levelling on new trucks
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levelling on new trucks
I recently purchased a new truck 2008 quad cab 3500 SLT 4 X 4.
I am curious why this slopes at the front and the manufacture doesn't level them as I have seen other new 4 x4 trucks with the same issue.
Is there a levelling kit for this and has anyone claimed on warranty for this?
I am curious why this slopes at the front and the manufacture doesn't level them as I have seen other new 4 x4 trucks with the same issue.
Is there a levelling kit for this and has anyone claimed on warranty for this?
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I put a two inch front leveling kit on my 2008 3500 quad cab 4x4, no issues with warranty, I bought the kit on ebay for $ 62.00 just look under parts and accessories for 2008 dodge. kit was made by hell bent steel, I have 62350.0 miles on my truck and no problems with the leveling kit. I was able to put 315-70-17 bfg on factory rims and no rubbing problems.
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The hell bent kits are as good as they get for spacers. I'm on my second set (two trucks) and the quality is second to none. Just paid $60 shipped and put them on last Friday. I took less that 2 hours doing it by my self. Be sure to drop the track bar and sway bar brackets. TOM
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Yep, what they said. Also, with any aftermarket modification wether it's suspension or otherwise, they have to prove that the aftermarket parts caused the problem or they have to fix it under warranty. They cant just say it, they must prove it. It's a federal law. When I got my 06 lifted one of the service techs told me that I just lost my entire warranty. The service manager told him he was wrong and to go back to his bay. I kindly asked that that guy never work on my truck, lol
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level kit
i have a two inch kit on my 07,easy to install as far as i know it wont void your warranty ,it also comes as an extra when you purchase the truck.
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I took my 2006 ram in today to get the speedometer reset due to the 35s I pit on the truck the services manager came out and told me with the 2 inch lift i put on it will tear up the ball joints in 4000 miles any one else having this issues with there leveling kits. I got the hell bent steel 2 inch lift on mine, I also told that that the front hubs had some play, he told me that there should be no play at all , that they would cover the hubs under warranty, he said that he would cover the ball joints to if they need replaced, I told him I just put the 35s on a couple of weeks ago, he also told me that there was a recall on the on the tie rods, He said he would replace them, I guess it is a heaver kit the way he talked, so don't no if I should take the 2 inch kit off or not, any thoughts
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I took my 2006 ram in today to get the speedometer reset due to the 35s I pit on the truck the services manager came out and told me with the 2 inch lift i put on it will tear up the ball joints in 4000 miles any one else having this issues with there leveling kits. I got the hell bent steel 2 inch lift on mine, I also told that that the front hubs had some play, he told me that there should be no play at all , that they would cover the hubs under warranty, he said that he would cover the ball joints to if they need replaced, I told him I just put the 35s on a couple of weeks ago, he also told me that there was a recall on the on the tie rods, He said he would replace them, I guess it is a heaver kit the way he talked, so don't no if I should take the 2 inch kit off or not, any thoughts
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I have the hell bent steel 2" front lift on my 2008 3500 and no problem so far after 63500. miles and I run 315/70/17. Only thing now seems to the death wobble is starting to happen. going to dealer next week for dash shield repair recall, I'll ask about tie rod recall
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I have the hell bent steel 2" front lift on my 2008 3500 and no problem so far after 63500. miles and I run 315/70/17. Only thing now seems to the death wobble is starting to happen. going to dealer next week for dash shield repair recall, I'll ask about tie rod recall
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No I don't think the leving kit is the problem. Might be the larger tires, I added a skyjacker dual steering shock kit to the tie rod thinking that might help, but no dice. One person told me to make sure tract bar bolts are super tight, and another guy told me its because of my air bags in the rear putting my truck at a diffrent angle. Who knows
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No I don't think the leving kit is the problem. Might be the larger tires, I added a skyjacker dual steering shock kit to the tie rod thinking that might help, but no dice. One person told me to make sure tract bar bolts are super tight, and another guy told me its because of my air bags in the rear putting my truck at a diffrent angle. Who knows
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Your are probably right about the BFG's. I always run TOYO open country AT 285/75/ 17 10 plys. Thought I would switch brands but now its time to go back to TOYO AT maybe try a 295
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