2" Body Lift on 2nd gen ram

Dodge96Ram · Feb 8, 2014

A few questions. Does anyone have a pic of their 2nd gen with a 2" BL? I would like to see what kind of gap to expect between the body and chassis. Did you have any issues installing the lift? Linkage length, wiring harness length, things like that. Pretty much just want to know what expect if i decide to do this.

iSlacker816 · Feb 8, 2014

I've never found a 2" body lift. All I could seem to find is a 3". Have you found one?

Dodge96Ram · Feb 8, 2014

No i see after mor searching i only see a 3" also. Could always throw it on the band saw and cut it down if i wanted to. Biggest concern is the issues associated with a body lift and what to expect. I also HATE the gap between the body and frame. I do have fender liners from and back but not sure they will hide it.

Merc225hp · Feb 9, 2014

Google search, Performance accessories makes a 2" body lift kit.

Ram 2500/3500 1994-1996 Dodge Gas 2 inch Body Lift Kit | Jack-It, The Suspension Experts

Dodge96Ram · Feb 9, 2014

Listed for 2500-3500 not 1500, wonder why?

Merc225hp · Feb 9, 2014

Same **** diff pile thats why.

dodge dude94 · Feb 9, 2014

^Agreed. Frame mounts and crap are all the same between the half tons and heavy trucks.

BBartow · Feb 10, 2014

Rough Country even sells that same PA lift on their website and it is listed under Ram 1500.

Dodge96Ram · Feb 10, 2014

Any have pictures of the wheel wells after their body lift install?

Dodge96Ram · Feb 13, 2014

Anyone tried these?

DJM 2" Lift Shackle Kit Dodge RAM 94 01 00 99 98 97 96 | eBay

LaurenMagnum360 · Feb 13, 2014

shakles will work, but why not do this instead?

Rough Country 362H 2 5 inch Leveling Lift Kit Dodge RAM 1500 4WD | eBay

then it lifts the front 2.5, the rear 1.5 comes with extended shocks, and evens out the stance real nice. i just ordered these plus some RC red shock boots.

Dodge96Ram · Feb 13, 2014

My issue is the ass end is lower than the front, 191k miles and 18 years will do that. My goal was possibly the Skyjacker R222 add-a-leaf to level it and then a 2" shackle in the back and 2" spacer up front to lift it. I thought about adding a body lift along with that for more lift but im undecided.

Dodge96Ram · Feb 13, 2014

I thought about messing around with the rear shackle mounts also. Since they are upside down from the factory, i thought about removing them, flipping them over so the shackles face down, and see what i can do from there. Seems that would offer lift with out doing anything else.

LaurenMagnum360 · Feb 13, 2014

you could always do lift blocks in the rear only

LaurenMagnum360 · Feb 13, 2014

Dodge96Ram said:
I thought about messing around with the rear shackle mounts also. Since they are upside down from the factory, i thought about removing them, flipping them over so the shackles face down, and see what i can do from there. Seems that would offer lift with out doing anything else.

shackle flips are popular on chevrolets. you have to knock the rivets out of the frame and bolt the bracket on upside down on the opposite side with grade 8 hardware.

dodge dude94 · Feb 13, 2014

Shackle flips are popular on all leaf sprung off roaders. I've heard that if you do hauling that the load capacity is greatly reduced though.

I'd just do an AAL, personally. Granted, I'd be utilizing the stock block.

Dodge96Ram · Feb 13, 2014

LaurenMagnum360 said:
you could always do lift blocks in the rear only

The factory used a block already. Stacking a block on top of their block is a VERY bad idea. I hate blocks period and wish i could get rid of it but that doesn't seem to be an option.

Merc225hp · Feb 14, 2014

To get rid of the rear blocks you can use a rear shackle flip kit, DOR, BDS or Fabtech make them. Or you can get new rear lift spring packs I use the Skyjacker DR56S, there are other makers out there, a good spring shop can re-arc your's and add a leaf or two.

There is this place as well for spring packs.

Custom Suspension

Dodge96Ram · Feb 14, 2014

Those springs are only 2" lift springs though. Adding them and removing the blocks would sit at stock height or lower. I would rather go with a 5" leaf, remove the blocks, and get 2.5" or so of lift. So many options lol

Merc225hp · Feb 14, 2014

Not to sure what you mean only 2". The Skyjacker DR56S is a 6" lift spring and that web site I posted offers springs from 1" up to 16" lift.

Custom Suspension

DR56S Skyjacker - Leaf Spring Rear 6" Lift (Rear) At StylinTrucks.com

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