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Want a 2" lift - which one for load carrying and towing???
Old 07-28-2007, 05:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Want a 2" lift - which one for load carrying and towing???

I have an 01 2500 4x4 that I tow my Bronco with. Typically, I take my truck camper along too. I REALLY want to put 315's on my truck and know that I need about a 2" lift to accomplish this. I looked at KORE, Lorenz, and Carli, but from talking with Sean at Lorenz, I get the impression that those kits are not geared for payload and towing (especially on the 2nd gens)....also, they are so expensive.

On the opposite end, you have the rough riding kits like Skyjacker and Tuff Country. They would seem to be better for loads, but will probably rattle my teeth out unloaded.

I have been thinking about putting 2" spacers in the front and 2" Tuff Country add-a-leafs in the back with Bilsteins all the way around. This is the best compromise I can think of for everything I do with my truck (I don't take it 4wheeling). Also, I want to keep the rear higher than the front so it sits level when I tow/haul.

Thoughts???? Recommendations????

Also, has anyone ever spaced up their overload spring to keep it at the proper level with lifted trucks (to keep the load capacity)? Recommendations?

EnergySuspension bushings???

I want to get this thing right the first time...
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