Removing the body lift

johnnyg23 · Dec 19, 2011

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.

rambob · Dec 19, 2011

I'm going to need to see pictures before I can answer this!
:naughty:

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.

johnnyg23 · Dec 19, 2011

rambob said:
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.

rambob · Dec 19, 2011

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?

rambob · Dec 19, 2011

great looking truck too!!

wermbang · Dec 19, 2011

good looking truck. I would say with some common wrenching knowledge and some buddies it could be removed in the driveway

johnnyg23 · Dec 19, 2011

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.

rambob · Dec 19, 2011

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.

rambob · Dec 19, 2011

sent you a pm of an install write up.
good luck

HKkid · Dec 19, 2011

Looks good man, and GL with the demod.

The Assassin · Dec 19, 2011

That is nice looking! Should be no reason why you can't get it off in a weekend in your driveway!

johnnyg23 · Dec 19, 2011

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys. She's a pretty cool truck. All of my kid's friends think I'm cool. lol I will look at the install document and just reverse everything i guess. Thanks again for all of the advice and kind words. I need to buy smaller tires and sell the ones I have now.

txbass06 · Dec 19, 2011

Hmm... With a body lift I bet I could fit 37's lol

Truck looks really good man. Black 2nd gens are popping up left are right lately

iSlacker816 · Dec 19, 2011

Red ones are better tho Mark

lol

Rogan68 · Dec 19, 2011

send it my way, when you remove it

johnnyg23 · Dec 19, 2011

Rogan68 said:
send it my way, when you remove it

When I get the lift blocks and bolts out, I'll see what kind of condition they are in. Have anything to trade for my Ram?

SilverHoghead · Jan 30, 2012

johnnyg23 said:
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.

I'll trade your tires lol... i'm trying to lose my 35s for some 37s

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