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1" leveling kit
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1 1/2" leveling kit
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Correct leveling kit poll

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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The only way you are going to always run level is to do a lift kit to be level empty, then do something like add airbags for when you tow the camper to keep from squatting in the rear.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Not to fill you head with any more ideas, but you could do the leveling kit, but put a 2" block under the springs. My sister-in-laws husband did that with his and it looks great. Still has the factory stance, but added just enought to make it unique. He's running 35's and it looks really good. And it doesn't look like it's squating
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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but you could do the leveling kit, but put a 2" block under the springs.

He's running 35's and it looks really good. And it doesn't look like it's squating
I don't understand what you mean? Isn't what I'm looking at basically the same thing?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Sorry...i just re-read that. The level kit goes up front, so now your level. Then, to get the factory rake look back, put 2" blocks under the rear leaf springs. The block goes between your axle and leaf springs. This will give your truck a 2" lift all around.

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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So what you are saying is that if I NEED to level my truck because of tire issues but want to retain the factory raked look I should block the rear leafs. If i don't NEED the lift, I shoudn't bother.

Is that what you are saying?

 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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I used the CAGE 2" leveling kit. I like it because it was made from a solid chunk of billet aluminum. Pain in the rear to install, but makes the truck sit better.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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So what you are saying is that if I NEED to level my truck because of tire issues but want to retain the factory raked look I should block the rear leafs. If i don't NEED the lift, I shoudn't bother.

Is that what you are saying?
Yep...that's what I'm saying.Glade we got that straightened out
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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My 2500 doesn't sag at all when I carry the 3400# pontoon.If yours does sag when pulling I'd say get the 1.5". That way it'll run pretty level when you're pulling. If it doesn't I say get the 2".

I didn't vote because I have the differing thoughts.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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say goodbye to any comfort in your ride....with a leveling kit it will feel like hitting 40 year old railroad tracks when u run over a bump in the road
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Do you have a levelong kit Gale? If so, what size?
 
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