Rake!!
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iam_canadian22
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Bilstein adjustable shocks or any other leveling shock to raise the front some more, other option would be to replace the rear spacer with a shorter one
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RamED
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The zone 6" lift comes with a 3" option in the back or a 5" option in the back. I assume you have the kit with the 5" in the back? If so, that's the exact kit that I have. My rake isn't too bad. It may be 1.5 -2" but I think it looks good. May use bilsteins in the future but haven't done too much research on how big of a job it is.
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Rjax
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yup we got the same kit, my rake is a lot more noticeable though, especially when looking at it from a distance...I think im gonna go ahead and order some bilsteins
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RamED
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Are you putting them in yourself? How much do two cost?
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Rjax
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No I would have them done by 4 wheel parts. Don't have the experience or time to do the install. They quoted me $202 for both.
ElTerrible
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I have the same issues on mine i have like 2-3 inch rake in front. Bought a pair of bilsteins BUT local 4wheelparts store wont install them. Hopefully they do install yours and you let us know the outcome.
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Rjax
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Did they say why they wont install them??
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I know one of the 4wheelparts near me stopped doing level kits spacers or struts unless you also buy aftermarket control arms. I went with a friend to get some done on his. They said they had some people coming back with issues so I assume they make you get the aftermarket UCA's as a safety precaution so they don't get sued if someone gets in a wreck because of a joint popping. Well that's how they made it sound. From a buisness perspective I can see their point on it. Whenever I got a car that was in a accident I made sure all the mechanical parts were fixed and if anyone tried to take a cheap way out and either not fix it or get used parts I just sent them to another body shop.
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i got a set of 2 from anything auto for $190 for price match from amazon. $12 is $12 plus great customer service which is always a plus.
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they mentioned that it would put too much stress on control arms. the only way they could adjust them to my liking was if i didnt had a lift kit.
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if u dont tow, completely level or maybe even .5 to 1inch nose high (squatted) looks good imo
McRam
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Bought my 2011 1500 with a leveling kit (spacers), took them out and replaced with the 5100s. Set them to the second-highest ride height. I have the same pronounced rake I had with the spacers. My question is, can I put the spacers back in to lift the front that much more, or am I asking for trouble with extra stress on the ball joints? Running 35s and an iron cross bumper, btw
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Stacking spacers on Bilsteins is asking for trouble imo. If the Bilsteins aren't maxed why not just raise them to the 2.8 setting. It will help. Spacers and Bilsteins at 2.1 and spacers would create some crazy angles I would think. I have never seen anyone use more than Bilsteins maxed or a 2.5" spacer. I had 2" spacers on my 13 4x4 and the angles for everything was good and it could have gone a little higher but anything more than another 1/2" would have probably caused issues.
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Hi,
I have the 6" zone with fox 2,0 shocks.. got my blisteins @ 2.1 and 1,5 spacer in the back.. this gives me almost 1 inch rake.. love it like it is..
Downside to the lift, vibrations when accelerating.. Ordered some adjustable control arms to fix this issue!
I have the 6" zone with fox 2,0 shocks.. got my blisteins @ 2.1 and 1,5 spacer in the back.. this gives me almost 1 inch rake.. love it like it is..
Downside to the lift, vibrations when accelerating.. Ordered some adjustable control arms to fix this issue!
