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Old 04-02-2012, 03:40 PM
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Default 98 Dodge Ram 3500 2WD 12 Valve, Leveling Kit

So I want to install a leveling kit on the front of my RIG. I was thinking a 2 inch leveling kit for the front and new shocks all the way around (Rancho). Really my reason behind this is for more wheel clearance so I can fit some big tires on this bad boy. I don't really off road or do any mudding. But I do like the look of some 33 inch tires or bigger.

First off I cant find a leveling kit for the 2wd? Also what is the biggest tires I can fit with a 2 inch leveling kit on the front? Are there any other upgrades that need to be done with the leveling kit? I just replaced all ball joints (pain in the rear) with some good quality aftermarket ones. Tie roads were good and also sway bar was good. Never installed one of these leveling kits and I am hoping to get some insight. Any how to's?

Thanks for all the help.
 
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It should just be a spacer for the coils! Pretty cheap and simple to install
 
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:03 AM
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Got mine from day star. It was two inch I had to do ball joints so i did that to along w shocks. I also put a 2 1/2 blocks on rear she looks very nice and great stance now I'm very happy I just wish I could do 1 inch body lift but can't find one anywhere to fit diesel? Idk
 
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You have any pictures of your rig, would love to see what it looks like now?
 
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I keep trying to upload the dam things but my phone won't let me

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Shoot me a text ill send a pic 4847921317
 

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Here are your pictures! You should fill out your signature so we all know what you have on your rig.
 
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How the hell did u do that
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:37 AM
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just clicked the black post reply button and then clicked the paperclip
 
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Just a thought, would you guys recommend doing an alignment after a leveling kit is installed?


You have literally done everything to your truck that I've done to mine .. Painted those stupid bumper plastics black(I rhino lined mine ), black steel wheels with the chrome cap, tinted clearance lights/tail lights. Minus the leveling kit . I need one though!!

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Old 04-18-2012, 02:41 PM
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yes highley recommend u will tear those tires up and it will do it real quick, i said eff it and i was wrong i should of done alignment , but now its done and all new sneakers

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haha yea i love the chrome on black look specially with my truck color, i had too, i recommend the blocks and traction bars on the rear give the back a great stance and traction bars so the rear dont twist n hop, im putting down so much that i feel like the rear is gonna rip out when i hit bumps
 

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