New to lifting - '10 - want 35"

burnt · 10-24-2011, 12:23 PM

Hello all -

New to this site. I have a 2010 3500 megacab and am looking to put on 35" tires. I have been looking at the carli lifts but I don't want to jack up the truck too high as I pull gooseneck horse trailers and bumper pulls. Any suggestions? Do I need a lift?

Thanks!

**nkfry** · 10-24-2011, 12:45 PM

Carli leveling kit will do just fine.

burnt · 10-24-2011, 12:50 PM

Would i be a lot happier with the ride on a performance 2.0?

**nkfry** · 10-24-2011, 01:09 PM

If you want the best ride improvement over stock I would go with the Backcountry or Performance 2.0 with full leaves. The Backcountry is a few hundred bucks cheaper and comes with Bilstein 5160's valved with 2.0 internals, whereas the Performance 2.0 is going to come with the Carli valved Bilstein 7100's. Either of those kits will give you a major improvement in ride quality over stock.

**cjcoffroad** · 10-24-2011, 01:26 PM

The Backcountry would be good bang for the buck if you're looking to upgrade both the front and rear suspension. One thing to keep in mind if considering full leafs is how much load you'll be towing. While the load capacity is similar between the Carli leafs and the stock leafs, the Carli leafs will compress considerably more under larger loads.

burnt · 10-24-2011, 01:34 PM

will the compression cause a problem with a heavy gooseneck or can i compensate with airbags?

**cjcoffroad** · 10-24-2011, 01:45 PM

With a heavy gooseneck trailer, air bags would be a good idea. They would allow you to keep your soft street ride while not towing, and would allow you to have a firm and controlled rear end while towing.

drunk on diesel · 10-24-2011, 01:48 PM

I would just put the tires on it, no level

**Skyd Ram** · 10-24-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by burnt

Would i be a lot happier with the ride on a performance 2.0?

I would say that the Backcountry Kit would be the way to go. It only lifts the rear about an inch so it won't affect your ability to tow a gooseneck.

Bullitt · 10-24-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drunk on diesel

I would just put the tires on it, no level

Quoted for truth.

burnt · 10-24-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drunk on diesel

I would just put the tires on it, no level

I called the local store and they said it would definitely rub a lot. Are they misinformed?

Thanks for all of your help!

drunk on diesel · 10-24-2011, 09:38 PM

yes. a leveling kit actually pulls the tires back towards the fenders. the only place it will rub is on the control arms at full lock, but it will do that with or without the level