2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain Discussion for all Dodge Rams from 1994 through 2002. Please, no engine or drivetrain discussion.

Time for a lift

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-16-2009, 06:15 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
1998dsmtalon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Time for a lift

My truck is a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500

I have been looking at suspensions for a while now and I am ready to buy.

I have a few questions that maybe someone could help me out with. I am looking at the Tuff Country 4.5 inch lift. I don't plan on taking my truck off road. It is my DD and I just want something better looking.

My questions are:

1. How do I go about changing the 5 inch coil spacers to lift springs and shocks? I don't like the idea of that big of a spacer.

2. What brands should I be looking at for the shocks and lift springs?

3. Do I need to be concerned about brake lines at this height? If there is a issue could I use SS braided brake lines.

4. I would like to run the 4.5 inch lift with a 3 inch body and 37s possibly 38s. At this tire size what would be the best looking width?

Thanks for the help.
Old 02-16-2009, 06:45 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Doj Dewd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Okotoks, AB
Posts: 1,716
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
can't answer all questions - but what about the unbeatable kore springs (2") with a 2" spacer for a total of 4 inches? for the rear just get new leafs custom made or install blocks. for the sway bar end links, lazarsmith sells a steering stabilizer with a 2" drop incorporated for the sway bar, then just get 2" longer sway bar end links, again lazarsmith makes these . . . .
Old 02-17-2009, 05:11 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
1998dsmtalon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am not looking for that small of a lift.
Old 02-17-2009, 05:52 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Doj Dewd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Okotoks, AB
Posts: 1,716
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
figured maybe you would sacrifice the 1/2 of lift for ride quality.
i was talking strictly suspension, body lift would be seperate components wouldn't it?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
03Big_Blue
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
5
02-26-2008 08:44 PM
jc67
Introductions / New People
6
02-06-2008 08:02 PM
k_butz
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
5
02-23-2007 03:42 PM
taken5875
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
20
01-11-2007 09:38 PM



Quick Reply: Time for a lift



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:16 PM.