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Putting 6" lift on 02 ram 1500 4x4

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Old 11-02-2010 | 10:37 AM
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A body lift won't change your drive shaft angles, only have to worry about that with a suspension lift.
 
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Old 11-02-2010 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 04:50 PM
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ok so I went and bought a 3" body lift today should be here on friday so now I know what I'll be doing this weekend if it doesn't rain or snow lol
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 05:00 PM
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Call friends, buy beer, it's a pretty good job.
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 05:16 PM
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Thanks Rich and how do I put a pic of my truck up new to my name?
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 06:05 PM
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if you have any questions you can PM rubberfrog, me, hammer, weed...lol plenty of people to help
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 06:09 PM
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If it's the PA kit, the docs are excellent...

The only thing I've found with the body lifts is that the lift is a uniform 3" meaning there will still be that rake (nose down) look to the front. Might also want to crank the torsion bolts a bit to level it while you are at it...
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 09:40 PM
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Hammer do I have to buy the level kit for that or can I just crank my stock ones to level it? and isn't that bad where you will wear out my front end faster?
 
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Old 11-04-2010 | 12:39 PM
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Thanks Rich and how do I put a pic of my truck up new to my name?
I guess you figured that out.
 
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Old 11-04-2010 | 12:44 PM
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Any time you put more tension on the torsion bars, you'll stiffen the front end and result in a bit more wear and tear. Despite the claims of level key makers, I've NOT seen where this is any different between cranking the existing keys or installing the leveling keys.

It's all relative and like anything else, in moderation is fine, but don't go trying to get 3" of lift out of a torsion key crank or level. Just a bit 1.5-2" is fine for a nicer, more leveled look and a tad more tire clearance.
 


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