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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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how much is level??

I want for my 2010 DRW 3500 to look and be level... but i dont know how much lift it needs on the front, i have seen 1" 2" 2.5" and 3" and they all claim to be "leveling kits"
can anyone tell me which is the right one, i think is the 2" but im not so sure

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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Do you not tow with your dually? I am not a fan of the nose dive look either, but I can't do a leveling kit since I tow. Its pretty easy for me to put the nose in the air when we go camping . LOL
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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i will tow during the summer, i have a gooseneck that i carry steel with, no more than 15 to 20k. do u think i will have a problem..?
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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2 and 1/2" is level on my 2008 4x4. The rear sinks a little when the front is raised. It could be different on a RWD but this is what all the shops including Kore told me before purchasing. I tow with a equalizing, Fifth and goose neck without issues running stock size tires Check with a few shops to be sure as you will get different responses depending one ones eye and likes. Find some with the same truck local and ask ask and ask. That way you see what you will get!.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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air bags will allow you to level the truck when loaded. a little extra expense, but if you want it level empty and loaded you gotta do something! air bags made for a better loaded ride in my 01 and with separate air lines to each bag I could adjust each side individually
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Measure from the top of the front wheel well to the ground. Then jack up the front of the truck until you like how it's leveled. Re-measure and you've got your perfect sizing for a leveling kit.

Ditto the airbags. The overall ride is much improved, even when empty, IMO.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I ordered a 2" for mine. I measured in my shop and with a 2 " front lift the truck will sit 3/4 of an inch lower in the front. I tow a trailer every day and with the hitch load the truck will sit flat.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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I just had a 2" lift put on my 2010 drw 3500 Larime. I still sit about a 1/2 inch lower on the front. I had heard that 2" was has high has you could go and still keep the factory ride. I had to replace the shocks as well. Appearance wise I still would have liked the extra 1/2 ".
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by steevo123
I just had a 2" lift put on my 2010 drw 3500 Larime. I still sit about a 1/2 inch lower on the front. I had heard that 2" was has high has you could go and still keep the factory ride. I had to replace the shocks as well. Appearance wise I still would have liked the extra 1/2 ".
what was wrong with the shocks..? did u purchased the relocator kit for the stabilizer bar??
also would i need to buy anything else to align the wheels...? i know i did purchase camber bolts when i lifted my nissan frontier 2in in the front...

for what i hear i think 2 or 2 1/2 will be my best choice... still undecided lol
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