What You Need To Know About LEVELING KITS on Duramax Trucks! (2500 - 3500 HD)

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If you're wondering what you need to know about leveling your Duramax truck, then look no further! In this video, we'll give you a rundown of the different types of leveling kits available and explain the benefits of each.
From2500-3500 HD videos, we'll cover everything you need to know about leveling your Duramax truck! We'll cover the different types of leveling kits and explain their benefits. We'll also give you some tips on how to choose the right leveling kit for your truck and how to use it correctly. By the end of this video, you'll be able to leveling your Duramax truck like a pro!
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@kryptoniteproducts 2 года назад

👏8:35* those angles are choice! Very informative video, keep up the great work!

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Appreciate it! Always top notch products 🤘

@dlang1009 2 года назад

I’m getting ready to buy the Kryptonite level kit for my 2021 2500 Denali, all because of this video. Thanks.

@itsmemaaaark 2 года назад

Wish we had the same design for the 01-10 2500HD ucas

@chrisf2797 Год назад

Quick question, I saw your video on the 2020 Silverado High Country 2500 clearing 37 x 12.50 Toyo R/T with no rubbing with the 2.5” Suspension Maxx keys. Do you think the Kryptonite 2” level 3 kit will clear the same tire?

@Espinal_424 Год назад

What does leveling the truck do? I'm wondering if its something I should do because I have a 2022 2500 AT4 with the Detroit Wreckers Lil Hercules setup, so they install the Fox 2.0 shocks in the rear.

@NorCalL5P 2 года назад

To add on your video, I too went with the same Kryptonite kit with Fox shocks. I took it a step further and got these 1” diff spacers to help the CV angles a little. Truck rides way better then when I rolled it off the lot. Only thing different is mine is a 19 L5P

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for the input!

@johnmorgan1982 2 года назад

Please link the Kryptonite leveling kit

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

@@johnmorgan1982 jwmotorsportsco.com/collections/kryptonite-products

@BrianG-xj4nu 10 месяцев назад

@NorCalL5P - What spacer did you use?

@juliusrowe9374 2 года назад

Great tutorial JW! Very informative too! if you could do more tutorials about the differences between leveling kits and lift kits and your recommendations on which to purchase.

@katlynsara Год назад

Great video. Putting kit on a 2019 GMC 2500hd. I recently put bilstein 5100 shocks on thr front. Kit comes with a spacer. Do I need that on the bilsteins?

@DURTYMAXLML 2 года назад

I prefer a lifted truck so the torsion keys are in there Factory position. Awesome video thank you!

@DynoDieselWagon 10 месяцев назад

My Bilts5100s were aluminum

@Wide6.2 2 года назад

Your not wrong about the bad angles on control arms but the ride quality won’t be effected by the angles or riding bump stops the main issue is the twist in the torsion bar. The torsion bar acts as a spring so by turning the keys up your stiffening that spring the stiffer the spring the worse the ride.

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Definitely agree on the torsion bars. But angles and downward travel travel has a lot to do with it as well. I say that bc I’ve run into instances where all we did was swap out the UCAs and it improved the ride quality

@maxum3300 2 года назад

I disagree. The torsion bar is installed in the key with the truck off the ground and no load on it. The lift key is clocked to add the lift by turning the torsion bar which in turns the lower control arm down to add the height. As long as you set the torsion bar bolts at the same length as they were with the stock keys you are not adding any extra tension on the torsion bar. So it doesn't matter whether you have lift keys or stock keys, once the truck is lowered to the ground and the weight of the truck is put on the torsion bar it's still the same amount of tension.

@mylifeofchaos 2 года назад

Well I disagree with both of yall. Ride quality is a direct result of your tires. Those big, wide tires catch every bump, and hump in the road. Next those upper control only have about an inch of travel. Now those bump feel twice as big cause your frame is now absorbing the shock. Now the torsion bars are gonna be rough anyways. Only way to fix that is a coil spring conversion. But ride quality begins with tires. LB7 for life.

@luiscampos9133 Год назад

Subscribed. Had that issue as well when I bought my truck. Torsons were maxed out and control arms where sitting on the bump stop. My control arm snapped twice luckily I was going super slow. Just bought bliestins and kryptonites. And lowerd torsons

@alceja3522 2 месяца назад

Was your control arm that snapped stock? Or after market? I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to mine 🙏🏻

@ryanlinhurt9889 Год назад

I bought a level kit from suspension maxx and it came with dif drop spacers...do i need to do that if im only going 2 inches up?

@franciscosimon5920 27 дней назад

I got my truck lifted at a local shop 3.5 inches and they cranked my keys ALL THE WAY UP it rode like crap…. Took the 1.5” block out and lowered the keys so it sat level again and it rode like stock if not better

@vidalacosta498 2 года назад

So i have a 2019 2500 hd and i want to level my truck but i also pull a 6200 lbs travel trailer.. is it going to sag in the back if i level it ? Which krytonite do u prefer?

@Jc-bo1uu Год назад

I will if you pull I 14,000 pound trailer. Just do a 2 to 3 inch lift.

@mcliffordgoo 2 года назад

You also didn't mention that you're overloading your torsion bar when you adjust or install after market keys.

@SandcastleAndy Год назад

best kit for 2013 GMC 2500HD diesel - pulls trailer for up to 15000lbs

@oreo_2467 7 дней назад

Watching your video on leveling the proper way.

@vamoneygroup 2 года назад

Found some Kryptonite control arms at the junk yard, and a set of bilstein shocks.

@JavierPadron Год назад

I Run CST with Fox Shocks and love em, got 50k and just replaced upper bushings. Uni Joints still good on my arms aswell. 2015 LML ON 295 75 R18 Method wheels & MT Baja Boss A/T (( GET THE SHOCKS FOLKS THAT ARE FOR 3" LEVELING KITS.))

@finnstaley2475 2 года назад

Thanks man solid vid helped a lot

@Isaacfw23 Месяц назад

Turned my keys all the way up. A month later my passenger upper ball joint is shot, my driver side is going bad, and my passenger CC axle busted. Don’t do it guys. Just lift it. (I have a stage 3 kryptonite leveling kit)

@JWMontoya Месяц назад

You likely over cranked it and the UCA didn’t have proper downward droop.

@adamsrandomstuff 2 года назад

Have you had torsion keys that were at different depths to level the truck left to right? I installed Rough County after market keys and shock extensions and I am having that issue. I am having some Kryptonite upper control arms installed next week.

@chadkelley5523 7 дней назад

I did the same with R/C keys and shock extensions about 2 years ago. It made the truck ride like a tank when hitting bumps. I'm looking into Kryptnite upper controls because the factory arms are hitting the bump stops, Did this help your truck ride better?

@unboundghosts2512 8 месяцев назад

Hey man I just picked up a 07 2500 duramax I installed a leveling kit and it does have Kryptonite upper control arms but it looks like the control arm is resting on the bump stop any advise?

@alceja3522 2 месяца назад

Did u have any issues??

@unboundghosts2512 2 месяца назад

@@alceja3522 yup just went back to stock on the keys

@alceja3522 2 месяца назад

@@unboundghosts2512 thanks

@redneckmeskin5595 8 месяцев назад

Yes sir, great video! I have a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD gas. I would like to add 305 70R 17. Will this work for my truck and this leveling kit, or what is your opinion on a lift kit for my truck? Any recommendations you offer will greatly be appreciated! V/R Ruben Martinez

@renaissanceman6549 18 дней назад

Hey, Your channel popped up in my feed. I watched and subscribed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insight.

@FromTheRuff Год назад

I got a RC 3.5" lift kit and the ride in the front was terrible. I'm cheap af so I just bought kryptonite control arms with the balls joints and man it rides nice now. Do I got a RC, kryptonite mix going on account of being cheap. So like you said I'd recommend going with a full kryptonite lift

@chrisrieger9201 11 месяцев назад

Hello, I’m looking at getting a 2024 duramax 2500 and it comes with 275/65/20, I would like to go to 35’s or even 33’s What will I have to just level a couple of inch in front or a whole lift or just add keys to level etc. I don’t want to go crazy

@alfredcoates1422 5 месяцев назад

The problem with Bilstein 5100 is they don't make a shock for leveling height. I had a pair that they said would work and my truck didn't ride good at all. I found out the shoes were hyper extending. I finally went with fox much better shock.

@andrewb2332 Год назад

Have a problem with just my driver side upper and lower ball joints always being replaced don’t have a clue why??. Do torsion bars wear out been told and read and seen videos that They need to be replaced every so often. So I went to dealer because they the only one that carry my bars for a LB7 have a six inch lift on my truck . Any info we’ll help thx

@seangallagher3100 2 года назад

I been subscribed. Really liking the truck content and builds keep up the great videos JW.

@trevorguide2802 2 года назад

You show the axle angle is good but looks like they are near touching bottom bump stops how is it supposed to absorb any bumps in that position? Stock my LML sits at least an inch off I would say. I get there is improvement on upper control arm side but at the cost of being closer to the lower control arm?

@BoostedFA 10 месяцев назад

12:54 bwahahaha............. I can relate. 🤣 My duramax does this exact same thing and im about to buy a kit to use my plow.

@justincostello998 Год назад

Hey bro I have a 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500hd I wanted to know does a 3 inch leveling kit void my warranty

@mikemarks6562 Год назад

I just left a comment on your Instagram thanks …. 21 duramax crew cab midnight edition my wife’s truck …wanting to do a level kit I don’t know what the biggest tires she can do without scrubbing I’ve looked at a lot of videos I think the kryponigt kit in my opinion might be the best also probably I’ll change the shocks as well her truck only has 25k miles and when going over a bump it does kinda feel like a trampoline on the front

@gregred88 11 месяцев назад

I just bought this exact leveling kit (Kryptonite) for my lbz. I'm having one hell of a time removing my stock keys. Do I need to install the aftermarket keys that they provide if I can get enough height from the factory keys?

@airconditionmagician4000 Год назад

10-15k and already need replacing. Sounds like trash.

@snakegs4203 Год назад

I’m worried about ride quality and tow capacity. Any downgrade to the tow capacity or payload? Ride quality sounds improved.

@frakguy11 10 месяцев назад

My kryptonite arms bent. Broke after small potholes

@JWMontoya 10 месяцев назад

I bet they'll replace it for free

@jonathanjones336 Год назад

Just got a 2024 and have 1500 miles on it, already want the ride of my 2020 back with the bilsteins that I put on it! Want to level the 24 though cause the rake is super obvious with a long bed, think I will go kryptonite!

@terrellconnor Год назад

Hi nice and easy to understand. Just subscribed. Question I have a Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd gas. Can I still use the Kryptonites? Also could you tell me your recommendation for a nice riding front shock. The wife hates the roughness. Lol Canada toronto

@travb333 5 месяцев назад

Or you could just cut out the bump stop and save your money.

@JWMontoya 5 месяцев назад

Cutting the bump stop doesn’t solve the ball joint angle when you crank the keys up

@Stuckofftherealness 2 года назад

🔥 Liked and subscribed I have a question. I have a 14 Duramax and had a 3” superlift installed (keys and ucas in kit) temporarily to clear tires then i put a 5” zone lift on my truck. The zone kits come with jounce stops that have a drop down extension but when I picked the truck up they didn’t install them and said they(zone) didn’t send that to them. They then told me that when the trucks lifted you don’t need jounce stops. They know that I work Offroad all day and I’m worried that if they won’t get that part to me I may break something. So are they needed? They also left my keys turned up 1.5” higher in front and my cv axles have the same angle it had with the superlift installer 🤦🏻‍♂️

@stankalinovskiy 10 месяцев назад

I got a 2022 2500hd gmc and want to het that kriptonite elite leveling kit with fox 2.0

@brandonsmith8548 2 года назад

Mine I bought used had a lift kit and well they bought spacers for the fronts and now I'm looking under it the arms are slammed against the droop stops and clanking and my tires are bowed. It's ridiculous. I need to send pics to someone to see wth they did

@MJIMENE 2 года назад

Sup JW MONTOYA I got a question I have a 5 inch rough country lift with 35x12.5 tires will the kryptonite uca fit my 2018 2500 duramax without rubbing uca?

@davidketchpaw5916 2 года назад

The level lift kit from suspension maxx with the UCLA and the diff drop and fox shocks is an awesome kit with a great ride. Also installed the steering stabilizer. Bought from summit racing. No shipping!!!!

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Yup! Their torsion keys are pretty unique too

@anthonyjuarez-lessing6427 Год назад

Subscribed. Keep making great content, the community appreciates your experience!

@JWMontoya Год назад

Thank you!

@rickvalaz Год назад

Would this be good for my 02 z71 Chevy Tahoe? Really thinking about doing this lol

@raylaux8295 2 года назад

Monro bought Rancho years back.

@kurtissanford2009 2 года назад

I went with fox shocks kryptonite upper control arms and bottom ball joints in my 2011 lml hd, person before me I guess had it leveled and kept everything stock underneath upper ball joint ended up snapping off going down the road.

@TylerMiller-v2m Год назад

Was wondering if you still would run kryptonite over cognito? Also with the kryptonite could I run 35s on stock and not be rubbing ?

@rcast9022 7 месяцев назад

some people find fox softer than bilstein. to each his own.

@slappers123 Год назад

What is the best aftermarket shop option for a 2020 duramax?? Really just going for ride quality on pavement, do some towing as well.

@torysavage1 11 месяцев назад

Subscribed. Have a 2500 Duramax. Bought it leveled incorrectly with tortion cranked all the way. Drives so rough and I broke an upper control arm. I ok trailer and go in 4x4 all the time. How do I get best ride, safe for hauling and 4x4 but still having it level.

@JWMontoya 11 месяцев назад

Kryptonite UCA will help not hit the bump stop! We have them on our website: jwmotorsportsco.com Airbags in the rear helps keep it from sagging

@xtantaudio1 Год назад

This still makes no sense, why not just install a 2 inch drop shackle in the rear and level the truck that way? Save HUNDREDS of dollars and get the same results with 0 change in ride quality.

@JWMontoya Год назад

you can do drop shackles, but raising the front give more clearance for bigger tires that MOST people are trying to achieve

@joshthorson3556 2 года назад

I ordered the kryptonite leveling kit still waiting for it to ship but I also got some BMF payback wheels with a 0 offset what size wheels could I run with that looking at 35x12.5 20. Would they rub at all with what you have done with them?? Thanks!

@TACOMASRT5 Год назад

How much angle do the Kryptonite ball joints provide

@brendancaudill9897 2 года назад

Just bought Kryptonite Stage 3 kit with the Bilsteins. Super excited because the guy before me did what he said and jacked up factory torsion keys and it rides AWFUL.

@kerryewen3624 21 день назад

Nice informative video , are you sponsored by Kryptonite ?

@JWMontoya 21 день назад

I am a dealer for both Kryptonite and Cognito. Https://jwmotorsportsco.com

@kalemsmith2836 3 месяца назад

Just found you man! Subscribed 🤙🏼

@bradleyhodges451 2 года назад

I subscribed a while ago you have an answered nothing but I understand you’re busy

@johnmarkee9219 Год назад

Very informative, thank you 06 2500hd duramax. Gonna buy a leveling kit

@ABN504TH Год назад

Im late to this video. Been looking at the Kryptonite stage2 set for my 2015 silverado 2500HD. Im not new to leveling kits, just new to chevy leveling kits as i came over from a ford 350. I was told tho that at some point i should just also get new tie rods. What do you think? Anyways will def be following you.

@JWMontoya Год назад

Honestly I love their whole front end kits to tightened up the steering. We carry them all on our website

@chrisf2797 Год назад

JW, will 37 x 12.50 Toyo R/T or A/T clear without rubbing with this kit??? You have a video with the 2020 High Country with those size tires but…it has a suspensionmaxx kit with Cognito arms. Any advice so that I can get 37x12.50 on my 2020 High Country? Thanks man 👍

@JWMontoya Год назад

37s will rub on the frame at full lock

@yahzchild144k Год назад

Wanted to get these for my Tahoe all my suspension just went out hoping Kryptonite fits proper

@Matt06yfz 2 года назад

Do you need the shock spacers with the bilsteins? Doesn’t look like the stage 3 kit comes with the spacers.

@michusb930 Год назад

Can I run 35-12.50R20’s on my 2022 Chevy 2500 after this install? With no rubbing or trimming? Will be on stock GMC wheels

@JWMontoya Год назад

Yeah. You could actually run 35s with no level

@cjcallen5974 8 месяцев назад

best way to get the ride quality is get 4-6 lift and install front only other than the shocks and turn it all the way down. ride like a dream

@JWMontoya 7 месяцев назад

Yeah but ride quality is subjective and not everyone wants a full lift and notice the ride difference

@ericrichard4081 Год назад

Great video! The only reason I am looking at a leveling kit is because I'm about to install a 400 pound front bumper on my 2015 Silverado 3500HD dually and people have stated it is needed because you will lose 1-2 inches with that bumper. I tow a 40 foot toy hauler all the time and want to maintain good geometry for wear and tear and handling. What are your thoughts?

@JWMontoya Год назад

I like the stage 3 kit bc fox shocks are worth the switch from factory ranchos. Plus the ride height can be adjusted with torsion keys based on your needs!

@LitUnionSparky 2 года назад

Another great informative video. I watched your other video featuring the kryptonite leveling kit. Definitely going with kryptonite now with the bilstiens. Is there really any difference in aftermarket leveling keys? They all seem to look the same.

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Only keys that are unique are suspension max ones

@LitUnionSparky 2 года назад

@@JWMontoya have an idea when you will have the kryptonite kit on your website?

@WilliamlDyda 2 года назад

Thanks I enjoyed you video and u explaimed well. your good and thanks

@holtsteele3976 2 года назад

Got the kryptonite stage 3 with fox shocks for my 1500 I started watching all these videos and seeing how they also make other suspension pieces to complete it and got discouraged thinking that the stage 3 wouldn’t be enough to support my suspension.

@AndresGutierrez-ej9ng 2 года назад

After installing the kryptonite leveling kit with the suspension Maxx torsion keys and all new shocks, I am getting a lot of squeaking, the install was done correctly professionally with the correct lube, any suggestions? I have taken the truck it into shops and their comment is aftermarket equipment what do you expect.

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

That shop would never get my business again with that comment

@randalscott9474 9 месяцев назад

What about just lowering the truck? I only have 1 leg and want to make it easier to get in. I have a 2020 2500hd with 20 inch stock rims. I know that for the rear, remove the blocks or drop shackles.

@JWMontoya 9 месяцев назад

For lowering, just do drop shackles in the rear. No need to adjust the front.

@randalscott9474 9 месяцев назад

But I would like to lower both ends. I'm not really looking to level it as much that want to lower it all.

@BA-lt6on 2 года назад

Is this better than wicked leveling kits?

@douglasmorgan9894 3 месяца назад

Awesome!!!! Great video…..👊

@johnnyreb280 Год назад

It's all about the angle of the dangle

@Espinal_424 Год назад

I have a hidden lift for towing on my 22 At4 2500. Would this be a good thing to buy for making my ride a bit smoother? Also Which shocks you recommend to give me a better ride quality than the ranchos being that I do towing/repos

@JWMontoya Год назад

I always prefer Kryptonite UCA bc they’re beefier and easier to service the ball joints. Fox shocks if you’re towing

@swizzdo 2 года назад

lets see the level vs lift kit video !

@BA-lt6on 2 года назад

What are your thoughts on wicked leveling kit compared to kryptonite?

@pikeverret8246 2 года назад

So have a question: I’ve got the fox shocks already on my 3500 dually and I plan on leveling it out however don’t want to buy new ones would that stage 2 kit work with those or would I need to buy the full kit?

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Stage 2 should work bc it has shock extenders if you need. jwmotorsportsco.com/collections/2020-2022-gm-2500hd-3500-truck-kryptonite-products/products/kryptonite-stage-2-leveling-kit-2020-2022

@jleiter4726 2 года назад

Hey JW, I got a 2020 with the FTS 7-9 lift I put kyrptonite Aarms and tie rods on it. I believe it’s set at 7 my question is how do you get it to 9 ? Would adding 2in kryptonite keys get it? I can’t seem to find anything,what to do to adjust at least the front on the 7-9 lifts.Thanks for your time.

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Generally keys, UCA, and shock extenders

@hvlineman5227 2 года назад

I don’t have Instagram to message you, I have a McGauphys 7-9 inch lift on my ‘21 Duramax 3500 High Country. Does Kryptonite make upper arms for this size lift? Excellent video my man 👊👍

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Yeah, you would just need to get the Kryptonite arms shown in the video.

@bluecinemaspearfishing7302 2 года назад

How do you feel about Icon ?

@robertamundson5213 Год назад

Enjoyed your video, very informative. I have a 2004 gmc 2500hd that I put a heavy duty winch bumper on. Adjusting the torsion bars helped a little but still riding on the bump stops some. Question, do I need a lift or would just a leveling kit work?

@JWMontoya Год назад

Leveling kit should work

@FrederickMOwen 2 года назад

Have been subscribed. I was so stoked to see your BDS lift but then I saw the 14 wides, not my style. Would really like to see the 4.5 bds on some 35 or 33 12.50's on 20 x 10's. There are so few pics and no videos of this lift. I have been fighting the zone 3" with diff drop , 4.5" bds or 6" zone lowered and 2" blocks in rear. I have the Zone 6" on my 03 but I don't really wanna go that high and maybe stick with 33's on my 05. Great channel for the past few years since the white gmc. Thanks for adding soo much value to the dmax community.

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

There’s more videos of the LLY!

@stevekang573 Год назад

Fox is softer but it seems confusing most others said fox shocks are softer

@JWMontoya Год назад

Bilstein ride softer

@kernmw10 2 года назад

Beautifully said. Very informative. Nicely done JW

@michusb930 2 года назад

What is the largest tires you can run on factory 20” wheels after leveling truck. I do not want to have any fender rub or have to trim anything either. Thanks!!!!

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Depends on the year, make, and model

@michusb930 2 года назад

@@JWMontoya it’s a 2022 Chevy 2500 LT

@GreggSchulz 2 месяца назад

I Subscribed!

@4thgencummins193 Год назад

What about the axels

@paulbenderavich3833 2 года назад

Part 2- Reverse level. Lol.

@maxum3300 2 года назад

This video is spot on. Only thing you left out is how a differential drop helps to correct the CV angles. I have a 2021 Chevy 2500 and I went with the Rough Country 3" kit. As far as lifting the truck all the various brands get the job done. I went with RC because 1. it included the diff drop spacers and 2. it was considerably cheaper than Cognito or Kryptonite. Truck rode great with the RC kit however I tow a heavy 12k lb toy hauler travel trailer and the RC shocks were just too soft. Anytime I hit a dip or a bridge joint the tongue weight of the trailer would get the truck to porpoising. On extreme bumps I even had the upper control arms bottom out on the droop stops on occassion. I have since upgraded the shocks to Bilstein which made a huge improvement in the ride. The truck had a tendency to floatover bumps with the RC shocks. The truck doesn't float anymore with the Bilstein shocks. Although I havent towed the trailer since I changed the shock out I feel this upgrade alaone should solve my towing problem but to take it one step further I found a deal on a set of used Cognito upper arms so I got them and they allow about an extra 1/2" clearance between the arm and the droop stop over the RC arms. The truck rides and drives great. Next is the Cognito Pitman and Idler support kit and suspension maxx steering stabilizer.

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Yeah I sure did! Thanks for your input

@maxum3300 2 года назад

@@JWMontoya my bad. I must have missed that part. Keep up the great work. Love the channel.

@jonathancarter53 Год назад

Thanks for making vid

@waynethompson3605 6 месяцев назад

Great vidio thanks

@andrewyaadigg 2 года назад

I bought a truck that was already leveled. But what is the easiest way to tell if the keys are stock or aftermarket while there in the truck?

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

Look and see if you have shock extenders and see how much of the bolt is sticking out on the torsion keys. If it’s stock, bolts are probably all the way up

@quafreeman9663 2 года назад

Thank you bro you taught me something 👊👊💯

@blaquejaque9702 Год назад

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@curtrussell5715 Год назад

Cool

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@BrianTooTalll 2 года назад

What size tires can you put on? After the leveling kit is in? Biggest? 35”

@JWMontoya 2 года назад

37s

@BrianTooTalll 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks

@619Blueman 2 года назад

Question. If I was to keep truck at stock height. Would replacing upper arms and shocks actually give more down travel?

@Cake41579 2 года назад

The travel is determined by the shocks if your control arms allow more downward droop compared to the stuck arms. So even if you have the control arms to allow more travel. If the shocks don’t allow more, your not gaining anything.

@Cake41579 2 года назад

So yeah I’d say yes. You will add more travel if you remain at stock height