Leveling kit

[Mavrick_ET]

For example I have installed this type of kit several times. Have one like it on my Tundra now.

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/lift-kits/leveling-kits/dodge-leveling-kits/1500/32902-tc.html?c=176&i=0

[Olphart]

It looks pretty level to me.

[KDinTX]

Personally i dont like anything from rough country, just cheap parts. Check out the link, i ran this setup on my truck for a while, 2" will get you leveled without needing to add to the rear springs as well. Use the extra cash to buy new shocks. A testament of the strength of their stuff I had the rear spacers on my rear springs and loaded a full pallet of corn in the bed and a 18' trailer loaded down with feeders and whatnot, WAY overloaded for a 1/2 ton, but it bent the springs and not the spacers.

http://www.hellbentsteel.com/2006-2014-2-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-leveling-lift-kit.html

[Slick8]

You may wish to do some research on the ole inner web.

While looking at kits, the title auto populated with dodge 1500 leveling kit problems and there was a great deal of info.

I seems that the little bit of lift from a leveling kit vs. a true lift kit upsets the steering and or driveline geometery and can cause numerous issues.

I have no first hand experience with this but did a stay in a Motel 6 once...

[dmack]

They are not bad. And yes you will need an alignment. That is a spacer kit and will keep the same ride. Any new shock (strut) will change the ride. So if you like your ride the way it is. The spacer kit is the way to go as for its cheaper.

[Traildust]

Check out Heavy Metal Suspension on ebay. They are solid kits. I have used them on 1/2, 3/4 and 1 tons before...no problems. You'll get a good amount of spring bump if you go over 2''.....Oh, lift the back an 1'' too.

[dmack]

You may wish to do some research on the ole inner web.



While looking at kits, the title auto populated with dodge 1500 leveling kit problems and there was a great deal of info.



I seems that the little bit of lift from a leveling kit vs. a true lift kit upsets the steering and or driveline geometery and can cause numerous issues.



I have no first hand experience with this but did a stay in a Motel 6 once...

It's not to bad. The lift is small 2.5. If you go higher there could be an issue. The full kit has a new knuckle and lowers the lower control arms to compensate. It will be fine. And I to have stayed in a motel 6

[Mavrick_ET]

Personally i dont like anything from rough country, just cheap parts. Check out the link, i ran this setup on my truck for a while, 2" will get you leveled without needing to add to the rear springs as well. Use the extra cash to buy new shocks. A testament of the strength of their stuff I had the rear spacers on my rear springs and loaded a full pallet of corn in the bed and a 18' trailer loaded down with feeders and whatnot, WAY overloaded for a 1/2 ton, but it bent the springs and not the spacers.



http://www.hellbentsteel.com/2006-20...-lift-kit.html

They make good stuff! If they made one for my Tundra I would have bought it.

[hogslayer78]

I put 3" moto fab front level kit on my 2012 ram 4x4 outdoorsman . I also have the coil spring air bags so the back doesn't squat when I haul. The airbags lifted the rear about an inch higher so I had to go with 3" spacer in the front.

[hotrod3367]

I have a set of 2.5 spacers that didn't fit my 2wd.....If you want them your more than welcome to them Sambo.....

[Boyd1212]

Before I wrecked my 12 Ram I put a 2.5" on the front and a 1" block in the rear. The block gave it just a little rake. Then I added a full front replacement and it gave it a little more rake. Honestly I would stick with the 2" leveling kit for the front and leave the rear alone. I just installed a 2" leveling kit on my new 15 chevy 1500 and it made it pretty dang level.

[30-30]

How much do the Bilsteins generally run?

[unclefish]

Measure the difference in heights from the front wheel well to the back to know which level kit to get...2.5" vs 2" etc.

[cz52man]

I looked into it for my 14 Ram 1500 4x4 and one distinct advantage of the Bilsteins is that you will not affect the warranty at all as that is the shock that Dodge uses. Fully adjustable and it appears that 2" is where most everyone seems to be setting theirs.

[captainsling]

I'd put the bilstein 5100 shocks on and be done with it
http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/t...ht-adjustable/

You will have to replace the shocks. Otherwise it will ride like crap! Be sure you get them 2" longer to account for the 2" difference in travel. If you don't replace them, you are over extending your shock. Ride is horrible. Made all the difference in the world on my truck.