Lose the factory nose-down stance. Leveling kits installed, aligned and road tested by ASE certified techs who work on Power Stroke, Duramax and Cummins trucks every day.

Lose the Factory Rake

Most pickups leave the factory sitting 1 to 2 inches lower in front than in back. That rake is there so the truck sits level with a heavy load in the bed, but most of the time it just looks nose-down. A leveling kit raises the front to match the rear, makes room for slightly bigger tires and gives your truck a cleaner stance.

Spencer’s Auto & Diesel installs leveling kits on half-ton, three-quarter-ton and one-ton trucks, gas or diesel, at our Ocala shop. Every install finishes with a wheel alignment, because the front-end angles change when the truck goes up. Want new tires and wheels too? Do it all in one visit and we’ll size them to the new height.

Leveled diesel pickup at Spencer's Auto & Diesel in Ocala, FL

What’s Included in a Leveling Kit Install

Leveling Kit Install

Ford, RAM, Chevy and GMC pickups, gas or diesel
  • Help picking the right kit and height for your truck
  • We supply the kit, or install one you already bought
  • Strut spacers, coil spacers or torsion keys installed to the kit maker’s instructions
  • Every fastener torqued to spec
  • Clearance check on CV axles, ball joints and brake lines

Alignment & Final Checks

So your truck drives as good as it looks
  • Wheel alignment back to spec included with every install
  • Steering wheel centered
  • Headlights re-aimed for the new height
  • Front-end parts inspected while everything is apart
  • Road test before you pick it up

The right kit depends on your truck’s front suspension. We’ll tell you which type fits before anything gets ordered.

Is a Leveling Kit Right for Your Truck?

  • You hate the nose-down lookLeveling the front to match the rear is the cleanest way to fix factory rake.
  • You want bigger tiresLeveling usually makes room for a slightly taller tire without rubbing. Many half-tons fit 33s after leveling.
  • You need a little more clearanceExtra front ground clearance helps on dirt roads, pastures and steep boat ramps.
  • You don’t want a full liftA leveling kit costs far less than a lift kit and keeps your factory springs and shocks.
  • You keep the factory rideSpacer kits keep the ride close to stock. No harsh ride for your daily drive.
  • You tow? Let’s talk firstLeveling removes the built-in rake, so a heavy trailer can make the truck sit nose-high. We’ll talk through your setup before you buy.

Leveling Kit vs. Lift Kit

A leveling kit raises only the front, usually 1 to 2.5 inches, using spacers or torsion keys with your factory suspension. A lift kit raises the whole truck 3 inches or more with new springs, shocks and arms. Lifts cost more and change the ride more; leveling kits get you the stance for a fraction of the work.

Strut & Coil Spacer Kits

Trucks with front coilover struts or coil springs, including most Ford, RAM and newer Chevy and GMC trucks, level with a spacer that sits on top of the strut or spring. Your factory springs and shocks stay in place, so the ride stays close to stock.

Torsion Key Leveling

Chevy and GMC 2500HD and 3500HD trucks and many older GM half-tons use torsion bars up front. These level with forged torsion keys that set the front height. Torsion key kits can firm up the ride a little because they add preload to the bars.

Diesel Truck Leveling

Super Duty Power Stroke, RAM 2500 and 3500 Cummins and Duramax HD trucks carry a heavy engine over the front axle, which makes factory rake easy to spot. Diesels are our specialty, and we already handle their diesel repair, so we know how these front ends are built.

How a Leveling Kit Install Works

Most trucks are in and out the same day. Here’s the order we work in.

  1. Talk through your goalsHow much lift, what tire size and whether you tow. That decides the kit.
  2. Choose the right kitSpacer or torsion key, matched to your truck’s year, model and front suspension.
  3. Install and check clearancesKit installed and torqued to spec, then CV axles, ball joints and brake lines checked.
  4. Align and road testWheel alignment back to spec, headlights re-aimed and a road test before pickup.

Leveling Kit vs. Lift Kit at a Glance

Both raise your truck. They’re built for different goals.

Leveling kit Lift kit
What it raises Front only Front and rear
Typical height About 1 to 2.5 inches 3 inches and up
Parts Spacers or torsion keys; factory suspension stays New springs, shocks, arms or knuckles
Ride Close to factory Can change noticeably
Tire size Room for slightly larger tires Room for much larger tires
Alignment needed? Yes Yes

Heights are typical ranges. The right kit depends on your exact truck, so we confirm fitment before ordering.

Trucks We Level

If it’s a pickup, odds are we can level it. Most of the kits we install go on these:

Ford

  • F-150
  • F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, gas or Power Stroke
  • Ranger

RAM

  • RAM 1500
  • RAM 2500 and 3500, gas or Cummins

Chevy & GMC

  • Silverado and Sierra 1500
  • Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, gas or Duramax
  • Colorado and Canyon

Why Ocala Drivers Choose Spencer’s

Truck & Diesel Specialists

Light-duty diesel trucks are our specialty, not a side job.

Aligned Before You Leave

Every install ends with an alignment and a road test.

Torqued to Spec

No shortcuts on the front end you steer and stop with.

Veteran Owned, ASE Certified

We can’t fix your problems, but we can fix your ride.

Leveling Kit FAQs

What does a leveling kit do?

A leveling kit raises the front of your truck to match the rear, removing the factory rake that makes most pickups sit nose-down. It also adds a little front ground clearance and room for slightly larger tires.

Most leveling kits raise the front 1 to 2.5 inches, which is enough to level most trucks. The right height depends on how much rake your truck has from the factory, and we’ll measure before recommending a kit.

Not automatically. Under federal law, a manufacturer can’t void your warranty just because you added an aftermarket part. It can deny a specific claim if it shows the part caused the problem. If your truck is still under warranty, check with your dealer, and we’ll walk you through exactly which parts the kit touches.

Yes. Raising the front changes your camber, caster and toe, and skipping the alignment wears tires fast and can make the truck pull. Every leveling kit we install finishes with a wheel alignment.

Spacer kits keep your factory springs and shocks, so most trucks ride close to stock. Torsion key kits on GM heavy-duty trucks can feel a little firmer because they add preload to the torsion bars.

Many leveled half-ton trucks fit a 33 inch tire, and heavy-duty trucks can often go a bit bigger. Fit depends on your wheels, offset and model year, so we check clearance before you buy new tires.

Most leveling kit installs, including the alignment, are finished the same day. Call ahead so we can have the right kit on hand.

Find Us in Ocala

Spencer’s Auto & Diesel sits in Ocala’s Magnolia Business District at 1734 NE 2nd Ave, just minutes from downtown.

Between highway miles on I-75, dirt roads and boat ramps, Ocala trucks see a little of everything. Bring yours by and we’ll measure your rake and tell you exactly what a leveling kit will do for it.

  • Locally owned and run by Spencer, who spent years in high-volume repair shops before opening his own
  • ASE certified technicians on every job, gas or diesel
  • Veteran owned and serving Ocala drivers since 2019
  • Serving Ocala, Anthony, Dunnellon and nearby Marion County towns
  • Straight answers and no-pressure recommendations, every visit

Spencer’s Auto & Diesel Repair
1734 NE 2nd Ave #1, Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 629-0072 · Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
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