Front End Leveling kit

BostromCustoms · Apr 30, 2023

I would like to level the vehicle, is there any kits out there yet?
It looks so much better when on level.
I understand this is not an option if you are loading a lot of weight all the time.

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MrMike · Apr 30, 2023

BostromCustoms said:
I would like to level the vehicle, is there any kits out there yet?
It looks so much better when on level.
I understand this is not an option if you are loading a lot of weight all the time.

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There has been no talk of any or need thereof, it's a personal thing I know but maybe wait until it arrives and then make your mind up. The springs are progressive so maybe just a little weight will make a difference

AnD3rew · Apr 30, 2023

Why? It seems fine to me

Krabby · Apr 30, 2023

I don’t think the rake is that severe and it looks fine. I also think that Gladiator photo is a bit deceptive because of the tire size increase.

BostromCustoms · Apr 30, 2023

DCPU · Apr 30, 2023

Shaky · Apr 30, 2023

If you cut the footwell hump out of the front, you will solve two horrendous IG faults at the same time..

bigleonski · Apr 30, 2023

Never understood why people would want to do that. Landcruisers cop it all the time. A good way to stuff up engineered process.
A lift is a lift - 2” in the front, 2” in the back and that”ll do pig.

Wayneos · Apr 30, 2023

Krabby said:
I don’t think the rake is that severe and it looks fine. I also think that Gladiator photo is a bit deceptive because of the tire size increase.

Not to mention all of the tyres in the tub in the second photo weighing it down a tad.

Shaky · Apr 30, 2023

What’s going on in that photo the OP has put up, either my eye deceive me, the photo is deceiving or someone has messed that that IG or the actual photo, but it doesn’t seem to look the same as this photo.

Clearly the photo below may well be misleading as well.

James · Apr 30, 2023

Easy fix… stop looking at it. Get in it and go somewhere.

Traffic · May 1, 2023

Drawers, tools, recovery kit, some folding chairs and other personal items I always keep in the truck should help level it right out.

Scott Brady mentioned in a podcast that the rear felt like it was over sprung to accommodate a bit of load. Should be perfect.

Heater · Jul 8, 2023

I suppose the aftermarket will catch up and offer a spacer or spring to level it in time, for those that desire a level vehicle, like I do.

DenisM · Jul 9, 2023

BostromCustoms said:
I would like to level the vehicle, is there any kits out there yet?
It looks so much better when on level.
I understand this is not an option if you are loading a lot of weight all the time.

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On the level?... convert to an air suspension

bigleonski · Jul 9, 2023

DenisM said:
On the level?... convert to an air suspension

Are you suggesting it would be better to just buy a Land Rover?

DenisM · Jul 9, 2023

bigleonski said:
Are you suggesting it would be better to just buy a Land Rover?

Not in the slightest.... was a poor attempt at a pun....

Tomdoc · Jul 9, 2023

I freely admit that I don't understand this thread. The original pictures show a Jeep with tyres in the back flatbed using the physics of a fulcrum to "level" the truck? Presumably following an expensive tyre change and suspension "upgrade".

I have never in my life worried about the "level" of a 4x4, as I am too busy driving in it - usually on gradients anything other than "level".

Presumably, this is an aesthetic thing? If so, I think the IG is not the vehicle to worry about such nuances and flim flam. Each to their own!!

anand · Jul 9, 2023

Tomdoc said:
Presumably, this is an aesthetic thing? If so, I think the IG is not the vehicle to worry about such nuances and flim flam. Each to their own!!

Primarily, yes... "Leveling" a truck is common practice in the US to get rid of the rake (because they are intended to hold weight in the back, however, are not being used as such, and thus carry no weight). Generally speaking this started with full size pick up trucks and has migrated to anything 4x4 now.

For big name US trucks you can get level kits for <$100 that usually consist of nothing more than some aluminum spacers to go above the coilspring (or strut)

DaveB · Jul 9, 2023

Tomdoc said:
I freely admit that I don't understand this thread. The original pictures show a Jeep with tyres in the back flatbed using the physics of a fulcrum to "level" the truck? Presumably following an expensive tyre change and suspension "upgrade".

I have never in my life worried about the "level" of a 4x4, as I am too busy driving in it - usually on gradients anything other than "level".

Presumably, this is an aesthetic thing? If so, I think the IG is not the vehicle to worry about such nuances and flim flam. Each to their own!!

This is the leveling kit I used in my Mazda BT50

AnD3rew · Jul 9, 2023

Of all the potential mods I might consider spending money on for my Gren, this would have to be below last. Will also look silly, and potentially behave badly, as soon as you fill it with fuel and put a load in the back or trailer on.

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