2500 Mega Cab with Thuren 2.75" springs

[Wholeo]

My truck is a 2022 2500 Mega Cab 6.7 and I am trying to find out if there any other members with the same truck using Thuren 2.75" springs.
My truck sits 3 inches lower in the front and plan on keeping stock rear springs while trying to get close to level not nose high.
I've been trying to do my research and have read that some people with a 2" spring got more and sometimes less of lift, while not finding to
much information about people running the 2.75", and if it was actually more or less then then advertised. I will mention that I did email Amdrew
at Thuren and he did mention that their springs are designed and developed for the regular crew cab platform and the 2.75" should settle to
2.5", I'm just looking for some members with some longer term, actual use advice for the Mega Cab.

 

[jetrinka]

I'd go with the 2" option. At least you'll still have a bit of rake so that when you load something in the back or tow you won't be front high. I personally prefer more rake than that though. Nothing like some Carolina Squat!!!

 

[MtnRider]

What size tires do you plan on running?

 

[Wholeo]

What size tires do you plan on running?

I ordered a metric size that measures out at 35.5" tall and 13" wide according to specs on a fuel 20" rim +20 BS. I figured I would split the difference between a 35"&37" to avoid any trimming a 37" may require.

 

[MtnRider]

I ordered a metric size that measures out at 35.5" tall and 13" wide according to specs on a fuel 20" rim +20 BS. I figured I would split the difference between a 35"&37" to avoid any trimming a 37" may require.

You are going to want the 2.75" with those and still may have to do a little trimming (it will be close).

You can easily put a 1" spacer in the rear to get your rake back (that's what I did)

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[Wholeo]

I'd go with the 2" option. At least you'll still have a bit of rake so that when you load something in the back or tow you won't be front high. I personally prefer more rake than that though. Nothing like some Carolina Squat!!!

I was leaning towards the 2", but in my mind I'm thinking that would be to much of a rake still. When I look at my truck it reminds me of my old GTO that I put air shocks on when I was a kid and filled them up all all the way. I'm doing this all for looks, no off-roading or hauling.

 

[MtnRider]

This is my 16 mega with a 2.3" bilstien lift and a 1" rear spacer. 305/70-18 tires (roughly a 35.1 x 12.4) 18x9 +18 wheels.

 

[Wholeo]

This is my 16 mega with a 2.3" bilstien lift and a 1" rear spacer. 305/70-18 tires (roughly a 35.1 x 12.4) 18x9 +18 wheels.

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Nice Truck! That's what I'm looking for. Looked for the Bilstein 2.3" on several sights and only seeing the 2" and on 1 site if memory serves me the 2.3" is discontinued. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the 2.75" with 5100's all the way around and add a spacer if I don't like the stance. I think the 5100's in back are for 0 to 2" lift so I won't have an issue with having to change shocks. Just trying not to blow a lot of money on the trial and error thing like I have done so many times in the past. Thanks for your input!

 

[Rodeo59]

This is my 16 mega with a 2.3" bilstien lift and a 1" rear spacer. 305/70-18 tires (roughly a 35.1 x 12.4) 18x9 +18 wheels.

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This is my 2017 stock on 305/70/18. I like a little less wheel well showing.

 

[MtnRider]

This is my 2017 stock on 305/70/18. I like a little less wheel well showing.

That picture I posted looks very exagerated because of the wide angle lens. In person it's not nearly what it looks like in the picture. It's much closer. I also go offroad with my truck and prefer a little clearance so I don't rub.

 

[Rodeo59]

That picture I posted looks very exagerated because of the wide angle lens. In person it's not nearly what it looks like in the picture. It's much closer. I also go offroad with my truck and prefer a little clearance so I don't rub.

I don't off-road a lot. Mostly just back roads thru national parks. Nothing real aggressive. Most all trails around where I live have been closed.

 

[MtnRider]

I don't off-road a lot. Mostly just back roads thru national parks. Nothing real aggressive. Most all trails around where I live have been closed.

Me either, just around the farm and back rounds. Crossing an occasional ditch etc. I'm not out bajaing the truck by any means Lol

 

[UglyViking]

2.75" is going to be visually nose high. Carli only goes up max 2.5" on their level (retaining stock rear), and to me it looks slightly nose high. I'd go with 2" all day.

The difference between a 2" and 2.75" front coil isn't going to change what you can stuff under that front fender, especially with positive offset wheels. There are countless people that have written about this, but front lift isn't going to gain you clearance for wheels/tires until you get past 5" I believe.

 

[thecastle]

I’m in the process of removing my ”leveling” kit. the 3500 normally sits at 40” high in the front and 42” high in the rear. Anything over about 2” front lift and your running nose high. I have a 3” front lift I’m removing because the truck is always nose high which is bad for towing (bought the truck used with this questionable mod). Especially since i get 1.5” of rear squat when a trailer is hitched. with a trailer I’m now 2.5” nose high blinding people with headlights aimed at the sky, plus I get light steering when we hit dips while towing. Leveling may improve the visual to some people but it doesn’t improve performance When you make the truck unlevel by taking the front too high. Plus the faster wear of drivetrain components by constantly being out of alignment. See trucks in the side of the road all the time for broken driveshafts