By Is a leveling kit a bad idea?
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your 4×4. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. When coupled with high-quality aftermarket shocks, a leveling kit can increase on- and off-road handling too.
Is Leveling bad for your truck?
A quality leveling kit that is installed properly will not damage your truck. A leveling kit can even be helpful if you’re planning to go off-roading or if you’ll be using a snowplow.
How does a leveling kit affect your truck?
A truck leveling kit raises the front of your truck to even out the overall stance of the vehicle. If you rarely load your truck or haul a heavy trailer, adding a leveling kit will let you fit larger wheels and tires on your truck for a minimal investment.
Is Leveling a truck worth it?
A leveling kit is a perfect addition if you are looking to improve off-roading capabilities. Higher ground clearance and larger tires are ideal when venturing into mud, dirt, rocks, sand, and other terrains. It will prevent the front bumper and other parts from being damaged by rocks and debris.
Will a leveling kit hurt my gas mileage?
Although it seems small it can add up pretty fast. You will lose 1-2 mpg on a level in most cases as you have altered the way the air moves around the truck. The biggest MPG drop comes from wheels and tires after that. Some buys lose 5-7mpg from heavy wheels and tires.
Will a 2 inch lift affect MPG?
It actually does. Lifting the truck higher than its factory standard and adding on bigger tires will lower the fuel economy of your truck. The type of tires you use is going to be the first thing that can affect the fuel economy. All-terrain tires or larger sized tires are going to lower your fuel economy a bit.
Does putting a leveling kit void warranty?
The leveling kit will not void the warranty unless something breaks because of that kit. In that case of course it will not be under warranty.