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Old 07-01-2010, 06:11 PM
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My ram 07 Ram 1500 Quad Cab is completely stock and I want to put new 35's on my stock rims. Im in the process having the truck leveled with a 2.5 kit and want to lift the truck 2-3 inches more to keep from rubbing and not looking so stuffed. The dealer that's selling me the everything tells me its impossible to raise the truck anymore without spending 3-5 thousand dollars. Im new to the aftermarket world and need to know if this is true. By the way, hello to all you Dodgeforum members! Thank you
 
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lol, they are full of it...a body lift, which is 300-400 dollars and its 3" depending on what brand you get...plus the cost of install is about 400 more give or take a bit...so at the MOST a grand...
 
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and even a good 6 inch lift is only about 1600-2000 (canadian price)
 
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I think I'd be looking at other dealers. A level kit with 3" body lift is a solid combination for about 5" of total lift which is PLENTY for articulation of 35" tires. Cost should be about $100 for the level and $350 for the body lift. If you can't do the install yourself, about $500-600 would be about average for the install before alignment...
 
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2.5 level kit, 2" rear blocks, 3 inch body lift. and 35'' tires
 
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Wow! Great news. I thought I was stuck with only being able to level the truck. Thanks!!!
 
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There is more cheaper prices to choose from man. Just be patient in searching.
 
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Should I be researching any certain brand of body lift? What are the components that make up a body lift? Im like a sponge right now trying to learn as much as I can. Thanks for the help everyone!
 
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Performance Accrssories and Zone are two body lift companies a lot of guys like
 
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Well, I guess it depends on how you look at it. When I lifted my 98 Dodge Ram, the total cost was around $2500 and I went cheap. However, that included the lift kit, 4 tires, 4 rims, adjusting the speedometer, and install. The lift kit, by itself, is cheap -- around $300 - $400, as others have said.
 


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