2017 4x4 lowering

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JB RACING

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Hi
I am new to this board and I just purchased a new Ram 2017.
I find it a little too high so is their a kit available so I can drop 2-4"

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So it seems that nothing is out yet for the front Struts to lower it.

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Should be able to use a kit listed for a 2016 I would think..... don't think anything has changed??? I'm sure someone else will chime in about it.
 

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Only option is Mcgaughys 2/4 deluxe kit.
 

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I just ordered the Belltech adjustable struts #25013 for the front and a 4" belltech coil #5318 for the rear of my 2016 4x4 QC. Should be here in a week or so.

Only thing that changed is the year. The other option if you want would be the GroundForce 9984 kit. But its only a 2-3 F.R drop. I wanted more up front, so with these adjustable struts I can go + or - 2" and also add a drop coil later if I want more low. The air ride trucks at their lowest point is 3" lower up front and 3.75" rear lower than a stock 4x4. If you've ever seen these trucks in entry/exit mode, its a real nice drop. Since you can drive, although slow, the trucks at these heights I'd assume you can do a 3/4 drop without front half shaft issues under normal road conditions.

Belltech Adj. Struts 2" lower or lift using factory coils - Part Number #25013
Belltech 4" Rear Lowering Coil - Part Number #5318
GroundForce 2/3 Complete Kit - Part Number #9984

The groundforce kit is 4x4 specific, where as the Belltech stuff is not. Where I live 2wd are special order and VERY rare. A friend ordered his Chevy 2016 in 2wd and its literally ready for a transfer case, front diff and half shafts. Bolt in and go. New trucks are using all the same parts for cost savings. Driveline is the only difference. I'll have pics in a few weeks.
 

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I just purchased ground force 4x4 2" front springs for $260, belltech 5517 rear 4" kit, Belltech SP rear shocks and Durango bags.
 

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I just ordered the Belltech adjustable struts #25013 for the front and a 4" belltech coil #5318 for the rear.

I believe the Belltech front struts are for 0-2" of lift...
 

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I believe the Belltech front struts are for 0-2" of lift...

Lift and lower adjustable. They allow you to go either way while using the stock coil spring for comfortable ride.
 

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Lift and lower adjustable. They allow you to go either way while using the stock coil spring for comfortable ride.

Belltechs webpage says 0-2" range

Curious cause I just paid out the ass for two front drop springs for my 4x4
 
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Belltechs webpage says 0-2" range

Curious cause I just paid out the ass for two front drop springs for my 4x4

Your right. Here's the odd part. It didn't say that the other day when I ordered them. I checked Jegs, Summit, Belltech & Amazon before ordering on Amazon and they all claimed -+2" ... Amazon still does.

Guess I'll order the 2" lowering coil #4763 and install it on these struts. It least it'll be quicker and easier to install and I can keep my OE struts together to swap out when I trade the truck I suppose.

I was really hoping to order the coil later when the 2" lowering strut was not enough. Ugghhhh now if I want it lower I've gotta cut a $250 Belltech spring set.

- Interesting. On Belltech's site the 4763 is a 2" lowering coil. But on Amazon, it says its an OE replacement. LOL... Wow... the internet sucks! Lol
 

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Your right. Here's the odd part. It didn't say that the other day when I ordered them. I checked Jegs, Summit, Belltech & Amazon before ordering on Amazon and they all claimed -+2" ... Amazon still does.

Guess I'll order the 2" lowering coil #4763 and install it on these struts. It least it'll be quicker and easier to install and I can keep my OE struts together to swap out when I trade the truck I suppose.

I was really hoping to order the coil later when the 2" lowering strut was not enough. Ugghhhh now if I want it lower I've gotta cut a $250 Belltech spring set.

- Interesting. On Belltech's site the 4763 is a 2" lowering coil. But on Amazon, it says its an OE replacement. LOL... Wow... the internet sucks! Lol

Do not order 4763 if you have a 4x4. The only 4x4 front options are:

Mcgaughy's 2" Spindle OR Ground Force 2" 4x4 specific drop springs.

I ordered the GF springs this week for $262usd pus $60usd to ship to SK.
 
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