Leveling Kit for 2006 2wd Crew Cab Silverado 1500

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Ogre09
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AG
I'm looking for a leveling kit for my truck to bring the front end up some, I don't like how low it sits now. Any suggestions?
JB
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It won't make it look like a 4wd. It will look like you tried to level out a 2wd.

My suggestion? Lift the whole thing 3-4", trade it for a 4wd, or keep it stock like it is.

I want to say leveling kits are the same for 2/4wd on the newer model trucks. I just do not think it will look that great.
Silvy
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Springtech 2" spacer, they're metal so they ride better and don't sag like polyurethane spacers do.

This is my buddies with said spacers


Another option is to install a 3" spindle and a slightly larger block in the back.
Silvy
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AG
I found this on the interwebz



3" spindle with a 2" block
KDubAg
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I have a 2010 2wd Ram, but you may find yourself in similar situation as me. There's just not a lot of products for 2wd. I initially wanted to level the front end of mine. They have a 1" and 1.5" coil spacer. 1.5" still wouldnt level it up and I didn't want to go thicker because the coil would lose play. I am taking the truck this weekend to get a 4" lift now. Costs a lot more but I'll probably be happier. It's a 4" spindle for the front and 1" spacer for the back. There may be more options for a 2006 Chevy.
big ben
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Go with Daystar spacers, and you won't need a coil compression tool, just disconnect the spindle from your upper control arm and lower it down to drop the coil out.

[This message has been edited by big ben (edited 10/26/2011 10:21p).]
Silvy
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You mean lower not upper right ben?

That's how I did my coil springs, just lower the LCA very slowly. I'd also recommend at least wrapping a chain around the coil so it won't do very much damage if it does come out unexpectedly.
big ben
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Its been so damn long I don't remember exactly.

I am pretty sure I just disconnected the top, then lowered down the lower control arm with spindle attached so it was hanging down and out of my way.

[This message has been edited by big ben (edited 10/26/2011 11:40p).]
fighterpilot
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Be sure and have it aligned AFTER levelling. If you are driving without passengers more often than not and aren't a beanpole, ask if they can align it with you sitting in the driver's seat.

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