Suggestions on Leveling

Cuz · 04-09-2010, 02:12 PM

I installed a 2" leveling kit on the front of my 3500 dually and its not even close to being level so I did some accurate measuring and found I need/want 3.5" but can only find 3"... Is there any way I obtain that extra 1/2" and is there anything else I need to be concerned about when going with 3.5" of lift using just spring spacers?

Thanks
Cuz

Cuz · 04-10-2010, 08:49 AM

Correction, I need a 4" leveling kit, is there such a thing?

Cuz

pearvalley · 04-10-2010, 09:03 AM

Not to my knowledge...I have the same truck as you and I installed skyjacker 2.5" coils that replace the factory coil springs in the front and mine sits level. They are called D-25 coils and and IMO that is a better way to level a truck with the front end as heavy as ours. You will need new shocks in the front as well, I installed skyjacker nitros...Good Luck.

Cuz · 04-10-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pearvalley

Not to my knowledge...I have the same truck as you and I installed skyjacker 2.5" coils that replace the factory coil springs in the front and mine sits level. They are called D-25 coils and and IMO that is a better way to level a truck with the front end as heavy as ours. You will need new shocks in the front as well, I installed skyjacker nitros...Good Luck.

Thank you!
Yes, I already have the Skyjacker Nitro's installed but the 2" leveling kit came up way short of being level.. If I put a jack under the front, I need 2" more and that will give me just a slight 1/2" rake in the front (I dont tow heavy loads anyways)..
My truck had a ton of rake in the front stock so my concern is if I buy the D-25 springs and still come out a little short. Then I may be back looking for that extra 1" to 1.5" again and tearing it apart for a 3rd time to put a smaller spring spacer in it... I guess I wont know until I try it...

Thanks
Cuz

TheBeast · 04-10-2010, 09:48 PM

You could always take out a spacer or two in the back.

If you went anything bigger than a 2'' spacer you'll have to get control arms to keep your tires from hitting the fender

Alvarado6.7 · 04-10-2010, 11:57 PM

Why not just get some new coils that give u 2+ inches of lift and use them with your front spacers. You'd probably either need new shocks or get a shock mount extension fab'ed up for yours. Just a thought. Not sure what that does to the front end geometry without relocating some things. You would need some drop spacers for the front sway bar at a minimum but maybe alot more, I don't know for sure.

Cuz · 04-11-2010, 07:37 AM

What if I went past being level with a spring/spacer combo and then raised the rear a little, is there any easy way to just add a inch or two to the rear?

I'm just weighing out all my options here without going with a full lift..

Cuz

CumminStrong · 04-11-2010, 11:33 AM

Talk to Don at THUREN FABRICATION:

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He has a full 3" spring for a softer ride and he is very knowledgeable about helping you get what you are looking for.