I bought my truck yesterday and first thing it "needs" is a leveling. Ready Lift any good? Which one should I go with? Where's the best place to order?
Thanks!

 

Honestly, I'd just crank the existing keys up 2" for free. Both methods lift by putting torque on the torsion bars and truthfully I can't see the difference. Keep it to 2" or less either way to no put too much pressure on the CV joints...

 

Oh I didn't know it's possible to do that. Thought you needed different torsion keys. I don't want to go higher than 2" I just want the truck to sit level. I guess 2" would be sufficient.

 

Yep, basically you need to measure your ground to top of wheel well (or center of hub to wheel well), get the weight off the front of the truck and crank the bolts a few turns, drop the truck - remeasure and adjust each side as necessary.

Remember you may need longer front shocks and should get an alignment when leveling the front...

 

Is it a stiffer ride with the leveling turning the keys or using a leveling kit? Will turning the keys or adding a leveling kit provide more clearance for bigger tires like 34-35" x 12 to 12.5"? 295/305/315 x 70's

 

It will stiffen the ride a bit,but it is a truck. If you do decide to go with lift spacers, try Hell Bent Steel. Its the exact same thing as Ready Lift just alot cheaper. Ready Lift is just way over priced for nothing, other companies make the same product for alot less money.

 

BOTH methods will stiffen the ride, whether you turn up the stock keys or put in re-indexed keys the lift is achieved the same way, by putting tension (torque) on the torsion bars which will stiffen the front end...

 

What's the difference between turning the keys and adding 1" taller shocks, installing an aftermarket leveling kit and installing a 2" "lift kit?"

Will turning the keys or adding a leveling kit affect the warranty? I have a factory, lifetime, bumper to bumper warranty. (08 2500)

 

You have no keys, only the torsion bar front ('02-'05 1500 4x4s have them), you have a SFA (solid front axle)...

 

So what are my options? Are all leveling kits " the same?" Will some "ride" better than others? Any front end issues with installing a leveling kit-shimming, etc...

Any other brand recommendations, besides Arctodus' Hell Bent Steel endorsement?

Also, like C-Ram asked, any reputable place to order a leveling kit? Does the factory make/install a leveling kit?

Thanks for the patience with all the questions...