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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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I am looking at putting a leveling kit on my 03 2500. I have not seen a thread suggesting a leveling kit. Is there one kit that is recomended over another? Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Leveling kits are, for the most part, just a spacer to put 2-3inches between the the spring and the stock spring seat. I guess Kore has some kit that levels and has matching extended shocks, but you don't need all that. I bought a 2inch spacer off Ebay, then had it installed by an auto shop (don't have the tools or the time for that, did it on a tacoma, not again) and had the truck aligned. Just make sure its metal, urethane is good for a little gasser, but the weight of a deisel on the front will crush a urethane spacer over time.

*side note* I might be selling mine in a month or two (lift kit) if you're still looking.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I bought a 2" leveling kit from summit racing, paid about hundred bucks for it. Most leveling kits are just spacers that bolt up on top of your springs. It only took about three hours to put it on. I do suggest renting a spring compresssor, it makes it so much easier.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Thanks for the info. I just bought a new set of BFG's (285) for my truck and I have been wanting to put the leveling kit on it. I think I will get one ordered in the next day or two.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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I just installed a kit on my truck... took me about 3 1/2 hours start to finish. there are before and after pics in this thread if your interested https://dodgeforum.com/m_431250/tm.htm

Kore performance makes a kit that is supposed to be the bomb of leveling kits. another CTD owner in my area just put one on and he said it smooths out the ride significantly and made the truck handle much better.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Wow! that truck looks much better with the leveling kit. Thanks for the input.
 
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