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Old May 20, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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I own a 1998 dodge ram1500 sport. I was woundering what kind of lift I should get I wanna fit 33" tires on it But I still want a little room between the tire and the wheel well. I don't know if just this leveling kit would be good.

http://www.topguncustomz.com/p-6987-...-lift-kit.aspx

And I also didn't know what else I would have to do because its a 4.5 in lift on the front. Not would it lift the back up too? Some please give me some answers!!!!
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 12:47 AM
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All you need is 2.5" spacers for 33s and a level truck. That link you posted will not work by itself because once you go over 3" of lift, you need to change other components. and I dont think over 2.5-3" of lift will look right with 33s.

HBS sells good quality spacers for like $90. Thats what I have on my truck.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 12:50 AM
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Here's a pic of 3" lift with 33s
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 01:15 AM
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Ok thanks and I still don't understand how it lifts the back up.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 01:21 AM
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Oh and one more thing will I need to get bigger shocks and struts?
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 01:28 AM
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You won't need to lift the rear if you want your truck level. Our trucks come from the factory with 3" blocks in the rear, so adding 2.5" spacers up front level the truck out.

You don't have struts...just shocks. And replacing them isn't completely necessary, although it will ride better with longer shocks. Especially if you're offroading.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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My truck also has the 2.5" spacers with 33x12.50s on. My front sits probably half inch to an inch higher than my back but I don't mind it unless I'm haulin something heavy.

I'll probably get 4-5" blocks or just get a add a leaf kit to level the back out again.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Ok I'll prob end up getting new springs and new shocks then thank you guys
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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you do not need a lift I have 33s and no issues except rub at full lock
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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I don't even have any rub at full lock with my 33s. I only have a 2.5" hbs spacers up front. I guarantee I can fit 35s too.
 
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