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whtedragon13

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Does anyone have any pics of 4th gen rams with the rear lowering springs. Really want to level the front, but don't want to hassle with the control arm and ball joint issue since its only 2wd. Also i've been thinking about adding the nitto terra grappler g2 with the kit as well...any inputs or advice???
 

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Only an RC, but this is the Ground Force 2" rear drop.
 

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Mcguaghy deluxe 2/4 drop converted to a 4/5 drop.

Used the 2" drop spindles and cut 2" from factory springs up front.
Used their 4" drop springs and cut another inch in rear.
No problems either way here.



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whtedragon13

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Only an RC, but this is the Ground Force 2" rear drop.

I measured about a 3 1/2 difference from front to rear. Will the springs make up for that after settling out or what else will i have to do to get a level look..also how did it ride after the installation???
 

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i have a quad cab with the mcgaughys 2" drop rear springs and 305/50r20 terra grapplers.....no current pictures with the tires on so i will try and take some today or tomorrow morning and post up.

the truck looks level with just the 2" rear drop springs. i couldnt really feel a ride quality difference when i put the mcgaughys on, rides just as smooth.
 

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I had the same as David, GF 2" rear drop, rode like new, easy install!
 

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Well if i do decide to lower the rear it looks like ground force is the way to go. I'll be waiting for the pictures to help make my decision...
 

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I cut rear coils 1.25 and leved it out almost perfect was at 9" off rear tire now at 6" don't know why it lowered that much
Front lowered a lil also sitting at 5"
saving to get 2/4 drop
 

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Nice. If you have a socket set, a few wrenches, some jack stands and a floor jack you should be in business.
You may or may not have to disconnect the lower shock bolts to get the bottom of the springs out of the perches, but it is VERY easy to do.
 

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Nice. If you have a socket set, a few wrenches, some jack stands and a floor jack you should be in business.
You may or may not have to disconnect the lower shock bolts to get the bottom of the springs out of the perches, but it is VERY easy to do.

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for the info.

Do you know about the reliability? Do these shocks and springs last?
 
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