Will leveling kit void my warranty?

gixxerjay · 09-22-2008, 10:36 AM

Does anyone know if a leveling kit could void my warranty???

skidooman · 09-22-2008, 10:44 AM

entire truck warranty? no. If a component of your suspension or steering goes out, and they can prove the leveling kit caused the failure, then that will void that particular part. I had the front axle ujoints go out on my truck and they replaced it under warranty even with my leveling kit.

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Dr Honda · 10-21-2008, 05:26 AM

Legally… NO!! But… every dealer will handle it differently.

I had a buddy with a new F150 with the factory offroad package, and had the front diff housing crack (bad aluminum casting) in a stock truck. But Ford denied the repair because they found “signs of abuse” (there were a few scratches under the truck from offroading) He had to fight with Ford corporate to get this fixed. But his truck was down for a month while this was going on.

I had a 2000 Jeep Wrangler with a big lift, and 35” tires under it. My local dealer changed the rear axle seals, the brake pads, and the drums under warranty without a question. But, that was a VERY small dealer, and my family had bought a total of 4 cars from them, and wanted to keep us happy.

Some dealers don’t want to do warranty work because they don’t get fully reimbursed for the work. But some dealers will do it to make customers happy.

Lets face it… when the dealer submits the paperwork for the repair, they don’t have to tell the cooperate office that the truck had a lift, or any mods.

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Last edited by Dr Honda : 10-21-2008 at 05:28 AM.

dirtbike375 · 10-24-2008, 07:59 PM

mine didnt. Dodge put a steering box on my truck under warranty and didnt even mention the leveling kit

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dirtbike375 · 10-24-2008, 08:00 PM

and i had 35's on it at the time. I guess its the dealer that you work with. They can be a$$holes if they want to or not

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09-22-2008, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
skidooman Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 795 skidooman's Truck Pics	entire truck warranty? no. If a component of your suspension or steering goes out, and they can prove the leveling kit caused the failure, then that will void that particular part. I had the front axle ujoints go out on my truck and they replaced it under warranty even with my leveling kit. __________________ 2005 White 2500 QC SB AT; Leveled, 35" KM2s, exhaust, intake, gauges. [boogy886] 8:17 am: beer let me be your daughters gay friend then

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Dr Honda Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 197 Dr Honda's Truck Pics	Legally… NO!! But… every dealer will handle it differently. I had a buddy with a new F150 with the factory offroad package, and had the front diff housing crack (bad aluminum casting) in a stock truck. But Ford denied the repair because they found “signs of abuse” (there were a few scratches under the truck from offroading) He had to fight with Ford corporate to get this fixed. But his truck was down for a month while this was going on. I had a 2000 Jeep Wrangler with a big lift, and 35” tires under it. My local dealer changed the rear axle seals, the brake pads, and the drums under warranty without a question. But, that was a VERY small dealer, and my family had bought a total of 4 cars from them, and wanted to keep us happy. Some dealers don’t want to do warranty work because they don’t get fully reimbursed for the work. But some dealers will do it to make customers happy. Lets face it… when the dealer submits the paperwork for the repair, they don’t have to tell the cooperate office that the truck had a lift, or any mods. __________________ 2001 2500 QC 4x4, edge EZ, Glowshift Gauges, 4" Exhaust, K&N, TransGo, AirDog 100, RV275 Tony, Prez A&L Motorsports Last edited by Dr Honda : 10-21-2008 at 05:28 AM.

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dirtbike375 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258 dirtbike375's Truck Pics	mine didnt. Dodge put a steering box on my truck under warranty and didnt even mention the leveling kit __________________ 06 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed SRW, 5.9L, Cat back straight pipe, 2 IN Level Kit, otherwise all stock

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dirtbike375 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 258 dirtbike375's Truck Pics	and i had 35's on it at the time. I guess its the dealer that you work with. They can be a$$holes if they want to or not __________________ 06 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed SRW, 5.9L, Cat back straight pipe, 2 IN Level Kit, otherwise all stock