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?

 

Welcome to DTR!

Built that way to handle a load.
You can level it with a frt end spacer on top of factory springs or with new 2" (or any length you want) longer springs for about $200.00.
http://www.hellbentsteel.com/dodge_r...ling_kits.html
http://www.coilsprings.com/

Spacers work very well on new factory springs. I've done both and springs only start to make a big difference, IMO, at 200,000+ miles.

RJ

 

Get the taller coils and dump the stock shock for Bilsteins. . .you'll be sooo happy. The 2 inch puck spacers are so over priced just spend another 50 and get better coils too. No more having my suspension bottum out after I go over speed bumps.

 

Yea it's suppose to be like that. That way when you load up the back or hook up a trailer the back end squats, usualy to about level with the front depending on the load, and will handle and ride like it's meant to. Almost every truck comes like that, although some more...or atleast more noticable....than others. You can level out the front end as you've already read, or leave it as is. Dont worry though, there's nothing wrong with your truck.

 

Some where in here theres a great article on removing and installing the 3 spacers to the top of the rear spring,helps about1 1/2 inches lower on the rear,,,,that is if a 3500 has the three spacers like the 2500s.
I did my 2500,helps quite a bit.

 

High quality steel spacers have dropped way down in price..... $60.00. (check the above link).

RJ

 

I would not mind lowering the rear of my mega to get the 5er to ride level and get a little bit more rail clearance. Any issues with towing with the rear lowered? Any thought would be great. Sorry to hijack.

 

As said above, the truck is made the way it is for a reason. If you choose to level it out by raising the front end, you will probably lose some fuel mileage because the truck will have more drag.

 

X2, Hell Bent Steel, $60, an hour to install.

 

I wonder if it's measurable?? But then, I guess anything's measurable. I wonder if it's enough to matter??

 

I just installed the hellbent steel 2.5" spacers. installation was easy. Although something that i havent seen mentioned is getting an adjustable tracbar. I did not have to have it but it did pull my axle to the drivers side a hair. I havent noticed any differences in steering or ride up to this point, so far i am pleased with it.

Before:


After:

 

Looks good 'Blakehii'. Welcome to DTR!

2" lift will move the body about 1/4" on the frame.
I drove that way for 3 yrs. with no negative side effects I could see.
I finally went with offset bushings from Lazarsmith for my 3rd Gen Trackbar to center the body.
http://www.lazarsmith.com/SSSSS.html

Anything under 3" will not affect much, but I do recommend changing to Bilsteins longer arm, Nickle plated, shocks. They make a big difference.... partly because they are better than factory but mostly because they are the proper length for the lift so you get full travel for the shock.

RJ

 

This must be variable somehow. Our truck has 2.5 or 3" spacers (not sure, installed by PO, never measured them) and the front axle was cocked close to an inch over to the driver's side before I installed the adjustable track bar.

 

My 3rd Gen trackbar, with a bracket from 'SolidSteel.biz' may be the difference?
Did the 1" off center show any bad side effects?

RJ

 

Oh absolutely. The joints and tie rods were shot in 25k miles. Then replacing that stuff along with the upgraded steering as part of the restoration process that started about a month ago gave it a bump steer that nearly jerked the wheel out of your hands.

I was the unwitting victim of a PO that just installed some spacers and called it good. I would not advise anyone to try that and expect a good outcome down the road.