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Old 10-08-2010, 07:33 PM
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I have been searching and searching trying to figure out what I needed to do to level my 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD. I decided to go with the Daystar 1.5" leveling kit and just go from there. I decided to post some pictures of before and after for anyothers like me who searched for days trying to find the answer. I just bought this truck two weeks ago so this is the first of many mods to come (if my wife lets me).

Before: 8.5"
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69686038

After: 11.5"
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69686037

I cant figure out how to get the pics on here but hopefully the links work. If yall can let me know that would be great. I get the kit put on tomorrow so I will post pics tomorrow.
 
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I do not get it, why are you posting a before of the front and an after of the rear?



 
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Old 10-09-2010, 12:41 PM
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They are both a before shot..he plans on putting the leveling kit and then post pics with the leveling kit when he gets it done
 
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I don't get it ether, the link of the front says BEFORE on it and the link to the rear says AFTER in it........:icon_shrug
 
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That was my mistake. I meant to put before for the back as well. I was typing to fast. I'll change it. So I went and had it done today and I'm pretty happy with the results. Its not level thats for sure but I did get an extra inch in the front. By the way all measurements were in the same place and on the same level ground.

Before--Front 8.5
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69686038

After--Front 9.5
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69688102

Before--Back 11.5
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69686037

After--Back 11.75
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69688100

Here is what my truck looks like with the kit on. This is on almost perfect level ground.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69688119

Overall Im happy with it. The pics dont really show the difference but in person you can tell. So this is what I will say to anyone who is wondering if the Daystar 1.5" kit will level out your truck. It wont level the truck out, but I will raise the the front an inch to allow for a little bigger tire as well as erase most sag that you would get from a heavy grille guard or whatever. At 40$ its a great place to start. I personally have had a truck that was perfectly level and most of the time the front end appeared to be much higher than the back. I think this is a great balance and for the price it was well worth it. I can tell any difference between ride quality which is great. Like I said, overall Im happy with it. Hope this helps guys.
 
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I meant I cant tell any difference in ride quality. Sorry guys its already been a long day haha.
 
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Originally Posted by luckyshotbrooks
That was my mistake. I meant to put before for the back as well. I was typing to fast. I'll change it. So I went and had it done today and I'm pretty happy with the results. Its not level thats for sure but I did get an extra inch in the front. By the way all measurements were in the same place and on the same level ground.

Before--Front 8.5
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69686038

After--Front 9.5
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69688102

Before--Back 11.5
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69686037

After--Back 11.75
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69688100

Here is what my truck looks like with the kit on. This is on almost perfect level ground.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=69688119

Overall Im happy with it. The pics dont really show the difference but in person you can tell. So this is what I will say to anyone who is wondering if the Daystar 1.5" kit will level out your truck. It wont level the truck out, but I will raise the the front an inch to allow for a little bigger tire as well as erase most sag that you would get from a heavy grille guard or whatever. At 40$ its a great place to start. I personally have had a truck that was perfectly level and most of the time the front end appeared to be much higher than the back. I think this is a great balance and for the price it was well worth it. I can tell any difference between ride quality which is great. Like I said, overall Im happy with it. Hope this helps guys.
Much better. Overall it looks pretty good lifted, just the right stance with the rear a tad higher than the front. OK, now get some wheels for that nice looking rig.
 
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Thank you. I agree, hopefully my wife will buy me my tires and wheels for christmas ( out of my account ofcourse lol ). I would love to have it completly level but I think it looks good.
 



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