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Want to lift/level my truck, would this be a ok option?

Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Was originally thinking about front coil spacers but heard they cause a lot of issues. So I am thinking about the Rough Country 3" lift. My truck is a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 2wd. I do NOT off road in my truck but like the level/slightly lifted stance. So would the 3" RC lift be a good choice? (I know its a cheap kit but I don't off-road.) Also the kits says it requires 4.5" wheel backspacing, would my stock chrome 17" ram wheels work with this?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Coil spacers wont hurt anything but you will need an alignment. IMO, the first and best way to go is with a spindle lift which you can buy off www.airbagit.com or ebay.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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The spindle lift is quite a bit more expensive isn't it? I don't want to spend too much just for a slight lift and level look, if I was doing a big lift I would drop serious money.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Its about 270 for the spindles. Compared to the price of coil spacers, yes they are expensive but you get what you pay for.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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So $270 for spindles to lift the front? Then buy blocks for rear?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Yeah, spindles and pick up some rear blocks from Autozone for $30.

Dont but the blocks until you lift the front and then measure the difference in height so you know what thickness blocks to get
 
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