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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 01:11 AM
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Hey guys,

I'm new here, and I had a question about a installing a leveling kit. The reason the back of the truck rides higher is because of the load it has to carry, either in the bed, or bearing the weight of a trailer tongue, right? This weight levels the truck, right?

So my question is this: When the truck is under a load, and equipped with a leveling kit, does the rear of the truck sag below the front?

I should also mention that the reason I asked this was because I have seen a lot of trucks with sagging rear suspension as they tow, and I was wondering if this was why.

If it matters, my truck is a half ton with the 5.9L V8.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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Yes the back will sit lower than the front with a leveling kit installed with a load.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Yep, even with a 2.5" mine still sags some.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. Nice trucks, by the way!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Welcome to DF. When you get a chance go to the FAQ and download the service manual for your truck. A lot great info.
 
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