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Old 03-14-2013, 11:27 AM
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I have a 2000 ram 1500 offroad edition, if I go with a rough country leveling kit, will I still be able to run with the stock shocks on the front end? Also should 33s clear without rubbing?
 
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Old 03-14-2013, 11:33 AM
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I don't know about the shocks, but the 33's should fit without an issue.
 
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Old 03-14-2013, 11:43 AM
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OREs are lifted 2in from the factory.

So you won't actually gain any lift using a 2in level.

And yes, 33's will fit.
 
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Old 03-14-2013, 11:45 AM
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Spring spacers will still lift the front. AALs, or blocks will still lift the rear. Changing out the front springs for taller ones will be pointless though.....

33's will fit with NO lift on an ORE.
 
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So basically a leveling kit on an ORE is useless? and 33s shouldn't rub right?
 
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Originally Posted by Ezuh
So basically a leveling kit on an ORE is useless? and 33s shouldn't rub right?
A leveling kit is not useless if you want your truck level. Whether or not they rub depends on how wide you go and your wheel offset. I had 33x12.5's on my Ram and even with offset wheels, they still rubbed like crazy on the inner fender liner, to the point of rubbing a hole in them. Mine was not ORE though.
 

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I guess the question is are the ORE's front level with the rear? If not, how much front lift does one need to level it off..
 
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Originally Posted by stewie01
I guess the question is are the ORE's front level with the rear? If not, how much front lift does one need to level it off..
They come from the factory with a slight rake... how much is still there? Would have to measure front and rear to know for sure.
 



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