Lifted Removing the body lift
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12-19-2011, 10:30 AM
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Removing the body lift
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Hi all, i just signed up to the forums today, so I'm a newbie. I have a 99 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 4x4. It has 4" suspension lift, 3" body lift and 37 " tires. I want to get smaller tires and remove the body lift. I know it might sound crazy, but these big tires are just burning too much fuel and it's difficult for my kids to get in and out of. Any suggestions on an easy removal of the body lift would be much appreciated. Is it something I can do in my driveway with the help of a few buddies? Let me know.
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12-19-2011, 11:15 AM
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I'm going to need to see pictures before I can answer this!
mainly b/c I want to put a BL on mine and run 37s
you can search for BL installation and see what involved, but yes. most people with some wrenching experience and a small amount of tools and a jack or two, can do it in the driveway.
you may need to buy shorter body mount bolts when you remove the ones needed for the 3" of extra space.
I'd say give your self a full day, maybe some time for a 2nd for if you break stuff.
a few extra hands is very helpful.
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12-19-2011, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by rambob
I'm going to need to see pictures before I can answer this!
mainly b/c I want to put a BL on mine and run 37s
you can search for BL installation and see what involved, but yes. most people with some wrenching experience and a small amount of tools and a jack or two, can do it in the driveway.
you may need to buy shorter body mount bolts when you remove the ones needed for the 3" of extra space.
I'd say give your self a full day, maybe some time for a 2nd for if you break stuff.
a few extra hands is very helpful. |
Thank you for that advice. I have attached pics for you. I will check out some online videos to better help me through it also.
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12-19-2011, 11:30 AM
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wow, you have alot of room.
I dont disagree with your reasons for removing it.
can you fit larger tires? or are those close to rubbing during turning?
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12-19-2011, 11:31 AM
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great looking truck too!!
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12-19-2011, 11:38 AM
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good looking truck. I would say with some common wrenching knowledge and some buddies it could be removed in the driveway
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12-19-2011, 11:40 AM
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thank you for the compliment on the truck. I love it. It's a complete beast. The tires are so loud and the beat the crap out of me. I want to sell them and get smaller and more of a road tire. There is no way the tires even come close to rubbing as it stands now. I want to go with a 34" or 33" tire just to get a better ride for now. Let me know what you think.
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12-19-2011, 12:19 PM
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I have 33" tires on mine - BFG all terrains.
they are unnoticeable on the street
they look a bit small with my 5" lift.
I will get 35"s when these need replacing.
I am toying with later down the road, when this truck is not my daily, putting on a BL and running 37s or 38s. but I would hate to have to regear.
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12-19-2011, 12:21 PM
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sent you a pm of an install write up.
good luck
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12-19-2011, 01:27 PM
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Looks good man, and GL with the demod.
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