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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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hi first question reguarding suspension

Well Hi everyone my first post . My question is as follows , on my 2010 2500 diesel o have stock 265 tires. I have a leer cap and a leveling kit up front. My truck is.pretty much flat what ovwould like to do is add A spring to the rear for a little pitch .any ideas on what to get and where ? Thanks for your response on advance.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Some Firestone airbags would give you back the pitch you desire.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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You could add a set fo Carli mini packs to get about an inch of lift. Plus it will right a bit better.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Where's a good place to pick up a set
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by topbanana3767
Well Hi everyone my first post . My question is as follows , on my 2010 2500 diesel o have stock 265 tires. I have a leer cap and a leveling kit up front. My truck is.pretty much flat what ovwould like to do is add A spring to the rear for a little pitch .any ideas on what to get and where ? Thanks for your response on advance.
So... you put in a leveling kit to remove the pitch. Now you want to add additional springs in the back to regain the pitch. Why not remove the leveling kit?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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So... you put in a leveling kit to remove the pitch. Now you want to add additional springs in the back to regain the pitch. Why not remove the leveling kit?
THANK YOU boB, some common sense. Thats exactly what I was going to say as I was reading the other replies.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 01:23 AM
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hi bob well that would be a valid point , but had you actually asked why instead of taking an opportunity to take a shot . the answer to you would have been is i plan on going with larger tires and need the wheel wheel room. so i thank you for your advice and opinion but i do believe there is an old saying about opinions ?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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That's why I asked, "Why not...?" It wasn't a cheap shot, it was just something that wasn't clear. If you want an intelligent asnwer, you have to supply enough info.

I would use a simople spacer block. For 1-2" They are perfectly safe, cheap, quick, and easy to install. You will also maintain the stock ride qualities.

The more you arch the spring, the harsher the ride can become; especially when empty. You could put extended shackles. But they're a lot more expensive, and more difficult to install. The have to be pretty hefty to prevent lateral flex.
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