how do i lower the rear to level with front

operator · Jan 15, 2014

hi guys was wondering, I want to level my truck out its at stock height I have a its 2wd reg cab express are there any kits? don't want to cut my stock springs

Statcher1 · Jan 15, 2014

McGauhys makes a 2" drop spring for the rear. It runs around $200 depending on where you can find them at

audio1der · Jan 16, 2014

A good friend of mine locally here had the McG deluxe kit w/shocks. I went through a set of cut stock springs before I was happy, and his ride was harsh. He ended up with my old cut springs, and is MUCH happier with the ride now.
Food for thought.

Mr.Smith · Jan 16, 2014

I just remove my McGaughy's 2" lowering springs part #44055 They were only on the truck for 3000 miles before I decided to go lower with the Belltech kit. Let me know if you are interested. I was going to list them for sale for $150 shipped. These are the ones I have

McGaughy's 2" Rear Leveling Coil Springs 09-up Ram 1500

Graygoose · Jan 16, 2014

I used the GroundForce leveling kit, dropped rear 2"...easy install.

Exhausted · Jan 16, 2014

I have an extra set of stock springs if you want
say 40 plus shipping??

BlkRamRt · Jan 16, 2014

For +/- 450$ buy the belltech 964sp. Most of the people that buy the level end up wanting to buy the full lowering kit after. Just my opinion.

Exhausted · Jan 16, 2014

BlkRamRt said:
For +/- 450$ buy the belltech 964sp. Most of the people that buy the level end up wanting to buy the full lowering kit after. Just my opinion.

I agree with this!
I lowered my 2012 with the maughty 2/4 drop and it looked and rode great!

BADUBET · Jan 16, 2014

Just did the Ground Force 2" rear kit yesterday. Took 1 hour. Rides just like before. Came with coils and shocks. I think it turned out great.

kdarr1 · Jan 16, 2014

I also am looking for springs to drop my 13 2" front and rear.

If anyone is selling these parts...willing to deal...asap

Cowboy345 · Jan 16, 2014

I wonder, what all is needed to do the install your self?

Two Dog · Jan 17, 2014

I'm going to do the 2" rear drop. With the McGaughy's, all you need is basic hand tools, floor jack and axle stands. For the Ground Force, you will also need a 13/16" stubby wrench, or a crow's foot to remove and replace the factory shocks with the GF ones.

From all I've read, it takes about 1/2 to 3/4 of hour to do the job.

PaulHuntzy · Feb 22, 2014

Thinking about leveling out my Hemi?

What will I need? How much usually for install? Will it makes the ride worst? I have a 12' Ram Crew cab 2wd, attached photos would be nice also

keg184 · Feb 23, 2014

You will need to center the rear axle after you drop it. 2" drop equal about 3/8" off center rear axle.

Gill · Feb 23, 2014

Probably a noob question, but why does the axle shift off center by dropping equal amount on both sides of the rear?

keg184 · Feb 24, 2014

Because it has a panhard bar to locate the rear axle. As the bar goes up and down the axle shifts from side to side. If you lower the back you will need an adjustable panhard bar to adjust it back. When you adjust it you will need to check the alignment of the rear axle (thrust angle) as the rear axle moves up and down the panhard bar along with the trailing arms turn the axle left and right. If you watch Nascar and hear them talk about raising the trackbar to change the handling that is what they are doing (changing the angle of the panhard bar) As the bar goes up and down it rotates the angle of the rear axle, so it you just lower the back of your truck and don't adjust the panhard bar it will rotate the axle or thrust angle from straight to one side or the other and you will get a wobble in the rear of the truck.

Lhemi · Feb 24, 2014

Bell tech 2/4 drop effected my drivability of my truck, cause tail gag at speeds from 35-100+. With the adjustable pan hard it did remove some of the "tail wag". At higher speeds it's still there.
My truck is a 2012 R/T. As soon as it through enough money at it and get the problem fixed I will post what combination of part fix the problem.

keg184 · Feb 24, 2014

I think most of the problem is the angle of the panhard bar. The bar has to be level with the axle or slightly higher on the side that connects to the frame. I drilled a hole as high as I could on the frame bracket and that along with the adjustment took all the wobble away.

rok hemi · Jan 31, 2015

I cut about 1.25 off rear and somehow got about 3"lower was at 9" off the tires now at 6" and 5" in front rides great no wag hit 90 no wagging smoth as butter

Saving to get 2/4

TRXHemi · Feb 9, 2015

But just for a 2" drop in the rear, do you really need an adjustable panhard?

how do i lower the rear to level with front

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