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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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What would a good suspension lift cost? I want the truck to be leveled out and lifted about 2-3 inches. Also, what does it cost to have those running boards that slide back up underneath the truck. One more thing on the lift, I dont want it pointed up in the air when i pull my boat that probably weighs between 2750-3500 lbs. thanks for the help

sorry, it's an 02 with 4x4, with the 4.7, and the 20's
 

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Hammer can school you on the lift. Add a set of airbags for towing so the truck doesn't sag. As for the power running boards, The Mopar ones cost big $.

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Lifts are anywhere from $1000 up depending on what you want. Airbags will help with the towing. And I've seen the retractable steps for around $1000 as well, though I've been told that if they take a hit, they break fairly easily, but I'm not sure about that.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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i looked into those and they are really expensive, that is why i went with the cheap alternative Nerf Bars
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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i looked into those and they are really expensive, that is why i went with the cheap alternative Nerf Bars
Too expensive to risk damaging them if you go offroad.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Too expensive to risk damaging them if you go offroad.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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then no motorized steps for me, lol. Also, what topper is good if i have a toolbox.
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and heres my boat that will be in tow.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Suspension lifts will start in the $1200 dollar range for a 4" lift. Personally I like the Rancho, I think it's by far the most solid of the 4" kits, but pricey at about $1600, and will also level the truck at that height.

You won't need air bags with that boat, I had a Javelin 20' Bass Boat with a 175 HP motor on it for 8 years and pulled it with three lifted trucks, the tongue weight is not near enough to require bags. Judging from the boat I had that I weighed once on truck scales, I bet you'll find that yours is closer to 2200-2400 lbs.: Boat, motor and trailer without gear...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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thats close to my weight with no gear, but my boat is heavier than most, and you dont understand how much gear i have in the boat.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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nice boat and a lvl would be fine even if your towing a 3000 lb boat your tongue wait is only like 300-400lbs
 
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