Im like every other guy asking questions about lifting or leveling, i have no idea what to do! Id kinda like to put a cognito 4-6 on my truck with new wheels and tires but then i just thought why not the cognito 2-3 leveling kit. Or could i just crank my keys up and get the UCA's and be fine with just that? Id love for my truck just to sit level with aftermarket wheels and tires and still have a good ride. input would be appreciated!
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Level it still looks like a truck if you upgrade the shocks it will ride nice and your at least $1500.00 ahead and you can change it in the future if you decide to lift. With a lift you have to cut some frame brackets (with certain lifts) and also the upper diff mount so there is no going back.
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I like the level look best personally. Lifted look nice but i like the functionality of leveling also.
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SO you can answer this for me.. If i were to just crank the keys to level and get the cognito UCAs to help with the bad angle of the ball joints of the stock ones and put new shocks on front and rear would the ride still be nice? And would that be all i have to do
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Diablo Sport
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Just my little bit of input but i had a gas burner 1500 before this truck and bought a rancho leveling kit which included 4 new shocks blocks for the back and new torsion keys it was 200 bucks but gave it an awesome ride (better than before) and gave it just enough lift 1.5-2 inches i think that would be the best way to go
My truck sits pretty level with the torsion bars cranked a few turns. If your not getting huge tires then cranking the bars will work fine!
Im on the boreder with this one. I like the lift kit the most. IMO its the best for the front end parts and ride quality. But, you start to loose function. Id say depending on what you do with the truck and how much $$$ your going to spend. Lift it! Id do a 4 on mine but not sure yet. The keys will help alot to. Im not sure if the ride would change.
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I thought about lifting mine, but I went with a ready lift leveling kit, which is keys and shock extensions, for the reason that others have stated on here, practicality. I my race trailer, and once you get the truck so high in the air, you loose the use for towing bigger trailers.
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SO you can answer this for me.. If i were to just crank the keys to level and get the cognito UCAs to help with the bad angle of the ball joints of the stock ones and put new shocks on front and rear would the ride still be nice? And would that be all i have to do
Yes if the Cognito kit is adjust with in the right setting of travel space (that's where the ride issue comes from) then you your ride will be great. If you over extend the height then yes the ride will suck.
I have this set up on my truck and know alot about it so if you need help let me know.
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Sounds like crankin the bars and a couple of other things is the way to go for me
__________________ 07 Chevy Duramax CC SB LBZ
5" Exhaust
Banks Ram Air Intake
BD Manifold
EGR Blocker
Diablo Sport
B&W Turnover
5% Tint All Around
Line-X Bed Liner
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