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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Quick leveling question

Looking at putting a leveling kit in soon and I just have some questions. Do you have to buy anything other than the spacers. Have any of you had problems keeping your trucks aligned once the spacers were installed? Are they worth the money or should I just wait and buy a bigger lift kit, if I don't get a lift now I probably won't for a couple of years so I can buy tires, wheels, and lift all at once. So what does everyone think?

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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I'd suggest buying new shocks for the front end that are longer than the factory ones. The factory ones will work but they will cause a harsh ride because they are maxed out.

I never had a problem keeping my truck aligned after the spacers.

One of these trucks on spacers with 35's is pretty dang tall. I'd say go with the spacers and 35's and see how you like it. You can always sell the spacers later and buy a bigger lift.
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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I'd suggest buying new shocks for the front end that are longer than the factory ones. The factory ones will work but they will cause a harsh ride because they are maxed out.

I never had a problem keeping my truck aligned after the spacers.

One of these trucks on spacers with 35's is pretty dang tall. I'd say go with the spacers and 35's and see how you like it. You can always sell the spacers later and buy a bigger lift.

What kind of shocks do you suggest? Best place to buy them.
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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Shocks: Bilstein
BE5-2549 front
BE5-2550 rear

Offroad warehouse has them for $58/each. 1-800-341-7757
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Ditto what HOHN said.
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by HOHN
Shocks: Bilstein
BE5-2549 front
BE5-2550 rear
Offroad warehouse has them for $58/each. 1-800-341-7757
Those are factory replacement #'s.....Are you suggesting them for 2" lift?

Bilstein recommends BE5-6681 for 2" lifts on front end?

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