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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Well, after no success finding another set of spacers for my truck (2 1/2"-3" for 2wd) I just decided to do it the cheap way....Its just going to be hard to find a parking spot


Thats what we are working on right now. The other yota has a dogbox/hogbay in the bed so I needed this one to make into a flatbed. We put a new (to it) v6, tranny, transfer case, gears, and axles in yesterday. What a job in such a little truck. I need smaller hands
 

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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another easy way to level is drop shackles. thinking about getting some...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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good one imagine towing that around all the time just to have a level truck
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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here are the 2.5" spacers for 2wd...I put these on my 2007 Ram 2wd and it actually made it nose high by 1/4 inch, which is perfect for me...

Link - http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ram/Day...8453C4675.aspx
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Thanks for the link. Thats what im looking for! And yea, I actually threw a code pulling it around through downtown. I guess high RPMs for an hour in 95degrees pissed my truck off
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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instead of hauling that yota around for a level you could always get small tires in the back and big tires in the front!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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haha yea, well after spending $600 to level it because I was in a hurry I am very unhappy with the non-level truck I have.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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If you want your truck level while towing why not get a set of air bags? They helped my truck when towing a 6600 lb. trailer. Or if you are talking about having your truck level while not towing, you should look into that kit explorer posted.
 
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