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I have 2001 2WD with the camper option,the truck rides pretty high in the rear,does anyone know of a way to lift the nose to level or near level ride height or should I just learn to live with it?

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2001 2WD Quad Cab SLT 3. 54 Tow and Camper package, short bed

 

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You could put a lift kit on it, but realistically, you want the back end to sit high. It's designed that way so that when you load the truck down, it tends to sit more level than with the back end sagging.

Rob

 

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CAW, mine is the same way, and I prefer a more level truck like you. Instead of raising the front, it looks like there might be a way to lower the rear a bit. I noticed there is a spacer(looks like an inch or so)between the bottom of the spring pack and the top of the rear end housing. If one were to remove this block, the rear would be an inch or so lower. I don't think this would change the driveline angle enough to cause a problem or affect the load capacity of the truck. The only problem I see is that the U bolts may not be threaded far enough to make up the difference.
Anybody tried this? Your thoughts?


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2001. 5 2500 QC HO 6sp LB 3. 54LS everything except leather, white/agate

 

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Check for a leveling kit at www.skyjacker.com

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2001 QuadCab,SWB,Auto, 4X4,4" Flowmaster Exhaust,... ...
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Originally posted by CAW440:
I have 2001 2WD with the camper option,the truck rides pretty high in the rear,does anyone know of a way to lift the nose to level or near level ride height or should I just learn to live with it?

CAW, I have both my 4x4's leveled up front using Daystar 2inch coil levelers for Dodge trucks. Bought out of JC Whitney's. Part # 81vk8297w for 4x2 costs 89. 95, #81vk8298u for 4x4 costs 179. 95. Unless Dodge has changed the front suspension on '01 trucks , these would do the trick