97 ram 4x4 lift

Rcr55 · May 27, 2015

I have a 97 dodge ram 4x4 5.9. What is the biggest last ft I can give it with out changing anything? I heard a 2.5 to 3 inch is as much as a can go before changing other parts.

Magnum5.9 · May 27, 2015

Long story short 2.5"... 3" max .

Check out my and other members thread about the same question, alot of detail in those thread as to why/what

mitchbowers · May 27, 2015

3" is when you need to start replacing parts. might not be bad to go through the front end anyways and see what could use replacing anyways. Still will want new shocks to match the new suspension travel with any lift installed. But yep, search around on this section&you'll find all you want to know.

Rcr55 · Jun 10, 2015

Ah! Gotcha man thank you! Would a 2.5 inch skyjacker lift be good? This is Maddy. She got a new paint job

Rcr55 · Jun 10, 2015

Ah! Gotcha ! Thank you! How do you get the wheels to stick out to the sides?

1SilverBullet2 · Jun 11, 2015

Offset on the rims or wheel spacers but Id recommend against wheel spacers...too much load on the wheels sticking out and who knows when the spacer will break and off goes your wheel.

KyleW2 · Jun 11, 2015

Lifted01 said:
Offset on the rims or wheel spacers but I Dwight recommend against wheel spacers...too much load on the wheels sticking out and who knows when the spacer will break and off goes your wheel.

Lots of mixed feelings on wheel spacers. If you decide to get them make sure you get the ones that bolt on, not the ones that just sit in place.

ADudeOnSkis · Jun 15, 2015

KyleW2 said:
Lots of mixed feelings on wheel spacers. If you decide to get them make sure you get the ones that bolt on, not the ones that just sit in place.

This X 10000000000 :emotions122:

Rcr55 · Jul 7, 2015

Can I buy a 2.5 inch coil spacer and a 2 inch add a leaf to level the truck out? And do I need to replace shocks right away or can a wait a bit?

jsmith · Jul 7, 2015

Rcr55 said:
Can I buy a 2.5 inch coil spacer and a 2 inch add a leaf to level the truck out? And do I need to replace shocks right away or can a wait a bit?

How much higher is the rear of your truck than the front right now? You can get away with not replacing shocks right away but since you're gonna have them off anyway...

mitchbowers · Jul 7, 2015

Rcr55 said:
Can I buy a 2.5 inch coil spacer and a 2 inch add a leaf to level the truck out? And do I need to replace shocks right away or can a wait a bit?

2.5" in front will level the truck. To be sure, measure from ground to wheel well in front and in back. I would strongly advise getting new shocks when doing this unless you want to hate the ride of your truck, and you'll have everything apart anyways so you'll save yourself a lot of time.

Arlucian · Jul 8, 2015

Don't do wheel spacers everytime i see somebody with them i think how can they even be happy with the way that looks? Don't pretend to have an offroad machine if you want wider axles then get wider axles don't pretend to have them, im happier with my stock looking rust bucket than i would be with wheel spacers.

Rcr55 · Jul 26, 2015

True, I'm just excited for my lift and I have to wait like about 2 weeks to buy them. That's why I ask, I don't mind taking them off again.

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