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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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I would difinetly find the torque specs, and re torque everything. and then get it alignment. Most kits require it as well.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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ditto on the alignment. I put a 2.5" lift on the front and a 1.5" blocks in the back. I prefer the rake look, so if I were you, I'd put a 1" block in the rear, or helper springs.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Ill get an alignment as soon as possible, also it says 80 psi max for my tires but what should i really have in them? I dont hual anything and wont be doing any mudding really

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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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80 psi is insane! Drop it to a reasonable amount, around 38psi.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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80 psi is way too much and it looks like you need at least a 2" block in the back to level it out. That 2" front kit really raised it!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
80 psi is way too much and it looks like you need at least a 2" block in the back to level it out. That 2" front kit really raised it!
yeah it did, holy crap..looks good though!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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I have MasterCraft Couser MTs. I run 40 psi. No log truck feeling at 30mph haha.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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Ok thanks, and i have the tires at about 50psi right now so ill drop it to about 35-40 psi
 
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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i am new here and i know this is an old thread but, MOPAR204 what leveling kit did you use? its a 2" and not a 2.5"? it looks pretty tall.. and are you 2wd and v6 or v8? thanks
 
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by aragon
i am new here and i know this is an old thread but, MOPAR204 what leveling kit did you use? its a 2" and not a 2.5"? it looks pretty tall.. and are you 2wd and v6 or v8? thanks
I would say its a 2" kit, most people especially 4x4 avoid 2.5"+ Kits, as it wears parts quicker, and I believe can cause CV Bind (on 4x4)
I installed a 1.5" In my 2wd, along with new Monroe Reflex Struts and it brought the front up about 2-2.5"

When I see this truck, Makes me think to myself "Go buy solid black Rims already, Moron" Then Id just have to paint my Aluminum Rack, and its all blacked out.
 
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