Hellbent 2'' level?

[ltr450rider13]

Well before I get these in my stocking, anyone got any feedback on? Pos. or neg. Was just gonna do 2" Should I leave stock shocks? Replace with what if so. Do I need any relocating brackets for sway or end links? I heard get a vibe in 4hi. True? Anyone got before and after pics?

 

[iSlacker816]

All reviews on HBS have been good as far as I've heard. Id recommend getting the swaybar drop brackets to keep the right hangles for your swaybar links so no premature wear happens.

 

[ltr450rider13]

No shocks, leave stockers?

 

[txbass06]

Some people use the stock shocks but they won't have the travel their supposed to if you level it. I'd replace them with some for a 2-3 inch lift that way you don't have to worry about pulling one apart if you do get some flexing of the front suspension

 

[iSlacker816]

My buddy has a 2 in. readylift leveling kit and he kept the stock shocks with no problems but then again we have 2nd gens so I'm not sure on that

 

[LB3711]

i have the 2" HBS and love it. I kept the stock shocks. I don't think they need to be changed. I have no change in ride quality.

 

[iSlacker816]

There ya go!

 

[ltr450rider13]

Guess this sums it up. From HBS site. "If the end-links are leaning either forward or backward then use the drop brackets to adjust the end-links to the vertical position. If the end-links are vertical without the drop brackets, then you do not need to install the drop brackets. Installing drop brackets when they are not needed can cause excessive wear in the end-link bushings and reduce the life of the end-links."

 

[LB3711]

Before



After

 

[Musclemckeester]

Is your truck a 2500?

 

[ltr450rider13]

Yep.

 

[Musclemckeester]

Well I'm not entire sure for the 2500s, but I know the 1500s you can get the Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks to level the truck out. Has different settings. The ride quality, even with them maxed is fantastic, and they don't cost too much more than a level kit. They may have them for 2500s, just would be a different part number.

 

[iSlacker816]

2500's should have a solid front axle which i don't think the 5100's will work...

 

[Stangshcky12]

Have a 2" HBS on mine and an extremely happy
Easy install an best bang for your buck
My buddy had a polyurethane spacer crack aster 6k miles
I ran mine with stock shocks for awhile without problems but it rides MUCH better with new extended shocks

 

[ltr450rider13]

You got a before and after pic by chance?

 

[Stangshcky12]

Stock with 285/75/17

Stock with 35x12.5x17

2" HBS with 35x12.5x17

procomp es9000 on all 4 corners and just over 6k lbs trailer weight

 

[quietpeen]

i could be wrong but since you have a 2500 and i'm assuming SFA you wouldn't have the shimmer/vibration in 4hi like the 1500's do.

 

[Stangshcky12]

i could be wrong but since you have a 2500 and i'm assuming SFA you wouldn't have the shimmer/vibration in 4hi like the 1500's do.

You won't get that vibration but there is a chance of true death wobble that can usually be fixed with an adjustable track bar