How much lift?

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Phylodog

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I'd like to install a body lift on my 2012 but I can't decide if I should go with the 1.25" or 3". I've got 34" Duratracs and won't be able to upgrade any time soon. I don't want to lift it too much and end up with tires that look too small and I'm not sure what it would look like with 3" of lift. I'd appreciate any pics if someone has a 3" lift and 34" tires.

Here is a picture of how she sits now:
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IMO 1.25" isn't even worth the time. I'm planning on going 3" closer to spring. I will run 35" tires, but I don't think a 34" will look bad at all on a 3" BL. If you really want to know what it will look like. Run a couple jacks under her and lift 3". Won't be 100% accurate but should give you an idea of how your truck will look sitting like that with those wheels.
 

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I'm not personally a fan of body lifts, but if that is what you are looking for I would suggest the 1.25" body lift and a front level kit....a level without anything else would work well too.

I just put 34s on my truck as well and am waiting on my suspension to arrive. Of course everything fits fine but with the bigger tires the front will look better after being raised a bit...they do look a bit crammed. http://www.ramforum.com/f17/gray_man_build_thread_ver_2_0_a-40135/
On the second page of my thread 02123532 posted a bunch of pics showing his 2010 Ram with a 2" Hell Bent Steel level and
1.25" RCX Body lift. He is also running 275/65R20 tires (34"), if you want to see how that particular setup looks.

In the front the 3" body lift wouldn't look bad, but I think the tires may look a little small in the back.
 
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I am running 34.5's on my 6" lift. Looks good.
 
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Appreciate it guys. I've got a ProComp leveling kit on it now. Should have done a bit more research first and gone the Bilstein route but it is what it is.
 

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Check out my Albums, youll see my truck with 35's with just a level, then with the 3inch BL. my opinion 35's look perfect with a BL. 34's should aslo.
 

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I'd go with the 3 inch kit personally.
 
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