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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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I'm looking for recommendations for a leveling kit for the front of my 05 2500 quadcab 2wd. Not looking to raise it more than a couple of inches; just want to level it out.....and not looking to spend a bunch of money but want it to last.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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3" lift spindles are a better choice IMHO
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Yeah, spindle lift should always come before coil spacers if the budget allows.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Got mine from fatbobsgarage.com got the 2" coil spacers and shocks. Had them on for about 2years now with no problems
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Thanks. I will look into fatbobsgarage. Did you have to buy longer shocks or just changed them while you were in there?

Spindles for this truck are not an option. Truck is a gov surplus beater, but it serves my needs just fine. Just can't help but tinker with it.......
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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How are better than OEM spindles not an option? Just curious because they are the better route for the longer term
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Yeah I got the longer shocks. I've heard you have to and I also have heard you don't. I didn't want to even mess with it so I just went ahead and got them. They came in a kit from them I think it cost like $150. It was about 2 or 3 years ago so I may be wrong
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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hellbentsteel has the best on the market for there price.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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I checked out fatbob's and saw the spacer kits including shocks. Looks like what I have been looking for, thanks. I still plan to look at a few more just to compare.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Hellbentsteel looked great but I only saw ones for 4x4 and my 2500 is 2wd.
 
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