2014 Ram 1500 4x4 Lowering Kit

john.dickey · Aug 9, 2016

Looking at picking up a Ground Force 9984 2/3 drop kit, Belltech 10103I front shock good for 1-3" of drop, Spohn adjustable rear upper and lower control arms, Cutterup Cummins Performance extreme adjustable panhard bar, and a hellwig rear sway bar.

Need to do a little more homework before committing to this project, but that's my thoughts right now.

Anyone else that has dropped their 4x4 with a Ground Force kit please chime in and give me some pointers, issues, anything you would've done different.

charonblk07 · Aug 9, 2016

The Belltech front shocks don't work on a 4wd but the stock shocks work just fine with the GF 2" front spring drop. If you want a shock upgrade then go with any stock length strut, I'm running the Rancho 9000XL shocks (RS999808) with my 4.5" front spring/spindle drop and they ride great and have adjustable valving.

I dropped my adjustable Spohn upper arm off at Rob's to see if he could make a replacement for my damaged one so he's got the measurements on the upper arm and I'll probably be giving him one of my lower Spohn arms next week if you wanted to get a complete set of arms from him. I know he's already made an upper arm for Rick off my arm.

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

I've run this kit on my last 2 Rams, and just went with the lowering kit and Hellwig rear swaybar. Truck rides good as it sits, so I never messed with adding the adjustable panhard bar or control arms. The front shocks you listed are also 2wd only, so they will not work on your truck.

john.dickey · Aug 9, 2016

charonblk07 said:
The Belltech front shocks don't work on a 4wd but the stock shocks work just fine with the GF 2" front spring drop. If you want a shock upgrade then go with any stock length strut, I'm running the Rancho 9000XL shocks (RS999808) with my 4.5" front spring/spindle drop and they ride great and have adjustable valving.

I dropped my adjustable Spohn upper arm off at Rob's to see if he could make a replacement for my damaged one so he's got the measurements on the upper arm and I'll probably be giving him one of my lower Spohn arms next week if you wanted to get a complete set of arms from him. I know he's already made an upper arm for Rick off my arm.

Alright good to know. Scratch the Belltech front shocks.

I forgot that Rick said he was waiting for some upper control arms from cutterup. I will wait and see along with the lowers. Thanks for letting me know

john.dickey · Aug 9, 2016

What size tires are guys running without having any rubbing issues on stock rims?

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

I have run 305/50/20 tires and 275/60/20 tires on mine without any rubbing.

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

This is my 2015 with the stock wheels and 275/60/20 tires...

And here is my 2011 with stock wheels and 305/50/20 tires...

Kytow · Aug 9, 2016

Hemi450hp said:
This is my 2015 with the stock wheels and 275/60/20 tires...

And here is my 2011 with stock wheels and 305/50/20 tires...

What tires were on the 2011 in the pic

Sent from somewhere with confusion.

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

Cooper Zeon LTZ. Loved that tire because it was more of a sporty all terrain tread. Worked perfect in the sand, but still had a sporty look to it on the street.

john.dickey · Aug 9, 2016

I was thinking towards Nitto NT420S in a 305/50R20. Good price and seems to be a really good performing tire

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

The 305/50/20 tire looks good with this stance. I've run 420S tires on 4 of my other Rams as well, and they are a good tire also. I think you will be happy with the setup.

Kytow · Aug 9, 2016

Hemi450hp said:
Cooper Zeon LTZ. Loved that tire because it was more of a sporty all terrain tread. Worked perfect in the sand, but still had a sporty look to it on the street.

Looks great for sure. Keep leaning to this tire

Sent from somewhere with confusion.

john.dickey · Aug 9, 2016

What are guys running for tire pressures in the 305/50R20?

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

john.dickey said:
What are guys running for tire pressures in the 305/50R20?

I ran 32psi for traction. That truck had 4.56 gears and a 3000 stall converter, so traction was an issue off the line.

john.dickey · Aug 9, 2016

What front and rear sway bar end links are guys running on their 4x4 drop that has been working?

Hemi450hp · Aug 9, 2016

Stock front links, and Ground Force has you redrill a new upper mounting hole on the rear to use the factory rear links.

Kytow · Aug 9, 2016

Hemi450hp said:
Cooper Zeon LTZ. Loved that tire because it was more of a sporty all terrain tread. Worked perfect in the sand, but still had a sporty look to it on the street.

Did you have rub issues on the 305?

I want to keep the same tire height wise, want to get a wider tire. Have been looking at the 295/60r20 as well. From what I've read people are saying anything over 285 will cause issues?

Truck is 4x4 staying at stock ride height.
Tires are stock 275/60r20 right now.

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john.dickey · Aug 12, 2016

Oh boy kit is on the way

john.dickey · Sep 13, 2016

At the end of the day and getting all the parts i decided not to go this route. I will be posting the Ground Force 9984 kit, adjustable panhard bar, Bell Tech panhad relocation bracket, Hellwig adjustable rear sway bar end links and the new mopar front shocks i bought for the drop for sale once i get to that damn 50 post rule!

Muzzy · Sep 16, 2016

john.dickey said:
At the end of the day and getting all the parts i decided not to go this route. I will be posting the Ground Force 9984 kit, adjustable panhard bar, Bell Tech panhad relocation bracket, Hellwig adjustable rear sway bar end links and the new mopar front shocks i bought for the drop for sale once i get to that damn 50 post rule!

Have mine installed and I definitely agree with you doing the trackbar relocation bracket, and the adjustable sway bar links. I will be doing that as well.
This feels like seasickness! Almost like the passenger rear shock or spring are weak. :puke:

So, I will be installing those two extra things first and see how it goes.

Other than that, I love the setup and can't wait for the wheels.

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