leveling kit question

Unit_91 · Feb 9, 2014

operator said:
which kit are you running? I like the look especially since mine is 2wd rcsb id rather lift then drop the rear after much thought.

I'm running the Traxda 2" front level kit. They ran me about 110 and then 150 for the install and alignment.

Unit_91 · Feb 9, 2014

SouthernBIGHORN said:
nice truck i have a 2014 big horn cc same color and plan on puttng spacers or rancho coil over leveling kit what rims and tires do you plan on putting on if any

Lol tough question. I do know when I get the the money I'm planning on going with some American Force wheels, probably 20 by 12 or 22 by 12. For tires I'm not sure. Somewhere between 35 and 37.

SouthernBIGHORN · Feb 9, 2014

i plan on putting a leveling kit and rims and tires but bc it is a 2wd i dont plan on going offroad and i am not sure if i want chrome or black just though i would ask

Unit_91 said:
Lol tough question. I do know when I get the the money I'm planning on going with some American Force wheels, probably 20 by 12 or 22 by 12. For tires I'm not sure. Somewhere between 35 and 37.

Unit_91 · Feb 9, 2014

SouthernBIGHORN said:
i plan on putting a leveling kit and rims and tires but bc it is a 2wd i dont plan on going offroad and i am not sure if i want chrome or black just though i would ask

I feel you on that. Mine being a 2wd also we are limited lol. I have no where to off-road anyways. I would rarely use a 4wd. Didn't find it a concern just to pay more on insurance and more msrp for something that won't be used. I want black rims too just for the looks and the **** they are easyier to keep clean, but with the chrome that came on my truck I think it's better if I go with chrome wheels.

lswing · Feb 9, 2014

Ram82808 said:
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Best post of this whole thread! Looks great, more pics, tire size? Bilstein has a great PDF on the 5100, going on for me soon.

mge_1 · Feb 9, 2014

New to leveling kits here. I have a 2010 5.7 4x4 and I just want it to level out. "Spacers" the cheapest and easiest to install? I've seen some 2" and 2.5" leveling kits on ebay for $50-$60.

This one any good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DODGE-RAM-1500-2-5-LEVELING-LIFT-KIT-4WD-06-14-DR2-5T-/121253743325

Unit_91 · Feb 9, 2014

mge_1 said:
New to leveling kits here. I have a 2010 5.7 4x4 and I just want it to level out. "Spacers" the cheapest and easiest to install? I've seen some 2" and 2.5" leveling kits on ebay for $50-$60.

This one any good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DODGE-RAM-1500-2-5-LEVELING-LIFT-KIT-4WD-06-14-DR2-5T-/121253743325

All depends on how you feel about it. You could take the maker of the kit and cross reference it to the actual company to confirm fitment. Then buy for cheaper on eBay.

mge_1 · Feb 9, 2014

Unit_91 said:
All depends on how you feel about it. You could take the maker of the kit and cross reference it to the actual company to confirm fitment. Then buy for cheaper on eBay.

Gotcha. Now debating if I should go 2" or 2.5".

sausec17 · Feb 9, 2014

Don't cheap out on spacers. Go with a reputable company that has the R&D to guarantee exact fit and lift height. Couple bucks more goes a long way on a expensive truck

Unit_91 · Feb 10, 2014

mge_1 said:
Gotcha. Now debating if I should go 2" or 2.5".

All I could find in the steel spacers for my truck were in the 2". The only 2.5" spacers were available in urethane, so I called rough country and asked them about their product. They asked me to think of how long it would be on my truck. The reason being is that the urethane ones tend to deteriorate after time. They get packed down and after a couple years will become 2" spacers. Idk how true this is but I took his work since he was talking about his own companies product. I figured mine would only be on there until I could afford a full lift kit, but on the plus side I could easily sell them after I'm done with them as well. You could always resort to a measuring tape or a park on a curb or some wood of the desired height, step back and take a look.

mge_1 · Feb 10, 2014

Unit_91 said:
All I could find in the steel spacers for my truck were in the 2". The only 2.5" spacers were available in urethane, so I called rough country and asked them about their product. They asked me to think of how long it would be on my truck. The reason being is that the urethane ones tend to deteriorate after time. They get packed down and after a couple years will become 2" spacers. Idk how true this is but I took his work since he was talking about his own companies product. I figured mine would only be on there until I could afford a full lift kit, but on the plus side I could easily sell them after I'm done with them as well. You could always resort to a measuring tape or a park on a curb or some wood of the desired height, step back and take a look.

I'm in the same boat. Thanks for the info!

Unit_91 · Feb 10, 2014

mge_1 said:
I'm in the same boat. Thanks for the info!

No problem at all. If they are gonna be on the truck for a long time I would go with steel.

Searay245se · Feb 10, 2014

I was reading about the spacers and read the steel welded ones end up cracking.I was wondering if anyone has uses the billet ones and which anyone thought was better?

Unit_91 · Feb 10, 2014

Searay245se said:
I was reading about the spacers and read the steel welded ones end up cracking.I was wondering if anyone has uses the billet ones and which anyone thought was better?

I have steel ones and have no issues at all. The reason I purchased the steel ones was because I called rough country and they said that the steel ones last the longest. The urethane ones deteriorate after some time. 2.5" will become 2" after some time and wear. And that was a salesperson from their company telling me this. He told me to take into consideration how long it will be on the vehicle. And if you ever plan on going higher with a lift later one, which I do, you could sell the steel ones faster than the urethane ones.

Koko · Feb 10, 2014

Here's mine with a 2.5" level the day I picked it up from the dealer. It looked nose high imo even though it measured level. I added a 3/4" rear spacer and new Nittos one size over stock. My mileage is horrendous. I'm getting 10mpg city in the winter. (I should note I have a less than perfect 2.2 mile drive to work on back roads with hills.) On the highway I get 16.5mpg. After 7100 miles my average is 12.2 mpg per the tripmeter in my truck. I also have 6spd auto with 3.55.

mge_1 · Feb 10, 2014

Koko said:
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Here's mine with a 2.5" level the day I picked it up from the dealer. It looked nose high imo even though it measured level. I added a 3/4" rear spacer and new Nittos one size over stock. My mileage is horrendous. I'm getting 10mpg city in the winter. (I should note I have a less than perfect 2.2 mile drive to work on back roads with hills.) On the highway I get 16.5mpg. After 7100 miles my average is 12.2 mpg per the tripmeter in my truck. I also have 6spd auto with 3.55.

Thanks for this pic. I might go with the 2" vs 2.5"

Koko · Feb 10, 2014

You're welcome. IMO the 2" is the right choice. My dealer installed this so I didnt have much of a choice.

mge_1 · Feb 10, 2014

Most likely will go with these 2" billet aluminum from Ebay. Will give it a try. $45 shipped.

Pburg375 · Feb 10, 2014

I dropped 3 MPG with a front level and 33x12.5 togo open country Mts. No spacers needed.

mattyhfd · Feb 11, 2014

Ouch. Hope you drive mainly highway.

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