I consider level to be when the distance from the front and rear of my
running boards to the ground are equal. They are equal with the 2" kit. I also have the XSP package which includes tires that are 12.4" wide which could contribute to this due to the front suspension geometry. MINE is 100% level with the 2" kit. I don't use the distance between the tires and the top of the fender as that's not "level". Every truck with a 2.5 or greater lift in the front with nothing in the rear looks like it's ready for take off.