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Old 08-20-2008 | 07:11 PM
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1 inch coil spacer

Does anybody make a 1 inch coil spacer for the 2nd gen's.
Old 08-20-2008 | 09:19 PM
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I am interested in this as well. My Kore springs would be perfect if I added another inch.

ANYONE???
Old 08-20-2008 | 11:38 PM
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I bought a set from somewhere.. heck if I can remember where. They do exist though.
Maybe from top gun customs?
Old 08-21-2008 | 03:29 AM
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viperdew, you run a KORE leveling? how many inches?

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Old 08-21-2008 | 12:17 PM
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viperdew, you run a KORE leveling? how many inches?

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smokinram99: The KORE Chase Suspension is about 3 inches. I have been running it for about 1.5 - 2 years and noticed that the front springs have sagged a bit due to the weight of the Cummins. One inch would be perfect to level everything back off.
Old 08-22-2008 | 08:30 AM
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the D 25 coils add 2" if i remeber correctly, although after about 5 years with them, they dont sag too bad, but when i put the plow on, they compress way to much.
Old 08-22-2008 | 09:24 AM
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Lots of 2" spacers. Never seen or heard of a 1"??

Getrdun - You could replace the D25's with CSS Springs. They make them in any length/stiffness you want...and prices are reasonably, IMO.
http://www.coilsprings.com/
Good report w/ pics HERE

Probably not a solution for Viperdew. I thought the Kore Chase leveled the truck??

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Old 08-22-2008 | 09:59 AM
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I found both 1" and 1 1/2" spacers made by Daystar for our trucks. I think I might try them.

http://www.performancecenter.com/lif...spring-spacers
Old 08-22-2008 | 01:31 PM
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top gun customz has them as well www.topguncustomz.com
Old 08-22-2008 | 03:06 PM
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I just called Daystar directly and found out that even though they do make the 1" and 1 1/2" spacer they will not work with the Dodge 2500 4X4 although they do work for the 2500 2WD. I will take a look at topgun and see if they will work with the 2500 4X4.


WOOO HOOO! your right they have 'em. Ordered a set and can't wait to put them on. Thanks a bunch!

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Old 08-29-2008 | 06:58 PM
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I got them today!

Just thought I would post an update to the 1" spacers. I am extremely dissappointed as they shipped the 2" version not the 1" ones I ordered.

After calling topguncustomz to explain the situation, they could not do anything until this coiming tuesday. They stated that they needed to contact their shipper or supplier. That's when I sent pictures of what they sent me with a tape measure against the spacer to show they shipped the wrong product. I hope this gets resolved soon!

In any event, they (2" version) are extremely well made -- just wish I could have had the right ones to install over the labor day weekend.
Old 08-29-2008 | 07:47 PM
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forgive the ignorance but what does a leveler do? make the truck sit level? because the back end sits higher
Old 08-29-2008 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DodgeRamdiese01
forgive the ignorance but what does a leveler do? make the truck sit level? because the back end sits higher
DodgeRamDiese01 - I purchased the Kore Chase system mainly because it levels the truck so the back and front are at the same height. In my particular case the Kore Chase System raised the front about 3" and with the rear leaf springs in the back as well. By replacing the leafs in the rear meant it would not sit down and pull the front higher than the back. What has happened over a period of time (1.5 - 2 years) is that the front coils have settled and for the truck to be level again it would take a spacer (lower cost) of 1" otherwise I would have to replace the springs and take the chance of it happening again.

So - bottom line it is to run 315 Toyo's ie: 35".

When I first installed everything it was great but my nose kept diving over time..... Now I want to bring it back to level. I would rather put the 1" spacer in knowing that the springs have settled than to put another set of springs on and go through the same thing. Know what I mean?
Old 08-29-2008 | 08:41 PM
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Man I just installed the Hellbent 2" spacers....in a dirt driveway with a harbor freight floor jack, had to rent the coil spring compressor from autozone. I ain't doing that again. I got it all installed and it looks really good and the spacers were only $65 bones, but what a pain in keester, in my humble yet accurate opinion.
Old 09-07-2008 | 01:38 AM
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I just did the same thing. Almost went the spring compressor route, but found that I could put the trucks screw jack between the frame and axle and get the last inch of drop to put the springs in. Looks and drives good.



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