2" Level and tire wear

[libeachbum]

Hey Guys. I installed a 2" Hell Bent level kit and 35" BFG mud terrains. Got it aligned 2x, and am starting to see the outer edges of the front tires wearing a bit more than the inside edges with only about 3k miles on the tires. Inside of tire still has a sharp edge, but outside is getting rounded off. Anyone else noticing this?

Truck drives straight, but does pull one way or the other depending on the crown of the road...which I assume is normal considering the width of the tire.

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2007 2500 6.7, 2" level, 35" bfg's

[shooter_d]

Mine did that too. I got it aligned and the problem went away, so I don't know if you are having the same issue. My front passenger tire was wearing, but the driver side was fine. I think that has to do with the fact that the axle is pushed to the passenger side a little because the trackbar is now too short. Maybe you should try a drop bracket or adjustable trackbar?

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07 6.7 3500 4x4 G56, baffle delete, HBS leveling kit, AFE cai, Edge J/A, H&S 4", K2 EGR plates, Toyo 35x12.50 M/Ts on the stock rims, 18k
94 in the barn waiting for more goodies and a bombed 95 put out to pasture

[kupecda]

This could be driving habits to. If you tend to corner faster the weight transfer to the outside tire can cause the tire to roll over a little more and wear quicker. I tend to drive this way and I do notice that my tires do wear a little more on the outside than the inside. I rotate every 5K miles and it has never been a big problem for me.

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2008 Ram 3500 SLT QuadCab LB SRW 4x4 6.7L G56 Light Khaki
DiPricol Optix(Pyro/Boost/Diff Temp), Line-X, B&W Turnover Ball, ProTech, PacBrake Air Springs, HBS 2" leveling kit, MagHytec Rear, Willmore Wheel-to-Wheels, High Idle enabled, 276hp 510ft-lb

[04SSHD]

i haven't driven enough on my HBS kit to notice tire wear, maybe I should get it aligned now...

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07.5 Dodge Ram 3500HD SLT 6.7L, 6 speed manual, Hypertech Max Energy, Pos. Crankcase Vent, 4.10, reg cab, C&C, HBS 2" leveling kit, 5000k HID Xenon headlights & fogs, Hard wired Valentine V1, 2200 miles to date, DPF & EGR bites the dust soon

[Hot Stuff]

Originally Posted by shooter_d

Mine did that too. I got it aligned and the problem went away, so I don't know if you are having the same issue. My front passenger tire was wearing, but the driver side was fine. I think that has to do with the fact that the axle is pushed to the passenger side a little because the trackbar is now too short. Maybe you should try a drop bracket or adjustable trackbar?

Actually the front axle is pulled towards the drivers side cause the Track Bar is too short.

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'03 Black 2500 QC LB 4x4, H.O. 6 speed BHAF, 2" lift, not leveled, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on fuel filters

[BUCK2]

I suggest rotating the tires front to back everytime you change your oil. This will even out the tire wear. I always did on my F350 and it exteneded the tire life, I am doing it now on my 95 cummins.

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95 Cummins 5spd, 4 inch dual exhaust, Amsoil filter BHAF, 90 horse injectors, #5 Fuel plate full forward. Modified AFC, HTT 62/71/13 installed 05/06/08. Tapped the KDP from the front !!

[schloe]

I just installed a HBS 2" leveling kit. is there any way to fix the "track bar too short and axle sticking out the driver side" problem without ordering a $300 adjustable track bar? Thanks for the help.

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2008 2500 6.7L, 4x4, manual tranny, quad cab, short bed, SLT, Bighorn Edition

[Talon4u2nv]

you can get a 20-50 dollar track bar relocation braket.
I had a BDS one on my last 2500...it was pertty pricey. I know that Top Gun Customz sells one for like 20 for 0-3" level kits and another for i think it's up to 5"
hope that helps yah out schloe.

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2000 Ram 2500 QC Sport
K&N Intake with Amsoil filter, 5" soot pipe, Autometer boost/egt/fuel/trans temp, Airdog150, Boost Elbow and Edge COMP with BD Stealth Plate, 3G wheels with 285/70R17 BFG AT KO tires.
Save'n for a Goerend with all the goodies and some DDP sticks

[foghornBIGHORN]

Also runnin the 2" HBS. Have 285/70/17 BFG AT's at the moment but they were worn all to hell before I put it on. Lookin at 35" cooper STT's now. Whoever's runnin bigger tires with a levelin kit, what else have ya'll done to fix the outside wear problems besides an allignment? Anything short of orderin a new track bar?

And what's a drop bracket?

Ricketts

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Silver 2006 Quad SLT 2500 CTD 5.9L : 2" HBS : ICEBOX w/ Amsoil Nano 4091 : BD Intake Elbow : FBD 5" Exhaust : Smarty JR: KIA Grid Heater/Kitty/Silencer :

[foghornBIGHORN]

Originally Posted by Talon4u2nv

you can get a 20-50 dollar track bar relocation braket.
I had a BDS one on my last 2500...it was pertty pricey. I know that Top Gun Customz sells one for like 20 for 0-3" level kits and another for i think it's up to 5"
hope that helps yah out schloe.

guess im a little too slow

sounds like a plan talon

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Silver 2006 Quad SLT 2500 CTD 5.9L : 2" HBS : ICEBOX w/ Amsoil Nano 4091 : BD Intake Elbow : FBD 5" Exhaust : Smarty JR: KIA Grid Heater/Kitty/Silencer :

[schloe]

Thanks Talon. I found a bracket for 3-5" lifts but not one for a 2" lift. I'll have to give them a call.

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2008 2500 6.7L, 4x4, manual tranny, quad cab, short bed, SLT, Bighorn Edition

[Hot Stuff]

I've never seen a bracket for less than 3" of lift. And that'll just make the axle stick out the other side. Either just don't put any bracket on it or order a adjustable track bar. That's about your only option.

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'03 Black 2500 QC LB 4x4, H.O. 6 speed BHAF, 2" lift, not leveled, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on fuel filters