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Lilliemae30
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Jul 29, 2016

Have 3 inch clerance/new truck/ need 6 for level fiver

Just picked up the new dodge ram 2500 we ordered.The height of the bed rails is 3" higher from the ground than the old truck. The truck is backed under the fifth wheel camper. Not hitched and there is...
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N-Trouble
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Jul 29, 2016
rhagfo wrote:
N-Trouble wrote:
Me Again wrote:
New trucks settle more than older ones.

Chris


Thats a pretty broad statement which I would disagree with in most cases.


I think for the most part Chris is correct, newer trucks while having higher payloads, are also designed for a smoother ride empty. Therefore the first part of the springs travel is softer.


My 2012 3/4 ton GMC squats less or the same as my previous '02 but definately not more. I think Ford may be the one exception here.

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