I just upgraded my 95 Ram to a 2010. I noticed that the nose sits quite low & want to raise it up as well as get the whole truck up a bit. Therefore, I opted for a 2.5" front & 1.5" rear leveling kit.
Does anybody know which strut spacer would be better, the billet aluminum or the 1/4" steel made spacer?
Any suggestions on a good yet reasonably priced 2.5" & 1.5" kit?
Thanks!!
p.s This new Hemi compared to my o'l 318.... no contest!! wuhoooo!! lol

 

They will both work equally the same as far as durability,but the aluminum spacers will prohibit against corrosion buildup between the spacer and upper shock tower mounting surfaces better than the steel.

 

I gotta disagree... go with the steel. Galvanic corrosion will destroy under protected aluminium parts if you live in a coastal area or where they use salt on the road...

 

The concern I have about the aluminum spacers is that the studs are threaded into the aluminum, will this be strong enough as aluminum is way softer than steel? Will the ears where the bolts tighten the spacer to the strut tend to break off? For these reason I opted for steel. After doing some research I concluded that Hellbent Steel has one of the best made spacer as they cut it to the same pattern as the top of the strut where it is to be mounted, they weld around the entire spacer instead of just spot welds, spacers are powder coated & they use 10.9 studs ( there like pressed in wheel studs). They sell them on e-bay as well as on their own web site for $79 bucks( front only, nothing to lift the rear as of yet). They also said that they will be coming out with a 3" complete kit as well within the next few months.

D-man

 

My question is, wont the 2.5" front level be enough to level the truck out completely without a rake? From what I have read on here about the 1500 leveling kits that if you go with a 1.5" level still leaves about a inch in rake and the guy went with a 2.5" and gave him the perfect level. Unless you want to keep a small rake by lifting the back up a bit.

 

i just order a leveling kit 2.5 from rough country made of steel do you recommend?

 

Should be fine.