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2500 diesel lift for 1500?

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Old 04-19-2011, 11:00 AM
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Question 2500 diesel lift for 1500?

My buddy has an 01 2500 4x4 with a stock lift as far as I know and I have a 97 1500 4x4 with the stock sport lift would the lift on the 2500 work with my truck even though its a 1500 I'm aware they have different axles but not sure if the leafs are the same width or not? and I dont see why the coiler spacers wouldnt work? I could be wrong thus why im asking for you help.
 
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Front springs are a direct swap, and will get you 1.5 to 2 inches of lift.

Rear springs on the 2500 are wider than yours, and will not fit without some work. (spring mounts, both on the frame, and on the axle.)
 
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okay so if I put the leveling kit from the 2500 on top of my lift springs and then get add a leafs ontop of my stock block could I throw on 35's?
 
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If the 2500 is stock it should not have any spacer. What most people on here do is swap the front coils out of a diesel for our stock springs. Then you could install an add-a-leaf for the rear. Even then it is going to be tight trying to clear 35's.
 
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Originally Posted by green97
My buddy has an 01 2500 4x4 with a stock lift as far as I know and I have a 97 1500 4x4 with the stock sport lift would the lift on the 2500 work with my truck even though its a 1500 I'm aware they have different axles but not sure if the leafs are the same width or not? and I dont see why the coiler spacers wouldnt work? I could be wrong thus why im asking for you help.

First you stated the 2500 has a "stock lift", but then you mention something about a coil spacer. Which is it? Is it stock or lifted? There is no "stock lift" offered on a 2500.

Also, there is no such thing as a "stock sport lift" as you mentioned either. A sport package simply adds color matched bumpers, grill, rear light covers and a few stickers. The only 2nd gen truck that came with a factory "lift" is the off road package.

Anyway, coil spacers for the 2nd gens are all the same (1500-2500-3500). You will have a tough time fitting 35's on a half ton with only a coils spacer... some trimming will most likely be required to not rub. If you use the factory wheels, you will also rub the control arms, which a lift kit will not prevent (although it is not a big issue).
 


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