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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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I had the Mopar Leveling kit installed about three weeks ago. I just now got around to taking some pictures. The kit cost me $200 and the dealer charged me $400 to install. Kind of high for the install but they worked on it for a day and a half because they had never done one for the 4th Gen before. Thankfully they only charged me for 3 hours labor and the other $100 was for the alignment. I also installed 275/65/20 BF Goodrich All Terrian's (34's) I love the way the truck looks. It finally looks like a truck and not a Chevy. The leveling kit makes the truck sit perfectly level. I thought the 2.5 inches was going to be to high up front and I have a 1 inch spacer on standbye, so far I do not think I am going to need it. As for the ride quality I do notice a small about of stiffness but that could also be me being more aware because I know something was done. So basically it rides the same. As for Fuel Mileage I have run two tanks of gas and the MPG in the Computer has not changed. Overall I am very pleased with the kit and I am glad I had the dealer do it. If I ever have any problems they can take care of it and I know a good qualified mechanic did the work. I would recomend this kit to anyone who is concerned about Quality instead of cheap. One last thing the kit was more then just spacer's, it had ABS reloaction bracket's and new bump stop's. Again I am very pleased. Enjoy the before and after shots.

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ONE LAST SHOT OF THE PROUD OWNER AND HIS TOY

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Just wanted to say Great looking truck.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Truck looks great! That's exactly what I am thinking about doing to my truck. The cost of tires is the one thing holding me back.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Any vibrations in 4x4 mode?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by zman9788
Truck looks great! That's exactly what I am thinking about doing to my truck. The cost of tires is the one thing holding me back.

Yeah, Tires where 350ish a piece but I waited and got what I wanted.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Seems ridiculously high on the install... looks good though.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by renos09
Any vibrations in 4x4 mode?
I haven't used 4 wheel drive yet. So I cannot comment on that.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by frogslinger
Seems ridiculously high on the install... looks good though.
Yeah I though it was a little high. they actually reduced it a little bit because i complained about the high price. The local 4wd shop wanted 100 buck to add spacer then I would have spent and extra 100 for the alignment. So to me the extra 200 bucks was worth keeping the warranty for. I agree it is not for everyone but I was concerned about the warranty and the dreaded vibration that happens with leveling kit's. I figured this way if the driveshafts fail I can have them replaced under warranty. That is the sole reason I went this way.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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My dealer wanted $2100 total which included mounting and balancing tires; the $199 kit, and kit install/alignment broke down to $300. I am trying to work them down on the kit install, but they haven't budged.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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my dealer that installed my mopar level kit quoted me $250, i went back and asked them if that was with alignment and they said it didnt need it in which i told them yes the instructions say to so they did install and alignment for $250...it was there first level kit to do but they had done the 4" lift kits many of times before

they did forget to adjust the headlights but i took it back and they hooked me up in about 10 mins with adjusted headlights so no more getting flashed!!!!

all in all yours looks great with those tires...

i would like a more aggressive tire but i dont want to lose mpg or mds

updated pic of mine...nothing new or spectacular
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