"Cognito 3” Performance Leveling Kit with Fox PS 2.0 IFP for 2001-2010 GM 1500HD/2500/2500HD/3500/3500HD 2WD/4WD Trucks, 2001-2013 GM 2500 2WD/4WD SUVs & 2003-2009 Hummer H2, H2 SUTs

The Cognito Performance Stage 2 Leveling Kit contains everything you need to level your truck or SUV with high quality components while saving money! The Cognito Performance Stage 2 Leveling Kit for 2001-2010 GM 1500HD/2500/2500HD/3500/3500HD includes the Cognito Ball Joint SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit, Torsion Bar Adjuster Keys, front and rear Fox Performance Series Monotube shocks and front shock spacers to maximize droop travel.

The Cognito Ball Joint SM Series Upper Control Arms feature boxed sheet metal arms that are CNC robot welded and finished with a durable semi-gloss black powder coating. Alloy series ball joints are included as well as new crush sleeves and polyurethane bushings. The Cognito Ball Joint SM Series Upper Control Arms adds performance to the Chevy and GMC truck by correcting the ball joint angle for lifted and leveled applications, increasing droop travel, and increasing caster slightly for better highway speed drivability. Cognito components are engineered, manufactured and assembled in the USA.

Fox 2.0 Performance Series IFP smooth body shocks contain the latest in shock technology to transform the performance of your Truck or SUV. They use race-proven damping control to provide a comfortable on-road ride and predictable off-road handling in even the toughest conditions.

Included components: 

• 110-90290 - Cognito Ball Joint SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit 
• 110-90269 - Torsion Bar Adjuster Key Kit 
• 210-90210 (2) - Fox 2.0 Performance Series Monotube Front Shocks 
• 210-90212 (2) - Fox 2.0 Performance Series Monotube Rear Shocks 
• Cognito Sticker Pack" 

Most commonly used for:

• Daily Driver
• Larger tires
• Larger wheels
• Light-Mild-Heavy size towing (Heavy Haulers add Helper Bags to maintain Level Stance)
• Camping, Fire Roads & Mild Off Road

Features & Benefits: 

• A must when Leveling your vehicle right
• Corrected ball joint angle to withstand higher control arm operating angles
• 28% more suspension travel can be achieved over stock
• Bolt in ball joint style bolts in secure and is an easy installation
• These UCA were designed with extra caster to your steering geometry to provide better drivability on highway.
• Will work on Stabilitrack year trucks.
• Does NOT widen front track width.
• Does NOT change towing ability. 
• No cutting or welding required.
• DIY Friendly

Tire & Wheel Fitment:

• Recommended maximum tire size for BEST results - 33" Tall x 11.50" wide tire. 
• Recommended maximum aftermarket wheel for BEST results - 9" wide with backspacing between 5.0"-5.7" - Less Back space the farther the wheel/tire will stick out, more back space will pull the tire/wheel in towards the suspension.
• The key is to keep the wheel and tire combo from sticking out of the wheel opening so you have little to no rubbing on the fender and/or bumper when turning. Avoiding too large of a backspace is also a key in eliminating rubbing, so that your tire is not close to the UCA area.
• 2001-2007 Classic Body Chevy/GM trucks have a larger wheel opening, on 2007.5-2010 new body style trucks slight to large amount of trimming may be required depending on your wheel and tire combo. NCT.com has instructions on a very clean DIY fender mod that is available if requested with your purchase to better help you gain tire clearance. 
• Dual rear wheel trucks will fit up to a 33" Tall x 11.50" wide tire on factory wheels, but will require a rear wheel spacer between the dual wheels.
• *Please check out the pictures above that display the wheel and tire specs that we have used with this package.

Notes:

• Over-Cranking the suspension will reduce the ride height drop travel. This will affect the ride quality and is not recommended.
• The distance between the upper control arm and frame drop stop should be NO-LESS than 5/8" distance at ride height.
• A "Leveling" kit is designed to level a HD truck, but if you would like to add a block to the rear to regain a "rake" stance you can. We recommend between a 1"-1.5" to retain a factory  looking stance or "rake".
• Please check your pitman and idler steering arms for any slop or movement, please replace if excessive wear is found.

Installation:

• DIYer common install time 4-6 Hours (Pending added upgrades)
• Have the vehicle professionally aligned according to the alignment specifications located in the installation instructions.

Drop Down Option Info to add to your package:

We are happy to help you add what options will be best suited for you and your needs. Please use this info to help you add to your order.

"Black Shock Boots"- We now offer black shock boots for the Fox Performance Series shocks. Shock boots are not needed but are a great upgrade if you are a truck owner in a bad climate area that will be driving on bad road conditions.

 "Performance Compression bump stop"- To gain the ultimate ride we suggest you take a look at your factory compression bump stops, if they are old and dried out or falling apart or even missing these replacement bump stops will come in handy and be better than a standard factory compression stop. Made with a better material to provide a smoother ride.  

"Key Unloading Tool"- This tool is a safe and easy way to remove the torsion bar adjustment keys. This is not a common tool most installers will have.   

"Replacment Idler & Pitman Arms"-  It is suggest that you check your current pitman and idler arms for wear, the Cognito Steering Braces should be installed on Pitman and Idler arms that are in good condition with no slop or movement in the ball and socket. Add these if you would like to start with a fresh new set. 

 "Steering Stabilizer"- We offer a couple options but our #1 seller would be the Bilstein Stabilizer, recently released to the market and we have many truck onwers happy with the results by adding the upgraded stabilizer to one of these leveling packages. 

"Block & Ubolt" kit options, this package is designed to level the front of a HD but if you would like to retain the "rake" stance you may add a rear block & ubolt kit to lift the rear. Please note that the leveling package WILL NOT leveling the front to match the rear truck height if adding a block & ubolt kit. When adding a block & ubolt kit your shocks in the package will be corrected for the added size blocks. Block & Ubolt kits are not recommended to be used if installing this leveling package on a Dually rear wheel truck, they already sit higher than a single rear wheel truck. ** SUBURBAN & YUKON XL 2500 - These will need a 1" Block & U-Bolt kit to keep them at level height as they are level factory. The Suburban in the pictures above is using the 1" Block & U-Bolt Option. 

"Sulastic Shackles" - A great option to upgrade the rear of a HD with. They provide a better highway comfort out of the rear of the truck by acting as a isolator to keep the harsh heavy leaf spring ride from continuing threw the truck chassis to the cab and into the drivers seat. End results are a smoother ride quality for the driver as well as passengers including a major comfort upgrade for the rear seat passengers, now your family and friends can enjoy those long rides. 

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