Anyone running with a leveling kit up front?
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Jul-11-2015 06:05 AM
Thanks.
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Jul-12-2015 03:19 PM
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Jul-12-2015 11:46 AM
2013 Ram 3500 4x4/6.7L Cummins TD/3.42/Buckstop Bumper with Warn 16.5ti Winch/Big Wig Rear Sway Bar/Talons w/SS Fastguns
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Jul-11-2015 04:52 PM
Newer Dodge's have a lot more fender clearance (trying to stay up with the Ford clearance) compared to my '01 dinosaur (Dodgesaurus Minimus). I too want to go with bigger diameter tires (with 3.55's) and used 3" spacer lift in the front (which has basically the same set up with quad links as you do), and about 3" of lift on the rear springs, all tolled. This brings it level with a loaded for bear TC. The 3" lift on the front coils require dismantling of the quad links just to get the spring compressor and spring between the seats. Just be aware that a 16.5K winch weighs over 150 pounds (with wire rope; less with nylon rope) and any after market bumper or brush guard adds yet more weight to the front end. That''s why i did not pursue the 2" puck lift in front. You will automatically lose much of that 2" lift. Only if you ordered your Dodge new with the snow plow prep package with those stiffer springs would the 2" coil add ons work.
This may not pertain in your case, but the woe with the '01 Ram is the rear of the front fender opening. There is not a quick and dirty way to relocate the axle farther forward, but i think i beat the system by ordering new quad links for a 6-8" lifted axle which are longer. Since they are longer but applied with only 3" of lift it actually located the front axle about 1-1/2" farther forward giving more fender clearance yet where i need it.
Also beware that you may need a little more lift in the rear with the 3" front coils in front. Adding one more upper secondary leaf ( overload) with your Stable Loads may do the trick. Just take it as it comes and a solution will arrive by trial and error..
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Jul-11-2015 04:08 PM
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Jul-11-2015 01:10 PM
They have the front leveling kit, believe it is 2 inch.
But the "kit" is really only one part. The cap on top of the front springs is just thicker than the factory cap, which results in the 2 inch lift.
Nothing more needs to be changed, but from videos, appears a lot of stuff has to be done to just change those caps.
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Jul-11-2015 10:05 AM
I have since removed the MTs as the mileage hit was extreme!
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Jul-11-2015 09:27 AM
GpnAZ wrote:
Hi Mike - I am running the Toyo A/T 295-70R-18 on my Ram which is the same as yours, no level, no problems, plenty of room. I did some moderate 4 wheeling with camper and no rubbing. These tires drive nice, though are a little more harsh than the stock Firestones and I lost .5-1mpg even calculating the mph difference. I do have them on factory stock rims.
Hi Mark. That's interesting that you're getting no rub with your 295's on your stock rims. I just got back from Discount Tire and did a test with the 295 Nitto Terra Grappler AT G2's and they absolutely do rub at full turn with my new XD Series zero offset rims. Maybe it's my 450 lb Buckstop front bumper and winch causing my front to ride a little lower?
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Jul-11-2015 07:09 AM
That being said, be careful about how you level the front. There are some kits that may not hold up. I don't know about Ram ones.
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