I'm considering getting some 3 inch spacers from topguncustomz (until I can afford a KORE setup).

1. Would I need a new track bar bracket to go with these spacers?

2. Can I get away with the stock shocks for a bit with 3 inch spacers (I know I can with a 2 inch spacer...not sure about the 3s though)?

3. Is 3 inches too much in front with nothing done to the rear (will the front be higher than the rear)?

Thanks for any help.

 

I just put a 4" in the front and it was even with the back on my 06 3500, I don't think you can keep your shocks but could be wrong.

 

got any pics?

what shocks did you go with?

 

1. No
2. No, too short.
3. No, but the front might sit a little higher than the rear.

 

No I don't have any pics of it yet. As for shocks everyone on this site says Bilstein but I say Donahue Racing.

 

Does Donahoe have a shock spec'd for the 3500 4x4's?

Does Thuren or Carli or Lorenz make a leveling kit similar to what KORE sells? Something with a 3" coil and shocks valved to match? I'd like to level my truck but don't care for spacers.

 

No.

Yes, for a bit... at least that is what I still have on my truck. I won't be seeing any offroad between now and when I have the $ for the King's. It drives fine, though any speedbumps are pretty rough FYI.

I put 2" blocks in the rear, but you only need 1". My rear is still a fair amount higher than the front. As Cowhand said, you could probably get away with nothing if you don't mind the front being a touch higher.

By the way Cowhand... got off the phone with Don Thuren today; I think my front end may closely resemble yours by the end of the summer.

~I'm sure Sean would set up a leveling kit for you. Or get a hold of ThruenFabrication

 

Where did you get the blocks for the rear?

 

How close? I'm digging deeper again....more goodies for the front. Budget another $1K or so and it'll be even closer

Are you looking at the radius arms?

 

I got the blocks and new U-Bolts from www.jackit.com . Take an afternoon and coat them with a strong, rust proof paint. First rainfall, and mine were nice and brown . They'll be gone by this winter however

Cowhand -
Yep, Don said he's gonna be putting the prototype on a truck soon, and should be done and ready when I return in late July. So.... if I can get the pocketbook to work it out: I'll be putting Thuren's Trackbar, Steering Arms and Radius Arms on in August along with 4" coils from Don. I think I'll be going with the Bilsteins however if I do all that. I think overall, I'll be much better off with these things, and get the racing shocks some day when I may actually decide to be racing .

 

Don didn't tell me was was actually doing radius arms...we've talked about it.

Racing shocks ain't just for racin'

 

I asked the local suspension shop guy about 3 inch and he said you have to change shocks but he also told me I could not clear 35s with only a 2 inch kit well I am runnin 315 70 17s with no lift and no rubbin so go figure. I know this is not an answer but I have been wantin to say it

 

What about new shocks with 1" blocks on the rear? Are new shocks necessary for that?

Thanks for your replies...I'm trying to piece something together until I can afford something better.

 

I don't think you'll have to worry about shocks in the rear with 1" blocks. Anyone know where I can find some 3" wide, 1" or 1.5" blocks for a good price? All of the "short" blocks I have found here only 2.5" wide.

 

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