1. ) So I was thinking about going with a new set of coils in the front (the skyjacker 2") to be more specific ... part number: D20 I believe. Do I need anything else? Can I throw those in like I would the spacers with no other parts needed?

2.) Also someone told me that I have the heavy duty suspension becauseI can like put1 ton of stone in the back and it just about levels the truck out. Did the 1500's come with different suspension's and would these skyjacker coils still hold up the same as these stock ones?

3. )I want to keep my truck level without any weight which the coils will do, but what can I do so the back doesnt sag that much if I put some weight in? Extra stiff shocks?? I dont mind a little sag, but I dont want it to look like im dragging my @$$ down the road either if I decide to some weight in the bed.


What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance,
pcfixerpro

 

The only way I know of to really keep the truck level while towing (after the leveling kit in the front) is to lift the back, too. But, then it defeats the leveling kit. If you are towing a trailer with the front leveling kit, it won't make the back sag that much unless you're pushing the limits of the towing capacity. Putting a load in the bed would make it sag more than a trailer tow.

 

Thanks, thats what I figured, but I just wanted to see what the cons would be if I did lift the front. Does leveling the front mean a loss in mpg? It may bea long shot, but just wondered.

 

it could mean a slight loss in mpg... more of the truck is exposed to the head winds... I had 3/4 ton springs on my 1500 & liked them, gave me about 2.5" of lift and with a 2" lift in the rear, balanced it out better.

 

Yeah, with lifting there are things to consider. I have even seen some knowledgeable people say that lifting in the rear can affect towing capacity. I am going to do the 2" spacer from Top Gun later on, but that's it. My truck isn't really for off-road recreation, so I want to keep it pretty much stock...except under the hood.[&:]

 

You can always install air springson the rear. Pump them up when you tow and let them down when you're done. I use to tow a 7000 lb trailer with air-springs and the truck stayed level.

 

Very good point! I didn't think about the air-bag set-up. Take note of that pcfixerpro, as that is probably the best answer you'll find. Just use the air-bags to level the truck back out under load...not a real cheap mod though.

 

skyjacker leveling kit is a poly block with the rear AAL...just look at the website and only sell 3" and up....

 

I used to have a Skyjacker 2" lift that used coil springs (D20) and a AAL for the rear (D201k was the kit number). I first put the coils on thinking it would look level, but the front was actually a little higher then the rear. So I put the AAL on anyway.

 

Yeah Skyjacker sells the 2" w/ springs in the front and AAL in the rear.
The part # is D201K. You can find it here:
http://www.truckmod.com/partsdisplay.asp?part=763873