Metal Lift Blocks Between the Axles and Springs

With the purchase of a new 4x4 Dodge Cummins 2500 truck my Wildcat was too high in the front.

I can not adjust the fifth wheel hitch lower in the truck without running the risk of hitting the truck bed rails so I decided to lift the Wildcat.

I have heard that Forest River has a lift kit for the Wildcat but I never called them to confirm.

I had new u-bolts made that were 2 inches longer than those on the Wildcat. My Dad and I made lift blocks that are 1.5 inches thick and raised the rear of the Wildcat about 3-4 inches. It was not a dramatic lift but I am now satisfied with how my Wildcat looks when hooked to the truck.

I have a hand held IR thermometer and I use it to check the temperature of the tires. Before this modification, the rear tires ran about 5-8 degrees hotter than the front tires. This meant those tires were carrying more weight because the Wildcat was 'nose high.' After this modification the tires run pretty much the same temperature.