so Brandon? your saying a 2.5" spacer wil screw things up? if thats the case your saying a spindle is the only way to level out my truck?

 

Yes, increasing the distance between the control arms 2+" over stock, by way of spacers or longer coils, will definitively cause suspension parts to collide. Even the 2" spacer causes slight contact at or near full droop. A 2" spacer will get you nearly level, as it raises the front a good 2.5" or so, but a 3" spindle gets you basically dead-on level after the alignment. Taking into account that the spindles do not affect ride quality in the slightest, I recommend the spindles every time, then the spacers if you still want to go higher. Also, you need longer shocks--or at minimum shock extenders--if you use spacers. I'd recommend new shocks either way, but they are not required with the spindles, as the distance between the control arms remains unchanged.

 

i dont take my truck "off-road" very much. i mainly stick to the blacktop, would that matter as far as the colliding of the suspention parts? i rarely put my truck to a flex therefore the colliding off the suspenstion wouldnt be there correct? or are you saying the colliding is there on a normal day to day drive?

 

At 2+" it will be an everyday occurrence. 2" or less would be the type of thing people like me would notice when we take it off the beaten path, over curbs, large potholes, etc... The '02-05 RAMs had a different suspension with a different UCA, which allows them to use 3" coils or a 2.5" coil spacer with no issues.

 

which would you recommend with $$ still in mind as far as the cheapest way to get a level look?

 

If it's JUST the price you are worried about, AND you can install the spacers yourself (not an easy task by any means), then get the 2" spacers. Do nothing to the rear, and install shock extenders on the front and you'll be within about an inch of level for around $100.

If all you care about is being level, you can also lower the rear with lowering shackles for about the same price.

 

the instillation isnt my concern as far as the money. im just looking for the level look without any problems down the road. the spacers seem to be the best bet on this one.

 

If that's the case, you can PM me if you're interested in a set I have lying around. I'm going the extended coil route, and I don't need these anymore.

 

Will do!

 

Just remember like I said you get what you pay for. So while it may be cheaper now to get the spacers and shock extenders you could be paying more down the road for other suspension parts that can wear out or fail due to the spacers. I'm not trying to deter you from doing the spacers I'm just trying to inform you.