Keys, blocks and Cognito UCA

[Will]

I'm trying to get my truck closer to level right now. I have 2" blocks in the back with Cognito A arms. Front to back the truck is 2" lower in the front and I can't stand it. The T bars have sagged since I put the blocks in because the difference was alot closer. The factory key on the drivers side is maxed out and the passenger side is close. I have 1" of room between the stops on the A arms.

I have a set of keys sitting on the bench in the garage. How close will they get me to getting level? Even if it was with in an in or so front to back I'd be happy. I just can't stand that nose down look that the truck has right now. Could I put them in but not put the adjusting bolts in to minimize the amount of lift? I don't want to ruin the ride is the thing.

 

[MadMaxx61]

well you could take out the 2" blocks from the back lol

Keys will make it a bit rougher of a ride.

The best way would be get a 4" lift kit and lower the T-bars till level.

 

[CumminStrokeThisDURAMAX]

i have the same problem i put 2inch blocks in the back and have my stock keys maxed out and still the nose dive. if you ever get your keys out let me know how cuz mine r rusted on there nice n tight.

 

[Will]

well you could take out the 2" blocks from the back lol

Keys will make it a bit rougher of a ride.

The best way would be get a 4" lift kit and lower the T-bars till level.

If I had the 3 grand laying around to do it I would but its not an option right now.

i have the same problem i put 2inch blocks in the back and have my stock keys maxed out and still the nose dive. if you ever get your keys out let me know how cuz mine r rusted on there nice n tight.

I had them loose one time. Used an air hammer and they slid right out. Might try that. Nice truck btw.

 

[DIESELMAFIAPER.LB7]

4" lift new is 1500? From nick at norcal? Just a fyi

 

[Chevy1925]

I'm trying to get my truck closer to level right now. I have 2" blocks in the back with Cognito A arms. Front to back the truck is 2" lower in the front and I can't stand it. The T bars have sagged since I put the blocks in because the difference was alot closer. The factory key on the drivers side is maxed out and the passenger side is close. I have 1" of room between the stops on the A arms.

I have a set of keys sitting on the bench in the garage. How close will they get me to getting level? Even if it was with in an in or so front to back I'd be happy. I just can't stand that nose down look that the truck has right now. Could I put them in but not put the adjusting bolts in to minimize the amount of lift? I don't want to ruin the ride is the thing.

Your missing the point of the cognito arms. 1" of gap between the uca and its bump stop is where your suppose to be. The cognito arms are designes to LEVEL the truck and keep a factory ride. Adding the rear two inch blocks only puts you back to a factory look just taller. THE ONLY TIME LIFT KEYS SHOULD BE USED ON A COGNITO LEVELING KIT IS IF THE FRONT BARS HAVE SAGGED ENOUGH THAT THEY CAN NOT BE CRANKED TO PROPER HEIGHT, THEY ARE NOT MENT FOR YOU TO CRANK THE FRONT END TO THE MAX.

Pull the rear blocks if you want it level otherwise you need a lift kit IF you still want a good ride and steering parts that wont wear out in 5-10k miles.

 

[Will]

4" lift new is 1500? From nick at norcal? Just a fyi

I just checked there site and its 1700 for the kit plus 600 for the NTB upgrade and another 500 for install. I don't have the know how or place to do the install myself.

I guess I'll just order a 1" block put that in there and be done with it.

 

[Chevy1925]

I just checked there site and its 1700 for the kit plus 600 for the NTB upgrade and another 500 for install. I don't have the know how or place to do the install myself.

I guess I'll just order a 1" block put that in there and be done with it.

You still wont be level if the front is 2" lower than the rear