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2008 2wd front end leveling kit

Old Aug 8, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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I am interested in leveling out the front end of a 2008 2wd dodge ram and i was wondering who did it and what company did they go with, what size 1.5, 2 inches etc. and did they like the out come thanx
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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I did it!

2" leveling kit from Fat Bob's Garage with new Fabtech shocks. I like it a lot.

There has been an issue for some people with the upper control arm hitting the top of the shock bucket. Sometimes I will hear a little thud if I hit a bad bump. But truly, it is hardly noticeable. The stance it gives the truck is great. I actually got about 3.5" from the lift. Here are some before and after pics.

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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Thanx thats what i am worried about
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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did you do just the front shocks?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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I looked on the fat bobs garage site and they only had a 1.5 lift for 2wd. Where did you see the 2'' one cause i saw one but it was for 4wd
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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USE the search function. This topic is covered every day!
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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dont level your truck if you actually load your bed, that front end will sit stupid high while the rear wheels are tugged up in the bed
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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dont level your truck if you actually load your bed, that front end will sit stupid high while the rear wheels are tugged up in the bed

Not me bub. I've got airbags in the back!

I reccomend them to all.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Yep you are right. No more 2" kit. I think they started having people(including me) calling regarding the bumping noise. Apparently it was enough that they pulled it.

And yes, I only got the front shocks. But supposedly, if you only get the 1.5" spacers, you really do not need shocks. You will need an alignment though.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Get shocks, most of the people (90%+) I've heard complain about wobble or steering issues after a leveling kit didn't get longer shocks.
 
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