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How do you know when to add a leveling Kit

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Old 12-04-2011, 03:15 PM
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Ok so I am doing bumper install with winch. How do i know or how can I tell if I need a leveling kit or spacer kit.
And yes it makes sense if the vehicle is lopsided. any people have experience with this?
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I think you answered your own question? Install your bumper and winch. if it sags level it out...
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Chances are it is going to sag. What bumper and winch are you getting? You might just plan on a 3/4" spacer when you install them
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leveling kits are cheap...it wouldnt hurt to just do it
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I think it needs it right off the lot
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I've been considering a leveling kit or at the very least spacers in the front to get rid of the factory rake. Not sure if the 3/4 or 1 inch would be best. No aftermarket bumpers or anything. I did measure the wheel to fender clearance and seemed like it would take 1 inch in the front to level, but read on here somewhere not to go by that.. Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Chances are it is going to sag. What bumper and winch are you getting? You might just plan on a 3/4" spacer when you install them
I am adding a Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper with storage end Caps, Hoop over ride and a X2O 10 winch. I dont know anything about spacers or leveling kits. wich one do I get. Or is it one in the same?
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Go with a 1" for level
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I have the teraflex leveling kit from northridge. It's perfect. I would get that one. Here are a couple of shots of mine.

Perfect lift and a once the winch mounts will still sit good.



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Originally Posted by Kojack
I have the teraflex leveling kit from northridge. It's perfect. I would get that one. Here are a couple of shots of mine.

Perfect lift and a once the winch mounts will still sit good.
What tires size? Do you have wheels spacers? I have the leveling kit and i'm looking for biggest tires i can run without spacers on stock wheels


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