raising chevy Z71 w/torsion bars Front end Alignment after?
10-20-2008, 10:34 AM
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The only "leveling kit" worth anything is Cognito. It is a new upper control arm, and it increases droop travel. You get it, crank your stock keys, and with longer shocks it's the best setup.
I just sold my 05 2500 with the keys cranked all the way no new UCA, and the ride is the same except where you hit a bump so big you bottom out the droop, which wasn't often even on Detroit's bad roads.
Also, turning the keys does NOT change the spring rate, it simply re-indexes the height. If you turned the keys, and the height stayed the same, that would change the pre-load and spring rate.
I just sold my 05 2500 with the keys cranked all the way no new UCA, and the ride is the same except where you hit a bump so big you bottom out the droop, which wasn't often even on Detroit's bad roads.
Also, turning the keys does NOT change the spring rate, it simply re-indexes the height. If you turned the keys, and the height stayed the same, that would change the pre-load and spring rate.
We did my friends truck this way, with 2 inch blocks in the rear, and new shocks all around. He couldn't get the alignment right the first time with the cognito arms, they sent a brand new set out to him right way. Good company, great service. He also has an HD, so hummer 2 take offs with 315/70-r17 BFG tires fit great and were cheap.
10-20-2008, 01:18 PM
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gm's do sag in front a little,if you just want to level a little it's Ok. Jack up front,give bolt's 5 complete turn's clockwise,drive it. Have done lot's of'em,no problem.
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10-25-2008, 10:02 PM
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Nope...havent noticed any additional wear. I have NOT had them apart to look, but feel still isnt any different.
Trust me, I went through all this when I bought my v-max two yrs ago....your good to crank'em till level...if you can get there.
10-28-2008, 02:02 PM
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Do an online search and buy one from a reputable retailer. Make sure it includes bumper brackets. The kit is basicly 2 inch nylon spacer and longer body bolts, and an extension for the shift linkage. Expect to pay around $500 for a good one. Nothing too complicated to install just time consuming.
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