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I have a 03 Dakota slt and i was looking at lifting it with a add a leaf kit from tuff country but it's ony a 2.5 could I put 2 on to make it a 5 inch lift
 
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Even if you did how would you lift the front to match?. I'd look into a body lift to go along with that.

What are you trying to accomplish with this truck? Are you trying to clear a certain size of tire? Just want it taller for looks?
 
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I want to try to clear 35s but if not maybe 33s
 
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What would be the cheapest way to lift it 5 to 6 inches
 
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Could I use leveling kit and spacers
 
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Originally Posted by Babyzila1
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suspension lift kits do not exist for our trucks because the front suspension/steering design does not allow it. You're limited to what you can do with the springs/torsion bars, a body lift, or all-out SAS.
 
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Crank the torsion bars and 3in body lift and you will be able to clear 35's. What kinda engine do you have. If its not a v8 its gonna suck turning those big tires.
 
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For 35's I would crank the torsion bars about 2" and get a 3" body lift. That is really the only way you can get that much lift.

I'm running 33x10.50's and they even rub on the frame when turning.
 
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Are there any other ways to get it lifted for cheap
 
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Originally Posted by Babyzila1
Are there any other ways to get it lifted for cheap
The only cheap option is a body lift. Period...

There are several ways to lift the rear. You could do a block lift, shackles, add a leaf, lift springs and if you're a good welder you could even modify the shackle hangers. But the front is the problem. If you do a search for lift kits you'll find tons of options for the rear, but the front doesn't have the same options due to the IFS. A body lift is the only way to lift the whole thing more than an inch or 2. You might be able to get more out of a torsion crank, but then you'll start losing CV axles and other front end parts way to quickly.

Other than that you are limited to doing a solid axle swap, which is NOT cheap or easy.
 

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