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Old 11-15-2011, 11:48 AM
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I'm trying to level out my 96 dodge 3500 4x4 it nose dives pretty bad but my question is whats the biggest spacer i can put on it without having to drop pitman arm or anything
 
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Old 11-15-2011, 12:30 PM
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you should be able to get away with 3" coil spacers no problem, it'll ride stiff, and next after that i'd get an adjustable trackbar whenever you can afford it. You should be good to go
 
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Old 11-15-2011, 09:32 PM
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I wouldn't go with anything over 2...it'll cause issues with the whole front end pulling itself out of alignment. Hellbentsteel sells 2 in leveling kits for around $70. I've used them before, and they work great, and easy install.
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 12:21 PM
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The biggest I have installed without touching anything is 2.5".... Thats only because someone asked me and paid me do do it. Even if i installed a 2" I would still put an adjustable trac bar in as the bare minimum!
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 07:50 PM
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Fully agree with what Matt and dennhop said, BUT you can get away running 3"...thats what i have on mine, all it could use is an adjustable trackbar and steering stabilizer which i have coming, otherwise you'll wear out balljoints and tie rods in time
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 12:36 AM
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if its sagging real bad ur springs r probably well worn u could just add a spacer or u could buy some real real **** like gen 3 front springs which have a higher weight rating if u have a big bumper or winch it will keep it from sagging, an level it out some. if ur just going with a spacer i would do a 2" an a adjustable track bar or else u will have to but a wheel spacer on the passenger front side to keep it even.
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 02:44 PM
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i was thinking with a 2 1/2 inch
 
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Old 11-17-2011, 11:30 PM
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Iv got a set of rough country leveling springs from top gun customs rides a
Little stiffer as expected but Im just not a fan of spacers an the cost wasn't to bad
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 02:49 PM
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Any spacer will make the truck ride pretty crappy
 
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Old 11-19-2011, 07:38 PM
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how much the level spring run ya got a link?
 


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