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Will a 3" leveling spacer level an OFF-ROAD 1500?

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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 03:02 AM
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Default Will a 3" leveling spacer level an OFF-ROAD 1500?

Since the OFF-ROAD Model is Lifted 2" All-around but still has has the nose dive, I want to level the truck, will a 3"spacer level the truck or do I need a 4" or even a 5"? Also, When putting the leveling spacer, will the STOCK OFF-ROAD Pitman arm still be OK to use?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 03:11 AM
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I believe everything is the same as the regular 4wd's aside from being a little taller. A 2" spacer should level it out. A 3" is gonna make it nose high like crazy.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 03:13 AM
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well its 2" to begin with all around, whats 2" on it? is there a spacer or are the coils longer from the factory is what im asking?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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A spacer will lift the front of your truck 3''...And effectively ruin the perfect look of a Off-Road edition truck.
 

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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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How big is your rake, most trucks get leveled with a 2" spacer a 3" spacer would give you some cali lean
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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get the 2 1/2in or 2in and it will be level
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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So the off-road trucks come with a 2" spacer or just a longer coil spring? How is the offroad version lifted 2", which method?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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The off road package gains its lift from different coils and leafs, not extra blocks.

Adding a 2" spacer will level it off perfectly. The stock pitman arm, track bar and control arms will work, but they will be at there max. Dont try going any higher than a 2" spacer.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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LAST QUESTION on this:

1. Is the 2" Leveling Spacer the same for 1500,2500, and 3500?
2. Are the shocks the same for 1500,2500,3500?

I am getting Rancho SHOCKS all around and is the application the same?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Yep the ones from HBS are all the same. Not sure on shocks though.
 
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