3500 LARAMIE SUSPENSION

[evldsl]

I would like to know what kit to purchase for leveling out my truck?
I have the standard suspension on the truck now

 

[AH64ID]

What suspension do you have? Standard 3500 or auto-level?

 

[firemansdiesel]

http://www.thurenfabrication.com/

 

[Shiner]

I went with Bilstein 2.3" kit on my 2500. Thuren was just a little too pricey for my use. Just do not use spacers.

 

[AH64ID]

I went with Bilstein 2.3" kit on my 2500. Thuren was just a little too pricey for my use. Just do not use spacers.

Very nice looking kit.

I ran a 2" on my 05 and was never happy with the amount of air in the airbags when towing. I dropped to a 1" and WOW, it took 1/2 the air and the truck was far more stable. The 2" also had a nasty effect on the ride, but the control arms of the 13+ trucks are much longer so I doubt the same thing would apply.

I don't think spacers are bad in the 2" and under range, especially since coils are hard to find in the 1" range.

In the end it all depends on how you use your truck, and what suspension it has. The 2" looks the best, but is a pain if you load up often. The 1" is nice compromise of stock look and loaded performance... that's all with the standard suspension.

With the auto-level you can lift the front about 1" but then you won't want to use the alt ride height which is going to effect loaded handling, unless you don't care about sitting an 1" low in the rear when loaded. Or you can lift both the front and rear.

 

[GrantP]

Carli all the way, I couldn't be happier.

 

[Shiner]

I would like to know what kit to purchase for leveling out my truck?
I have the standard suspension on the truck now

Bottom line is: get what fills the bill for you. I don't think you could go wrong with most kits. It's all gonna depend on how light you want your wallet to become.

 

[evldsl]

Carli all the way, I couldn't be happier.

what carli kit?

 

[evldsl]

Very nice looking kit.

I ran a 2" on my 05 and was never happy with the amount of air in the airbags when towing. I dropped to a 1" and WOW, it took 1/2 the air and the truck was far more stable. The 2" also had a nasty effect on the ride, but the control arms of the 13+ trucks are much longer so I doubt the same thing would apply.

I don't think spacers are bad in the 2" and under range, especially since coils are hard to find in the 1" range.

In the end it all depends on how you use your truck, and what suspension it has. The 2" looks the best, but is a pain if you load up often. The 1" is nice compromise of stock look and loaded performance... that's all with the standard suspension.

With the auto-level you can lift the front about 1" but then you won't want to use the alt ride height which is going to effect loaded handling, unless you don't care about sitting an 1" low in the rear when loaded. Or you can lift both the front and rear.

do you think a front spacer to level the truck is ok to use?

 

[AH64ID]

do you think a front spacer to level the truck is ok to use?

1-2” is fine, at least for how most of us use our trucks.

 

[GrantP]

what carli kit?

Mine is a third gen so it's not a direct comparison. This would be a good choice though. https://carlisuspension.com/product/dodge/dodge-3-pintop-2-5-system-2013-3500-diesel-leaf-spring/

It all depends on how you use your truck. Many people are happy with spacers because they give "the look" and will fit a larger tire. If you want better performance off and on road you'll need to step it up and I don't regret a single dollar I spent doing so. The spacer kit that was on my truck when I bought it hit the dumpster real quick.