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Old 02-25-2012, 08:56 PM
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alright everyone bad news i cant put the 6in lift in the ol' lady said no bcuz "she wont be able it get in" PSH!
so wat if i just get the leveling kit deal on rough country?
has anyone done this yet?
Pros Cons??
Also wat size tires could i fit afterwards?
 

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Old 02-26-2012, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by KingsDodges
alright everyone bad news i cant put the 6in lift in the ol' lady said no bcuz "she wont be able it get in" PSH!
so wat if i just get the leveling kit deal on rough country?
has anyone done this yet?
Pros Cons??
Also wat size tires could i fit afterwards?
There are a humpteen dozen threads on leveling kits. Whether or not you get a leving kit or not, our trucks have crap components in the suspension and steering department.

If you are a 4x4, don't go over 2" of lift in the front. If you are a 4x2, don't go over 2.5". There are a couple of guys that have gone higher...I don't recommend it, based on tie-rod, ball joint, and cv angles.

I tried the TM leveling kit at one point, but ended up switching to the daystar kit instead because I wanted the full 2" in the front (I run 33" tires). There are only 2 people that have stuffed 33" tires with "just" a leveling kit, myself and Cody. Most guys with leveling kits run a 32" tire (265/75/16 or 265/70/17).

Also, please spell out your words....I'm having a hard time reading your post.
 
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RCX was fine for me 2x4 of 4x4
just tell them what engine you have for the U bolt size...
you should be able to run 265 75 16
 
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Old 02-28-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by donkeypunch
There are a humpteen dozen threads on leveling kits. Whether or not you get a leving kit or not, our trucks have crap components in the suspension and steering department.

If you are a 4x4, don't go over 2" of lift in the front. If you are a 4x2, don't go over 2.5". There are a couple of guys that have gone higher...I don't recommend it, based on tie-rod, ball joint, and cv angles.

I tried the TM leveling kit at one point, but ended up switching to the daystar kit instead because I wanted the full 2" in the front (I run 33" tires). There are only 2 people that have stuffed 33" tires with "just" a leveling kit, myself and Cody. Most guys with leveling kits run a 32" tire (265/75/16 or 265/70/17).

Also, please spell out your words....I'm having a hard time reading your post.
did you have to mod anything to fit 33's?
 
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Originally Posted by KingsDodges
did you have to mod anything to fit 33's?
Yep...a lot of cutting, plus a 2" leveling kit.
 



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