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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Just put 305/70R16's on the truck with 16x10 rims and the only issue I have with fitting is that when I turn all the way either direction the tire rubs the plastic inner fender well where it sticks out towards the tire. I want to get a leveling kit for it and want to get suggestions on where to get one at the best price. I would usually want springs, but I just want something cheap to fix the rub. would really like to find used ones but probobly will have to buy new.

Suggestions on leveling kits?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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If you're just looking for a quick, cheap fix, someone on here had found a 1" gasket from summit (IIRC) that should help you out. It was only about $12 or something. Or you can do a little better and get the 2" leveling kits. Topgun Customz seems to be popular on this site (I personally wasn't extremely impressed), but they have the 2" kits for $80 or something. If you have a local fab shop nearby, I'd bet you could get them to make you some spacers for under $50.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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I am looking on ebay for some spacer kits. I founs some for as low as 65 dollars. I may just get one of them for the time being until I can get the 2" front springs and 1" rear leafs
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Ihave a 2" kit in 01 1500 from hell bent steel ( http://www.hellbentsteel.com/). I am very happy with this kit, it a solid steel well built kit. Cost about $70. I have put these thing through hell (offroad) and never had a problem.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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I just ordered a set of Hellbent ones Monday, should be here Friday...
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Did the same. Hope to be putting them on either monday or tuesday.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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ORIGINAL: MMGoose

Ihave a 2" kit in 01 1500 from hell bent steel ( http://www.hellbentsteel.com/). I am very happy with this kit, it a solid steel well built kit. Cost about $70. I have put these thing through hell (offroad) and never had a problem.
GREAT Price. how long did the install take you?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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took about 2 hours. Do not forget you will need to get your front end done (toe in). One problem I had was I tried to do one side at a time, did not work because I could not get the spring out. Just drop both side and it will go smooth.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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toe-in? why would that change your toe-in?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Because you are pulling the shocks and springs off. Once you take those off they lose there alinement (off camber).
 
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