Factory RakeCorrection
Every truck rolls off the factory with a 1–2" forward rake — the front sits lower than the rear. Manufacturers do this to compensate for bed loads, but when you're not hauling, it looks nose-heavy. A leveling kit raises the front to match the rear, opening clearance for larger tires and delivering an aggressive, balanced stance.
Leveling Solutions
Three approaches to eliminate factory rake — each with different ride quality, cost, and tire clearance trade-offs. We help you pick the right one.
Spacer Leveling Kit
CNC-machined billet aluminum spacers mount above your factory struts to raise the front 1.5–3". The most budget-friendly option that preserves your factory spring rate and damping characteristics. Fits all major truck platforms — Ford, Chevy, RAM, Toyota, GMC.
Strut Extension Kit
Premium extended strut assemblies replace or augment your factory struts with longer travel and improved valving. Better ride quality than spacers, especially on Dallas-Fort Worth roads with their crumbling expansion joints and construction cuts.
Coil Spring Level
The highest-quality approach — progressive-rate coil springs engineered specifically for your truck's unloaded weight. Delivers the most natural ride feel, ideal for daily drivers who want a level stance without any compromise in comfort.
The Metroplex Advantage
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Metroplex?
Leveling seems simple, but it changes your truck's caster angle — that's the angle that makes your steering self-center. Without proper alignment after leveling, your truck pulls left, the steering feels vague, and your front tires develop inside-edge wear within 500 miles.
Alignment Included — Every Time
Every leveling kit we install includes a Hunter HawkEye 4-wheel alignment at no extra charge. Leveling changes caster and camber — skipping alignment leads to inside-edge tire wear in as little as 500 miles.
Platform-Specific Kits Only
We stock leveling kits matched to your truck's exact year, make, model, and suspension variant. No universal kits, no one-size-fits-most — just precise, bolt-on fitment verified against your vehicle before we order.
Tire Upgrade Planning
Planning to run bigger tires after leveling? We calculate maximum tire diameter for your wheel well clearance and recommend whether any fender trimming is needed — so you can plan your complete build in one visit.
Leveling without alignment causes inside-edge front tire wear in 500 miles — we see it constantly. Here's why: leveling raises your truck's front end, which pushes the tops of the front tires outward (adds positive camber) and changes caster angle. Without realigning to compensate, the inside edge of your front tires carries disproportionate load. Two new tires at $200+ each, ruined in a month. We include alignment with every level — it's not optional.
The Process
Measurement
We measure your truck's current front-to-rear rake, discuss tire goals, and recommend the right leveling approach for your platform.
Kit Selection
Choose between spacer, strut extension, or coil spring leveling based on your budget, ride quality preference, and tire plans.
Professional Install
Our technicians install the leveling kit, verify brake line clearance, and inspect all suspension components for wear.
Alignment & Delivery
Full Hunter HawkEye 4-wheel alignment, road test, and walkthrough of your truck's new stance before you drive home.
Avoid These Pitfalls
Common Mistakes We Fix
Leveling seems like a simple bolt-on job, but these mistakes make it an expensive one.
Using Hockey-Puck Spacers
Cheap polyurethane or rubber spacers compress under load, causing your truck to settle unevenly over time — especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth heat. We use CNC-machined billet aluminum spacers that maintain their height permanently.
Not Checking Ball Joint Angle at New Height
Leveling changes the operating angle of your upper and lower ball joints. If they're near their wear limit before leveling, the new angle pushes them past it — causing play, clunking, and costly replacement. We inspect before we level.
Skipping Alignment
The #1 mistake. Leveling adds positive camber and changes caster. Without realigning, your truck pulls, the steering feels loose, and inside-edge tire wear starts within 500 miles. We include alignment with every job.
Installing Universal Kits
Universal leveling kits don't account for the differences between a RAM 1500 air suspension and a Ford F-150 coilover. We only install platform-specific kits matched to your exact year, make, model, and suspension type.
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Get a free, no-obligation quote for your truck leveling kit. We'll measure your rake, recommend the right approach, and handle everything including alignment — all in one visit.