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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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So after reading what everyone had to say I would like to know if leveling a truck helps improve the proformance of the truck at all? Like does it help by making the truck more reactive when I turn the steering wheel or does it help at all when pulling a loaded trailer? I am under the impression it really does nothing but change the appearance of the truck, which i am more into performance then how "cool" the truck looks, so if this is the case then does lowering the back end more of what I should do? I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to suspension so any advice will be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DodgeDakotaFan
A leveling kit levels the truck? That is what I would think. Just sayin'
And why should I need one? Nobody has ever told me your truck is "raked".
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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If you have a 4x4 man dont lower it if your gonna haul heavy loads get overlaod air bags for the rear just dont lower that bad boy or if your gonna use your truck for hunting lift it. If not just leave it the way it is.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DakotaAgain?
And why should I need one? Nobody has ever told me your truck is "raked".
no, no one will tell you your truck is raked, but the way must trucks sit (lower in the front) is called rake. some people like it (bolt), some people don't. it's personal preference and really the only cheap way we can lift the front end on these trucks is to install the spacers.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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I do like the raked look It gives the truck a nice stance IMO
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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forget the 3''leveling kit option!!! i have 2,5'' and most people are affraid using it!!!
 
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