WHY INSTALL A LEVELING KIT?
It’s easy to get confused when it comes to the many different truck components out there, and leveling kits are no less intricate than most other pieces of truck hardware.
At its core, a leveling kit functions similarly to a body lift kit, but with a slightly alternative purpose in mind.
But whereas a body lift is intended to produce an even lift of a vehicle, leveling kits will provide additional lift for either the front or rear end of one. This makes leveling kits particularly useful on vehicles where weight distribution causes a vehicle to have an uneven stance.
For example, a modified truck with a heavy duty winch and front bumper mount is heavier on the front end due to the added weight of the extra hardware, and thus may sag unevenly towards the front, causing an imbalance in your suspension.
Aside from looking unsightly, this imbalance can affect a variety of other factors, including handling or tire and suspension wear. A leveling kit is just what you would need to even out your stance.
Leveling kits serve ulterior purposes as well, including some extra clearance for larger tires and wheels or better rear wheel performance in towing or hauling situations. They are simple and effective in how they operate, and are also relatively easy to install.
UNDERSTANDING LEVELING KITS
Although the name and purpose sounds similar to standard suspension lift kits, the application is decidedly different.
While normal suspension lift kits offer a number of different options and styles of kits for you to lift your ride, leveling kits are entirely vehicle-specific, and there is no universal kit that will work for any rig.
For this reason, it’s even more important to know what type of leveling kits will fit your vehicles.
Also, for a fast and easy way to determine what type of truck leveling kit you need, 4 Wheel Parts offers a vehicle-specific shopping tool so you can narrow down and select leveling kits specific to your vehicle.