So I have been reading all about these leveling kits and DW and such. I cant afford or feel I need Carli, Lorenz, etc.. I have am considering buying the KORE kit for $385 but I hear shipping is something like $100 to where I am. I got to thinking that maybe I could piece a set together. Tell me what you guys think of this...

$168 - D25 Skyjacker Springs
$160 - Bilstein 5100 Shocks

$328

KORE - $385 Plus Shipping ($100)

I would add an adj. trackbar to both. My main goal is to get it in the air some with bigger meats and not have DW. The only thing KORE offers is the drop blocks, are these necessary? If so I believe Lorenz has them for $64 ?? Let me know what you guys think! thanks!

 

I just leveled my truck with spacers and got 5100's for all 4 corners, how much you spend is up to you.
The Kore (I hear) is the stiffest of Carli, Lorenz, Thuren etc but still a good kit for the price. I was leaning that way myself but by the time I add the shipping, the difference of the CDN dollar and taxes at the border it was getting up there.

I got a deal on some used KORE blocks but have since learned they'll still lead to bent end links but so far so good. Lotsa people don't do anything and have no problems, depens on how much off roading you do I guess and how far you push it.

I've heard good things about the D25 springs too, not sure how they compare to the Kores though.

There's lotsa leveling threads here if you do a search. Tough decision, good luck.