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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Where can I get a leveling kit for an '04 SWB Ram? Also, are they hard to install? Thanks for the help...
 
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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got mine from daystar, see the topic below "Ok now I'm having problems" I still haven't gotten them on.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Adam,
Here you go, I got mine from 4wheel parts and JCWhitney is also a supplier. You can pick and chose the prices by searchin through google. It only took an hour to put in on a lift, obviously longer with jackstands. Dont forget to get an alignment once your done.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:19 AM
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Will I need any tools other than a jack, some stands and wrenches? I dont have any specialty stuff....
 
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:10 AM
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so how did you do it? I'm lost and getting frustrated. I'm leaving for 4 months on the 6th of Sept and am trying to get this truck done before I leave
 
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Ok...I may be wrong here, but from what I understand, you jack the car up high, support the frame with jackstands, then use the jack to lift the rear end. Unbolt all the things necessary and slowly lower it down. Then you probably put on the brackets provided/remove old ones, and then bolt it all back together.

Never done it, but I watch Trucks! alot, and thats basically how its done. [sm=smiley17.gif]
 
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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no **** who would have thought to disconnect things, that post you put was about as usefull as **** on a bull. Especially since you just posted about buying a kit and how hard is it to put on. I'm talking about seperating the ball joints or removing the tie rod so as to allow the A arm to lower enough to remove the spring/reinstall with 2 1/2 inches more length. I ain't talking about lowering the rear end, it's lifting the front end.
 
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Easy there bud...most people would probably check on how its done before buying a kit, or ask for directions! Go somewhere else if you're gonna get an attitude!
 
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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So you are looking to flip the rear end? In that case you will want air tools and always a torque wrench. You will have to support the rear axle when removing the leafs. This will require more time obviously, I have help with this on my friends and were lucky to have the lift available. Other than be careful and take you time, and unlike alot of guy, including myself follow the directions and mark off the ones you complete. Good luck.
 
 




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