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problems with 3" leveling kit?????!

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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a local shop said they could do either do a 1.5" leveling kit (spacers)or 3" kit for my ram. Problem is, I'm worried 1.5" won't be enough, and i'm worried 3" will be too much. Does anyone have these? Pictures would be awesome.
Also, would I have to extend brake lines or anything with the 3"?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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I have a three inch level kit using spindles..... i love it i didnt have to extend anything at all the only prob i ran into is i needed an alignment afterward but thats it....go with the three inch belive me 1.5 will do nothing for your truck.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Who did you get your three inch kit from.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Here is the 1.5". I suggest the 3".
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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i got my from top gunz customs ... do your self a favor go with the three
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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hey i got a 2.5 and its perfect. its a readylift system. 1.5 wouldn be enough and 3 would b a little much.ill get pics soon
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Did any of you need to re-align your truck after the leveling kit was installed? Also is it easy to do by you self? I have a 2002 ram 1500.... can I adjust the torsion bars to raise the nose on stock suspension?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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ya you should def get your front end aligned. um you prob can depending on your skill set. i took mine to trick trucks cuz i wanted it down right haha. but ya for your year truck you can crank the torsion bars
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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There's definately a DIY for leveling kits if you look around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From what I've seen the 2.5" kits look the best (most level).

 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Hemipwr07

ya you should def get your front end aligned. um you prob can depending on your skill set. i took mine to trick trucks cuz i wanted it down right haha. but ya for your year truck you can crank the torsion bars
Torsion Bars are only on the '02-'05 4x4s. 2wd trucks have basically the same coil overs that you have.

Ryan: 2.5" give a perfectly level stance, see if they can get them, if not the 3" kit won't be bad (a lot better than the 1.5" ones anyway) although it'll really look high if you put some weight in the back. If it has to be the 3" one then just have them put 1/2" blocks on the rear leafs, maybe $25-$30 for the poly blocks and longer U-bolts and 30 mins. labor tops...
 
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