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Old 08-04-2002, 06:34 PM
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leveling truck....

Im sure this has been answered before..but I couldnt find anything.

I have a 02 2wd, i want to level the truck out, but instead of lowering the rear to match the front, I would like to raise the front to match the rear!! Can anyone lead me in the right direction of what needs to be done? I have done lots of suspension work before--but mainly just lowering cars... Any help is appreciated. Thanks alot!
 
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Old 08-04-2002, 09:55 PM
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have you considered daystar coil spring spacers? those would give you enough lift to level it out.
 
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Old 08-04-2002, 10:57 PM
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nope. Thats why I am posting.. what is it? can you give me some details? How will it effect the ride quality? where can I get this from? Sorry for the ignorance.. My 1st truck!
 
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Old 08-05-2002, 10:37 AM
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well i havent tried them so hopefully someone who has them will post their opinions. basically its a polyurethane spacer that goes under (i think) the coil spring to give you some extra inches of lift in the front in order to level out the truck.
 
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Old 08-06-2002, 01:18 PM
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anyone???
 
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Old 08-06-2002, 03:45 PM
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I installed a procomp polyurethane spacer on a Dodge 3500. It installed at the top of the coil(could be different with ford) but it leveled out that truck perfect and it took about 2 hours to do alone...wasn't that hard.
 
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Old 08-06-2002, 03:47 PM
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thanks. I just ordered....
daystar

FRONT LIFT/LEVELING KIT
from jc whitney...will see how it works!
 
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Old 08-07-2002, 10:05 AM
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good luck, let us know how they work
 
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Old 08-07-2002, 02:21 PM
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DAYSTAR COIL SPACERS

I PUT THEM ON MY TRUCK AND IT RIDES PRETTY ROUGH I ALSO HAVE THE 3.5 INCH FABTECH SPINDLES WHICH WOULD NOT CAUSE THE ROUGHNESS LET ME KNOW HOW YOURS COMES OUT WITH THE RIDE

THANKS
 
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Old 08-10-2002, 03:12 PM
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Coil Springs???? you have a 89 he has a 02 -- no springs lol
 
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Old 08-10-2002, 06:44 PM
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what

both have coil springs!
 
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Old 08-10-2002, 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by coachman352001
Coil Springs???? you have a 89 he has a 02 -- no springs lol
4 wheel drives dont have coil springs, but 2 wheel drives do
 
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Old 08-10-2002, 09:41 PM
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his post was in a two wheel drive area and yes 4X4 have torsen bars
 



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