97 ram 1500 4x4 lift advice please
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If I do a 5 inch suspension lift, what are the top things ill new to change on the truck? Ima do a 2.5 inch lift but ill like to know what I would need to change.
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Theres no point lifting multiple times if thats what you're thinking. Pick a height amd go with that.
5" will require longer springs, longer shocks, drop pitman arm, drop track bar bracket, appropriate control arms and lift leaves or add a leaves for the rear.
5" will require longer springs, longer shocks, drop pitman arm, drop track bar bracket, appropriate control arms and lift leaves or add a leaves for the rear.
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No I wasn't going to lift multiple times I was just wondering what I would need if I lifted 5 inches.
Would I need to change brake lines if I lift it 2.5 inches?
I don't need to change gears right? I will need new shocks. And a steering wheel stabilizer? What's that for?
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Ohh ok.
No you'll be fine.
As long as you stay with a 33" tire youll be alright. Need to regear for 35's. Plus front end out wears out a lot quicker. Yes you will need new longer shocks designated for that much lift. What do you mean steering wheel stabilizer? Are you talking the stabilizer on the front axle? Thats supposed to help stop bump steer iirc. You dont need one of those for a lift, stock works fine.
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What kind of shocks should I get?
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Alright! Thank you so much! You've helped so much! I'm definitely going to buy the 2.5 inch lift kit! I want my truck looking badass like yours lol
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You're welcome haha not a problem. You might look into an adjustable track bar as well for the lift but it isnt necasarry. Will help prevent death wobble. Be sure to post pics! 
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You're welcome haha not a problem. You might look into an adjustable track bar as well for the lift but it isnt necasarry. Will help prevent death wobble. Be sure to post pics!
Yea I will look into that!
Yea definitely man I will! Now to buy everything!
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what else are you gonna do to it?
yea hopefully man! how much do you think the lift will cost?
yea hopefully man! how much do you think the lift will cost?
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Nice to see another RF member from San Antonio!
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Alright sweet man!! At least I'm not the only one here lol
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my rides. To give u lift ideas the white dodge is a 6" lift on 35s and the black dodge is a 13" lift on 38s. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
