I have the Ranchos up front with the TM 1.5" leveling kit. I like it because it gives the truck some stance but I still feel confident that I wont wear the hell out of my ball joints, tie rods and CVs. As said above, replace the strut mounts. I had to replace mine after I had the struts installed the first time and it was definetly a hard $170 in labor to eat, plus another $80 to have it aligned again. The Ranchos with the in-strut kits will give you a stiff ride, but I think it made the truck handle much better.

 

Yeah from what I've been seeing I think im gonna yo with the 2" in the front. Im a mechanic so ill be doing all the work myself! Just deciding on what I wanna go with. Prolly going to end up getting the ranchos. I planed on replacing the the strut mounts when I did it so I know everything is beam ill be doing the ball joints up front aswell

 

I've only been seeing people post with the 1.5" in the front. Has anybody ran the 2" or 2.5" leveling kit in the front. Any company better then the other as far as quality and service? Also looking for a good company to get my ball joints from. Im trying to stay away from oem. So if anybody has good expieriences with them that would be great aswell!!

 

Theres a few 4x4s with a 2" leveling kit up front. Looks for jkeatons thread, as he just got his installed. You will see most 4x4s with the 1.5" or 2" as 2.5" is pretty risky. 1.5" will be your safest, but you are still putting added wear on the components up front.

I replace all suspension parts with Moog. They are more expensive but they are quality products. I got the new upper control arms for $210 shipped off of rock auto. Moog is nice because its lifetime warranty and everything is greasable. Definetly stay away from OEM.

 

welcome, i went with the 1 1/2 in the front and 2" blocks in the back, leveled it out nicely and got overall 3" lift all the way around once i added the 265/75/16s. havent had on ounce of trouble. i also went with the monroes. hit me up if you need more info

 

Welcome to the craziness, especially with these guys...

 

now which guys are you referring to specifically??? Dont make me take a road trip to PA...oh wait, yes I want a road trip to PA!!!

 

just ordered rancho's struts and shocks. and daystar 2" leveling kit. and some other suspension items aswell.

 

welcome brother..i plan on doing ranchos all around with new strut mounts and 2 inch leveling kit when i get the extra cash.

 

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