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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Since I live waaaay up in the Arctic I'd thought I'd name this thread North Dakota lol.

I am in the process of building my Truck and want to go with a level kit, I came by this one on Ebay :

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/06-08-Dodge-R...2dc7cb&vxp=mtr

Anyone have any opinion on it? I plan on sticking with the sock rims and painting them white and throw a set of 265 - Firestone Destination M/T's on it. I ordered a set of factory tow hooks and just have to throw them on. Its a black Dakota, in real nice shape with a 3.7L

I will take some pics of my bad boy and post them up, I leave for the dealer tomorrow which is about 800k/m away!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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wow thats a long way to go. I am also thinking of buying the same kit.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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Yea, its a bit of a stretch, but there are some nice areas! I will post up some pictrues for sure.

Yes I want this kit but would love to get some feed back from some of the guys on here.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Going over 2" in the front can and for most people does cause lots of Issues with 4x4's Like CV Binding, Excessive Wear on Ball-Joints and such.
Some people have added Add-a-Leaf's to get rear lift, but its only 1" or so.

Id say 2" Leveling Kit with Add-a-Leaf should still have a small Rake to.
 

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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:57 AM
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Yea that is what I been hearing, in terms of CV joints and ball joints, in your opinion, how much wear can one expect? mileage wise?

It's sad that getting it up an extra .5" can cause a headache !
 
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2005-2012-Dod...e&vxp=mtr#shId

what's your guys take on this kit then?

Thanks for the info in advanced! I like to get it up, but I also don't want it to hit me in the pocket for going the extra half inch!
 
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Stay with a 2" kit and 1.5" helper springs for the back. it will look nice.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Stay with a 2" kit and 1.5" helper springs for the back. it will look nice.

Thanks for the suggestions! I am going to get a Daystar 2"kit and some helper springs, will take lots of b4 and after pics!
 
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