| In vehicle customization, leveling kits fly under the | | | | need is entirely dependent upon your vehicle. There's |
| radar as far as off road vehicles are concerned. Yet | | | | simply no way around this. |
| while suspension lifts may hoard the limelight as | | | | Knowing what type fits your vehicle can make it |
| flashier and more crucial pieces of off road hardware, | | | | much easier to shop for one, and also help you get |
| leveling lift kits play an essential role as well. | | | | accustomed to exactly what's involved in installation. |
| Before anything else, it should be understood that | | | | Types of Leveling Kits |
| this not a supplementary upgrade, but rather a | | | | As stated earlier, there are 3 primary types of kits |
| modification that can have a significant impact on | | | | that work for most major vehicles, plus block kits, |
| vehicle performance and reliability, and thus deserve a | | | | which are a kind of specialized leveling kit. The type |
| fair amount of attention. | | | | of kit you need is entirely vehicle-specific, and can be |
| Think of leveling kits in this way: sure, vehicles | | | | easily determined by contacting your manufacturer. |
| needing leveling lift kits can still drive without them. | | | | It should be noted that you should not confuse |
| But then again, a blind man may know how to drive | | | | these with air leveling kits, which can be easily |
| a car, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he | | | | viewed as being a suitable replacement for leveling lift |
| should. | | | | kits. This is most definitely not the case, and |
| Many probably know the purpose and benefits, but | | | | air-based versions should never be considered as an |
| rarely does one possess a more intimate | | | | alternative to complete truck leveling kits. |
| understanding. Herein, we'll attempt to broaden that | | | | - Strut Extensions For vehicles that use a coilover |
| understanding with a closer look. | | | | strut in their front suspension, which usually includes |
| Why Leveling Kits? | | | | late-model half-ton trucks and SUVs, strut extension |
| With so many lift-related components out there, it's | | | | leveling lift kits are the way to go. Strut extension |
| easy to get confused about where they fit in. In | | | | leveling kits function off the basic concept of adding |
| their base concept, leveling lift kits work similarly to | | | | a spacer on top of factory struts. This process is |
| body lift kits in both application and function, but with | | | | typically a simple and cost-effective method of |
| a slight difference. | | | | adding lift, especially since it requires no modification |
| On one hand, a body lift is meant to provide lift for a | | | | of factory parts, and can also be easily removed. |
| vehicle, allowing it to add larger tires, or simply offer | | | | - Torsion Keys On its own, a torsion bar can actually |
| that lifted look at a lower price and less installation | | | | be adjusted to provide lift without any additional |
| work than a full suspension lift. | | | | modifications; however, stock torsion keys don't |
| On the other hand, leveling kits serve the same | | | | usually have the strength and sturdiness to safely |
| purpose, but only for either the front or rear end of | | | | maintain the lift. Aftermarket torsion keys provide a |
| a vehicle primarily for the purpose of evening out a | | | | solution. These reinforced keys are built stronger and |
| vehicle's stance. | | | | more stable than factory units, as they are |
| With this in mind, leveling out your vehicle come in | | | | specifically designed as both a safe and effective |
| handy in cases where suspension modifications or | | | | way to maintain lift upon adjusting a torsion bar. A |
| uneven weight distribution causes one end of a | | | | torsion key adjuster tool is a recommended purchase |
| vehicle to sag. For instance, a vehicle with a | | | | to go along with torsion key-style kits. |
| considerable amount of added weight on the front | | | | - Coil Spacers Coil spacer leveling kits are similar to |
| end due to a bumper, winch, or other components is | | | | strut extensions in concept, but slightly different in |
| the perfect candidate for front leveling lift kits. | | | | application. Whereas strut extensions add a spacer on |
| As stated earlier, leveling kits aren't a necessary | | | | top of factory struts, coil spacer leveling lift kits |
| upgrade to continue operating your vehicle; however, | | | | instead add them to the top of factory spring |
| neglecting an imbalance in ride level can impact a | | | | buckets. These modifications will help your truck |
| variety of crucial factors, such as handling, tire or | | | | maintain a factory stance and OEM ride quality. In |
| suspension wear, and even plain old aesthetic appeal. | | | | order to compensate for the additional lift, some coil |
| They offer alternative functions as well, such as | | | | spacer applications will require the installation of shock |
| some extra inches for tire clearance, or improved | | | | extensions, which are usually included with these |
| rear end wheel travel during towing or hauling jobs. | | | | leveling kits. |
| Additionally, leveling out your ride is simple and | | | | Block Kits |
| effective to operate, and also relatively easy to | | | | Not to be confused with standard leveling lift kits, |
| install. | | | | block kits are the preferred method of altering the |
| Know Your Vehicle | | | | ride height of the rear end of a vehicle, whether |
| Leveling kits differ slightly from suspension and body | | | | you're looking for a rear-high stance, or just want to |
| lifts in their application. Although there are essentially | | | | put the rake back into your truck for hauling or |
| 3 different types of leveling lift kits, the one you | | | | towing. |