Help and FAQ
Q. In some models, the front axle bump stop cup base, has a greater diameter than the center hole of the spacer.
A. This can be resolved by either grinding the base of the bump stop cup or by grinding the center hole of the front coil spacer 1/4″ wider and 1/4″ deep.
Q. In some models, the front axle bump stop cup base, has a greater diameter than the center hole of the spacer.
A. This can be resolved by either grinding the base of the bump stop cup, or by grinding the center hole of the front coil spacer 1/4″ wider and 1/4″ deep.
Q. Stock shocks do not have enough travel to accommodate this leveling kit.
A. Longer shocks or shock relocation brackets are recommended when using this leveling kit. Some people prefer to use their stock shocks until they wear off before purchasing new longer shocks but the ride could be stiff with the stock shocks.
Q. The standoffs (bolt extenders) provided with this kit do not bolt over the complete length of the OEM strut assembly top bolts.
A. Some models of Ford trucks have bolts with conical tip. Grind the conical tip off of the bolt taking care to not damage any threads and reinstall the standoffs.
Q. Stock shocks do not have enough travel to accommodate this leveling kit.
A. Longer shocks or shock extensions are required.
Q. On some models of the Dodge 1500, the upper A arm gets stuck on the frame after the coil spacer is installed in place preventing the ball joint from being reconnected. The shock does not have enough travel to reconnect.
A. Grinding on the outer corners of the upper A arm will leave room for the A arm to travel freely all the way up and down. Longer shocks or shock extensions are required in order to use the shocks on 2010 and up models. Please note that the extensions needed are standoff type or stud extenders and not brackets.
Q. OEM shocks are too short to re-install.
A. Longer shocks or shock extensions are required.
Q. Stock shocks do not have enough travel to accommodate this leveling kit.
A. Longer shocks or shock relocation brackets are recommended when using this leveling kit. Some people prefer to use their stock shocks until they wear off before purchasing new longer shocks but the ride could be stiff with the stock shocks.
Q. Shock extension do not fit properly on the Colorado and Canyon models.
A. Shock extension are not required on those models. They are used only on the Hummer H3.
Q. The OEM strut assembly upper bolts are longer than the female part of the standoffs (bolt extenders) provided on this kit.
A. The OEM bolts have to be ground or cut to 1″ in order for them to fit the standoffs. This is a normal procedure on this vehicle as well as the Ford F150 Raptor.
Q. Stock shocks do not have enough travel to accommodate this leveling kit.
A. Longer shocks or shock extensions are required.
Q. Stock shocks do not have enough travel to accommodate this leveling kit.
A. Longer shocks or shock extensions are required.
Q. Stock shocks do not have enough travel to accommodate this leveling kit.
A. Longer shocks or shock extensions are required.
Q. The standoffs (bolt extenders) provided with this kit do not bolt over the complete length of the OEM strut assembly top bolts. Also, this kit leaves the front end higher that the rear on some models.
A. Some models of Toyota trucks have bolts with a conical tip. Grind the conical tip off of the bolt taking care to not damage any threads and reinstall the standoffs. This kit may required the use of a 1.5″ rear lift block kit to level the truck.