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

[MeatMonsterAT4]

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.

 

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[R467X]

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]

I have RC and have no issues with it.

 

[Swissfish]

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]

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

 

[MeatMonsterAT4]

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.

 

[SmittysAT4]

I have Cognito and it has been very solid, no issues.

 

[Bhunter15]

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.

I am thinking of going with the same level kit. What shocks did you go with front/rear for this?

 

[MeatMonsterAT4]

I am thinking of going with the same level kit. What shocks did you go with front/rear for this?

I still have the factory shocks on both front and back. But the front are brand new and I haven’t replaced the back yet with factory Ranchos.

 

[Bhunter15]

I still have the factory shocks on both front and back. But the front are brand new and I haven’t replaced the back yet with factory Ranchos.

Thank you for the update. I was thinking of switching mine to the Bilstein 5100 when I do it.

 

[Trainwrcked]

Are the rumors true that if you install a leveling kit, the use of the Auto 4WD is not advised to be used? I understand CV shaft angles and such, but wanted to confirm??

 

[R467X]

Are the rumors true that if you install a leveling kit, the use of the Auto 4WD is not advised to be used? I understand CV shaft angles and such, but wanted to confirm??

I would call that rumor fake news. I used auto quite a bit in blizzards with 6+ inches of snow on the gound over the years and never had issues running a leveling kit.

 

[Wally]

Just got a quote for the Ready Lift ($1,250 installed and aligned) and now saw the mixed feedback here. At Cognito and Kryptonite I only find $2,400 to $4,800 kits with shocks for the AT4X- I thought my truck came with them Did I just buy a truck with an “Offroad suspension” to throw them away when leveling 1.5”?? I am mainly interested in getting the truck ready for larger tires (295/70 on stock rims and don’t want anything impeding the geometry or requiring trim. Appreciate some expert advice to achieve the above with a quality kit that doesn’t require selling a kidney first.

 

[R467X]

Just got a quote for the Ready Lift ($1,250 installed and aligned) and now saw the mixed feedback here. At Cognito and Kryptonite I only find $2,400 to $4,800 kits with shocks for the AT4X- I thought my truck came with them Did I just buy a truck with an “Offroad suspension” to throw them away when leveling 1.5”?? I am mainly interested in getting the truck ready for larger tires (295/70 on stock rims and don’t want anything impeding the geometry or requiring trim. Appreciate some expert advice to achieve the above with a quality kit that doesn’t require selling a kidney first.

Are you on an AT4X?

 

[Wally]

Are you on an AT4X?

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