96 leveling kit

[sam_hughes]

hey guys,
ive got a 96 tahoe and im looking to level it out probably 2 inches. from your experience what is the best brand for a level? also im not really trying to drop a bunch of dough either...lastly, would this mess up lifting it in the future?

thanks

 

[_Dylan_]

search dude, you can tighten the torsion bars for 2"

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

search dude, you can tighten the torsion bars for 2"

x2 as long as you dont mind a stiffer ride

 

[sam_hughes]

thats the issue with cranking them. i have a few friends who have and i cant stand how their trucks ride...i guess i can figure that one out on my own though. but as far as lifts go, could you have a level kit and a lift kit? im almost sure you can but I'm just making sure...

 

[_Dylan_]

There is no "leveling kit" for a 88-98 chevy.

Your only choice to lift the front 2" is to crank the torsion bars. The smallest lift kit is 4".

 

[noJeepshere]

My favorite leveling kit is a Matco ratcheting socket and a floor jack. And a tape measure.

 

[sam_hughes]

yeah i cranked it up to level already today but im not really excited about leaving them cranked up for the long run...

 

[purple 'hoe]

Gotta pay to play. Cranking key's can get you up a little bit, but the extra wear/tear on your truck is going to end up costing you more in the long run. Your driveline, steering and suspension will all take a toll and be at bad angles.

Save your money, keep your truck how it is until you can afford a lift kit. The RCX 6inch lift lift is only 1,000 dollars. If you are only looking to lift it a little bit, you COULD get a body lift. Not that I think they are much better than cranking, but it's a step above that.

 

[sam_hughes]

alright, i found some keys that say 2" of level, zone offroad to be exact. do those 2 inches come before or after cranking them? if i have to crank them there is no point in buying them when i can get 2 inches from the stock keys

 

[_Dylan_]

yeah if you already cranked to 2" you don't need them.


Some trucks are worn out and need the indexing keys to crank the suspension up 2".