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NautiTwins
04-24-2006, 01:11 PM
I am in the Chandler/Mesa area and I am looking to level out my truck. Does anyone know where I can get this done? Or is this something I can do myself?

Havasu Hangin'
04-24-2006, 01:27 PM
If you're halfway decent with tools, you can install a set of bags in a few hours.
I got mine from www.summitracing.com.

NautiTwins
04-24-2006, 01:31 PM
If you're halfway decent with tools, you can install a set of bags in a few hours.
I got mine from www.summitracing.com.
Thanks! Everyone I am talking with says to put the 2 inch spacers in there. I have no way to compress the coils. The part is only $112.00.

Havasu Hangin'
04-24-2006, 01:35 PM
Bags are very cool- you can pump them up when you're loaded (and the truck, too), and deflate them to get your stock ride/height back.
The onboard compressor is worth the money.

Mrs. Grunion
04-24-2006, 01:50 PM
I can get you the parts or get it done for you my shop is in Phoenix. click the link below.

NautiTwins
04-24-2006, 02:00 PM
I can get you the parts or get it done for you my shop is in Phoenix. click the link below.
NO link. Can you do it right now?? I can be there in 20 minutes.

riverracerx
04-24-2006, 02:09 PM
What kind of truck? You can do the 2" level kit on the new F150s for $100 shipped. Install yourself. No need to deal with spring compressors.
Level kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8054059010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT)

NautiTwins
04-24-2006, 02:11 PM
What kind of truck? You can do the 2" level kit on the new F150s for $100 shipped. Install yourself. No need to deal with spring compressors.
Level kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8054059010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT)
2003 F-250 4door.

cc322
04-24-2006, 03:44 PM
I have the 3" donahoe leveling kit with the dr signature shocks LOVE IT Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure :rollside:
http://www.donahoeracing.com/prod_photo_detail.php?productID=2
http://members.cox.net/cc322/FORDF250/Moto951.jpg
http://members.cox.net/cc322/FORDF250/moto1.jpg

79Challenger
04-24-2006, 03:52 PM
2003 F-250 4door.
Just did my Ram 1500 this past weekend with the 1.5". 2 hours start to finish. Piece of cake upside down!

laveydayz
04-24-2006, 03:55 PM
I have the 3" donahoe leveling kit with the dr signature shocks LOVE IT Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure :rollside:
http://www.donahoeracing.com/prod_photo_detail.php?productID=2
http://members.cox.net/cc322/FORDF250/Moto951.jpg
http://members.cox.net/cc322/FORDF250/moto1.jpg
This is the best kit out hands down.....Donahoe is top quality. Spring spacers are a less expensive way but not a good!!! Just my .02

79Challenger
04-24-2006, 03:56 PM
This is the best kit out hands down.....Donahoe is top quality. Spring spacers are a less expensive way but not a good!!! Just my .02
For a 3" I agree. But IMHO 1-2" should be accepatable. My Ram still rakes forward with the 1.5"

Captain Dan
04-24-2006, 04:09 PM
This is the best kit out hands down.....Donahoe is top quality. Spring spacers are a less expensive way but not a good!!! Just my .02
I have this kit too, and it rides real nice. The only problem is the stock leaf springs start to invert after some moderate off road use, (under the load of a diesel engine) They come flat from the factory, but they do start to arc in the wrong direction.

cc322
04-24-2006, 04:44 PM
I have this kit too, and it rides real nice. The only problem is the stock leaf springs start to invert after some moderate off road use, (under the load of a diesel engine) They come flat from the factory, but they do start to arc in the wrong direction.
The springs are from Deaver in santa ana you might want to give them a call and see If they will fix that for you They are good peeps.
http://www.deaverspring.com/

NautiTwins
04-25-2006, 07:38 AM
Just did my Ram 1500 this past weekend with the 1.5". 2 hours start to finish. Piece of cake upside down!
I need more then 1.5". What is involved in doing this? I can get the spacers from a 4 wheel shop here. Grunion offered to install them, but if it is something I can do myself then I am always up for a challange.
If it would not be to much trouble could you give me a play by play on how you did it and what tools are involved. if it takes more then a hammer and a 12 pack I am screwed, LOL.

Captain Dan
04-25-2006, 08:08 AM
The springs are from Deaver in santa ana you might want to give them a call and see If they will fix that for you They are good peeps.
http://www.deaverspring.com/
Actually, the leveling kit does not include leaf springs, the stock leafs are used.
I saw one of your posts in Tow Rigs, and I will call Deaver to see what they recommend. I'm sure I'm not the first person to experience this.