Rear Leveling Kit

[Mack_Sauce_16]

What is the best way to raise the rear end of my '08 1500 4x4? Im looking for about 1" of lift to go along with a 2-2.5" leveling kit im putting in the front.

 

[TheMaddog]

either, you can put a level kit on, runs about 50 bucks. or you can just get a lift kit.

 

[mcamzr]

I am in the same boat as you with my 05. I think it would be a set of 1 inch blocks but the best I've found is around 135 from RC.

 

[TexasRammer]

heres a 1 inch rear block
02-08 Dodge Ram 1500 1" Rear Lift Block Kit | eBay

 

[mcamzr]

Will these work for us? They say they are tapered.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=170801701588&kw=170801701588

 

[TexasRammer]

i dont see why they wont

 

[Mack_Sauce_16]

would I be able to install these myself without any special tools?

 

[mcamzr]

Yes. I had the axle out of my wife's Durango and back in in just over an hour. Jack stands, jack, and an air gun helps.

 

[Mack_Sauce_16]

should I worry about the Pinion angle or the possibility of axle wrap?

 

[mcamzr]

Those blocks I found on eBay were tapered soni don't think the angle will change by much if any at all.

 

[Mack_Sauce_16]

Where do the blocks actually sit? And would I have to remove the bed of my truck to install them?

 

[mcamzr]

No on the bed. They go between the axle and leaf spring

 

[mcamzr]

Just jack the truck up and support the frame in the rear with 2 jack stands. Take the rear tires off. Then put the jack under the rear diff and raise it an inch or so. Then un bolt the u-bolts on the leaf spring and put the block between the spring and the axle and bolt it back together with the new bolts. Just do one side at a time.

 

[Mack_Sauce_16]

Awesome thank you for all the help!