Ok, so I installed the Top Gun Customz 2.5" leveling kit today. Everything was easy and all went fine. I absolutely love the looks and ride quality did not suffer one bit. However......when I put it in 4 whell drive there is a bad shake, even shakes through the go fast pedal. It shakes while getting up to speed around 50-55mph and then seems to level off. Under descent acceleration is when it's the worst, any time there is a load. So......what damage over time will happen, if any?
The shaking isn't normal therefore has me very concerned!!!!!! I mean the front axles are spinning anyways without 4 wheel drive being engaged so why does it shake now when you do engage it. I understan there is more angle now on the front axles but am I causing damage? Any one else experience this / what are your guys thoughts? I really don't want to but if I must I will take these out to save the front end.

 

I just answered a bunch of my own questions doing some reading. The kit is coming out as soon I can get to it.

 

what did you find about it? im curious to know why its shaking like that.

 

What questions did you answer. I know you are supposed to get a wheel alignment after you do the level. Did you do this? I am curious too why you are removing the levelers? What did you find out?

 

yeah, me too. i just ordered the parts to do this mod and would like to know what to keep in mind. this is the first i've heard of this.

 

If you do a search on DT you'll find a bunch a people having problems with the 2.5" because it's puts the cv at to much of an angle. The shaking is horrible once in 4x4 and a couple of guys had there axles break and leaking around the cv boots. The look is not worth it to me and the shaking is so bad that I don't believe an alignment will fix it. Just not taking any chances thats all. Call in TGC today to see what they have to say.

 

that sucks. i have a 2wd and dont have to worry about those things

 

WOW! I haven't even put my truck in 4WD since I bought it, I will have to see if mine does the same thing.

 

just crank the T bars. I cranked mine 2" and no problems

 

i had that same problem when i put mine in.....but that was over 60K miles ago...even did it when I put 36" tires on it so it's not the cv angle...wanna know what it is..??? hmmmm....I replaced my upper ball joints and it went away...I know the shake ur talking...scared the **** outta me...the whole trck wobbled......I personally think the kit puts too much stress on the upper ball joint if u have stock size tires........but yeah...when I replaced my uppers it went away.