Originally Posted by dsmonline
Installed a ReadyLift leveling kit on my DC yesterday, end result is exactly what I was looking for. Bought the kit from RealTruck for $229.95 minus 7% by using the TundraSolutions promo code TOY, part #66-5075. Took a week to get here, just one small box holding the two strut extensions. Very well made, heavy duty steel and power coated finish.
Install was straight forward, no issues to speak of. Took my brother and I about two hours, however if you plan on installing this yourself, I have several suggestions. First, it is a two person job, trying to do this by yourself would be difficult (but doable). Make sure you have all the tools you will need, there are some required that may not be in the average tool box. Some of those bolts required a very large breaker bar, a standard two footed did not get the job done. Jack stands and a second jack are needed if you do both sides at the same time. Wheel alignment is an must as soon as you are done, the computer readout of my truck before the alignment showed it WAY off. I had the alignment done at a shop that does dozens of lifts a month, so they know what they are doing. Don't expect the alignment to be perfect after the kit, the cams just don't allow for perfect alignment, however everything is in the green.
Okay, results: Ground to center of front wheel well before kit was 35.5" and after was 38.5" after driving it which settles everything in. ReadyLift calls the kit a 2.25" lift, I got 3", going to call them Monday to discuss. Actually the 3" levels the truck exactly, so I am happy with it, just wonder why I got 3" (and yes, I am sure it was installed correctly, pretty hard to screw it up). No change in ride noticed, I did sense the truck riding level, always felt like I was going downhill before.
Here are the before and after pics:
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