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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I want to make my own leveling kit, does anyone know the specs for the spacers, what kind of bolts i need, washers, etc. if some body could give some detailed specs on an existing kit that would be fine, kit for front only for an 05 1500 4wd quad cab. thanx
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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They don't cost all that much to buy. Why not just buy one?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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05 4x4 has torsion bars. You need new keys or you can crank the bars.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by The Peddler
They don't cost all that much to buy. Why not just buy one?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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130 can get you a nice kit...
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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crank the bars and have it aligned.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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yea building your own anything for suspension is setting sail for fail.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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i was just going to machine the blocks i have access to free material and equipment, which kit would be the best to buy?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by red06RAM
05 4x4 has torsion bars. You need new keys or you can crank the bars.
Yes 2005 1500 4X4's have torsion keys and not spacers! I got my 3" keys for $90 off ebay!
 
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