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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Ive been looking around thinking of doing 2.5'' coil spacer up front and a 2.5'' AAL in the rear. Then i found http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=191687046 but i thought i read somewhere that i need to replace something when i add a spacer longer shocks or control arm or something ? Also if anyone know if i can get 3'' AAL or if i should find a 2.5'' Spacer with a 2.5'' AAL kit ? Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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also is a 3'' too big for a spacer ? I found 2'' http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=237718995 http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...on/81250D.html that together should be all i need correct ? I was hoping to get atleat 2.5 or 3 though so any help on where i could find 3'' AAL or helpful information would be much appreciated
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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i can get 3'' blocks for $69 i may go that route if i cant find any Add A Leafs, how do people like the rear with blocks ?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Your going to need longer control arms and a drop pitman arm. i had some questions about some shocks so i called up topgunz and they were very helpful.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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i think i may just go 2'' so i dont have to change all the parts in the front end. Also what did they say about shocks will i need longer shocks ?
Nevermind looked at top gun cutomz and it says
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These are the ONLY spacers to receive "NOW PATENTED " status from the U.S. Patent Office because of their superior design !!
+ They are made from heavy duty, 1/4 inch thick steel which are computer designed and laser cut
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These do not affect ride quality
+ Stock shocks can still be used
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Can clear up to 33's with 1/2 ton and up to 35's with 3/4 or 1-ton

So looks like ill be getting the 2'' spacers and 2'' add a leafs

Also hellbent steel offeres 2.5'' spacers i was wonder about the stock shocks with them and all the front end suspension parts in case my front end is 1/2'' lower than the rear this will level it but if they are the same ill just go 2''
 

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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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I still think 2" on top of the factory offroad lift will cause you to need those parts I listed.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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I think your best bet would be the kit from Topgun Customz. http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...iview=25473996 I have looked at it and did some pricing and that is very reasonable and sounds like what you want to do
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Ya i was looking at that and This will NOT fit the new body style Dodge Ram nor the Rams with the "off road" package! because i already have a lift so it will not help me any...thats why i was doing spacers and aal because with normal susp. i have to subtract like 2-3'' off what the advertised lift is to get mine... Ive been reading and it seems like i could get away with a 2'' spacer would i have to replace all those parts or just some for 2-2.5 ?
 
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