If you take a look at most of the trucks rolling off the show room floor these days, you will find they share one common problem: a sagging front end. Unfortunately, most of these trucks do not share the same suspension geometry, which has resulted in numerous leveling kits available. These kits include coil spacers, add-a-leafs, shackles and replacement coilovers. Getting your truck to sit level also means it's time to step up to a larger tire. The combo is a cheap and easy way to get your ride looking and performing off-road much better. Be sure to keep this guide handy when the time comes to outfit your new truck.
ProRYDE Suspension Systems
Multi-Adjustable Front Lift / Leveling Kit
Application List:
'94-to-'01 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD
'94-to-'02 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD Eight-lug
'06-to-'09 Dodge Mega Cab 2500/3500 4WD Eight-lug
Most leveling kits only leave you with one height option, but not this setup from ProRYDE. Its adjustable kit gives you the ability to choose from 1.5-, 1.75-, or 2-inch lifts. The tallest of these kits will allow you to run a 35-inch tall tire and wheel combination as well. They are precision manufactured for strength and fit and maintain that smooth factory ride. All parts are black e-coated for a durable, lasting finish.
For more information, contact: ProRYDE, www.proryde.com. ProRYDE Suspension Systems
Dual Adjustable Front Lift / Leveling Kit
Application List:
'05-to-'09 Ford Super Duty F250/F350 4WD
ProRYDE has released yet another adjustable leveling kit, this time for Super Duty owners. This kit solves the unequal side-to-side leveling issues typical with this truck model. It simply relocates the original OEM lower spring seat and includes shock extenders to maintain factory ride quality and comfort. All parts are forged and machined to never fail and are black e-coated for a durable, lasting finish.
For more information, contact: ProRYDE, www.proryde.com. Daystar
Ford F150 2-inch Leveling Kit
Application List:
'09 Ford F150 2WD/4WD
If you want to stuff a larger tire and wheel combo under your new '09 F150, look no further. Daystar's new 2-inch level kit will get your truck sitting nice and pretty level and help you get 33-inch tires underneath. The kit consists of polyurethane spacers, which are positioned on top of the factory strut assemblies. The design does not preload the front coils and avoids the metal-to-metal contact common among other leveling kits. The kit can be installed with common hand tools and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For more information, contact: Daystar, www.daystarweb.com. Daystar
Camouflage Lift & Leveling Kits
Application List:
Dodge, Ford, Jeep
For the true outdoorsman out there, Daystar has just introduced its popular spacer kits in camo. What makes these spacers different from so many others is their construction. Daystar uses a high-tech polyurethane rather than aluminum or steel. With polyurethane there is no metal-to-metal contact and it also enhances the NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harmonics) canceling characteristics of the suspension. The kits are made to work directly with factory suspension systems and can be installed in your garage. With strut applications, Daystar's top-mount easy-install design does not preload the coil springs or require disassembly of the factory struts. All kits come with a lifetime warranty.
For more information, contact: Daystar, www.daystarweb.com. ReadyLift
Torsion Keys Kit
Application List:
'88-to-'98 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD
This kit is one of the fastest, safest, and least expensive ways to bring the front of your Chevrolet CK Z71 1500 4WD level with the rear. The adjustable 66-3000 torsion key provides 1.5 inches of leveling lift. This gives you the clearance and ability to add wheels and tires up to 32-inch diameter. The kit can be installed in about 1 to 2 hours by a certified mechanic, and costs less than the price of a single custom wheel. OEM ride quality or comfort stays the same and ReadyLift is also the only company that forges its torsion keys for ultimate strength.
For more information, contact: ReadyLift. www.readylift.com. ReadyLift
Leveling Kit System
Application List:
'07-to-'10 GM Sierra 1500 2WD/4WD 6-lug
The new Sierra has quite a bit of front-end sag brand new. To solve this dilemma, check out the new leveling kit from ReadyLift. The kit does not require any permanent modification to factory parts. The 66-3085 kits include two aluminum SST Strut Extensions and two aluminum SST Lower Strut Mount Spacers along with all the necessary hardware. This combination will raise the front of the new body style 1500 series GM trucks 2.25 inches from stock while providing the option to upgrade to 33-inch tires on OE Offset style wheels. Unlike some leveling kits, the 66-3085 kit requires no modifications to the strut. This is very important if the owner intends to return the truck to stock at some point down the road.
For more information, contact: ReadyLift. www.readylift.com. Performance Accessories
Trail Master Suspension
Leveling Kits
Application List:
Ford F150 2WD/4WD
Chevrolet 1500/2500/3500 Silverado & HD
Under the same owner, both Performance Accessories and Trail Master have leveling kits suited to bring your Ford or Chevy to a level stance. These kits provide 1.5 to 2.5 inches of front-end lift, eliminating the factory OE sag while maintaining your factory quality ride. You can choose between machined aluminum spacers or urethane spacers. It comes with all necessary hardware and detailed installation instructions. Forged torsion bar leveling kits are also available. All products are made in the USA.
For more information, contact: Performance Accessories, www.performanceaccessories.com or Trail Master Suspension, www.trailmastersuspension.com.
Zone Offroad Products
2-inch Leveling Keys
Application List:
'99-to-'06 Chevy Silvarado/GMC Sierra 1500 4WD
If you've been looking to level your half-ton GM truck then Zone Offroad Products has the answer. Their torsion bar keys are made in the USA and are 100-percent resonant-frequency tested. The keys are CNC machined to ensure the proper amount of lift for your vehicle. This is just one item in a complete line of leveling products. Optional Zone Offroad shocks are available.
For more information, contact: Zone Offroad Products, www.zoneoffroad.com. Revtek Suspension
2.5 Tundra Lift
Application List:
'07-to-'10 Toyota Tundra 4WD
Tundra owners finally have the ability to get the look they have been waiting for with the new Revtek 2.5-inch lift system. The kit includes spacers, a front differential drop, rear 1.25-inch tapered lift blocks, U-bolt hardware and emergency brake cable brackets. Revtek also has a second kit available for Tundra owners (kit #437F) that provides a level ride height by raising the front only, and includes split/spacers and front differential drop. Both kits are designed for bolt-in installation, (no cutting or drilling necessary), and both kits maintain the OEM suspension geometry.
For more information, contact: Revtek, www.revtek.com.