Should i just crank the stock keys or buy a leveling kit? Is there any differece between stock and new keys?

 

Levelin keys are reindexed for more lift. That's the only difference. If your bars aren't saggin, just crank stock keys

 

you can also try putting ford keys in, ive heard people getting 3 inches out of them

 

how many inches can i get out of stock? and will i be able to fit 285/75-16?

 

2" or so. Ad you could fit that with no levelin kit

 

you should be able to fit those without a leveling kit or cranking the keys, if you want the front end raised a bit and dont mind a little bit stiffer of a ride to the keys but if you dont mind spending a little extra for a nicer ride go with the leveling kit

 

Common misconception. Levelin kit doesn't give you a smoother ride. Crankin stock keys all the way up is a much better ride than crankin a levelin kit. Levelin keys are reindexed and allow for more crank, leavin less room between the upper arm and the droop stop. Suspension bottomin out and horrible tie rod/ball joint/ cv angles

 

thank you guys, im gonna be ordering my new tires and wheels soon and want to raise the front end up to make it look good. last question, do i need shock extensions if i crank the keys up? iv heard yes and no

 

I cranked my keys up and did need extensions. My old shocks were extended all the way out and my truck rode like a hay wagon. I replaced my shocks with Rancho's in the stock length (takes any guess work out of it) and bought extensions off of eBay for about $25. This was money well spent. Rides like a truck again instead of a hay wagon.