best way to level a 2014

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express20122

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looking to get as much lift to run 35's on a 2014 1500 4x4 crewcab without installing drop bracket lift would like to get at least 4" what is the best set up without sacrificeing truck ie. ball joints cvs etc. thanks have done in past but hear of ball joint issues on 13 & 14's
 

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I've read on the 14 ' s not to run level spacers without upgrading the upper control arm

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The only way to get 4" in the front without bracket lift and not having issues with ball joints or vibration issues would be rancho leveling struts or spring spacer level(not strut spacers) and a 2" body lift


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Maybe Bils @ 2.8 and a coil spacer in back. I just installed Bils @ 2.1 and it rides great, getting ready to order 35's. I have plans to add RCX 4" later...

 
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you cant get 4'' of suspenion lift without doing a true lift.

for the amount of money you spend on a level / uca's / body lift / labor... to obtain that 4'' lift. You should just save for a true 4'' suspension lift. Plus you will get much better suspension travel / daily function.
 

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I have pro comp pro runner adjustable shocks up front and 1.5 inch coil spacers in the rear. The Pro runners got me just a tad shy of three inches in the front (after settling). I plan on adding a zone 1.5 inch body lift to achieve over 4 inches up front. I paid $380 for the adjustable shocks, upper control arms and the rear spacers. I installed everything with a buddy and some beer and I plan on doing the same with the body lift. The zone off road 1.5 inch bl is $140 before tax.

over four inches of lift for about $520! :roflsquared:
 

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I'm no suspension expert here, but from my reads and little experience, 2-3" of lift in the front can only be achieved with upgraded shocks. You can get more with blocks, but you can't go any more with just shocks.

If you want to do more , then you need to go all out, so I agree with caldwell.
 
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Any opinions on removing bilstiens that have been maxed for 20,000 miles and replacing with Rcx 4" lift. Pros and cons. Might ad already have Rcx 1.25 Bl which would stay. Is it worth the money for the ride quality difference and another 1.5" figure I'd end up with 5 1/4" f. 3 1/4" rear when done Have. 35's now don't plan to go to 37's and need to fit in garage thanks
 

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Why not leave in Bils lowered to mid height and add on RCX 4"? Many use Bils and RCX 4 and 6 inch kits together. I plan to do that.
 
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express20122

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Sorry left that out I plan to just set them at o or.07 wondering if anyone has gone from maxed bils to regular lift pros and cons and if worth doing. I hear the ride is a lot softer with the lift kit?
 
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