lift kit for 2001

[wagntagn]

I want to install 36" tires what should I look for a lift kit or level kit & how high should I go this is on my 2500 series cummins

[JOHNFAK]

I want to install 36" tires what should I look for a lift kit or level kit & how high should I go this is on my 2500 series cummins

Topguncustomz.com or thuren ...

[ELKSLAYER]

With a 2'' leveling kit you can run 35s but not 36s.

[wagntagn]

some guy's told me levelling kits aren't the best,they recommend the lift kit

[ELKSLAYER]

If you get the steel leveling kit they work great. I have ran them for years with no problem.

[jmono]

Are you running stock shocks with your 2 inch level elkslayer?Sent from my T-Mobile G2

[ELKSLAYER]

Yes!

[Rogan]

+1 to ELKs statements. I, too, run the steel ones, w/stock shocks.36s ain't gonna fit, though.

[Mopar1973Man]

I had to think about this a bit but I installed a leveling kit on a 04 Dodge awhile back and used the stock shocks as well but just used the leveling spacers for the springs... Owner loved it...

[wagntagn]

what do you get in a levelling kit?How's the installation? So a 2" levelling would do the job for 35" tires

[dually]

I have the skyjacker d251k.I didnt use the add a leaf in the rear.The guy i bought this truck from had a camper in the bed so that was allready in.

[wagntagn]

mine is the same it has the extra leaf ,the guy had a fifthwheel,so I don't have to do change anything in the rear,so what do I have to get for a levelling kit,Iwant to fit 35's

[ELKSLAYER]

I got mine from ebay for like 65.00. You just drop the frontend one side at a time. Take the spring out and bolt the spacer in. Then put it all back. One side at a time.Takes 2 to 3hrs.

[wagntagn]

is that all you have to do to fit 35's?

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I was told you need longer shocks?

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the shop in my area wants to sell me some mito toyo 315 75 16 at $159. each and polished aluminium rims at $ 175. each,are aluminium rims OK for the cummins pick up?This is canadian $ I think the pricing is OK,do ypu's guys recommend a different tire?

[wagntagn]

is :cookoo:there a trick on installing the spacer,the only way I see it you have to compress the springs

[Rogan]

disconnecting the shocks will allow the front axle to droop enough to almost have enough room. you'll be able to get the springs out, but putting it back together required I take the UCAs loose to get enough droop to fit it back with the spacers.. 2-3 hrs total.

[wagntagn]

UCAs what do you mean by that,I'm at the point my springs are out I need 1" to make 'em fit,some one mention you have to compress the springs?

[ELKSLAYER]

We use a rachet strap on each side to compress the spring.

[Rogan]

UCAs what do you mean by that,I'm at the point my springs are out I need 1" to make 'em fit,some one mention you have to compress the springs?

UCAs = Upper Control Arms

We use a rachet strap on each side to compress the spring.

you can also rent coil spring compressors from AutoZone.. At least, you used to be able to.. :edit: Yep, still can. $50 rental, refunded upon return.. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Strut-spring-compressor/_/N-25f9?counter=1&itemIdentifier=555557_0_0_

[wagntagn]

good one , I'll try the ratchet first