Level kit best option

[TVH476]

Everything you said is the exact opposite of what was posted above (from Foutz Motorsports). As I mentioned earlier, I'm not an expert on these matters, so I'm not going to argue it one way or another. That's why I suggested going to the TRX forum - there are real world examples of CV boot and axle replacements due to using perches. That's all I know, lol

Definitely not trying to argue, my explanation may not be perfect, basically Foutz style collars or springs do the same thing, spacers, on top of or bellow the strut are no good. they extend the length of the strut overextending drive train components.

 

[Buddy Lee]

I spent a considerable amount of time reading through the TRX forums before I pulled the trigger on a level kit. My conclusion was the the CV joint / boot failures were more a result of the total lift rather than the particular type. That was the reason I went with the 1.5" spring perch to level my truck. I think the Eibach 1.6" spring is equal to the 1.5" spring perch at that amount of lift. The failures I read about were consistently occurring with 2"s or more of lift which changed the CV angles enough to cause failures. The guys using the bigger lifts were still seeing failures under hard use even with a diff drop kit.

 

[frogjbm]

Definitely not trying to argue, my explanation may not be perfect, basically Foutz style collars or springs do the same thing, spacers, on top of or bellow the strut are no good. they extend the length of the strut overextending drive train components.

That's 100% fact.

 

[frogjbm]

I spent a considerable amount of time reading through the TRX forums before I pulled the trigger on a level kit. My conclusion was the the CV joint / boot failures were more a result of the total lift rather than the particular type. That was the reason I went with the 1.5" spring perch to level my truck. I think the Eibach 1.6" spring is equal to the 1.5" spring perch at that amount of lift. The failures I read about were consistently occurring with 2"s or more of lift which changed the CV angles enough to cause failures. The guys using the bigger lifts were still seeing failures under hard use even with a diff drop kit.

Yep saw the same information across multiple forums too, great feedback.