2011 front bumper clearance
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From: Tamarack, Idaho
there's two different ways to do it: with strut spacers or with adjustable shocks (Bilstein 5100's). here's a link to the strut spacers i used (with a pic to give you an idea): http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=250190010
that's just one of many leveling kits. what's shown in the pic is exactly what you get in the box and the only parts needed. they look like they're very easy to install and most people do it themselves, but i payed a shop just because i didn't feel like doing it myself.
couple of things to note: you have to get an alignment after it's installed since your wheels will be out of camber. and it could potentially void your warranty on some of the front suspension components (ball joints etc.) if something fails and it's determined to be caused by the leveling kit. also some people experience 4WD vibration after a leveling kit is installed. but that's a common problem even for stock trucks driven directly off the lot.
that's just one of many leveling kits. what's shown in the pic is exactly what you get in the box and the only parts needed. they look like they're very easy to install and most people do it themselves, but i payed a shop just because i didn't feel like doing it myself.
couple of things to note: you have to get an alignment after it's installed since your wheels will be out of camber. and it could potentially void your warranty on some of the front suspension components (ball joints etc.) if something fails and it's determined to be caused by the leveling kit. also some people experience 4WD vibration after a leveling kit is installed. but that's a common problem even for stock trucks driven directly off the lot.
1) Does the 1.5" kit offer less issues in regards to the "Death Wobble" than a 2.5" kit?
2) Are there any ride quality gains by switching from the stock shocks to the Bilsteins5100's?
I hate how "on-road only" these trucks look. I dont want a full blown lift, but the truck needs something.
I'm going to do one of these options when i get new tires this fall, but now I'm wondering which one would be better for the truck.
Good Post, thank you
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1) Does the 1.5" kit offer less issues in regards to the "Death Wobble" than a 2.5" kit?
2) Are there any ride quality gains by switching from the stock shocks to the Bilsteins5100's?
I hate how "on-road only" these trucks look. I dont want a full blown lift, but the truck needs something.
I'm going to do one of these options when i get new tires this fall, but now I'm wondering which one would be better for the truck.
Good Post, thank you
2) Are there any ride quality gains by switching from the stock shocks to the Bilsteins5100's?
I hate how "on-road only" these trucks look. I dont want a full blown lift, but the truck needs something.
I'm going to do one of these options when i get new tires this fall, but now I'm wondering which one would be better for the truck.
Good Post, thank you
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From: Tamarack, Idaho
Do you have your rears set at a lift?how hard is it to change from 1.4 to 2.1? if you set the front at 2.1 would you want to set the rears at 1.4? do you have pictures?
Thanks again
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My .02: The reason the front is so low on stock 4x4s is because 95% of truck owners never go wheelin'. They buy the 4x4 to help in the snow or on the boat ramp. The lower front end greatly improves aerodynamics resulting in improved fuel economy. Dodge knows they will sell more trucks when they can advertise 20 mpg with a 390hp HEMI! For the few (like me) that like the look or off-road enhancements of a lift/level kit, Dodge offers these kits through MOPAR Performance.
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The rear shocks are non-adjustable. The fronts are adjustable at stock, .7, 1.4, 2.1, and 2.8 inches. Changing from 1.4 to 2.1 inches requires disassembling the front end and moving the collar on the shock body. Sorry, no pictures. I'll see if I can get some posted in the next few days.
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1) Does the 1.5" kit offer less issues in regards to the "Death Wobble" than a 2.5" kit?
2) Are there any ride quality gains by switching from the stock shocks to the Bilsteins5100's?
I hate how "on-road only" these trucks look. I dont want a full blown lift, but the truck needs something.
I'm going to do one of these options when i get new tires this fall, but now I'm wondering which one would be better for the truck.
Good Post, thank you
2) Are there any ride quality gains by switching from the stock shocks to the Bilsteins5100's?
I hate how "on-road only" these trucks look. I dont want a full blown lift, but the truck needs something.
I'm going to do one of these options when i get new tires this fall, but now I'm wondering which one would be better for the truck.
Good Post, thank you
2) i hear the bilstein's ride better. after installing my leveling kit i did notice a little added stiffness to the ride. it still rides smoother than any other truck i've been in, including my previous 2008 Sierra which rode damn well.
My .02: The reason the front is so low on stock 4x4s is because 95% of truck owners never go wheelin'. They buy the 4x4 to help in the snow or on the boat ramp. The lower front end greatly improves aerodynamics resulting in improved fuel economy. Dodge knows they will sell more trucks when they can advertise 20 mpg with a 390hp HEMI! For the few (like me) that like the look or off-road enhancements of a lift/level kit, Dodge offers these kits through MOPAR Performance.