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Old 12-28-2006, 07:31 AM
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1" - 1.5" Leveling Kit?

I've looked everywhere and it seems nobody makes a 1" - 1.5" leveling kit for the 3rd gens? Surely someone must make coil spring spacers in that size that will fit?
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2" is the shortest I've seen. It take 2" to level the truck.
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I have also been looking for a 1-1.5" raise in front. I know 2" makes it level, but I dont want it completely level. I always see guys pulling with a leveled truck and it is sagging in the back.
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I have also been looking for a 1-1.5" raise in front. I know 2" makes it level, but I dont want it completely level. I always see guys pulling with a leveled truck and it is sagging in the back.[ QUOTE][/QUOTE] I did the two inch on the front and a 1 inch block in the rear for rake.............that way it wont sag in the rear.....I think the front end looks to high w/ o it anyway
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Originally Posted by paul4romtexas
I have also been looking for a 1-1.5" raise in front. I know 2" makes it level, but I dont want it completely level. I always see guys pulling with a leveled truck and it is sagging in the back.
good morning I allso pull a lot and my truck bottoms out on speed bumps and other things so may be if I had a little more space from my frame to my axel so it would not bottom out so easley this should help I put on Bilstein 5100,s still bottoms out I will be watchen this tread closely. thanks
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My last 3 Dodges/Cummins, I took a different route, I took springs out of the back/dearched springs and added air bags, much better ride, no death wobble and I always go slow over speed bumps(thats what they are for)lol...

Just some food for thought.....
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You guys can get a set of custom coil springs to lift the front the amount you want and cure bottoming issues. Give Don Thuren a call. He'll set you up.
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Originally Posted by expressfish
I did the two inch on the front and a 1 inch block in the rear for rake.............that way it wont sag in the rear.....I think the front end looks to high w/ o it anyway
Did you come across the 1" block, or had it fab'd?
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Originally Posted by jrussell
I've looked everywhere and it seems nobody makes a 1" - 1.5" leveling kit for the 3rd gens? Surely someone must make coil spring spacers in that size that will fit?
If you buy a 2'' spacer it mesures 17/8.I bought mine from topgunz for $75 no death wobble rides good.
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Daystar makes 1" to 2 1/2" coil spring spacers for our trucks, you can get them at a variety of places.

http://www.daystarweb.com/Categories...1-8721030cbbcc
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Originally Posted by jusbecuz
Daystar makes 1" to 2 1/2" coil spring spacers for our trucks, you can get them at a variety of places.

http://www.daystarweb.com/Categories...1-8721030cbbcc
All the 1" - 1.5" kits I see listed there are for 2wd only.

Judging by the responses, there seems to be a healthy demand for a 4wd kit like this. Anyone know of company that makes custom spacers or can I just have a Daystar 2" machined down to 1"?
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i'd like a 1-1.5 lift. with the camper shell etc, 2" is too much
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Did you come across the 1" block, or had it fab'd?
had to fab one out of billet alum and had u-bolts made to fit , bout 40 bucks
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It's nice to know I'm not the only one that wants less than a 2" lift in front. I definitely don't want to sag while towing, but would like better coils.

Originally Posted by ptgarcia
You guys can get a set of custom coil springs to lift the front the amount you want and cure bottoming issues. Give Don Thuren a call. He'll set you up.
This is probably the best way to go. Better coils, shocks and a tracking bar.

Tony
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2" in the front and 1" in the back gives these trucks a much nicer stance, without the front-high look. I will actually be selling my 2" leveling spacers, Bilstein 5100s, and 1" rear block very soon, if anyone is interested.... hint hint


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