Leveling Kit reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Leveling Kit brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/f150, r/ram_trucks, r/Silverado, r/4Runner, r/gmcsierra. Top-rated brands include Bilstein (4.4/5), Bilstein 5100 (4.6/5), Rough Country (3.5/5).
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Reviews178
Subreddits31
Posts71
Brands70
Products52
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#1
Bilstein
4.4
(31)
"Dont use spacers/pucks. Get Bilstein, Eibach, Fox or Carli struts to level."
"Bilstein 5100’s"
"Bilstein, Fox, or Eibach leveling struts."
"I did bilsiten 5100 front and rear and replaced the UCA with BDS brand"
"Bilstien is king of leveling. Go with 5100s and be done."
"A leveling strut, like a Bilstein 5100, achieves lift with a higher spring perch, so you can run an oem spring. Ride quality remains the same (or improves because o"
"If you want a leveled stance with improved on and off-road performance, go with new struts at a minimum (eg Bilsteins, which really"
"Don’t add blocks period. Get some bilstein 1500’s or eibach coilovers."
"Did the Bilstein leveling struts and never looked back."
"Go with the Bilstein 5100 leveling struts, one step above that would be Eibach leveling springs which add 2.7”."
#2
Bilstein 5100
4.6
(27)
"Go with the adjustable bilstein 5100s if you want to stay within 2”."
"Love it, exactly the look I was going for."
"Bilstein 5100’s."
"I just slapped on the adjustable Bilstein 5100’s on the front a few days ago. No complaints so far."
"Bilstein 5100’s or the Ford Performance leveling struts."
"Bilstein 5100s /thread."
"Get the Bilstein 5100 kit at minimum."
"I second the bilsteins, I have the 6112 front struts and 5100 rear with 1.85" rear springs."
"I went with the bilstein 5100 shocks and they're amazing."
"Bilstein 5100's don't do pucks it will be fine for 2 years then you will wish you had Bilstein 5100's."
#3
Rough Country
3.5
(21)
"I run (and have run on prior trucks with zero issues) 2” rough country spacers on factory 20”s and 275/65 (roughly 34”)."
"I paid $300 out the door installed for my Rough Country kit a few years ago. That also included alignment."
"I have the RC4.5" on my 04 ext cab. ... Looks good rides pretty close to stock since it is lifted spindles so doesn't mess with camber."
"Just get the 4.5” from rough country included 3” spindles bigger coil springs and new shocks plus a bigger block for the rear."
"Rough country n3 2 inch level strut. $329"
"Rough Country makes a non-spacer easy coilover leveling solution on the cheap."
"I am installing a 1.5 inch rough country leveling kit, 20x9 rims and 275/60/r20 tires."
"Rough country makes good kits."
"I've had the Rough Country in mine for about 8 years now. No issues at all."
"I just put in 2.5” rough country struts and they are honestly awsome and ride surprising well."
#4
Fox
4.5
(8)
"Coilovers. Fox, king, icon, Bilstein, eibach, elka, etc."
"Best on road ride is likely a fox or king coil but it’s all personal preference for a “better ride”."
"You can't go wrong with coil over replacement. Whether it be fox or icon or some other brand."
"They soften up the more you drive on them so give them a little time. Also pairing them with new tires makes all the difference."
"I just did the Fox 2.0 leveling kit with armbands and 35”s with KMC wheels."
"Fox 2.0 level will ride well."
"I just put Fox 2.0 on mine and it improved the ride."
"Fox 2.0 front coils"
#5
Eibach
4.0
(7)
"Just do a budget shock lift. i think rancho, eibach, bilstein 5100’s has some that don’t break the bank."
"Eibach front coils set to +1.5”, ride more comfortable than bilstiens."
"Eibach struts"
"I would go with bilsteins or eibachs."
"I personally run the Eibach kit as it was cheaper and only off-road use my truck sees is my hunting property roads."
"I went with Eibach leveling springs initially."
"I installed Eibach struts set to .75" lift in the front."
#6
ReadyLift
3.8
(5)
"I have the ready lift and it’s worked out great. No issues."
"Readylift."
"I used the ReadyLift with UCAs and as my dad says.. it looks tits."
"I am currently leaning towards that readlift kit."
"Pucks get a lot of hate on this page but I have been to three fords and they all recommended the ReadyLift."
#7
Fox 2.0
4.7
(3)
"I just put the Fox 2.0 fronts and rears and I love them!"
"Fox 2.0 or Bilstein 6112 B8 kits for leveling with a good ride 👍👍"
"Fox 2.0!"
#8
Ready Lift
4.3
(3)
"Ready Lift makes the best in my opinion because they put spacers on top and bottom for even distribution. The best option tho is suspension for better travel. Bilstein 5100 is one of the most popular at a pretty reasonable price"
"I went with the Ready Lift option and can barely tell a difference in ride quality."
"Ready Lift is pretty damn good in this area."
#9
Bilstein 5100s
3.3
(3)
"I had major buyers remorse."
#10
Cognito lift
5.0
(2)
"Cognito or Kryptonite."
"Look at cognito cleanest lift in my opinion."
#11
Dirt King
5.0
(2)
"Dirt King, Icon, Bilstein, BDS, Peak."
"Dirt King MT Trail runner, Peak, or Bilstein"
#12
RPG
5.0
(2)
"Perch collar owner here.. I concur 👍🏼"
"I’d recommend 1.5” RPG perch collars."
#13
BDS Suspension
4.5
(2)
"The ride is amazing on their lifts."
"Very simple to install, make sure you get an alignment."
#14
Eibach Leveling Struts
4.0
(2)
"Instead, get the leveling struts. The Eibach ones are the best value ones on the market."
"Waiting to get put on."
#15
Moto Fab
4.0
(2)
"I liked the Moto fab kit I put in mine."
"I've had the "cheap" Motofab leveling kit on my truck for over 30k miles and I've had absolutely zero issues."
#16
Westcott Designs
4.0
(2)
"Check out Westcott Designs"
"Westcott I believe has some decent options"
#17
Motofab
3.5
(2)
"I went woth the motofab 2.5 lower strut spacer. Works great for me."
"I went with the MOTOFAB level kit. “Upper control arms” of moto fab came defective so won’t recommend. Same arch as oem. Spacers are good tho."
#18
Icon
3.5
(2)
"I did icon collars. 1.75”."
"I went with the Icon Stage 2 leveling kit with upper control arms. Not a bad ride…truck still has a rake tho."
#19
Kings, Fox, Locked, Carbon, Radflo
5.0
(1)
"The “best” lift kit is any custom valved 2.5 ADS, kings, fox DSC, Locked, carbon, or radflo."
#20
Ironman
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been very happy with my Ironman stage 4 foam cell pro kit."
#21
King
5.0
(1)
"King shocks."
#22
OME
5.0
(1)
"I did the OME Nitrocharger 2" leveled kit. Costs about $1k on Mudify. I like the look of it and I also like the assurance of having an ARB product holding me up."
#23
BDS Automotive
5.0
(1)
"If you only want to level and are looking for the best try these new Fow Proformance elite DSC Coilovers in this BDS kit."
#24
Carli
5.0
(1)
"Carli!!! Spend the money and do it right the first time"
#25
McGaughys rear springs
5.0
(1)
"Levels the truck and looks great with no change to ride quality."
#26
Kryptonite lift
5.0
(1)
"Kryptonite. DONE."
#27
Bilstein 6112 shocks and 5160
5.0
(1)
"If money is no concern get a set of bilstein 6112 shocks and 5160s for the rear. The ride is a thousand times better and it’s all adjustable."
#28
AEV 2in Spacer Lift Kit
5.0
(1)
"This is just about the best and most complete puck style lift there is."
#29
AEV 2.5 inch Overland Kit
5.0
(1)
"IT’S AWESOME!!!!"
#30
Icon Coilovers
5.0
(1)
#31
Rough Country Vertex 2.5 Leveling Kit
5.0
(1)
"My truck now rides like a dream."
#32
Wescott Design Perch Kit
5.0
(1)
"It’s still rides smooth."
#33
Fox 2.0s
5.0
(1)
"They’re great for cruising on pavement."
#34
Fox Coilovers
5.0
(1)
"Changes the game."
#35
Alloy USA Suspension Leveling Kit
5.0
(1)
"I chose to go with [this one] and it’s held up great under the weight of my diesel over the last 45k miles."
#36
Kryptonite
5.0
(1)
"Kryptonite is the best. Lifetime warranty and the tie rods are massive."
#37
Fox 2.0 Full Kit
5.0
(1)
"Super easy to install. Watch the youtube video."
#38
Rubicon Shocks/Springs
5.0
(1)
"Just get a set of rubicon shocks/springs."
#39
Rough Country 4 Inch Lift Kit
5.0
(1)
"I love it, would recommend using that brand cheap but good parts."
#40
Cornfed Suspension
4.0
(1)
"If you just want to level it, just get the 1.0”/1.5” body spacers from Cornfed. I installed mine by myself in about an afternoon."
#41
Fox, Bilstein, Eibach
4.0
(1)
"Fox is the softest riding, best for off-roading, Bilstein are the firmest, best for towing/hauling, and Eibach are right in the middle."
#42
KSP
4.0
(1)
"Just get some torsion keys and KSP tubular upper arms so you don’t stress the stock ball joints."
#43
Geiser
4.0
(1)
"Geiser progressive rate springs, should give an extra 3” lift in the front with slightly more spring (1000lb vs 950lb stock). Gives 1.5” in rear."
#44
Camburg
4.0
(1)
"Camburg has a pretty sweet leveling kit."
#45
Toytec
4.0
(1)
"Toytec FJ3-RCC."
#46
Rancho
4.0
(1)
"Just do a budget shock lift. i think rancho, eibach, bilstein 5100’s has some that don’t break the bank."
#47
Cognito
4.0
(1)
"If I had to, I. Would buy the cognito 1* kit. Heard peak is solid too but don't know why it's even more expensive than an already expensive kit."
#48
Ford Performance
4.0
(1)
"Ford Performance Bilstein Level. Set at 2 inches out of the box, but adjustable up to 2.5."
#49
SDI
4.0
(1)
"Would advise to go with a perch collar or the SDI shock bucket replacement that has the same effect as the perch collar."
#50
Old Man Emu
4.0
(1)
"I'd just get leaf packs in the desired height/load rating+shocks that match the application, old man emu etc."
#51
Peak
4.0
(1)
"I used the Peak 2.5 coil over kit in the front and added a leaf spring in the back that adds an inch."
#52
589 Fabrication
4.0
(1)
"The 589Fabrication 1.25 level kit seems pretty popular for the ZR2."
#53
Max Trac 2-inch rear lowering coil springs
4.0
(1)
"I put these on mine, you can check the photos."
#54
Rough Country 3 inch lift
4.0
(1)
"Looks good and still rides smooth."
#55
BDS leveling kit
4.0
(1)
"BDS kit with UCA"
#56
Afe Control
4.0
(1)
"Good quality and more fairly priced."
#57
Motofab 2.5in Leveling Kit
4.0
(1)
#58
Auto-Spring Level Kit
4.0
(1)
"Their stuff kicks ass."
#59
Eibach Coilovers
4.0
(1)
#60
Rough Country 3.5 Leveling Kit
4.0
(1)
"Best budget option is the rc 3.5."
#61
Eibach Lift Springs
4.0
(1)
"Done."
#62
Rancho RS9000 Level Kit
4.0
(1)
"It’s a 2.5” level."
#63
Eibach Pro-truck
4.0
(1)
"Personally I love it."
#64
Bilstein 5100 Level Kit
4.0
(1)
"I did bilstein 5100 level on the front 1.75”"
#65
Thuren Bilstein 5100 Front Kit
4.0
(1)
"Thuren makes a kit I found [here] I've had my eye on."
#66
Supreme Suspensions
4.0
(1)
"Supreme Suspensions and ReadyLift makes great keys and pucks for the rear."
#67
Zone Offroad 1.5" Leveling Kit
4.0
(1)
"I used a basic 1.5" leveling kit like [this] one and got an alignment after."
#68
AEV Dual Sport
4.0
(1)
"AEV Dual Sport is a great budget option."
#69
Super Lift 2 Inch Level
4.0
(1)
"I am currently running a super lift 2 inch level."
#70
ReadyLift Keys
4.0
(1)
"I did the readylift keys on my 2017 3500."
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