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Old 04-14-2011 | 07:59 PM
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I have an 06 Ram 1500 quad cab. Was wondering if I should get the levelling kit?? Anybody know if its worth it??
 
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Old 04-14-2011 | 09:27 PM
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I just did mine about two months ago and I am really glad I did. It doesn't have that "hunting dog" look and I love the way it sits. I used spring spacers I got off of e-bay from springbender out of Boise Idaho and it took a me and a friend about two hours to put them in. They really aren't bad to do.
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Old 04-14-2011 | 11:04 PM
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once i get the time i want to get one too
 
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Old 04-15-2011 | 01:07 AM
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its only worth it if you think it is
 
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Old 04-15-2011 | 02:44 AM
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OR.... and I know you guys are going to love me for this.... you can lower it
 
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Old 04-15-2011 | 08:14 PM
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^^^^^^ And now that we got the nonsense out of the way, what were we talking about? j/k
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Old 04-15-2011 | 08:17 PM
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2wd or 4x4
 
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Old 04-16-2011 | 02:48 AM
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^^^^^^ And now that we got the nonsense out of the way, what were we talking about? j/k
HAHAHA, I knew I could get a rise out of someone. It was only a matter of time.

In all seriousness though, if you can't stand the factory rake of our trucks (which we all can't) then sure get a leveling kit. Also, are you looking at fitting bigger tires, or keeping the stock wheels/tires? If not, there are two ways of leveling the truck, lifting the front 2" or lowering the rear 2". It is about $100 for a front spring spacer (and you might require new shocks or at least extenders for the tops of the shocks for an additional cost) and about $65 for 2" drop shackles for the rear and that's all you would need if you went that route.

Here is a picture of the front of my truck when it was leveled using 2" spacers and new ProComp E9000 shocks.
 
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Old 04-16-2011 | 07:53 AM
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Positive: Better look/stance, clearance for larger tires, better ground clearance, chicks dig it (LOL).

Negative: lesser aerodynamics, poorer gas mileage, stiffer ride, greater possibility of suspension component wear/failure & driveline issues.
 
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Old 04-16-2011 | 09:24 AM
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I get horrible gas mileage how mine is. BUT I get compliments on a daily basis almost
 


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