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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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After installing my shocks and keys, I got a whole other 2" out of my 2.5" keys. Im now sitting 41.25" in the front. I had my TB's cranked, and wasnt satisfied. I love the way my truck sits now, if only i could fork the money for some 295's.



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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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What keys did you use 04-fopurseven? Interested and your truck looks good and sits like I want mine to.

Did you crank the TB's and put in a set of keys?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Also what shocks did you use?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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I am really happy with the way my truck sits now. Its sits up there with the 2500's, sometimes....hahaha

I used the top gunz 2.5" leveling keys, I think they sell for like $120, plus shipping. Let me see if I can find a link...

http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=234472897

When I purchased shocks, I just went with what was on sale at the time, and was going to wait to put god shocks on. I went with superlift shocks, that were extended 2" from stock length. They ran me $68 at 4wheelparts, plus another $8 (?) for boots. I have to admit though, they ride pretty dang good, and am considering just putting a pair in the rear too, because im about ready for em.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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I love the way your truck looks 04, I want mine to sit up high like that also. Make it look like a truck should look.
Btw, what's the difference between a leveling kit and leveling keys?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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'05, leveling kit, new TB cams/links, add rear leaf, new shocks fr-rr, 285s
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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How high can we get these things before we have to jack with the steering? The steering isn't Drive by wire on the trucks to, is it? I would figure 3" in the front would be the max.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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What is new TB cams/links
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ried69
I love the way your truck looks 04, I want mine to sit up high like that also. Make it look like a truck should look.
Btw, what's the difference between a leveling kit and leveling keys?
Just so you know, I have an add a leaf in the rear for towing. Key ways is another way of saying leveling kit. For our trucks, leveling keys IS a leveling kit. I love the way my truck sits too. Wouldnt change a thing. At first i thought wanted a four inch lift, then i thought i wanted a body lift, but no way. I get compliments here and there on my truck as it is. Sitting next to a stock 1500, i could pass as a 2500... by looks
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 04-fourseven
Just so you know, I have an add a leaf in the rear for towing. Key ways is another way of saying leveling kit. For our trucks, leveling keys IS a leveling kit. I love the way my truck sits too. Wouldnt change a thing. At first i thought wanted a four inch lift, then i thought i wanted a body lift, but no way. I get compliments here and there on my truck as it is. Sitting next to a stock 1500, i could pass as a 2500... by looks
Dang, I'd like mine to sit as high as yours, but I don't need an add-a-leaf in the rear on my truck, as I don't hardly do any towing on my truck, and couldn't justify the rough ride of that for a little height, and hardly ever being used.
I'm still not sure what I want though, if a 2" lift would look good on my truck, or leveling keys and a lift. I just don't want too much wheel well left open. And can't go with bigger tires as I just got new tires.
 
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