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Old 02-23-2010, 05:34 PM
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I have a 1.5" TM leveling kit, before I had it, the measurement from wheel to fender was 11", after the install was 12.5", 1.5" lift, after a while it when down to 12", lowering it 1/2", after I replaced the shocks with rancho, it went back up a 1/2", a month after the new shocks it went down 1/2". I want that 1/2"or 1" to get a total of 1.5 or 2", should I replace my springs or do a 1" lift spacer on top of the strut? (in addition to the TM kit)
How thick should the spacer be to have a 1" lift? thank you
 
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Old 02-23-2010, 07:22 PM
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There seems to be a consensus to not do 2 leveling kits. I noticed the sam on my truck, though i have a bit over 1" after it's settled. Is your truck 2wd or 4?.
 
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Old 02-23-2010, 10:59 PM
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did you take the initial measurement after moving the truck, or just when you let it off the jack after the install?
 
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its 4wd, I took measurements after I moved the truck, so it could settle, I only have one inch lift now, I used to have 1.5".
 
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strange... havent heard that one, the only real cause is relaxing springs, struts could have some effect, but little if any
 
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Thats why Im thinking of putting another spacer on top of the strut to get at least the 0.5 inch back,
 
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warn sway bars will drop the front of the truck a bit too.
I just have both mine replaced and it brought the front end back up to its original height. it was quite noticable.
 
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one thing to add... i added aditional lift to my leveling kit, and due to the lever factor, a 3/8-1/2 spacer will net you about 1inch of lift
 



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