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Old 11-25-2005, 07:07 PM
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question about leveling kits ??

did any of you guys that have leveling kits get you truck re-alinged after you installed it ?? and should you add a after merket shocks ?? thanks for any info
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Old 11-25-2005, 07:41 PM
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I did the steel spacers,no alignment no shocks.Rides perfect,no death wobble no wandering,exact same as stock,just looks better now.(6000 miles now on spacers)
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Originally Posted by harleybill38
I did the steel spacers,no alignment no shocks.Rides perfect,no death wobble no wandering,exact same as stock,just looks better now.(6000 miles now on spacers)
exactly what kit did u use i would like to have the same one espcially since u havent had ant deat wobble
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I got mine from these guys. 15000 miles no problems. I would suggest changing shocks though I overextended one hunting this fall. Makes quite a mess.http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/dodge4_03diesel.htm
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Originally Posted by swansong04
did any of you guys that have leveling kits get you truck re-alinged after you installed it ?? and should you add a after merket shocks ?? thanks for any info
G ary

You really need to get the front re aligned any time you change something on the front end.If you take it after the leveling kit is installed it will be out of align.Also front shock are really a must your raising the front i went with bilstiens .I used the steel pucks the first time i did mine and i took those out and went with the skyjacker coil springs they are alot nicer than the steel spacers. http://www.jackit.com/springs/images/skyjacker_coil.JPG
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Used the 3" spacers w/ BDS Suspension track bar bracket, drop pitman arm and longer shocks. No alignment as of yet. Drives perfect.
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john deere,I think they were topgun.(its been awhile)do a search on here and you will find them.thats how I found them.

and why do you say I really need alignment and shocks Budsowner? no tire wear,pulling to one side or anything else.If everything is right what will happen without an alignment and shocks?
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I had the DayStar 2" spacers put on by a 4 Wheel shop, part of the installation was sending it to front end shop for alignment(Lifetime). This was through the dealer aftermarket mods department. I had 315s and Rancho 9000Xs put on shortly after. Over 36,000 miles now and tracks straight with no hands on the wheel at any speed.
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Originally Posted by hknladdr
Used the 3" spacers w/ BDS Suspension track bar bracket, drop pitman arm and longer shocks. No alignment as of yet. Drives perfect.
That does not mean that it is aligned.
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Bud, why did you switch from the spacers to springs?
I just put the top gun customz spacers in ($84 shipped to me) and it rides ever bit as good as stock and I actually think that the buckshots ride better too.
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They gave me the deathwobble when you put spacers in the really compress the stock springs down 2'' every since i changed out to the springs i havent had the wobble.
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