17 2500 with level kit and snow plow?

Mr2500HDMan · Feb 9, 2017

Hi all. New member here. I recently bought a 2017 Ram 2500 ccsb with the 5.7. I'm interested in doing a 3" front level kit but want to stay away from spacers and do something like the Thuren 3" front springs. My question is I run a Boss 8.2 DXT v plow and was wondering if anyone has any feedback for the leveling springs and supporting a plow with them, anyone done it? Thanks

DannyMK2 · Feb 9, 2017

i believe thurens springs have a softer rate then stock. might want to give him a call and see what he says about that.

Ratket · Feb 9, 2017

I would suggest prolly running the diesel lvl springs just to help offset the weight

billa9b0ng · Feb 10, 2017

Where are you located, how much do you run with the plow on? Around here guys only have them on 15-20 days a year and it probably wouldn't make a difference.

2015HD · Feb 10, 2017

No experience with Thuren springs but I have a 2015 2500 crew and a 9'6" Fisher Extreme V. I ended up doing Firestone airbags because my wing tips were hitting the ground when driving around with them retracted. At 30lbs each my front end was ~3" higher when I took plow off. The problem is it rode really stiff. I dropped the bags down to around 22lbs, now she sits pretty level and rides fine when plow if off. The ride when the plow is on is MUCH better with the bags. Just another option to consider.

SHOOT2KILL · Feb 10, 2017

I have these on mine...they work great...Been using them on the front of all my plow trucks for several years now with no issues.....

2015 Ram 2500 Vehicle Suspension - Timbren

Mr2500HDMan · Feb 10, 2017

The truck stock holds the plow excellent as is. I want a level kit for appearance etc. for when I'm not carrying my plow but also want the springs I put in to comfortably carry my plow and not sacrifice ride quality without plow. If all that makes sense.

Mr2500HDMan · Feb 10, 2017

2015HD said:
No experience with Thuren springs but I have a 2015 2500 crew and a 9'6" Fisher Extreme V. I ended up doing Firestone airbags because my wing tips were hitting the ground when driving around with them retracted. At 30lbs each my front end was ~3" higher when I took plow off. The problem is it rode really stiff. I dropped the bags down to around 22lbs, now she sits pretty level and rides fine when plow if off. The ride when the plow is on is MUCH better with the bags. Just another option to consider.

Might have to do a little research on that as it sounds like a feasible option.

blackram2014 · Feb 11, 2017

I run a 2in leveling spacer up front of my 2016 2500 with a 8.5 western mvp3 works perfect and rides like a dream.

crazy jerry · Feb 12, 2017

+3 in the front will probly make it look like a carolina sqauter. to me that looks stupid but its your truck after all

Andrew09HEMI · Feb 12, 2017

+3 won't make it look like a squatter with a plow attached. Without maybe but most 2500s are 2.75-3" rake.

Hoc84key · Mar 16, 2017

Plow with level

I have 16 2500. Added new 8' western. Haven't used yet. But then decided to add level kit for appearance and now plow doesn't sit right. Truck is too high. A frame isn't level. I still haven't used yet bc I'm running my old truck until it dies. But I'm worried when I start using it won't plow right bc a frame isn't level. Ran it by plow installer. Said he's seen worse but it's not the best. I thought I did the measuring right but apparently truck is above the 16.5" to 19" range for the mounting brackets to the ground. Might end up taking off leveling kit. It's the 2.5" rough country

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