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Old 05-03-2006 | 11:48 AM
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Default 2006 DMAX Leveling Kit-Cognito

Has anybody used this kit to properly raise the front end of a 2500HD, does any OSOer sell it?

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Old 05-03-2006 | 12:35 PM
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I have the torsion key lift and I have been very happy. It even drives better than stock.

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Old 05-03-2006 | 04:21 PM
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Like Ben says. Just turn it up.
I didn't change keys or anything... Just turned the screw in. I got 1.25" of lift, and there is more in there. I am sure I could get another 3/4" if needed.

The Cognito is new upper control arms that allow you to run the adjustment all the way up without stressing the outer ball joint in the arm....
If you want 2+" go Cognito and start taking the thing apart... or crank the screw in, allign it and off you go.

I run 285/75- 16s on the stock wheel.

Oh, and you'll need longer shocks, or you'll pull the eye off the end when you top them out. Mine are Bilsteins.
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Old 05-03-2006 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim G.
Mine are Bilsteins.
Tim,
How do you like your Bilsteins? I am looking for new shocks and my brother put Bilsteins on his Dodge 2500 and it said that he noticed no difference. I am considering Rancho 9000's for their ability to be adjustable. Oh and my torsion bars aren't cranked up. Actually the torsion keys in the kit are torsion keys from a Ford F-250/350 which are the same key as a GM but the hex pattern is turned at a different angle so when you install them, it equals 2" higher. The Torsion bars are at the same tension. I did get it aligned too.

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Old 05-03-2006 | 04:58 PM
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Yep-
I'd go with Ranchos. I had them on my last truck.
These Bilstiens are definately better than stock, but I would want a stiffer ride....
I had RS 5000s before.
But I think the Rancho was too short as a stock application and their long shock is for 4+ inch lifts.....
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Old 05-03-2006 | 05:10 PM
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Yes I was afraid of that with Rancho. They only make a 4" kit for the GM's. Hopefully they would have something that would work in the 9000's.

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Old 05-03-2006 | 07:43 PM
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ben f250 and 350 doin't have torsin bars 4x4s eather leafs or coils .
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Old 05-03-2006 | 08:56 PM
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I have the adjustable keys in my truck (01 3500 4x4) and am happy with it. I am clearing 255/85's (same height as 285s but narrower). I have a heavy winch and brush guard, so the stock keys were maxed out just to keep it at stock height. So far I have 15k on it and all is well. I did have it aligned afterward. Only down side is that I don't have much down travel, but it is only noticable off-road with a heavy trailer.
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Old 05-04-2006 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by fountain1fan
ben f250 and 350 doin't have torsin bars 4x4s eather leafs or coils .
Yeah, you're right... Why did I get told that??? Anyway, they are out of something...

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Old 05-04-2006 | 06:28 AM
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I have heard that the F-150 keys can be used to level the chevys.... but the keys that I got had a greater amount of adjustability.
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