Tempted to lower

miami-k9 · Jun 22, 2012

I know its a big horn and looks like it should be lifted. But I have no use for it lifted. I figure lowered its gonna handle better, be easier to get into the cab and bed, look good and maybe get better MPGs (doin 14avg). Am I stupid?

Banshee · Jun 22, 2012

Stupid is kind of a harsh word. It's your truck, do what u please, what ever suits ur needs. I have an 09 CC 4x4 and plan on lowering with a 2/3 in the next few weeks. Good luck with ur decision making!

RYAN66 · Jun 22, 2012

just my opinion here.

4 doors lifted.
2 doors lowered.

miami-k9 · Jun 22, 2012

Banshee said:
Stupid is kind of a harsh word. It's your truck, do what u please, what ever suits ur needs. I have an 09 CC 4x4 and plan on lowering with a 2/3 in the next few weeks. Good luck with ur decision making!

What kit are you planning on using?

jojo750 · Jun 22, 2012

your gas mileage wont improve by lowering.
i still get 14 around town.

Trupiano · Jun 22, 2012

miami-k9 said:
I figure lowered its gonna handle better, be easier to get into the cab and bed, look good and maybe get better MPGs (doin 14avg).

Yes, yes, yes, and maybe.

Lower that TRUCK!

My opinion:

4 door: lowered
2 door: lowered
4x4: lowered

Yup, that pretty much sums it up! :********:

TheMaddog · Jun 22, 2012

youre on to somethin kid

swamp_life hemi 05 · Jun 22, 2012

I say lower, change transfer case, and make it into an all wheel drive Bighorn!!!

It aint easy.... bein' Easy

scotts2012ram · Jun 23, 2012

My 2cents is this

Cab don't mater

On the street only
4wd lower
2wd lower

For ms where I live
2wd lower
4wd lift it to the sky, big mud tires, and hit the back roads

LoneStar210 · Jun 23, 2012

If you wanted to lower it, would of been cheaper to buy 2wd to begin with.

miami-k9 · Jun 23, 2012

Mines 2wd. I am kinda at odds with myself. The color makes me think it would look awesome lifted, but I just have no use for it. The first one I looked at was a sport but I just have this thing, trucks should come with chrome bumpers.

LoneStar210 · Jun 23, 2012

Sorry, there I am not reading fully again. My last ram was 2wd and I was kinda back and forth about which way to go. This truck I went for 4wd. Do I need it? No. But would rather have it in case. Anyways, will lift it in the future. Depends which way you prefer really. I don't see a problem in lifting your 2wd if ya want too. Look into CST lifts if so.

GhostRam94 · Jun 23, 2012

I will be lifting my Laramie 2wd in the future..... It's all about what you want and what you need, nothing to do with doors, drive trains, colors etc

QuinnII · Jun 24, 2012

GhostRam94 said:
I will be lifting my Laramie 2wd in the future..... It's all about what you want and what you need, nothing to do with doors, drive trains, colors etc

x2, it's all based on personal preference. IMO, i like trucks level or lifted about 2-4 inches and tires to match so the whole truck looks proportionate to itself. just my 2 pennies

Big Boi · Jun 24, 2012

Lower it....... w/ cut springs.

miami-k9 · Jun 27, 2012

Big Boi said:
Lower it....... w/ cut springs.

Nahh i gotta do a kit. I like a raked look so im leaning more towards a 2/3 if Im gonna do it. I guess then my questions will be concerning the ride of a deluxe kit with spindles vs just springs.

Trupiano · Jun 27, 2012

Sweet!

With lowering springs the ride will be a little on the rougher side, but seeing as these trucks ride like cadillacs to begin with, it's not much or anything really noticeable.

The spindles will maintain factory ride, but they might make your front tires stick out 1/2 inch. I say might, because sometimes they do, and sometimes they don't. Doesn't effect anything, just the way the spindle works.

quietpeen · Jun 27, 2012

your truck, doesn't matter if others think its stupid...lol

miami-k9 · Jun 27, 2012

so if spindles push the wheels out, whats the point of spindles over springs?

Big Boi · Jun 28, 2012

miami-k9 said:
so if spindles push the wheels out, whats the point of spindles over springs?

2 in drop springs with 2 in drop spindles give you a 4 in drop.

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