Author Topic: level kit (Read 1006 times)

rlg4675 · « **on:** December 22, 2011, 11:40:09 AM »

I am looking at puting a level kit on my 2003 noncladded Z71. I've looked at a few different ones , some come with 3/4" to 1" spacers for the rear coils, and some do not? I now have stock 17" wheels with 265/70 /17 tires. I hear after the kit is installed I can run 285s? Why do some kits have the rear coil spacers and some do not? Which is better? I don't plan on going off road, but I want it a little bit higher with out the" rear in the air " stance.

Main One · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2011, 12:36:56 PM »

If you aren't wanting the rear any higher than it already is, the leveling kits you should be looking at shouldn't be adding spacers to the rear.

You should be able to put on 285s even without leveling, particularly if you were to go with a 65 or 60 series tire. I've got the stock suspension/no body lift in my 03 Z66 and run 285/60R18s in the summer, although I've had to do some trimming of the plastic fender liners, although that is largely due to the increased offset in the aftermarket wheels I'm running which causes some rubbing when the steering wheel is at full lock turn.

rlg4675 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2011, 11:43:56 PM »

Cool thank you for the info....Merry christmas !

bowlsjg · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:59:55 AM »

I have stock suspension and run 285/75/16 with no problem have the torrsion bars cranked up so the truck is level. looks and rides fine it is a 2005 cladded.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:44:30 AM »

Quote from: bowlsjg on December 23, 2011, 07:59:55 AM

I have stock suspension and run 285/75/16 with no problem have the torrsion bars cranked up so the truck is level. looks and rides fine it is a 2005 cladded.

I'm pretty sure Fowlhunter did the same thing. It does look great. On mine, I changed out the torsion bar keys to a higher indexing key from Summit racing to level it out.

rlg4675 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2011, 12:47:28 PM »

Super, thank you all. I wish you all a happy and safe Holidays... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2011, 02:22:49 PM »

in october, I received a set of 1.5-2.5" torsion bar leveling keys for my birthday. they have yet to be installed, but were relatively cheap considering they fall under the category of "suspension lift". nothing needs to be altered, and the only additional parts i needed to buy were longer front shocks (bilstein), which supported enough extra travel for a 3" lift. the cost to get them installed by the dealer in which i bought the truck is $200. for a while the truck will sit almost as if it were a 3/4 ton, until i get some new wheels and tires, the tires being 285/70r17. thanks.

Jon

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:20:11 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on December 23, 2011, 08:44:30 AM

I'm pretty sure Fowlhunter did the same thing. It does look great. On mine, I changed out the torsion bar keys to a higher indexing key from Summit racing to level it out.

I also changed my torsion bar keys except I went with a set off a. ford which also index more than stock and they were cheaper. If you go this route be sure to have it aligned.

D323 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:52:18 PM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on December 28, 2011, 03:20:11 PM

I also changed my torsion bar keys except I went with a set off a. ford which also index more than stock and they were cheaper. If you go this route be sure to have it aligned.

Agreed, make sure you go get an alignment if you change/modify the keys.

1ToughAvalanche · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:51:22 AM »

http://www.readylift.com/default.aspx?

rlg4675 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2012, 01:03:45 AM »

Well added the new 2-3" keys with shock extenders

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2012, 07:07:27 AM »

Quote from: rlg4675 on January 08, 2012, 01:03:45 AM

Well added the new 2-3" keys with shock extenders

Get a pix to show the whole truck from the side now. How close to level is it?

rlg4675 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2012, 12:29:25 PM »

With the new keys the front sits 3/4 of an inch higher. That is with the adjuster bolt almost all the way backed out.

rlg4675 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2012, 12:31:51 PM »

Opps what I mean is now the front sits 3/4 " higher than the rear. Now I know the suspension needs to settle.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2012, 05:17:36 PM »

Quote from: rlg4675 on January 09, 2012, 12:31:51 PM

Opps what I mean is now the front sits 3/4 " higher than the rear. Now I know the suspension needs to settle.

I think the front of mine only settled about 1/4" in the year since my lift and keys were done. Might have to find a spacer for the rear coils to level it back up if it doesn't settle to your liking. Looks good though.

rlg4675 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:53:02 PM »

What size rear coil spacers do you think I should buy?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:04:16 AM »

Quote from: rlg4675 on January 09, 2012, 09:53:02 PM

What size rear coil spacers do you think I should buy?

Me personally, I wouldn't go more than an inch. You'll still have a slight rake to it once the torsion bars settle. Project Blackout has a thread on here about using hockey pucks as spacers. I'm not sure if he ever did anything with that or not.

rlg4675 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2012, 11:37:37 PM »

Ok, Now I traded my old wheels and tires for a set of 305/50/20 wheels and tires. So now the level lift I just put on looks funny. So I guess I will take it off and return to stock .

rlg4675 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:33:12 AM »

Back to stock with the 305/50/20 wheels and tires.

Benjamin · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2012, 12:43:50 PM »

I want to do a leveling kit and 285/75/16 BFGs on 16x8 wheels but I can't seem to find info if this is gonna work or what backspacing to use on the wheels as I know that's also important

R3D DR4G0N · « **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2012, 08:43:27 AM »

Hello, all! Still havent gotten the extra time or money to take the Bloodhound to the dealer to get my kit and shocks installed, but I've had a lot of "input" from my brother in law, specifically about which size tires I should get. Its probably a case of him not understanding how tire sizes work, but 285/70r17, what I want, is larger than all of the "practical" sizes hes thrown forward

For the last post about wheels, yes backspacing and offset are key in finding the right aftermarket wheels, but the safest bet is proably a wheel with a 0" offset, which is what im doing. Theres a large number of users on CarDomain who rock 0" offset wheels on their Avs.

Thanks,
Jon