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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Three inch keys should do it. How the hell are your keys almost cranked all the way and just under level? My 03 was leveled out using just the tbars and Ive got plenty left to go. I actually, at first, inadvertently raised the front higher than the back but didnt notice for a while cuz the ground where I did it at was not leveled out enough. Backed it down a little to level it off.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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With 2.5'' level kit + 3'' body lift, my 05 should be able to clear 37's with minor trimming. Has anyone heard anything about the 4'' rough country suspension system. It is like 700 less than the ranch and it includes shocks and a skid plate. What are the ups and downs of this kit versus the rancho?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WeightLifter500
With 2.5'' level kit + 3'' body lift, my 05 should be able to clear 37's with minor trimming. Has anyone heard anything about the 4'' rough country suspension system. It is like 700 less than the ranch and it includes shocks and a skid plate. What are the ups and downs of this kit versus the rancho?
Yes, I did 3" keys and a 3" body and 3" rear add-a-leaf and I only had to do minor trimming in front! But they don't rub at all anymore! I also had to remold the front wheel wells!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Hey Nick. How long have you had those 37's on for? How many miles are on your truck? I remember when Romeoville did a similar set up with 36's and he began to run into problems with this front end? I know I told you I wanted 37's but I am leaning more towards a 4'' suspension lift and probably FCII's 325x65x18 (35x13.6x18) or going with the toyo MT's (35x13.2). I would love the 37's but I don't think they are practical for my application. Heck I don't think 35's are either, but I want to go bigger; however, I think that is where the line needs to be drawn. oh well. Besides going with a 4'' suspension leaves me room down the road if I want 37's or even 38's. I would just need to put a 3'' PA body lift on it.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Hey Nick. How long have you had those 37's on for? How many miles are on your truck? I remember when Romeoville did a similar set up with 36's and he began to run into problems with this front end? I know I told you I wanted 37's but I am leaning more towards a 4'' suspension lift and probably FCII's 325x65x18 (35x13.6x18) or going with the toyo MT's (35x13.2). I would love the 37's but I don't think they are practical for my application. Heck I don't think 35's are either, but I want to go bigger; however, I think that is where the line needs to be drawn. oh well. Besides going with a 4'' suspension leaves me room down the road if I want 37's or even 38's. I would just need to put a 3'' PA body lift on it.
I have 62,000 on my truck and have been running 37" for about 50,000+ of that! I have not had any problem yet (knock on wood)! A suspension lift would be great! That is my only draw back! I am a cheap a$$ and went the other way!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Have any of you guys used the rough country suspension systems. I really want to do 37'' tires. I am looking at the toyo mt's which end up being 37x14.6. I want to keep in under 1900 if at all possible. Would the 4'' rough country suspension and 3'' PA BL be a great set up or go with the 6'' superlift kit?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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i dont know why i think one of them is bent. cause the one on the drivers side is close to max and the one on the pass. side is not near as close to max. but you say three inch keys is the way to go? im not gonna lift the truck, i plan on aforementioned nose higher than rear and than prolly 33/35's depending on how much more i plan to go offroading. and of course gears with a lsd
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by disturbedgator
i dont know why i think one of them is bent. cause the one on the drivers side is close to max and the one on the pass. side is not near as close to max. but you say three inch keys is the way to go? im not gonna lift the truck, i plan on aforementioned nose higher than rear and than prolly 33/35's depending on how much more i plan to go offroading. and of course gears with a lsd
Just trust me when I say go with the 35's. If you are going to level it 33's will look too small. 33's come standard on all rams with hemi's. I have 33's on my QCSB and hate it because they look too small. I am looking into 37x13.5x17 toyo MT's or 38x14.5x17 BFG KM2's.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WeightLifter500
Have any of you guys used the rough country suspension systems. I really want to do 37'' tires. I am looking at the toyo mt's which end up being 37x14.6. I want to keep in under 1900 if at all possible. Would the 4'' rough country suspension and 3'' PA BL be a great set up or go with the 6'' superlift kit?
If I was to do it all over again I would do a 4" suspension and a 3" body lift! I think that is a great setup!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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The best set up would be a 4'' ranch suspension lift with a 3'' PA body lift. I am looking at using that lift because I am looking at the 37x14.6 Toyo MT's or 36x15 Mickey Thompson MTZ's.
 
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