reb0957
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Every kit I see tries to level the truck. are there any kits that maintain or increase rake ? I would like to maintain the rake for when I have the 4 wheeler in the bed or pulling the tractor.
3" or 3.5" lift that retains rake
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I have been doing a bunch of reading. It is kind of crazy, I will have to lift this truck more than my 16 1500 Ram to fit 35's.
If I am over thinking any of this, please let me know.
At 3" to 4" of lift UCA's are a must.
What about differential spacers, sway bar spacers, heavy duty tie rod ends?
If all of those things should be changed then you are going FabTech or ReadyLift. The ReadyLift is not currently available for 2022+ trucks due to fins on the differential. If I take out the tie rods ends, I can add Zone and another lift in the mix. Again, Am I overthinking this or the more of these items I change now the less trouble I will have later?
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If I am over thinking any of this, please let me know.
At 3" to 4" of lift UCA's are a must.
What about differential spacers, sway bar spacers, heavy duty tie rod ends?
If all of those things should be changed then you are going FabTech or ReadyLift. The ReadyLift is not currently available for 2022+ trucks due to fins on the differential. If I take out the tie rods ends, I can add Zone and another lift in the mix. Again, Am I overthinking this or the more of these items I change now the less trouble I will have later?
4" Lift Kit - Stealth Shocks - K1200M
Fabtech's 4" lift kit for the GM 2500HD features their world renowned IFS suspension design and provides excellent driveability both on and offroad.
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3.5'' SST Lift Kit Front With 2'' Rear With Fabricated Control Arms And Falcon 1.1 Monotube Shocks- GM Silverado / Sierra 2500HD 2020-2021
2020-2021 GM 2500/3500 HD including AT4 3.5" Front/ 2" Rear SST Lift Kit SST lift specific Forged Torsion Keys with new F/R Falcon 1.1 Monotube series shocks, Xtreme-Duty fabricated steel upper control arms, heavy-duty tie rods, differential spacers, new longer bump stops, and longer hardware...
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Here is the spreadsheet I am building for 3" to 3.5" lifts to the front. I really think the Ready Lift would be the way to go. Unfortunately, I am not grinding parts of the diff off to get it to fit. Am I missing anything? BDS would be 2nd but that is a lot of dough and I won't be using the FOX shocks. I hate them and the guy I want to install and align the truck hates them. I had 3 sets fail inside of 70000miles.
Update: You cang et the BDS kit without Shocks for $1030.00. You have to call to order.
Update: You cang et the BDS kit without Shocks for $1030.00. You have to call to order.
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24Titanium3500
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Find one with a rear lift as well. It'll most likely be blocks as you're probably not adding a leaf to the HD spring packs. Or you can get a new rear spring pack made (if not out there) to gain additional rear lift to keep the rake. I'm with you though. I hate level kits as they erase the rake we actually need when towing. Some guys just don't understand this fact or over-see it or just have been made to think that rake is bad, but it's there by design for proper weight distribution while towing. Many have been brainwashed by these level kits. I tow/haul often so I'm not looking at level kits, I'm looking at 4" kits that lift the rear with new shocks as well. Cost more, but I'll feel better.
Did you purchase a lift kit for your truck after all? If so, which kit did you go with and what are your thoughts with it installed? What truck do you have?
I have a new '24 2500 AT4 and I'm looking for a little more height solely to run 35s.
Anyway, I'm also not a fan of leveling kits alone as adding weight makes the truck go nose high. I watched a video recently from Cognito if I'm not mistaken where they said the front wheel wells on the GM trucks are cut higher by design then the rears. So, when you level the trucks, it naturally looks like it's squatting because of the wheel wells. I don't know if that totally accurate and have no way of disproving the claim.
That said, I'm struggling to find any feedback on rear lift blocks and how they affect ride quality. Did you install blocks in the rear? If so, have you had any issues with ride quality?
I have a new '24 2500 AT4 and I'm looking for a little more height solely to run 35s.
Anyway, I'm also not a fan of leveling kits alone as adding weight makes the truck go nose high. I watched a video recently from Cognito if I'm not mistaken where they said the front wheel wells on the GM trucks are cut higher by design then the rears. So, when you level the trucks, it naturally looks like it's squatting because of the wheel wells. I don't know if that totally accurate and have no way of disproving the claim.
That said, I'm struggling to find any feedback on rear lift blocks and how they affect ride quality. Did you install blocks in the rear? If so, have you had any issues with ride quality?
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I have a 2023 1500 AT4X AEV edition and contemplating the 2" Peak Suspension Summit Kit. It comes with UCA's, shock spacers and 3" rear blocks. Just have to research this kit and read the reviews.
