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Old 11-16-2014, 09:14 PM
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Hi all,

I have a '06 3500 Mega cab 4WD, Cummins and a '98 quad cab 2500 4WD, Cummins with 5spd.

So, it only makes sense, we bought my son a 2005 1500 4WD 4DR. It came with 31" tires, he would like to put a 3" lift/leveling kit. The largest tire he would want would be 33".

I did not have to lift my other trucks, though I did beef up the rear suspension on the '98 and will lift the front on the '06 here soon.

3" lift and leveling, suspension, no body lift.

So, I am open to suggestions for the best complete kit or combo I could get. I have seen a lot, but the cost range is so wide it is not funny. I do not know enough about the products on line to make a good choice. I live in the Central Valley of California, 15 miles from the nearest town and 60 miles from Modesto. I am trying to locate a local company, but so far no luck.

I do not mind buying the kit from one company and matching it to a good set of shocks. I would like to hear about good companies and the ones to avoid.

Any help and direction is appreciated.
 
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:21 PM
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I am in the same position 06 5.9 3500 SRW megacab 4x4. Looking for a 3 inch lift kit, not the spacers.

any recommendations?
 
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Look into rough country. I just received my 2inch front leveling springs for my 12. They have packages with and without shocks. I went with bilstein shocks.
 
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Look into rough country. I just received my 2inch front leveling springs for my 12. They have packages with and without shocks. I went with bilstein shocks.
Are you running bigger wheels? Also, what exact bilsten shocks did you end up getting?

Did you noticed a height difference after the installation?
 
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Old 11-21-2014, 09:17 PM
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Yes 305/70/17 Nittos. Went with the zero-2.5 inchs of lift shocks. No height difference. Rides much better.
 
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Old 11-22-2014, 05:07 PM
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Awesome, I'll probably do the same on mine for coil springs. Post some pictures of your truck after the installation if you dont mind.
 
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