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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Is it possible to do without installing a lift? If so, how? Also, does it make it ride any different or anything. And pulling a trailer, does it make a difference there.

Or can I get the truck lifted by adding just different springs and shocks.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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I don't have one yet but i do know that alot of lift companies also make leveling kits just for your front end
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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A leveling kit is your best bet. It won't affect towing a trailer unless you are heavily loaded then the front end will stick up a little bit. What year is your truck? 2wd or 4wd?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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05 2wd
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeeter_Eater
Is it possible to do without installing a lift? If so, how? Also, does it make it ride any different or anything. And pulling a trailer, does it make a difference there.

Or can I get the truck lifted by adding just different springs and shocks.
GO HERE, READ IT.

and before you ask, since you have an '02 4x4, yes you have torsion bars.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/off-roa...uck-101-a.html
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Go to Google and type "Dodge Ram Leveling Kits". You will find several. After you install them, you will have to get your front end re-aligned of course.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by red06RAM
A leveling kit is your best bet. It won't affect towing a trailer unless you are heavily loaded then the front end will stick up a little bit.
I think the so called leveling kits make the front stick up in the air to begin with! My buddy has one and I measured from the rear pinch weld to the ground and the same for the front. The front was higher and that's relatively close together. If there were identical points to measure from the back and the front, it would be more. The rocker panel measurements were 1/2" apart. We measure them on a perfectly flat concrete garage floor in a brand new building and di both sides.

The look of his truck and all the others I have seen just look like there's an imaginary trailer hooked to the back. I just don't like the looks. If he even puts a couple pieces of plywood in the back, it looks like his front is lookin towards the sky.

Also, has anyone changed their headlights to aim more downwards when doing this mod? He was in oncoming traffic one night and blinded the F*** outta me!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rssjib
Go to Google and type "Dodge Ram Leveling Kits". You will find several. After you install them, you will have to get your front end re-aligned of course.
Not with the level spacers you won't. It doesn't change any alignment characteristics.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeeter_Eater
Is it possible to do without installing a lift? If so, how? Also, does it make it ride any different or anything. And pulling a trailer, does it make a difference there.
Crank the T-bars up...or just read the link Hammer gave you lol...I heard it could be a bit of a harsher ride if the t-bars are cranked up a few knotches.
 
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