Hey all, first time here, first time dodge owner. Need advice.
Purchased a 2003 ram 1500 hemi 5.7, regular cab rear drive only. 97k miles. Excellent condition.
The truck was lowered by orginal owner, the front was lowered by just swapping out the coil springs, and the rear had the leaf springs replaced. Sits leveled and actually looks good, which is why I bought it...lol Tires are the 20in factory.
My question is, I noticed that the front end is sitting on the rubber stops. Which concerns me....doesn't look right. I don't want to cut them out or remove the stop. So, options are? Replace front coils to stock? Or will a spacer work? Saw a 2 inch cnc spacer for 100 bucks on ebay. Cost wise, probably the same for a set of factory springs. Labor wise about the same for the install as everything has to be removed.
So I come to you all fine people That have the knowledge and experience.. All advice welcomed....
Finally, what about the rear then....if I only lift the front 2 inches ( or less, just to get it off the stop) it will look silly....I'll have to lift the rear too then....was thinking of putting air bag kit in the rear as I plan on actually using it to haul a few things here and there....
Thanks again.
Purchased a 2003 ram 1500 hemi 5.7, regular cab rear drive only. 97k miles. Excellent condition.
The truck was lowered by orginal owner, the front was lowered by just swapping out the coil springs, and the rear had the leaf springs replaced. Sits leveled and actually looks good, which is why I bought it...lol Tires are the 20in factory.
My question is, I noticed that the front end is sitting on the rubber stops. Which concerns me....doesn't look right. I don't want to cut them out or remove the stop. So, options are? Replace front coils to stock? Or will a spacer work? Saw a 2 inch cnc spacer for 100 bucks on ebay. Cost wise, probably the same for a set of factory springs. Labor wise about the same for the install as everything has to be removed.
So I come to you all fine people That have the knowledge and experience.. All advice welcomed....
Finally, what about the rear then....if I only lift the front 2 inches ( or less, just to get it off the stop) it will look silly....I'll have to lift the rear too then....was thinking of putting air bag kit in the rear as I plan on actually using it to haul a few things here and there....
Thanks again.
