I just had the Tuff Country 2" leveling kit installed and I must say, the ride is absolutely factory quality and I don't need to worry about topping out when I hit bumps because the spacers go on top of the strut mounts.

BUT it is just a hair too high in the front for me because I still want just a slight rake with the back being maybe a 1/2" higher than the front.

I'm sure there is an easy bolt-on out there that I can't seem to find so maybe you guys can point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

 

Yeah, put a couple of blocks in the back. Available from 1/2" right on up to about 4" in half inch increments. Autozone has 1" blocks for like $25 a pair. Most you might need is longer U-bolts to accommodate the blocks.

You can also buy it in kit form about anywhere online like Performance Lifts for under $50 with the U-bolts:

 

Thanks man. I've got another question for you since you've obviously been messing around with these trucks for a while:

Now that I have a 2" level up front, are there components that seem to give out faster because of the lift? Ball joints?

Thanks

 

Yup there are. The old adage that says "you get what you pay for" holds pretty much true here. While ANY lift of the front end adds stress to components, one reason a suspension lift kit is $1000 and up is that it includes brackets that keep angles at or close to stock. A level kit or "budget boost" doesn't and while it doesn't lift the truck as high as a suspension lift kit, it tends to be even more severe on these angles.

You can expect to replace tie rod ends and ball joints sooner than you normally would, possibly U-joints and although rare that it causes a failure, it also puts a bit more strain on the front drive shaft and transfer case with the increased angle.

The more you raise it up, the bigger the chances. I don't like to see anyone go more than a 2" level...

 

I was afraid of that. Thanks for the info!

 

Autozone kit comes w/the u-bolts,raised my rear after putting on bilsteins.