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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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ive been snooping around doing a bit of research and i had come across this:
http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...21/30/100-14-2

i had then read over this part, "The truck will still have some rake after installation." does this mean i cant completely level the truck out? oh and has anyone purchased this kit? seems pretty cheap only being a $150.00. im not gonna be doing any off roading, its mainly for looks and to also get bigger tires.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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from reading what they put on the link it sounds like the front will still be slightly lower then the rear. when i had my dakota a few years back it was a 1996 and i put a rough country kit on there its a little more price rise but better quality and it levels your truck while still being able to put bigger tires on
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Is this intended for the truck in your avatar? If so, you might want to make sure if it will fit. That link is for a 1st Gen...
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Yeah this is for a first gen but it should still work. I would make sure tho. I have my truck leveled with my stock keys. I think with these keys you should be fine.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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sorry about that, i posted the wrong one i meant this one
http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...ayout_0100.xsl

like i said before im not looking for no hardcore off roading, just to throw some bigger tires on is there not a way to level on that front end then?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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You can level the front you might just have to drop the back a little. I dont think you need to worry about it. I have stock keys cranked almost the whole way up and I can fit 32's no problem. If I had a body lift I could fit 33's.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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it will work i basically have the same thing except i got 2.5 in my front, i can fit 35s with my body lift if i put wheel spacers in
 
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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just found this from what blaze had sent me;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-DO...item19ca02674e

they look like the same kits? i figured this might be a bit better since this is what blaze recommended and i think this is what hes running on his rig

edit: just looked into it both are the same brands, which would be better place to buy from?
 

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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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it will work i basically have the same thing except i got 2.5 in my front, i can fit 35s with my body lift if i put wheel spacers in
I have 35's on mine with no wheel spacers......works out ok as long as u don't need to
max out ur steering. I've been looking and can't find the right spacers to even out the front and rear
 
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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blaze where did you get your keys and blocks? i dont want to have a rake. i personally think it looks a bit goofy sitting a inch lower in the front
 
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