How much of a drop would i get if....

truckin151 · Jan 13, 2012

I were to add some 2" drop shackles, remove the OL springs, and cut the first ring off of the front coils?

Trupiano · Jan 13, 2012

Whole ring? Prolly 1-2 inches.

Rear, maybe 1.5-2 inches.

BlackedOutHemi · Jan 13, 2012

I would say 2-3" on rear, drop shackle will give you 1.5", and then the overload would go even further.

Trupiano · Jan 13, 2012

When I did my drop shackle I only got about an inch, and the overload spring is only about a 1/2 inch thick.

BlackedOutHemi · Jan 13, 2012

Really? I've always heard the 2" drop shackles were 1.5". Well then, okay!

Trupiano · Jan 13, 2012

I'm sure it's not an exact science. Mine was a 4x4 quad cab, while Truckin's is a 2x4 single cab. So I could be off a little. Have to see what Kristin says about her's I guess lol.

HemiBabe · Jan 13, 2012

lol, well, I still have the OL springs on, but I've always heard they only drop it an extra 1/2". I have a pic with the 2" drop shackles, honestly, I could barely tell they even dropped it at all. So prolly an overall of maybe 2" total drop in the back?
It would prolly level it out some, but I noticed the massive leveling with my 2/4.5.
My truck still has a little bit of a rake to it.

Here it is:

2" drop shackles

2/4.5

truckin151 · Jan 13, 2012

Not trying to level it, still want the raked look

HemiBabe · Jan 13, 2012

oh, ok... well i think what you originally stated would look good

truckin151 · Jan 13, 2012

I just don't want it to be to extreme of a drop up front. Basically want it to drop as it sits now straight down. So if goes a full 2" in the rear I'd want the front to drop about an inch to keep the raked look.

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Jan 14, 2012

Sounds like your org thought would work good. Lower to the ground, less wind res.

truckin151 · Jan 21, 2012

How much of a drop do you get from just removing the overload springs?

Looking at possibly doing this combo

1.5" drop shackels (remove the overload springs)
Ground Force 1.5 Shackle Kit 02-08 Dodge Ram 1500 Ground Force 1.5 Shackle Kit 02-08 Dodge Ram 1500, Ground Force 91142 Shackles [Ground Force 91142 Shackles] - $105.95 : 3rd Strike Performance!!, Mopar, GM and Ford Performance Parts-Aftermarket Acce

then add these to give the front a 1.6" drop
Eibach ProTruck Front 1.6 Springs 02-06 Dodge Ram 1500 Eibach ProTruck Front 1.6 Springs 02-06 Dodge Ram 1500, Eibach 2866.52 Lowering Springs [Eibach 2866.52 Lowering Springs] - $140.95 : 3rd Strike Performance!!, Mopar, GM and Ford Performance Part

HemiBabe · Jan 22, 2012

I think if I remember right, from what I've heard the OL springs give you 0.5" drop, that would be a good combo with the look you're going for

truckin151 · Jan 22, 2012

Well ordered the drop shackles, should be here Wednesday. Installing them Sunday. Also orderedsomething else to give the fronted some pop.

S2kiHemi · Jan 22, 2012

When I installed drop shackles and removed the o/l leaf on my 05 the back sat slightly lower than the front. Maybe a half inch or so. I did have SRT calipers/spindles so that raised my front slightly.

truckin151 · Jan 22, 2012

Good to know, I am going to cut a ring or half a ring out of the coild as well to drop the nose a bit more to keep the raked look at the same time

05singlecabHEMI · Jan 22, 2012

i keep running into the decision, lift the front tolevel it completly, or lower the rear.. ill have to see how yours turns out.

i got some goodies coming from 3rd strike this week also.

Trupiano · Jan 22, 2012

truckin151 said:
Well ordered the drop shackles, should be here Wednesday. Installing them Sunday. Also orderedsomething else to give the fronted some pop.

Awesome!

TheSatinPumpkin · Jan 22, 2012

I would say 2.2.5 in the rear. Visually i could not tell much difference in mine but it was very noticeable when going in and out of the bed. Went 4/6 2-3 years later.

mikes04hemi · Jan 23, 2012

Make sure you take some pics!

Curious to see how cutting of the front coils go and ride quality.

Good luck bud!

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