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: Leveling the Front End


barronvon
01-01-2007, 11:53 PM
I would like to know what the best way to level out the front of truck would be. I know of cranking the torsion bars, but I have read and heard it quickens front end wear and alters the ride. I have seen the Cognito leveling kit, and well its expensive compared to just cranking the keys. And did you guys change out your shocks after doing whatever you did to your own rigs? I have read that the factory shock doesn't allow for full travel and bottoms out before the suspension and is what causes the shocks not to last? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Allot
Barron

GMC2500HD
01-01-2007, 11:55 PM
I added green keys (tons of topics on this) and then installed bilstein shocks (they make 2" longer shocks for this application). Then get the front end aligned and you should be good. I have not noticed any increased wear and did not notice it on my last truck with the same setup for over 40K miles.