There has to be a pretty big difference in price to compare the 2 right? I know ppl that have the 2-3 inch leveling kits. East to install kelps the ride pretty much the same.

 

I had a Rancho leveling kit installed.

really happy with it.

are you looking to add larger tires? Or taller?

then 4” lift would help.

if you are not adding new larger taller tires then stick with a level kit

 

Just had a Readylift 3.5 in front 2 in back installed.

 

Nope biggest tire I will runs a 35 on stocks wheels and might get an aftermarket set down the road maybe 12 wides just trying to avoid doing a lift cause my last 2 1500 Silverado had machaughys lifts, but shops tell me a leveling kit will kill the front end of a duramax

 

Shops wrong, I've got the Cognito Elite leveling kit and 37's w/ stocks on my 22 and the truck rides like a dream. No issues at all. If you are only wanting to run 35's and stocks a leveling kit is a no brainer.

My last three 2500's have had leveling kits and never had any issues.

 

When I was researching lifting/leveling my 2022 3500, I noticed the biggest difference between Levelling and lifting is Leveling there is no frame mods required. Lifting you generally have to cut your frame cross member and bolt a new one in. This deffinately voids warranty of the truck. With Leveling, my dealer installed the kit I picked (Suspension Maxx Stage 3 leveling kit and a 2" block in the back), and they still are warranting the truck. The setup is also able to run 37's with some minor trimming. 35's all day would fit with this setup without the mods.

Note: if you are doing either of these, you need to add a couple of extra kits to your list to improve ride performance. Cognito PISK kit, and a steering stabilizer kit. Helps with reducing the wandering in the lane while driving problem a lot.

 

I tow and like the factory rake.Levels out when towing..I will never lift or level a truck again.

 

Just get the westcott fender brackets and run 35s without doing anything else. Imo, cognito is overpriced. The money is in the shocks. I went with the RC level with upgraded shocks and the Westcott brackets. People are tucking 37x12.50s with this setup.

 

Listen to @DoubleB he's done this already.

 

If you want to run a 22x12 I don’t think a leveling kit will clear.
I did a 2.5”leveling kit on mine, I have 22x10 wheels. Initially had 35x12.50 and they cleared with minor trimming. I recently went to a 325/50r22 for a higher load rating. I had to do a ton of trimming to get them to clear. That is a 35x13.0 tire On a 12” wheel it definitely wouldn’t be possible. This is a 2022 at4hd

 

IMO... Anyone that is trying to level these HD's are only making a street queen. They sit higher in the rear end for a reason.

 

Lol, or maybe it's so they can fit bigger mud tires so they aren't getting stuck on muddy construction sites when they're pulling in a dozer, trackhoe or skidsteer on a gooseneck.

 

If you only want to run a tire that’s about 1” bigger than stock, and you need to use the truck for work and towing, why lift it? What kind of terrain do you off-road on? Will you not get stuck or will you be able to climb obstacles with 1” bigger tires than what you can now? Is it worth not being able to see when towing at night to have your front end 1” higher when not towing?

 

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Best leveling kits! Make sure you buy the steering and ball joint kit!

 

Suspension Max
I did my own leveling kit and spacer for the front axle, going with them , they will provide the spacer needed along with the tool if you choose to do it yourself it cost like $179 but once you own it you can use it for future torsion bar set ups. It is not hard but to get the full 2.5 inches of lift in front, you either upgrade your upper control arms or cut the tabs off the framewhich I would not recommend. If you live in an area with decent roads you can leave a pencil’s width of spacing between the upper control arm and the bump stop on the front frame. Suspension Max is by far the best kit, at least for GM, also they have great tech support if needed. It is a little more pricey but way better than ready lift and products that don’t take into consideration of your front axle boots.

 

Actually have looked at readylift sst kit but also just debated doing a zone 5in lift kit with kryptonite upper arms

 

That is great , but to do it right it is a couple grand. It will open up a wide variety of tire sizes but drive ability and again spending a lot more money. You can get roughly 3 inches in front the right way by just changing upper control arms and torsion keys along with the front axle spacer and transfer case spacer. Just check out the suspension mass website. I did all the work myself and if down with the right tools it is not hard. Also while you are under your truck if you are doing it inside you can paint that chassis as well. Anyway good luck with whatever you do.

 

Skinny tall tires are better in snow or mud

 

Can't we run 35s stock height without rubbing? Factory tires on mine are like 34s...