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OT Truck Guys: Pros and Cons of installing leveling kit (spacers)
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:20 am
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:20 am
I own a 2011 Dodge Ram and I am considering leveling it but am hesitant with some of the stuff I have read online. What should I expect in cost for install? Does it really void your factory warranty? Do you see issues with your front end after install?
Big thing I read after install was adjust your headlights and get an alignment.
TIA!
Big thing I read after install was adjust your headlights and get an alignment.
TIA!
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Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:21 am to Yaboylsu63
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Pros
Hang bigger truck nuts
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Cons
Hang bigger truck nuts
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:23 am to Yaboylsu63
Those that dont adjust their headlights are the scum of the earth
Then they pull a trailer and blind everyone
Then they pull a trailer and blind everyone
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:23 am to Yaboylsu63
Get an alignment after you put the leveling kit on.
Also look into getting the bilstein adjustable shocks rather than a kit.
ETA And adjust your headlights too
Also look into getting the bilstein adjustable shocks rather than a kit.
ETA And adjust your headlights too
This post was edited on 11/3/17 at 11:24 am
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:23 am to TaderSalad
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:23 am to Yaboylsu63
If it’s a 2011. Prob don’t have a factory warranty anymore. It’s about $150 for the kit and $150 to have it done. Prob need an alignment done on it afterwards.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:25 am to CaptainsWafer
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Also look into getting the bilstein adjustable shocks rather than a kit.
Any reason why this is better than spacers?
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:26 am to LZ83
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If it’s a 2011. Prob don’t have a factory warranty anymore. It’s about $150 for the kit and $150 to have it done. Prob need an alignment done on it afterwards.
Yeah not so worried about the warranty issue as mine is pretty much shot, but in case I do this on future vehicles its nice to know.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:28 am to Yaboylsu63
Get you a set of bilstein 5100 leveling struts.
Don't know I work on my own stuff.
Normally there are no issues.
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What should I expect in cost for install?
Don't know I work on my own stuff.
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Do you see issues with your front end after install?
Normally there are no issues.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:29 am to Yaboylsu63
fuel mileage will decrease a little.
but if you own a 2011 ram then it shouldn't matter. probably shitty on fuel already
but if you own a 2011 ram then it shouldn't matter. probably shitty on fuel already
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:30 am to Yaboylsu63
The warranty voiding is a myth as long as the leveling or lift kit is installed properly.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:31 am to Yaboylsu63
Eliminate an area of potential failure. And the struts are height adjustable so you can set your level exactly where you want it.
This post was edited on 11/3/17 at 11:34 am
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:34 am to Yaboylsu63
If you do level it, by all means please get your headlights adjusted so they're not blinding everyone.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:36 am to Yaboylsu63
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bilstein adjustable shocks
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Any reason why this is better than spacers?
with spacers you limit upward travel of the tire and over extends downward travel. can prematurely wear out components.
the leveling stuts prevent this.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:48 am to Yaboylsu63
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I own a 2011 Dodge Ram and I am considering leveling it but am hesitant with some of the stuff I have read online. What should I expect in cost for install? Does it really void your factory warranty? Do you see issues with your front end after install?
Big thing I read after install was adjust your headlights and get an alignment.
TIA!
They don't void shite. It's just a spacer that sits on top of the front strut. THat's a HUGE job on that 2011 Ram though, you can expect to pay 4 hours of labor plus the front end has to be realigned because the spindle has to be removed to get the strut out which alters the suspension geometry .
Up to you if it's worth it or not, because it just basically fixes the looks and nothing more.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:49 am to Yaboylsu63
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2011 Dodge Ram
I wouldn't touch a 6 year old Dodge, it may fall apart
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:50 am to Yaboylsu63
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Any reason why this is better than spacers?
It's not , the only advantage is if you are going to replace the struts anyway. They are simply longer than the OEM struts (not shocks) and therefor lift the front end without need of the spacers.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:51 am to Snipes318
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with spacers you limit upward travel of the tire and over extends downward travel. can prematurely wear out components.
the leveling stuts prevent this.
Untrue , because the spacers sit ON TOP of the strut, they don't affect the travel at all. not one bit.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:52 am to tigerdup07
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fuel mileage will decrease a little.
LOLWUT? No it won't.
Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:52 am to Yaboylsu63
1/2 ton or 3/4 or bigger?
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