Why it rides better than a leveling kit

The front of a GM heavy duty rides on torsion bars, and the cheapest way to level one is to crank or re-key the bars. That raises the front, but it steepens the angle of the factory upper ball joint and cuts down how far the wheel can drop, so the truck rides harsher over bumps. A mid travel kit pairs the torsion keys with upper arms built for the lifted height and new shocks at both ends, so the suspension keeps its travel.

• Level stance without trading away ride quality
• More front wheel travel than a truck leveled on its torsion bars alone
• New shocks front and rear so both ends of the truck are damped to match
• Upper arms designed for the lifted ride height instead of factory arms working at the wrong angle

Choosing a kit

• Upper arm material. Steel tube arms are the lower-cost option. Billet aluminum arms are machined from solid stock and sit at the top of the range.
• Ball joint or uniball. A ball joint is quieter and needs less attention. A uniball allows more articulation and suits trucks driven hard off road.
• Shock size and type. A larger shock body holds more oil, so it stays consistent for longer on rough roads. Remote reservoir and bypass shocks add capacity, and many add adjusters so you can tune the ride.

Before you order

• Check the years. Kits are specific to a generation and aren't interchangeable. The year range is in every kit's title.