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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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* Is a 2" leveling kit level for a 2006 Dakota?

* Does anyone know why rough country only sells 2.5" kits? And they have a kit with a 1.5" rear block, why?

* What brand of leveling kits do you have?



It is a 4x2.

All responses are greatly appreciated this is confusing me.

Sorry if this is already a thread, if it is could you just link it.
 

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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 06:42 AM
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If you are 4x4, don't go over 2". They are out there. Just got to search for them. 2" will level it just fine.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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I have the rough country 2.5 and 1.5 in rear on my 06 2wd, with Rancho struts. Sits pretty level. Think I went with 255/75/17's which were a inch or two taller than I had as well.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bchapin05
I have the rough country 2.5 and 1.5 in rear on my 06 2wd, with Rancho struts. Sits pretty level. Think I went with 255/75/17's which were a inch or two taller than I had as well.
Is it level with the rear blocks and are the ranchero struts the ones it comes with?

Is it better to get the rear blocks and front spacer instead of just a front spacer for half the price?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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I had a 2" spacer and it leveled it perfectly. I then added 1.5" helper springs to give it a bit of rake back.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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i just put a daystar 2" leveling kit in my '09 4x4 and it leveled it out nicely. didn't have to add any blocks or helper springs. doesn't really look any bigger, but it sits nice and level now and doesn't feel like i'm aimed downhill while i'm driving on flat ground. great kit for the price.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 02:24 PM
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I just put new tie rod ends, upper and lower control arms and ball joints, and Monroe sensa trac coil overs on and my truck is level. no leveling kit required.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark2002
I just put new tie rod ends, upper and lower control arms and ball joints, and Monroe sensa trac coil overs on and my truck is level. no leveling kit required.
It shouldn't...something is wrong.
 
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