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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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ok i have searched and cant quite find the answer im looking for. my question is if i go with this lift kit:
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2002-2005 2wd Ram 1500 Pickup 3" Suspension
Kit Contents: Front coils springs, (4) RC Hydro 8000 series shocks, and 1 ½" rear blocks & u-bolts.
Front coils springs, (4) RC Hydro 8000 series shocks, and 1 ½" rear blocks & u-bolts. Notes:
• Stock wheel must have 4.5" backspacing or an
aftermarket wheel is required.
Benefits:
• 100% Bolt-on installation.
• Increased ground clearance.
Specs:
• Part #: 366H
• Install Time: 2 - 4 hours
• Wheel Backspacing: 4.5"
• Recommended Tire Size: 33x12.50


will it level my truck out and lift it or will my truck still have a forward rake just higher? and if its not level can i use the regular spacers or do i need to do something different to level it with this kit?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Umm depending on the size of the spring...it says 3" kit so that would lead you to believe its 3" longer springs....so yea that should level it out
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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thats what i was thinking cuz the blocks for the rear are only 1.5 inches. but that sounded to simple so i wanted to get another opinion! lol
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Most lift kits account for the rake, and when finished it will be lifted and level!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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It will level the truck and also lift it 1.5 inches
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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It says you have to have an aftermarket wheel with 4.5" of backspacing. I'm not sure why since you're not changing the spindle on your truck, you're just putting springs in, but I would call to make sure. I'd hate for you to put that on and find out you need new aftermarket rims too.

You don't need an aftermarket rim with their 2" coil level so I don't know why it would say you need them for that on.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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yeah im gonna call fatbobs customer service monday morning when i get off work. ive got a couple questions for them. if i dont have to use aftermarket wheels the tax man is fixin to deliver one of these kits to my house!!! freakin sweet!!!!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cwboyjohnny24
It says you have to have an aftermarket wheel with 4.5" of backspacing. I'm not sure why since you're not changing the spindle on your truck, you're just putting springs in, but I would call to make sure. I'd hate for you to put that on and find out you need new aftermarket rims too.

You don't need an aftermarket rim with their 2" coil level so I don't know why it would say you need them for that on.
maybe because of the recommended 33x12.50's??
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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i perfur the rake becaise of towing . but to each there own
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by southernbnb
yeah im gonna call fatbobs customer service monday morning when i get off work. ive got a couple questions for them. if i dont have to use aftermarket wheels the tax man is fixin to deliver one of these kits to my house!!! freakin sweet!!!!
How much did fatbobs kit cost? You know you can get that kit right from Roughcountry.com and it ships the same day. Also they have tech support online and on the phone from that website. I haven't had any problems with their 2 inch leveling spring at all. Good setup, also you will sit pretty level with it. Very nice!!!
 
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