RC N3 2" leveling struts

For those looking for the leveled look without a cheap puck spacer or dropping thousands on a suspension lift, I think the Rough Country N3 2" front leveling struts are the perfect compromise.

They completely change the look of the truck and add plenty of space for bigger wheels - 285/60R20 Toyo Open Country AT3s (48 lbs) in the pic, which is pretty much as big as you can go and stay in SL load range. Could also go 275/65R20 but I like the slightly wider look of the 285s better.

Anyway, back to the N3 struts... they ride better than stock and are still buttery smooth. The biggest difference I've noticed is the truck "floats" a lot less on the highway and feels more planted to the road but still smooth. And for $330 it's only slightly more than a puck spacer like a Cornfed or RC level kit but way less than a full suspension lift. This pavement princess will never go off road so it really is the perfect compromise for me.

 

Man I had those ready to installed but the dealer said not to because eventually they’ll settle back down to factory. But man your truck looks good and I might have to get them again

 

@macsmash03 I've had the N3s for two months now. They settled about 3/8" after two weeks and have been sitting right there since then. I did go back to my installer and get another alignment this past weekend to adjust for the settling.

FWIW I asked how much more they might settle and he said it's impossible for them to settle much more and the current height is where it will likely stay. The ride is still nice and like you said the truck looks great. I absolutely love it. So far if I could do it all over again I would do the exact same thing.

 

Did you put anything In the rear?

 

This is mine. I have 285/65/20’s at4 Faulkens and is a pretty smooth ride with the tires and it needs to be leveled out

 

Looks pretty sweet.

Rear is stock. I find it actually rides a little smoother if I have some weight back there. But overall smooth ride all around.

 

I've had these on my truck for over a year now. Very happy. I have a 1" spacer in the rear. Will likely go up to 2.5" in the front next time, but these are MUCH better than a spacer if you're just leveling.

 

I just cant seem to give up my AVS struts though...pucks for me

 

She's sitting pretty much perfectly level @ Siesta Key Beach last weekend.