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Old May 1, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Default Installed 2 inch level kit and add a leaf

Will get pics up as soon as I pick up my truck. Looked it over when I paid the guy and it looks sweet. Super stoked!

Add a leaf: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260924235944...84.m1497.l2649

Level kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221086440220...84.m1497.l2649

Hope they hold up well. Will be getting new tires soon. The stock 265/70/16 look ok but going up to at least 265/75/16. I don't want to do any trimming but will do light trimming if it adds another inch of lift. I should be ok with 265/75/16 based on all the info I've read here. That is only 1 inch larger diameter than stock so only 1/2 inch of lift.

Best part was the shop installed the front and rear for only $100! Way less than the tire shop quoted!
 

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Old May 1, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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You cant post this kind of stuff with out pictures. Thats like saying, "I just found a store that sells Pepsi Crystal, but Im not going to show you pictures until I get home from the store".
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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You cant post this kind of stuff with out pictures. Thats like saying, "I just found a store that sells Pepsi Crystal, but Im not going to show you pictures until I get home from the store".

Ha, yeah I would have taken pics at the shop but it was uneven ground there so just wanted to wait to do it in my driveway for a good shot of the results. I do have Line-X liner which is about 250 pounds and the topper weighs approx. 200 pounds. My truck was pretty level before so I figured I would add a leaf to make sure I don't have reverse rake.
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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I have that exact same AAL. Regret it and am probably going to remove them soon. You didn't install so you don't know how much of a bitch they were to put in since they came with wrong and insufficient install hardware. They convert our lovely 2 stage springs to super stiff 1 stage that bounces on the road pretty bad. Make sure the shop put in isolators or they will start creaking really bad in a few months. Great for hauling heavy loads though and with your extra weight it sounds like it'll work out perfect for ya. I hope you like them.

Pics. Now.
 

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Old May 1, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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I did 2" leveling kit up front and 1.5" in the back and my truck easily fit 265/75/16's under it. I thought about going to 17's and I really don't mind a little trimming.


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Old May 1, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by adamjeeps
I do have Line-X liner which is about 250 pounds
Damn how much line-x did they put in there?
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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Pictures!!!!

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Maybe I was thinking total weight of topper and Line-X is 250 pounds. Anyway I am pretty happy with the look. That is about the most level spot of my driveway. I'll find a parking lot and get some better pics of the rake. It looks like I am a little higher in the back which is what I was hoping for.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Looks good and will look better once you get the new tires. I'm doing about the same thing but with the Rough Country kit and 17's with an MT.
 
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