2500 Leveling Kit

[FrankZ]

What is a good leveling kit for a 2500 diesel? I just want to raise the front but I don’t want to change out anything.

 

[MrScottly]

Rough Country...Slap some torsion bar keys and shock spacers on it. Cheapest way to do it. Not what I would do...But it'll work.

 

[ZR2CANDYMAN]

Why wouldnt you do it? what would it affect if you do it that way.

 

[MrScottly]

Why wouldnt you do it? what would it affect if you do it that way.

The 2500 has several points of concern doing it this way: The ball joint angle is too severe, the drive axle angle is too severe, and when people level it they are usually looking to put bigger tires on it. Bigger tires = more unsprung weight = shocks too weak. Driving around town and keeping the truck a pavement princess won't pose problems for the angles I mentioned, but if you plan on off-roading, your articulation will be limited. This is the reason the ZR2 has different control arms, steering knuckles, brake lines, and shocks up front, plus the transfer case is mounted lower...Those essentially eliminate the issues found with using keys to level it. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things...

 

[FrankZ]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge.
I’m not looking to go bigger on the tires right now. I’m really not wanting to change out anything. Maybe in a few years.
If spacers would affect it in the long run maybe I shouldn’t do anything.

 

[AXE]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge.
I’m not looking to go bigger on the tires right now. I’m really not wanting to change out anything. Maybe in a few years.
If spacers would affect it in the long run maybe I shouldn’t do anything.

There's nothing significant to worry about, as its not much of a change. There are several companies that make level kits. Either you want to achieve an objective or not.

If you just want a more level stance you can put a few turns on the bolt in the torsion bars keys and get pretty level. I adjusted mine so it sat just below level in the front and it rides the same and looks a little better. I've got a detailed thread on it with pictures.

 

[PaleRider]

The zR2 is pretty much maxed out insofar as "levels" are concerned, if performance/feel of the OE suspension matters to you.

Better off with a true 4" kit

 

[Battlebornzr2]

3.5 turns on the keys, 37's fit with ease. Didn't even change the alignment.