Poll: Leveling Kits: Ready-Lift or Rough Country?

MeatMonsterAT4 · Apr 24, 2026

I'm fixing to go with a 1.75" leveling kit and I'd like to hear which brand is the better product. Not trying to Lift, just Level. Thanks in advance for all feedback.

R467X · Apr 24, 2026

I would go with kryptonite. Cognito is another good brand. The ones you mentioned are both "ok", will do the job but my sincere opinion of both - Cheap junk. I run a RC on my suburban and when that goes out I'm going full kryptonite.

ivey_usmc · Apr 25, 2026

I have RC and have no issues with it.

Swissfish · Apr 27, 2026

R467X said:
I would go with kryptonite. Cognito is another good brand. The ones you mentioned are both "ok", will do the job but my sincere opinion of both - Cheap junk. I run a RC on my suburban and when that goes out I'm going full kryptonite.

+10 on what he said.... Generally a good idea to steer clear of the stuff that is in stock inventory at 4wheel parts and or recommended by your dealer lol

Rick S · Apr 27, 2026

Cognito or Kryptonite is the way to go. Spend a little extra for higher quality and peace of mind.

MeatMonsterAT4 · May 4, 2026

Ok update I did the Ready-Lift 1.75" leveling kit and it feels strong and sturdy and it raised me from 38" to 40". So far I really like it. The Rough Country leveling kit I had removed was missing the upper pucks entirely. So I got completely screwed by the previous shop that installed it. My guess is they never even ordered the kit, they just grabbed some leftover pieces laying around the shop and slapped them on there. All that came off was the Upper Control Arms. I'm drawing up my correspondence to them now to let them know they're busted and I'm gonna seek legal action if they don't refund me for the original install charges.