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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mike1589
oh ok. thats a good idea actually, i didnt realize i could use a leveling kit and a body lift.
Level Kit + Body Lift = YES

Level Kit + Suspension Lift = NO
(nor is it needed since every suspension kit I've ever seen levels the truck).
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Hemi, what size tires did you have on those rims? There appears to be quite a bit of wheel well room, but it actually doesn't look that bad.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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one problem i have with a body lift though, is i looked under mine today, and by lifting the body 3 inches wont that look funny, cuz the body seems like it would be too high in comparison to the frame and everything else underneath? if that makes sense
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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some like the look, some don't. I never minded it. I only went suspension for the first time on my current truck after having three with body lifts because the ride quality is so much better off-road. When you get older and have had back surgery, it's tough after getting bounced all around the cab to even get out of bed the next day.

you will want the gap guards to hide the huge "hole" with a body lift for sure...
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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They were 325/50/22 so they were 35's i think
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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what exactly do the gap guards do? (im kinda new to body lifts ive never done one before)
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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where can you purchase the PA body kit? Which is the best for the price? I looked on line yesterday and only found Sky jaker and Procomp and one other.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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I actually just posted a thread on here about removing a body lift, I have a 3 inch body lift on my 2500, and im thinking about removing it... I think i want to take the body lift off and possibly add a 2.5 level if my tires wont fit..

Would it be about the same price to remove one compared to installing one?
Where could i get this done at?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mike1589
what exactly do the gap guards do? (im kinda new to body lifts ive never done one before)

Well, When you add a body lift, it is going to rise the body off the frame of your truck. Theres going to be a 3 inch gap of open space between the frame and your cab/bed, which can be a pretty good eye sore. Gap gaurds hide these gaps, and also help keep out rain/dirt/mud from your engine compartment. I myself put mopar wheel well liners on to cover the bed gap..
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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ohh ok i get what youre sayin. ya that would be an eye sore without them.
 
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