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Rough Country Level Kit or should I leave my truck alone?

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Default Rough Country Level Kit or should I leave my truck alone?

OK one thing always leads to another!

I was going back and forth on what size Cooper Zeon LTZ tires to get and decided on the stock size but then I came across Rough Country Leveling Kit in my searching.

This truck looks great. They recommend a tire that is 33 x 12.50 so the Coopers in a 275/60/20 are the right height but they are not as wide.

It dose not appear like it messes with the truck that much. Just bolt on spacers so I don't know if the dealer could give me any problems with warranty issues?

They advertise that the factory ride quality is not affected.

It's not to expensive but I don't think I could go with the Coopers?

What are your thoughts? I have no experience in leveling/lifting a truck.

http://roughcountry.com/suspension/4...500-ram_2.html
 

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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thats the kit im going to go with untill i can afford a big lift.

you can fit 35/12.5 with that kit

and no it doesnt do anything to the ride quality

but you will have to have it alined after it gets done, and if you know anything about vehicles you can do the install yourself
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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2" front spacers...go 35"!
 

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bountyhunter
09's have a fairly level stance. What are 2" strut spacers really gonna do...+ you'll need an alignment!
its a 2-1/2" in the front and 3/4" in the rear.
obviously its going to give you a 2-1/2" lift in the front and 3/4" in the back.
its deff. worth the 129 dollars

and if your going to be getting new tires anyway its always best to get an alinement
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bountyhunter
09's have a fairly level stance. 2" front spacers are ideal with 35's .
Did you not click on that picture? That truck is sitting pretty! I don't think that looks stock at all?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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35's look way cooler than 33's...with the 2" lift.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by drober30
Did you not click on that picture? That truck is sitting pretty! I don't think that looks stock at all?
yes that truck looks very good, but your talking to a redneck (me) and a damn canadian (bounty) he doesnt know what looks good lol j-k
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Ya, I slammed my rear 6".

 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bountyhunter
Ya, I slammed my rear 6".

lol i can see that your on a loading dock, im not that stupid lol
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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and when you haul or tow anything, your truck will sag horribly in the rear, which is why I've never been a fan of leveling trucks. Not to mention that the steeper angles can be harder on your front components over time.
 
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