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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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So I want to completely truely level out my front end on my dodge to get a little bit more than my tbar crank, but I also want to raise the rear end because I do like a little rake, and I would like to do it with an add-a-leaf, but I cant find one for this model truck, my 2002 ram 1500, does anyone know where I can find one? Id like to pull 3 inches out of the front and 1 and a half or 2 out of the rear...
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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You do 3" of torsion bolt crank or even keys and your ride is gonna suck, not to mention you will be putting those CVs at a really bad angle. Disaster waiting to happen.

You want to get 3" of front end lift, keep a slight rake and do it economically and safely, then I'd suggest a $350 body lift and keep those keys right at the stock height. If you decide down the line you do want it leveled, then just turn the bolts a much safer 1.5" or so for free. If you decide on more rake, you could crank the front down a bit or opt for very inexpensive 1" blocks and U-bolts on the rear leafs...
 

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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yup agreed hammer hit it on the head
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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true dat
 
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yup agreed hammer hit it on the head
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Well I got just shy of 2 inches on a tbar crank, and I hear with the leveling keys you can get a little bit more safely, and either way I want to do a small lift in the rear like an add-a-leaf to get my back end back up...
 
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