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1quick1
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I took my measurements from the ground to the top of the wheel well.
Front 36 3/4"
Rear 38 1/4"
So I'd like to get slightly larger tires at some point so I'm curious what I'm looking at for parts.
Sounds like 2.1 or 2.8 fronts and a rear 1" coil spacer will about do it but I'm sure someone can tell me better.
Front 36 3/4"
Rear 38 1/4"
So I'd like to get slightly larger tires at some point so I'm curious what I'm looking at for parts.
Sounds like 2.1 or 2.8 fronts and a rear 1" coil spacer will about do it but I'm sure someone can tell me better.
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My front was 35 7/8. Installed mine at 2.1 and now the front is right at 38". I didnt add a spacer in the rear and to me it looks completely level. So for you 1quick1 it depends on the amount of rake you want and if you go to 2.8 they say its a good idea to upgrade your uca's.
1quick1
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Thanks for this info. What it sounds like is if I set the fronts to 2.1 I may get the front/rear pretty much right on level. I do have about 100lbs of camping gear in the bed but I'm not sure if that'll drop the rear all that much.
I was .5 nose high with 2.8. So I'd assume that 2.1 would set you pretty much on dead level. I wanted a bit of rake thus why I added the 1.5 in the rear. I didn't upgrade the UCA but its easy so might do it eventually. Would probably take me like 30 minutes now that I have practice taking it apart so not too worried about it.
At this point everything seems very solid, tight, and rides nice. Only have about 500 miles so far. Did take it off road and it was much better than stock.
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1quick1
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I got a quote from a local 4x4 shop. They are recommending UCA's for the level. Their prices aren't that off but I could get the Mevotech UCA's and the struts are a few bucks cheaper with free shipping on Amazon. But damnnnn $650 for install and labor? Unfortunately I don't have tools, location, or maybe knowledge to tackle this one myself.
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I got a quote from a local 4x4 shop. They are recommending UCA's for the level. Their prices aren't that off but I could get the Mevotech UCA's and the struts are a few bucks cheaper with free shipping on Amazon. But damnnnn $650 for install and labor? Unfortunately I don't have tools, location, or maybe knowledge to tackle this one myself.
It would take about 2 hrs if you know what you are doing. Pretty high labor rate
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Damn $1400 is crazy for a 2” lift
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Yeah thats crazy! I got all 4 shocks, alignment and install for $540. But i got a deal on the install. Only $50 for the whole thing. If you have a shop do it. Before you leave check everything they did. 3 days after my install i decided to look underneath and noticed they didnt change my rear shocks. Check everything before you leave!!!!
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I called my local dealer and asked about the “mopar” 2” lift. And they said $2100 CDN out the door. When I asked if would keep my warranty they said only if it doesn’t effect the part that broke. So basically if I had anything go wrong with my truck they’ll immediately blame my dealer installed kit.
He said they sell and install them but don’t warranty it.
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dang I feel sorry for you guys having to pay that much $$
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Our consumer market sucks I think partly because the population in Canada 36 million. USA 323 million. We just don’t have the consumer volume you folks have
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Just do the work yourself ... If not capable or equipped then find a buddy who is ....
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It’s just struts, any mechanic should be able to change them
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After install at 2.8, you should see 4 rings, correct?
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Thank you! You are such a help!! I’ll have them installed next month when I get my winter tires on. I’m getting a one inch Daystar spacer on the back. 35 inch tires studded. BTW, I printed out your pictures to give to my mechanic.
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Couple more pics that may help out ...
And post #26 here has some helpful information as well ...
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?p=1206420
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