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Jul 9, 2016 | 04:58 PM

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2" level + 5100s?

So I've got about 52k on my truck and I'm ready for new shocks and tires. I want to go with a 285/75-18 tire, so I'm considering just a little more lift. I was considering adding 5100s with the fronts on the 2nd notch. Anybody done anything like this? Any thoughts? Should I just get a 2.5" puck and keep the 5100s at stock height, or maybe even go with a different shock all together? I will also be adding an AAL, so I'm not worried about it making my truck look like it has worms.

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Jul 9, 2016 | 06:43 PM

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I'd do either or not both.

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Jul 9, 2016 | 08:17 PM

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if you're going to spend the extra money for the 5100s just use them and forget about the spacers.

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Jul 10, 2016 | 07:00 AM

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I failed to mention I already have a 2" puck on my truck. Think it's an AS. Anyone running that tire size with only a 2"? I'm running a 285/65-18, so it's not a huge difference.

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Jul 10, 2016 | 07:34 AM

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You have to pull out the strut (and hence your existing spacer) to install the 5100s so chuck the spacer and get the lift solely from the 5100s.

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Jul 10, 2016 | 10:18 AM

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Just seems there are quite a few people that don't like 2.25" setting on the 5100s. Would a 2.5" spacer with just a replacement shock give you a better ride?

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Jul 10, 2016 | 07:21 PM

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The 2.5" spacer plus a stock height shock will probably ride a bit smoother since the higher you set the 5100 the more it preloads the shock. Personally I wouldn't raise the front more than 2" with a leveling kit due to the angle it puts the front end components at.

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