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    Quote Originally Posted by ZR View Post
    Rake on my GM, to me, looked Ronny Redneck, current Ram is close enough for my liking as is. Besides, as mentioned previously, felt ride of the Bilstein leveling shocks had deteriorated significantly (run at max lift) n had I kept the Sierra would have been taking them back out.
    I think I may remove the leveling kit and see if the ride improves, better fuel mileage would be a bonus but I didn't buy if for the fuel economy so no big deal there.

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    How did you make out with the oil smell?
    What means did you use to bring the front up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by N89 View Post
    I think I may remove the leveling kit and see if the ride improves, better fuel mileage would be a bonus but I didn't buy if for the fuel economy so no big deal there.
    Another thought, Dave's in Keswick, maybe hook up with him to compare ride of yours vs stock? Ever down Scarberia way, happy to do the same or even run round the block next Wing Night.

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    I love my Ram, I love my truck, I drive it everywhere, I have more fun that anyone just driving here and there..................someone should make that into a jingle, bet it would catch on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZR View Post
    Rake on my GM, to me, looked Ronny Redneck, current Ram is close enough for my liking as is. Besides, as mentioned previously, felt ride of the Bilstein leveling shocks had deteriorated significantly (run at max lift) n had I kept the Sierra would have been taking them back out.
    I may remove the leveling kit and see if the ride improves, it was installed right after I bought the truck so I didn't really drive it much without it installed, hopefully the ride improves a bit.

    Sorry double post.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZR View Post
    I love my Ram, I love my truck, I drive it everywhere, I have more fun that anyone just driving here and there..................someone should make that into a jingle, bet it would catch on.
    Lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZR View Post
    How did you make out with the oil smell?
    What means did you use to bring the front up?
    Happy to say the oil smell is gone.
    To raise the truck i used a 2" front leveling kit, similar to this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ponyryd View Post
    ^Lower it. Better fuel mileage, looks, handling, plus you can get into it easier.
    Been there and got the photos to prove it.
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    ^When you have 1 ton of shizzle in the bed that’s doesn’t mean the truck is lowered.

    Quote Originally Posted by N89 View Post
    Happy to say the oil smell is gone.
    To raise the truck i used a 2" front leveling kit, similar to this.
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    Those kits are hard on upper ball joints and front halfshafts, the increased height changes the working angle of the suspension, you will not get warranty on axle shafts or suspension parts with a leveling kit installed.....ask me how I know. Good call on removing them, just make sure to get an alignment after.

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    So just to throw in a GMC to the mileage mix.
    2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain 4x4 ext cab 6' box, 5.3v8, 6spd, 3.08 rear end,
    40,000km
    Average since new 17.5L/ 100km ( I do tow 5500 lb cargo trailer on regular basis)
    Best 100km average 10.2L/ 100km
    This week my 100km average 30.2L/ 100km ( it hates towing on the hwy 401 with these gears) yes 105km/hr

    Love the truck overall
    Hate the gear ratio, I should have made sure I bought with 3.73 not 3.08
    Hate the condition of my white painted front bumper after one year, I should have wrapped in clear

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