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Just bought a new Ram 1500 - LOT of questions!

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Old 05-19-2013, 05:49 AM
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yeah that makes sense! would it be better to just use a block in the back then? also as I found these 2'' ready lift T6 front billet leveling kit, can they be used with a torsion key safely without ruining the truck? like lets say I just cranked the torsion key 2''
 
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A block would be fine in the back. I have a 4" one on my truck and it rides like normal in the back. I wouldn't suggest using a leveling kit AND cranking the t bars. One or the other. Thats the only real downside to the t bars. You can either crank them 2" or you have to get a real lift kit or else you'll ruin your front end
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 11:02 AM
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@08hemi1500 what do you have to lift the front with your 4'' rear block?
 
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I have a 6" lift kit. I'm 2WD so I have a 3" lift spindle and a 3" coil spring that came with the kit for 6" in the front and then the 4" block in the rear. The kit also came with a front crossmember to help keep some components in close to stock locations
 
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Old 05-24-2013, 07:43 PM
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yes I have noticed that you get more lift for your money with these 2004 2wd models.

since I can crank my torsion key enough towards it will make my truck sit higher in the front than rear post leveling kit installation, could I possibly run 37 inch tires front and 35 in the back with out ruining the truck?
 
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why would you run different tire sizes? that seems like a real bad idea to me.
 
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Old 05-26-2013, 04:32 AM
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to make the front of the truck sit higher, I was just wondering if it was possible
 
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On a 2WD it's possible, but I wouldn't do it. On a 4x4, I would never even think to attempt it
 



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