I have a 6.2L 1500 ext. cab z71, looking at installing a leveling kit. I am worried about a decrease in gas mileage. Can anyone shed some light on this???

devilray427 · by **devilray427** [OP] » Jan 11 2012, 3:23am

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codysown · by **codysown** » Jan 11 2012, 4:19am

6.2L and mileage in the same sentence? It will affect a little because you are changing the aerodynamics, but it should be very much, maybe .5 MPG.

MadHatter · by **MadHatter** » Jan 12 2012, 6:09pm

really.... 6.2L... gas mileage?

rodcheapo · by **rodcheapo** » Jan 12 2012, 6:24pm

I love the reactions...awesome. I doubt it would have much effect, the aerodynamics are what they are - a large block of metal hurling itself through the wind. Couple inches here or there doesn't change the cross-section in any appreciable way.

SLCCHEVY · by **SLCCHEVY** » Jan 16 2012, 5:45pm

What will affect gas mileage more is if you start adding larger wheels and tires.

starspangled6.0 · by **starspangled6.0** » Jan 16 2012, 5:50pm

I went from a big rake (shocks were dead, so it was really sagging in the front end) to totally level, and it didn't touch the MPG's at all.

devilray427 · by **devilray427** [OP] » Feb 05 2012, 7:26pm

Thanks for the responses...every little bit helps when it comes to the almighty mpg. Great forum, thanks Again!!

Wolferado23 · by **Wolferado23** » Feb 10 2012, 1:00am

If you use your truck to tow a lot I wouldnt reccomend it! I have a leveling kit and my back end sinks and my front end lifts up because it takes away the small factory lift in the back-end to keep your truck level when towing..

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