Leveling Kits

There are several reasons that a pickup truck can have a “nose-down” attitude. Truck rear suspension is generally set up from the factory to carry a load without dragging the tail, so the truck will naturally sit higher in the rear when empty. The weight of aftermarket accessories like a winch, off-road bumper, or grille guard can also cause the front end to droop. Whatever the reason, the stance can be improved with a leveling kit. No matter what type of front suspension you have on your truck, coil springs, struts, torsion bars or leaf springs, we have a leveling kit that will provide the right look.

Now, personal taste is subjective, and some owners like the look of a raked truck. But the popularity of leveling kits proves that many truck owners want a level stance. Most trucks have plenty of room between the rear tire and fender, and having the same gap in the front can make the truck look like it’s been lifted all around, with the attendant imposing, aggressive appearance. And you can get this look for much less cash and effort than a four-wheel lift. And along with improved appearance, a leveling kit will also allow you to install larger tires on your truck.

Most trucks can easily handle sizeable rubber in the rear, but the front can present problems. Front tires have to turn, and if the front end is low, larger than OE tires can easily rub the fenders. If all you want to do is run bigger meats why spend the money for a four-wheel lift kit if you know you already have plenty of room out back? A leveling kit is the economical way to raise the front end and give you the tire clearance you need. The makeup of a leveling kit will vary according to suspension configuration, but even within design parameters you have choices for achieving that level stance.

Many late model trucks have struts in front and the front end can be raised on these trucks using spacers at the top of the strut or extensions at the bottom. If you want to replace the shock portion of the strut, some can allow the position of the lower coil spring seat to be adjusted so you can get the exact degree of front end lift that you want. Trucks with coil spring suspension are also modified with spacers, installed at the upper or lower spring seat. Because of the increased lift, some coil spring spacer kits include shock extensions. For torsion bar suspensions we offer torsion bar keys that reindex the factory torsion bars so you can lift the front without the harsh ride that comes from just cranking up the bars with the OE keys.

On some trucks with front leaf springs, the leveling kit may include additional leaf packs and longer U-bolts, which are added to the existing front leaf springs, while on others new springs and U-bolts are supplied. To maintain proper front end alignment, a bracket to reposition the track bar may also be provided. You’ll find a variety of leveling kits on our digital shelves. Most include the aforementioned components, the basic parts needed to level the truck. However, we also offer complete kits that are more comprehensive. In addition to the necessary spacers, extensions, or keys, a set of shocks engineered for your truck and its ride height may be included, so along with getting the stance you want you can upgrade your truck’s ride and handling at the same time.