noob with a leveling question

[sparky1423]

ok, so I have a 2008 1500 extended cab and I am looking to bump up the front a little to level it out. Not being much of a mechanic, I looked under and didn't see any torsion bars, just a sway bar. If this is the case will I be all set with a pair of the leveling blocks that bolt on top of the front struts? If so, are there any tips, tricks, or surprises that will arise when doing the installation?

Thanks

[novaman64]

Do you have coil springs? If you do then you need a coil spring spacer... But the only 2 ways to level your truck are going to be torsion bar keys or spring spacers....

[TMRuiz]

I just looked at an 08 extended cab and it has a strut system. They do sell spacers to raise it but i think you may have to get the front end realigned so not to wear out your tires.

[sparky1423]

thanks for the insight guys. I was just on ebay and found a set of the risers that mount on the bottom of the strut. Has anybody used these or should I use the round ones that mount on the top? On another topic, I am thinking about a flowmaster exhaust, where is the cheapest/ best place to buy from?

again
thanks alot


here is the link to ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__2007-2008-2009-LEVELING-KIT-CHEVY-SILVERADO-GMC-SIERRA_W0QQitemZ320351088503QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Ac cessoriesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20Tru ckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3203510 88503&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A131 8

[Pete95Sierra]

yup, you should have coils and just throw the spacer in there on the bottom.

As for exhaust, I found good deals at Jegs.com. I would recommend magnaflow, edelbrock, or flowmaster 40 series

[sparky1423]

would I need to do an alignment after installation?

[Pete95Sierra]

yes, it is a good idea to do an alignment