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Old 04-23-2011, 05:22 PM
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Alright guys, I have a lot of experience with levelling kits. I have put a 1.5" on my ram, and now have a 3". I have aftermarket shocks, and I still have my sway bar connected. The truck drives perfectly and doesn't shake or anything. I am a off road enthusiast as well. Yes I only have a 2wd, but that doesn't matter. If you have any questions as to specific options for your ram, I can help you out with info.
 
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Old 04-23-2011, 05:26 PM
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lol, if you don't need 4WD then gas mileage is better, and you can just modify with a simple lift to make it look like a 4x4...plus 2WD is cheaper!
 
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you have a 3" what to level it out? not a full 3" spacer (which would measure out at 4" sitting flat)

The sway bar thing was to fit the Airbagit spindles. I liked it with it off. I might try to hook it back up just to answer questions next week
 
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Originally Posted by Brandon Anderson
That's a statistic I think I can live with.

What kind of rattle?
I have no freaking idea man. Its like when my truck shakes vertically, it happens. It sounds like if you dropped a ball bearing (big ball bearing) on a metal surface, a BUMP, BUMp, BUmp, Bump....with more capitals meaning a louder sound
 
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Is there any difference between the automatic models and the manual transmission 06 models? Because you're getting me concerned as I haven't experience problems with my sway bar or anything for 2 years!
 
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And yes Matt99 it's a 3" leveling kit just to level, I got confused with the spacer comment - that goes in between the coil spring then I assume? My 3" went above the shock in the stock rubber guard originally is.
 
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Originally Posted by amolinari9
Is there any difference between the automatic models and the manual transmission 06 models? Because you're getting me concerned as I haven't experience problems with my sway bar or anything for 2 years!
No difference. And you are totally lost on leveling a 2wd as related to this thread. The sway bar issue is presented with chassistech lift spindles.

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And yes Matt99 it's a 3" leveling kit just to level, I got confused with the spacer comment - that goes in between the coil spring then I assume? My 3" went above the shock in the stock rubber guard originally is.
The spacer sits on top of the coil, but an 06-08 has a hard time with a 2" level, a harder time with a 2.5, and has complete contact between the UCA and spring bucket inthe resting position. Can you post some suspension pics?
 

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hey matt ever find out if the sway bar fits?
 
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nope worked all week and it was too dark to do it at night. If I ever get a day off I will try it
 
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Originally Posted by Matt99
No difference. And you are totally lost on leveling a 2wd as related to this thread. The sway bar issue is presented with chassistech lift spindles.



The spacer sits on top of the coil, but an 06-08 has a hard time with a 2" level, a harder time with a 2.5, and has complete contact between the UCA and spring bucket inthe resting position. Can you post some suspension pics?
Sorry I just re-read the whole thread and I was a lil lost. I'll post some pics and could you comment them so I can see where you're coming from please?
 


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