FlynDutchman
Senior Member
I want to lower the truck 2/3 since I still use it to haul stuff once in a while. I plan on keeping the stock Sport wheels for now and don't want them to stick out. So the spindles are out of the question, since the stock Sport wheels are already slightly outside the wheel wells.
1. Is going with 2" front springs and 2" rear springs than cutting half a coil the best option? Ground Force is out of the question since their pricing is ridiculous.
2. I was considering the 2/4 spring kit but from what I have read (at least on the BellTech kit) is that the rear will sit slightly lower than the front once it settles. Is this the same issue on the McGaughy Kit?
3. Why does BT supply a plate that needs to be installed after cutting a support for driveshaft clearance while MG does not?
4. If I go 3' in the rear will I still need a Spohn Adj. Pan hard Bar and anything else (like adjustable upper ball joints or Adj upper and lower arms) other than alignment.
5. Anyone else having vibration issues at 80+? Stock Suspension, Stock tires, stock wheels, no cupping on tires and truck was re-aligned at dealer to proper spec at 1000 miles. My GMC did the same thing and after 9 attempts to fix it, GM had to buy it back. Love the Ram and willing to work to resolve it.
Came from the GM side and have used Ground Force, BellTech and McGaughy's on those trucks. But it seems like the Ram needs a lot more to lower and perform properly.
Sorry for all the questions, but I am trying to get some clarification so I can pull the trigger and get the right product for my wants/needs the first time. I am new on this forum and appreciate any and all input.
1. Is going with 2" front springs and 2" rear springs than cutting half a coil the best option? Ground Force is out of the question since their pricing is ridiculous.
2. I was considering the 2/4 spring kit but from what I have read (at least on the BellTech kit) is that the rear will sit slightly lower than the front once it settles. Is this the same issue on the McGaughy Kit?
3. Why does BT supply a plate that needs to be installed after cutting a support for driveshaft clearance while MG does not?
4. If I go 3' in the rear will I still need a Spohn Adj. Pan hard Bar and anything else (like adjustable upper ball joints or Adj upper and lower arms) other than alignment.
5. Anyone else having vibration issues at 80+? Stock Suspension, Stock tires, stock wheels, no cupping on tires and truck was re-aligned at dealer to proper spec at 1000 miles. My GMC did the same thing and after 9 attempts to fix it, GM had to buy it back. Love the Ram and willing to work to resolve it.
Came from the GM side and have used Ground Force, BellTech and McGaughy's on those trucks. But it seems like the Ram needs a lot more to lower and perform properly.
Sorry for all the questions, but I am trying to get some clarification so I can pull the trigger and get the right product for my wants/needs the first time. I am new on this forum and appreciate any and all input.