling my 2500 to buy 1500 and the one of the main reasons was how smooth 1500 is compared to big brother. I don’t want to be disappointed after I raise it.


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[Rau]

Readylift sells UCA’s with their 2” kit …. Maybe they just wanna sell UCA’s …. Can you do 2” or 2.5” without em ? …. Sure …. It is a good idea ? …. Who’s to say …. We could argue that point for 200 posts …. But there is no question that it is always better with UCA’s


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Thanks for feedback.


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[Lpsouth1978]

Did you notice any difference how it rides with the leveling kit? I am selling my 2500 to buy 1500 and the one of the main reasons was how smooth 1500 is compared to big brother. I don’t want to be disappointed after I raise it.


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Unfortunately, I cannot answer with 100% accuracy. I had the leveling kit installed and immediately after had new wheels and tires installed. I went with larger LT tires and larger wheels. I can say that I find the ride to be nearly as good as stock, even after the tires and wheels. That said, I don't mind a bit stiffer ride and actually have my Hellwig sway bar on the stiffest setting.