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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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I've searched but never seen this specific kit mentioned and I know there's quite a few people who do not like RC kits in general but I got this truck used for a relatively low price and wanted to keep the price of modding it low as well.

http://www.roughcountry.com/dodge_4w..._leveling.html

It says 33s are recommended but I want to know if I can go over that. The previous owner put on 285/75/16s which I understand are approximately 32.8" or so and it looks like there's quite a bit of room left around them although I have to consider they are also at about 50%. If I could get away with only a little rub at lock I would be satisfied.

Is anyone familiar with a version of this leveling kit that comes with coil springs and shocks? It is on the drop-down selection (the most expensive one) I'm assuming this is a complete replacement instead of throwing in spacers on top of the springs. Does anyone have any comments on the quality of this? Will I be able to use 35" tires on my 4x4 with this kit?

If this works, should I use a dual-steering stabilizer with 35s and are they available as a kit for trucks that do not have significant lift? Or should I just replace the one I have now?

Please don't kick the newbie - it's my first truck.
 

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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i have a 3inch suspension rough country lift and i ran 34.5's no rub... I only paid 200 bucks for my lift...topguncustomz.com
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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i've got the 5inch RC lift and it works great, plus i'm running 35 x 12.5 with absolutely no rub, so that works out well
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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5" is a little much for me to afford besides the fact that I've only recently gotten this truck and was previously driving a car that sucks the ground. (It was very low)

Would a 3" one clear them? I don't want a body lift. http://www.jegs.com/i/Skyjacker/825/.../753718|11265#
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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You're probably gonna have some rubbing when turning while the suspension is going through its range of motion.

Will it fit, yes. Will it be able to flex the suspension in a turn and not rub, probably not. Note, I don't mean major flex either, I mean going over curbs out of a driveway. It will be close with that size lift.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I have the 5 inch Rough country lift and mine works great with the 35's. Rides a little rougher than a more expensive kit, but its a live axle 4x4 not a caddillac. Got my lift brand new direct from rough country complete for $750.
 
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