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2020 Gladiator front end leveling with Rusty's 2" leveling kit ?

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Has anyone used or know anyone that have used the Rusty's 2" leveling kit.
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Is it the one with just front and rear spacers?

I used a Teraflex leveling kit and it came with bump stop extensions as well. I didn't see any in the Rusty's kit. I'd be concerned that the springs might fully collapse and the coils contact each other before the bump stops hit.
 
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It is just the spacers and that's what I was concerned about also. What was the lift on yours, I want to install 35s on mine
 

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I'd be concerned that the springs might fully collapse and the coils contact each other before the bump stops hit.
How can I tell if this happens?
 

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How can I tell if this happens?
You can flex it and take a look to see if the springs are fully collapsed. An easy, inexpensive option would be to order the stackable bump stops that Metalcloak makes and install 1 or 2 pucks if needed.
 

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It is just the spacers and that's what I was concerned about also. What was the lift on yours, I want to install 35s on mine
I am just using the Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit. It included two 1" spacers, two .5" spacers, and some bump stop extenders that go on the axle side.
 

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How can I tell if this happens?
Yea what that fella said below :LOL: I'm not sure if that would or wouldn't be a problem on the Rusty's kit - I just know that Teraflex includes extensions on their shorter kit - so it may be a worthwhile concern to check.


You can flex it and take a look to see if the springs are fully collapsed. An easy, inexpensive option would be to order the stackable bump stops that Metalcloak makes and install 1 or 2 pucks if needed.
 

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You probably want to look at shock extensions and sway bar end links as well. To be honest, you can probably get away with something like the RC spacer kit that includes everything you need to get the front up in the air. There are cheaper options, there are more expensive alternatives, at the end of they day they’re all just spacers. Don’t think too hard about it.
 
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If I do this in my garage how high do i need to jack the truck up in order to drop the axle enouph to install this kit. thanks
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