Kent will walk you through the steps to properly adjust the leveling according to factory specifications. He will also cover some of the problems you may run into and demonstrate how he used the new adjusting tools he designed. If you have ever tried to do this under the car on the ground with the engine running you will now how frustrating it is to do it with just a couple standard combination wrenches. Watch the video below as he will demonstrate how the tools work. This video can be purchased separately or it is included in the special tool kit and also the leveling valve overhaul kit. See related products below:
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